New 330d advice
Discussion
drmark said:
Welshbeef said:
Only if he's going X drive otherwise he has M sport suspension proper out of the box.
Diasagree. Still worth having, albeit not as marked improvement as on the 5 series (but a fraction of the price).Welshbeef said:
I have it on the F10 but original owner specced it. I do use it often but on the F10 it's a pricy optional extra (no idea if it's identical or superior system?)
You use it ALL the time. It is not about the variable damper control (switching between comfort and sport etc). It is the active part of the system - ie active roll bars, constantly sensing and adjusting damper settings for bumps etc. The full adaptive drive system on the 5 is close to £3k and completely different from the set up on the 3 which has no active roll bars etc.It transforms the 5. I would not buy one without it (although they are few and far between). My only concern is maintenance - mine was starting to play up at 70k miles and is £££££ to fix.
drmark said:
Welshbeef said:
I have it on the F10 but original owner specced it. I do use it often but on the F10 it's a pricy optional extra (no idea if it's identical or superior system?)
You use it ALL the time. It is not about the variable damper control (switching between comfort and sport etc). It is the active part of the system - ie active roll bars, constantly sensing and adjusting damper settings for bumps etc. The full adaptive drive system on the 5 is close to £3k and completely different from the set up on the 3 which has no active roll bars etc.It transforms the 5. I would not buy one without it (although they are few and far between). My only concern is maintenance - mine was starting to play up at 70k miles and is £££££ to fix.
Welshbeef said:
I have it on the F10 but original owner specced it. I do use it often but on the F10 it's a pricy optional extra (no idea if it's identical or superior system?)
Why did you omit it from the spec list in your profile?I believe adaptive suspension in the F30 is equivalent to VDC in the F10; you don't get the active anti-roll in the F30.
Jobbo said:
Welshbeef said:
I have it on the F10 but original owner specced it. I do use it often but on the F10 it's a pricy optional extra (no idea if it's identical or superior system?)
Why did you omit it from the spec list in your profile?I believe adaptive suspension in the F30 is equivalent to VDC in the F10; you don't get the active anti-roll in the F30.
Don't know; if that's the full spec then maybe it's a placebo effect from the massive change in throttle response and heavier steering?
Care to share the last 7 digits of your VIN because the spec list might not be complete - or type it into the VIN decoder on http://www.etk.cc and check the list there.
Care to share the last 7 digits of your VIN because the spec list might not be complete - or type it into the VIN decoder on http://www.etk.cc and check the list there.
Welshbeef said:
Can you clarify the difference between the F10 & F30 as the cost of this option is materially different/more.
F30/31 is basically VDC. F10/11 is VDC plus active anti-roll bars (car corners flat) with anti- dive etc. Google BMW and Adaptive Drive and it explains all. Do you have the full adaptive drive package - or just variable damper control ( the sport plus, sport, comfort switch)?
PS if you don't have the full adaptive drive set up you are probably not best placed to comment usefully on it.
Edited by drmark on Sunday 19th April 20:21
Welshbeef said:
So orders closed in April for q2.... Really.
It's more orders received
Yes about 8 weeks order to delivery, to get the best of the quarterly discounting you need to hit delivery prior to the end of the quarter, there will be discounts all the time but to maximise you need the quarter end in your favour. All dealer bonuses/incentives are based on delivered cars.It's more orders received
How recently have you bought a new bmw?.... We've just taken delivery of 2 with large discounts on both.
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