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JackReacher said:
HM-2 said:
The C43 is an old platform now in comparison. When I looked you also didn't seem to get deals anywhere near as good as you could get on the M340i, though that might have changed if recent posts in this thread are anything to go by. The package structure in the C43 configurator is also beyond awful, with almost no ability to customise beyond one expensive and one very expensive pack which mostly comprise of things you don't actually want.
BMW are almost as bad, most options are in some sort of pack that forces you to have stuff you don't want.HM-2 said:
JackReacher said:
HM-2 said:
The C43 is an old platform now in comparison. When I looked you also didn't seem to get deals anywhere near as good as you could get on the M340i, though that might have changed if recent posts in this thread are anything to go by. The package structure in the C43 configurator is also beyond awful, with almost no ability to customise beyond one expensive and one very expensive pack which mostly comprise of things you don't actually want.
BMW are almost as bad, most options are in some sort of pack that forces you to have stuff you don't want.Wny avoid BMWs brilliant 3 ltr derv engine a 50 mpg plus mile muncher for peope like me on 25k a year and in sport how could you go any quicker in the uk?
Anyway an interesting comment from joe achilles the youtuber.He had an M340I for a few days and he said a journey he does in his own M2 which includes the M25 normally gives him 25mpg in the M340i he got 39mpg.
Anyway an interesting comment from joe achilles the youtuber.He had an M340I for a few days and he said a journey he does in his own M2 which includes the M25 normally gives him 25mpg in the M340i he got 39mpg.
smashy said:
Wny avoid BMWs brilliant 3 ltr derv engine a 50 mpg plus mile muncher for peope like me on 25k a year and in sport how could you go any quicker in the uk?
Anyway an interesting comment from joe achilles the youtuber.He had an M340I for a few days and he said a journey he does in his own M2 which includes the M25 normally gives him 25mpg in the M340i he got 39mpg.
I wouldn’t buy a diesel nowadays, nothing against them but I’d worry about the residual.Anyway an interesting comment from joe achilles the youtuber.He had an M340I for a few days and he said a journey he does in his own M2 which includes the M25 normally gives him 25mpg in the M340i he got 39mpg.
I’m getting 32 - 35 mpg from my 340. If Joe Achilles is getting 39mpg he’s not driving it properly.
I used to average about 27mpg from my 440i GC in MPPSK tune (360+bhp).
It was capable of a lot more, and even saw above 40mpg a few times. Generally it was the same as most 2.0T engines I've owned, but hugely faster and sounded great.
I know they've made a few changes to the B58 since, so I'd expect it to be able to return early - mid 30s fairly consistently.
It was capable of a lot more, and even saw above 40mpg a few times. Generally it was the same as most 2.0T engines I've owned, but hugely faster and sounded great.
I know they've made a few changes to the B58 since, so I'd expect it to be able to return early - mid 30s fairly consistently.
smashy said:
Good point Matt Watson from car wow reviewed a touring and it was showing 20 mpg gulp.Like you hope to get some good feedback from drivers as I need to make a decision next year
For me the only reason for looking at a 6-pot diesel over the M340i is if you're a very high mileage driver and value the longer range. Realistically a M340d will probably be at least 5-6 mpg better - and a 330d probably 10 mpg better - and that makes a difference if you're doing 25k miles a year or more; however, I'd contend the B58 petrol is a nicer engine to sit behind so for anyone doing a more modest mileage that's the way I'd go (and went!).Of course there are those who simply prefer the torquey power delivery of a big diesel and that's fair enough; BMW make some of the best diesel engines around so if that's your preference an M340d or 330d will make a very nice companion - each to their own!
bad company said:
I wouldn’t buy a diesel nowadays, nothing against them but I’d worry about the residual.
I’m getting 32 - 35 mpg from my 340. If Joe Achilles is getting 39mpg he’s not driving it properly.
I think petrol will also take an equal hit on residuals over the next few years. There is no reason to think they would not.I’m getting 32 - 35 mpg from my 340. If Joe Achilles is getting 39mpg he’s not driving it properly.
