RE: BMW M340d leaks on configurator
Discussion
Helicopter123 said:
Diesel a bit yesterday now though.
I'd agree with that and I'm guessing that buyers are moving more towards petrol/petrol hybrid/full electric now. There is still something slightly appealing about a noisy torquey diesel engine if you do lots of miles though I reckon. As diesels die out I'm starting to see them as a nice bit of old school perhaps.
I'll never forget the first time I drove a 330d back in 2006(I wanted to hate it because I associated them with being smokey and just not very nice), but the performance and how quick it felt is still with me now. I also had a Cerbera 4.5 at the time so I had something quick to compare it to.
Oppo said:
vtecbwahhh said:
Diesel, No Thank You.
Exactly what I was thinking.Even when diesels were supposedly the bees knees I didn't want one, the diesel-gate makes sure I will never have another.
My local Esso attendant isn’t my best mate
Will stick with diesel until there is a viable alternative
Oppo said:
vtecbwahhh said:
Diesel, No Thank You.
Exactly what I was thinking.Even when diesels were supposedly the bees knees I didn't want one, the diesel-gate makes sure I will never have another.
Motormatt said:
No guarantees though, as BMW decided not to bring the M550d here. UK buyers who wanted that engine were forced to have it in an SUV.
I know it’s of no real relevance here, but just as an aside, it is my understanding that the 550d engine (probably turbos/ancillaries) could not be packaged in a RHD 5-series configuration. RSTurboPaul said:
Wasn't the petrol 340 roundly slated as being aloof, distant and dull to drive by evo magazine this month?
That’s the thing, they’ll never own one, Journalists get a press car, spank them on twisty roads for a day and then moan when they’re ‘dull’. The only time they praise a car is when it’s a super car or something RWD with 500 bhp.I had a 430d for nearly 3 years and LOVED it, brilliant car. I can’t imagine the M340i or M340d being in any way shape or form....dull. Unless my job is to test cars and most of them being high performance cars.
Sometimes car journalists are full of s
t. Sorry to say jt
Jimboka said:
Oppo said:
vtecbwahhh said:
Diesel, No Thank You.
Exactly what I was thinking.Even when diesels were supposedly the bees knees I didn't want one, the diesel-gate makes sure I will never have another.
My local Esso attendant isn’t my best mate
Will stick with diesel until there is a viable alternative
No maintenance costs either and you never have to see your esso attendant ever again
Edited by jamoor on Tuesday 28th January 06:47
Edited by jamoor on Tuesday 28th January 07:20
jamoor said:
Jimboka said:
Oppo said:
vtecbwahhh said:
Diesel, No Thank You.
Exactly what I was thinking.Even when diesels were supposedly the bees knees I didn't want one, the diesel-gate makes sure I will never have another.
My local Esso attendant isn’t my best mate
Will stick with diesel until there is a viable alternative
No maintenance costs either and you never have to see your wasp attendant ever again
Edited by jamoor on Tuesday 28th January 06:47
jamoor said:
Jimboka said:
Oppo said:
vtecbwahhh said:
Diesel, No Thank You.
Exactly what I was thinking.Even when diesels were supposedly the bees knees I didn't want one, the diesel-gate makes sure I will never have another.
My local Esso attendant isn’t my best mate
Will stick with diesel until there is a viable alternative
No maintenance costs either
scottydoesntknow said:
Helicopter123 said:
Diesel a bit yesterday now though.
Model 3 makes this look like a dinosaur.BMW 330E or Tesla model 3.
The BMW was better in every way with the exception of 0-60 times and tech.
Notably the interior materials and build quality of the BMW were a league above the Tesla’s.
I’ve ordered the BMW.
That said the 3 is hugely impressive considering it’s Tesla’s first try in the segment.
9k rpm said:
jamoor said:
Jimboka said:
Oppo said:
vtecbwahhh said:
Diesel, No Thank You.
Exactly what I was thinking.Even when diesels were supposedly the bees knees I didn't want one, the diesel-gate makes sure I will never have another.
My local Esso attendant isn’t my best mate
Will stick with diesel until there is a viable alternative
No maintenance costs either
robemcdonald said:
scottydoesntknow said:
Helicopter123 said:
Diesel a bit yesterday now though.
Model 3 makes this look like a dinosaur.BMW 330E or Tesla model 3.
The BMW was better in every way with the exception of 0-60 times and tech.
Notably the interior materials and build quality of the BMW were a league above the Tesla’s.
I’ve ordered the BMW.
That said the 3 is hugely impressive considering it’s Tesla’s first try in the segment.
So really the bmw only won on interior build quality and fit and finish.
Edited by jamoor on Tuesday 28th January 07:38
jamoor said:
Mouse Rat said:
Just get used to peeing in a bottle queuing for superchargers
Or just charge it at home or work like most people.I'm only teasing. I love EV's and they have a place. My wife drives an EV and I have a BEV.
EV's are great for domestic and commuting. But you cant beat a diesel for business and commercial spontaneous usage.
I'm going back to BMW or Jag 6 pot Diesel next for many reasons.
jamoor said:
robemcdonald said:
scottydoesntknow said:
Helicopter123 said:
Diesel a bit yesterday now though.
Model 3 makes this look like a dinosaur.BMW 330E or Tesla model 3.
The BMW was better in every way with the exception of 0-60 times and tech.
Notably the interior materials and build quality of the BMW were a league above the Tesla’s.
I’ve ordered the BMW.
That said the 3 is hugely impressive considering it’s Tesla’s first try in the segment.
So really the bmw only won on interior build quality and fit and finish.
Edited by jamoor on Tuesday 28th January 07:38
You don't get the paid up cult membership and lifetime devotion to a slightly unbalanced South African, but for some of us that's another benefit
bodhi said:
I'm pretty sure you can charge a 330e at home as well. Depending on how far you drive it running costs can be minimal, but then if you want to go a bit further you can do that without dicking around at a Motorway Service station.
You don't get the paid up cult membership and lifetime devotion to a slightly unbalanced South African, but for some of us that's another benefit
So really it was just fit and finish no other logical reason You don't get the paid up cult membership and lifetime devotion to a slightly unbalanced South African, but for some of us that's another benefit
I’d say the tech is a big one.
Motormatt said:
Guess this effectively replaces the 335d? That car sold well here, so would make sense for BMW bring it to the UK.
No guarantees though, as BMW decided not to bring the M550d here. UK buyers who wanted that engine were forced to have it in an SUV.
This pretty much is the 335d (yes yes they'll up the power by a couple of bhp to be closer to S4). The whole 35 and 40 i and d were there because BMW couldn't make up their mind how to badge their cars and the same engine was marked as 35 in one car and 40 in another...No guarantees though, as BMW decided not to bring the M550d here. UK buyers who wanted that engine were forced to have it in an SUV.
Also M550d was a niche. 335d and 335i are aplenty.
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