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Another fault with the 330e sadly.
The cruise control has stopped working, particularly annoying through average speed roadworks and smart motorways. I press the switch, get the green symbol and “cruise control ready” but then when trying to switch it on I get “cruise control cannot be activated”.
If I turn it on and off multiple times it works occasionally, as in 1 in 10 times of trying.
Has anyone else had this issue?
The cruise control has stopped working, particularly annoying through average speed roadworks and smart motorways. I press the switch, get the green symbol and “cruise control ready” but then when trying to switch it on I get “cruise control cannot be activated”.
If I turn it on and off multiple times it works occasionally, as in 1 in 10 times of trying.
Has anyone else had this issue?
My June 2017 330e (the one you may recall was stolen with the keys off my drive) is fast approaching it’s second service.
Booked it in earlier this week, wow, what a palaver....6 separate calls to finally speak to someone to book it in, no courtesy cars until mid-December and no collection/delivery service until the end of November!
I live 12 miles from the dealership, so it looks like it’ll be a taxi there and back.
The local BMW dealer for Chester and N Wales is crap. Always have been, I mistakenly bought a MINI Cooper S from them in 2003, had problems and their level of service was so diabolical I swore then I’d never use them again.
The debacle with getting my 330e recovered and repaired showed that nothing has changed.
Oh, and my car needs a “quality enhancement” aka recall. When I enquired what it covered, the adviser said they weren’t technically qualified to read the TSB out!!!!
Booked it in earlier this week, wow, what a palaver....6 separate calls to finally speak to someone to book it in, no courtesy cars until mid-December and no collection/delivery service until the end of November!
I live 12 miles from the dealership, so it looks like it’ll be a taxi there and back.
The local BMW dealer for Chester and N Wales is crap. Always have been, I mistakenly bought a MINI Cooper S from them in 2003, had problems and their level of service was so diabolical I swore then I’d never use them again.
The debacle with getting my 330e recovered and repaired showed that nothing has changed.
Oh, and my car needs a “quality enhancement” aka recall. When I enquired what it covered, the adviser said they weren’t technically qualified to read the TSB out!!!!
wobert said:
My June 2017 330e (the one you may recall was stolen with the keys off my drive) is fast approaching it’s second service.
Booked it in earlier this week, wow, what a palaver....6 separate calls to finally speak to someone to book it in, no courtesy cars until mid-December and no collection/delivery service until the end of November!
I live 12 miles from the dealership, so it looks like it’ll be a taxi there and back.
The local BMW dealer for Chester and N Wales is crap. Always have been, I mistakenly bought a MINI Cooper S from them in 2003, had problems and their level of service was so diabolical I swore then I’d never use them again.
The debacle with getting my 330e recovered and repaired showed that nothing has changed.
Oh, and my car needs a “quality enhancement” aka recall. When I enquired what it covered, the adviser said they weren’t technically qualified to read the TSB out!!!!
There does seem to be a lack of technicians qualified to work on the hybrids at BMW in general. Booked it in earlier this week, wow, what a palaver....6 separate calls to finally speak to someone to book it in, no courtesy cars until mid-December and no collection/delivery service until the end of November!
I live 12 miles from the dealership, so it looks like it’ll be a taxi there and back.
The local BMW dealer for Chester and N Wales is crap. Always have been, I mistakenly bought a MINI Cooper S from them in 2003, had problems and their level of service was so diabolical I swore then I’d never use them again.
The debacle with getting my 330e recovered and repaired showed that nothing has changed.
Oh, and my car needs a “quality enhancement” aka recall. When I enquired what it covered, the adviser said they weren’t technically qualified to read the TSB out!!!!
Recently experienced the rear end slipping out at a roundabout in the wet so wondered if anyone has fitted, or about to fit, winter tyres on their 330e?
I'm thinking of getting a set of wheels and winter tyres off eBay. I've only had FWDs before and only driven RWD through last winter without much drama on the OEM tyres (ContiSportsContacts) but then they were fairly new and had plenty of tread.
I'm thinking of getting a set of wheels and winter tyres off eBay. I've only had FWDs before and only driven RWD through last winter without much drama on the OEM tyres (ContiSportsContacts) but then they were fairly new and had plenty of tread.
Somebody said:
Recently experienced the rear end slipping out at a roundabout in the wet so wondered if anyone has fitted, or about to fit, winter tyres on their 330e?
I'm thinking of getting a set of wheels and winter tyres off eBay. I've only had FWDs before and only driven RWD through last winter without much drama on the OEM tyres (ContiSportsContacts) but then they were fairly new and had plenty of tread.
Where are you? Has it really been cold enough yet for winters to make a difference? Not generally, I wouldn’t think. I'm thinking of getting a set of wheels and winter tyres off eBay. I've only had FWDs before and only driven RWD through last winter without much drama on the OEM tyres (ContiSportsContacts) but then they were fairly new and had plenty of tread.
But, if you have room to store a set of winters is a good idea. I’ve been doing it for years. They make a big difference in very low temps, icy, snowy conditions.
Ebays OK but you could get a new set for £1k, including TPMS valves. The tyres don’t really cost a lot, you can only wear one set at a time.
Edited by anonymous-user on Monday 5th November 22:04
jonwm said:
wobert said:
jonwm said:
Mine had the quality enhancement a few months ago, it drives much more sensibly now
Dare I ask what the enhancement entailed....??Seems to switch between electric more sensibly now and mpg increased.
I'm getting 50.8mpg on average. Done around 12K miles in six months, charging overnight at home and occasionaly at roadside charging stations.
