3 series facelift

[stuartrav]

Can anyone help me?

I am thinking about getting a 330d m sport (saloon or touring; decision not yet made as to which), as a company car but am concerned that the facelift model due later this year will have lower co2 emissions and thus be a cheaper company car .

I have so far read mixed reports some saying that the facelift doesn’t affect the engines and others reporting that the 330d will become more powerful and have lower emissions. Does anyone hear have the facts yet on what changes will be made to the 3 series come facelift? Also does anyone know when you can start ordering one and when delivery would be? (As mentioned of most interest is the 330d, any extra info re saloon and touring would be even more greatly appreciated).

Thanks

[gizlaroc]

I think the 330d will get an increase in power, it has sat at 230bhp for a while now, the 330i went from 230 to 272bhp so the 330d surely must follow? Also don't write the 330i off either, as quick as the 335d, lighter and more nimble and it will do the same consumption wise, plus lower tax than the 330d.

The main changes are, slightly changed front end, new rear lights and the nav system is getting a hard drive based unit which should make the whole thing quicker.

[Atari Boy]

I have heard of people ordering the new type already.

[[TW]Fox]

The 335d has a twin turbocharged version of the older revision of M57TUB30, the 330d is a single turbocharged M57TU2B30.

[[TW]Fox]

Thats clearly becuase BMW know that deep down, the M54B30 is the bestest engine in the world ever.