BMW F30 330d saloon - should I be considering anything else?
BMW F30 330d saloon - should I be considering anything else?
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MHB

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431 posts

269 months

Thursday 4th April 2013
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Sorry, yet another 'help tell me what to buy' thread!

I currently have an Audi A5 3.0 tdi Quattro Sport, but need something more practical with 4 doors as it's getting difficult getting kids in the back of the car with this being a 2 door. I'm currently looking at an ex demonstrator F30 330d saloon, for approx £33k, as this seems to tick the boxes of practicality, performance (0-62 in 5.6 seconds), and fuel consumption.

Before I pull the trigger, is there anything else I should be considering for the money?

I quite like the thought of a Q5 3.0tdi but they are too much money, an S4 would also be great but doing the mileage I do would cost a fortune in fuel.

If I do press the BMW button, I'll try and show other road users that BMWs do actually have indicators, and will ensure they are used as and when required!!!

DallaraV8

68 posts

177 months

Thursday 4th April 2013
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The 330d will be an excellent all rounder, but of course total rubbish on the (apparently) more frequent winter slippy stuff. If you can hang on go for a 330d X drive.............

PS - no bias here I have an E91 330d and a diesel quattro!

talksthetalk

10,821 posts

166 months

Thursday 4th April 2013
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How about an Audi A5 3.0 Tdi Quattro Sportback?

Grenoble

60,000 posts

186 months

Thursday 4th April 2013
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If you have 2 kids take a very close look at the boot space in a 3 series.

How about an A6 Avant 3.0 with lemans spec?

MHB

Original Poster:

431 posts

269 months

Thursday 4th April 2013
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I'm separated, so unfortunately have my daughters alternate weekends - so thought BMW would be ok space wise, as most of the time it's only me in the car.

A5 Sportsback - good shout, especially as I've been really pleased with the one I've currently got. However, having had this for 4 years, a change would be nice.

A6 Avant Le Mans - have got a friend with an A6 Avant, and he says it's quite a big car, and would look at something smaller next time. I'm also aware I'd start looking at a 3.0tdi but end up hankering after an RS6 and use 'man maths' to make it stack - but this would cripple me with fuel.

Thanks for the replies though.

MHB

Original Poster:

431 posts

269 months

Friday 5th April 2013
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Bump for the daytime crew.

Grenoble

60,000 posts

186 months

Friday 5th April 2013
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MHB said:
A6 Avant Le Mans - have got a friend with an A6 Avant, and he says it's quite a big car, and would look at something smaller next time. I'm also aware I'd start looking at a 3.0tdi but end up hankering after an RS6 and use 'man maths' to make it stack - but this would cripple me with fuel.
A4 Avant with the 3.0 diesel or the 3.2 petrol?

talksthetalk

10,821 posts

166 months

Friday 5th April 2013
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330d will be great. But a 335d.....