Somebody said:
Recently experienced the rear end slipping out at a roundabout in the wet so wondered if anyone has fitted, or about to fit, winter tyres on their 330e?
I'm thinking of getting a set of wheels and winter tyres off eBay. I've only had FWDs before and only driven RWD through last winter without much drama on the OEM tyres (ContiSportsContacts) but then they were fairly new and had plenty of tread.
Having never thought much of Bridgestones I was disappointed that my new Continentals slide like mad in comparison in the wet. Summer tyres weren't all created equal... but having said that, winter tyres rule....I'm thinking of getting a set of wheels and winter tyres off eBay. I've only had FWDs before and only driven RWD through last winter without much drama on the OEM tyres (ContiSportsContacts) but then they were fairly new and had plenty of tread.
Ok, who is guilty of:
(A) Buying or leasing a hybrid for “tax purposes”?
(B) Never plugging it in to charge?
(C) Using a car “designed for local trips” on the motorway?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-46152853
In my defence, the article is correct, a skewed tax system causes (A) and (B), lower BIK and a ridiculous level of tax for the “fuel benefit” means I’m effectively paying twice if I charge the car at home....
(A) Buying or leasing a hybrid for “tax purposes”?
(B) Never plugging it in to charge?
(C) Using a car “designed for local trips” on the motorway?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-46152853
In my defence, the article is correct, a skewed tax system causes (A) and (B), lower BIK and a ridiculous level of tax for the “fuel benefit” means I’m effectively paying twice if I charge the car at home....
wobert said:
Ok, who is guilty of:
(A) Buying or leasing a hybrid for “tax purposes”?
(B) Never plugging it in to charge?
(C) Using a car “designed for local trips” on the motorway?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-46152853
In my defence, the article is correct, a skewed tax system causes (A) and (B), lower BIK and a ridiculous level of tax for the “fuel benefit” means I’m effectively paying twice if I charge the car at home....
"We have got some situations where company drivers are choosing the vehicle based on their tax liability, rather than having the right vehicle for the right job."(A) Buying or leasing a hybrid for “tax purposes”?
(B) Never plugging it in to charge?
(C) Using a car “designed for local trips” on the motorway?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-46152853
In my defence, the article is correct, a skewed tax system causes (A) and (B), lower BIK and a ridiculous level of tax for the “fuel benefit” means I’m effectively paying twice if I charge the car at home....
No s
t, Sherlock?I thought it had always been understood that the main driver behind PHEVs was the BIK advantage?
wobert said:
Ok, who is guilty of:
(A) Buying or leasing a hybrid for “tax purposes”?
(B) Never plugging it in to charge?
(C) Using a car “designed for local trips” on the motorway?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-46152853
In my defence, the article is correct, a skewed tax system causes (A) and (B), lower BIK and a ridiculous level of tax for the “fuel benefit” means I’m effectively paying twice if I charge the car at home....
A = Yes(A) Buying or leasing a hybrid for “tax purposes”?
(B) Never plugging it in to charge?
(C) Using a car “designed for local trips” on the motorway?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-46152853
In my defence, the article is correct, a skewed tax system causes (A) and (B), lower BIK and a ridiculous level of tax for the “fuel benefit” means I’m effectively paying twice if I charge the car at home....
B = No (I charge most days at my own cost even though I have a fuel card)
C = Yes
Can’t believe they have only just realised this, they put up diesel BIK and give tax breaks for PHEV’s so it was always going to happen
Typical Salesman! I think the advertised range was 27 miles? You have zero chance of ever acheiving that, or even close.
In summer, you will get 18 miles at best, with a fair wind, light foot and with the Climate Control off. In Winter that falls to 12 miles if you precondition it first and drive with a lighter foot. Welcome to the world of the PHEV!
That said, it's a fantastic bit of kit, very fast when needed and my 30k average went up to 58.9MPG over the summer
So I'm not complaining.
In summer, you will get 18 miles at best, with a fair wind, light foot and with the Climate Control off. In Winter that falls to 12 miles if you precondition it first and drive with a lighter foot. Welcome to the world of the PHEV!
That said, it's a fantastic bit of kit, very fast when needed and my 30k average went up to 58.9MPG over the summer
So I'm not complaining. Finally got the car today, August registered 330e M Sport Shadow Edition with the Pro Nav and heated seats as the options. I’ve tried to upload a photo but it ends upside down for some reason?
I fully charged it at work before coming home and it reckoned it had 29 miles, my home is 16 miles from work. I got all the way home on electric only including a stretch on the A1 with 1 mile left. I didn’t have the blowers on at all (so windscreen was steaming up a bit!) but I did have the radio on.
One thing I’m really disappointed in is the speakers, it’s got the Harmon kardon as standard in the shadow edition but it sounds as though I’m listening though a bucket? I did have the burmester system in the merc and that was excellent but I don’t think it’s just me comparing to what I’m used to, the wife had a 52 plate golf gti and the sound was better in that, I don’t know if something is wrong with it.
Oh and the pro nav has touchscreen in it.
I fully charged it at work before coming home and it reckoned it had 29 miles, my home is 16 miles from work. I got all the way home on electric only including a stretch on the A1 with 1 mile left. I didn’t have the blowers on at all (so windscreen was steaming up a bit!) but I did have the radio on.
One thing I’m really disappointed in is the speakers, it’s got the Harmon kardon as standard in the shadow edition but it sounds as though I’m listening though a bucket? I did have the burmester system in the merc and that was excellent but I don’t think it’s just me comparing to what I’m used to, the wife had a 52 plate golf gti and the sound was better in that, I don’t know if something is wrong with it.
Oh and the pro nav has touchscreen in it.
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