Pica-Pica said:
bad company said:
I wouldn’t buy a diesel nowadays, nothing against them but I’d worry about the residual.
I’m getting 32 - 35 mpg from my 340. If Joe Achilles is getting 39mpg he’s not driving it properly.
I think petrol will also take an equal hit on residuals over the next few years. There is no reason to think they would not.I’m getting 32 - 35 mpg from my 340. If Joe Achilles is getting 39mpg he’s not driving it properly.
p1stonhead said:
Pica-Pica said:
bad company said:
I wouldn’t buy a diesel nowadays, nothing against them but I’d worry about the residual.
I’m getting 32 - 35 mpg from my 340. If Joe Achilles is getting 39mpg he’s not driving it properly.
I think petrol will also take an equal hit on residuals over the next few years. There is no reason to think they would not.I’m getting 32 - 35 mpg from my 340. If Joe Achilles is getting 39mpg he’s not driving it properly.
gravy13 said:
Appreciate this is a mundane question but what real world MPG are people getting? Looking at changing my M140i but do a reasonable mileage with work - trying to avoid a 330d!
Mine only has 500 miles on it so far so I expect it will loosen up a bit over time. But so far I'm seeing 30-35mpg on my commute, which is 30 mins of mixed country A road / dual carriageway / city driving. I drove from Kent to Norfolk yesterday, 3 hours of mostly motorway driving at 80ish, and it showed as 39mpg.
I haven't had it in sport or sport+ much yet so I imagine these figures will drop quite a bit when I'm having some fun. But for a brand new 3.0 petrol, I think it's pretty good. Certainly an improvement on my previous S4.
J_Mitch84 said:
Mine only has 500 miles on it so far so I expect it will loosen up a bit over time. But so far I'm seeing 30-35mpg on my commute, which is 30 mins of mixed country A road / dual carriageway / city driving.
I drove from Kent to Norfolk yesterday, 3 hours of mostly motorway driving at 80ish, and it showed as 39mpg.
I haven't had it in sport or sport+ much yet so I imagine these figures will drop quite a bit when I'm having some fun. But for a brand new 3.0 petrol, I think it's pretty good. Certainly an improvement on my previous S4.
Expert to half that in sport mode, I used to average 38 mpg driving like a Saint in one direction of a journey, on return leg the overall average dropped to 26..implying teens when pressing on.I drove from Kent to Norfolk yesterday, 3 hours of mostly motorway driving at 80ish, and it showed as 39mpg.
I haven't had it in sport or sport+ much yet so I imagine these figures will drop quite a bit when I'm having some fun. But for a brand new 3.0 petrol, I think it's pretty good. Certainly an improvement on my previous S4.
Edited by BlueEyedBoy on Tuesday 13th October 09:40
bad company said:
p1stonhead said:
Pica-Pica said:
bad company said:
I wouldn’t buy a diesel nowadays, nothing against them but I’d worry about the residual.
I think petrol will also take an equal hit on residuals over the next few years. There is no reason to think they would not.And in actual fact, if journeys are short even a plug-in hybrid might be able to do most of the mileage on electric power; I believe cars like the X5 45e can do over 40 miles on only electric which should be more than enough to cover the average school run!
JNW1 said:
bad company said:
p1stonhead said:
Pica-Pica said:
bad company said:
I wouldn’t buy a diesel nowadays, nothing against them but I’d worry about the residual.
I think petrol will also take an equal hit on residuals over the next few years. There is no reason to think they would not.And in actual fact, if journeys are short even a plug-in hybrid might be able to do most of the mileage on electric power; I believe cars like the X5 45e can do over 40 miles on only electric which should be more than enough to cover the average school run!
Not sure about these ACS modifications. Looks a bit too aftermarket for me, especially the front and wheels, although the rear looks ok. £4k for a tuning box and £3.3k for an exhaust back box both seem a bit steep!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkdBMud00_k
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkdBMud00_k
smashy said:
Until electric can somehow self generate its not viable for a large part of tbe driving population.Most of London in their flats and terraces for a start
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