Will i like the swap
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Im thinking of chopping in my 335d for an outlander phev .
The 335d is a truely epic car that I can get 50mpg on cruising to and from work or 20mpg and keep up with porsches on a car run.
But runs are few and far between just now.
My new work will be 17 miles away and has free charging. It is also over hills and based in Scotland 4wd will defo be needed so other evs are out.
My question is how will it feel compared to the bmw. Will it feel like a tractor, poorer quality etc?
The 335d is a truely epic car that I can get 50mpg on cruising to and from work or 20mpg and keep up with porsches on a car run.
But runs are few and far between just now.
My new work will be 17 miles away and has free charging. It is also over hills and based in Scotland 4wd will defo be needed so other evs are out.
My question is how will it feel compared to the bmw. Will it feel like a tractor, poorer quality etc?
I drove one years ago, it was alarmingly dull I'm afraid. So little power and it felt reluctant to use what it had. Numb steering too. It's a practical but no fun car.
The ride was good, that's it. You'll also miss the I drive Vs the out of date POS system that mitsubishi use.
I've had a 335d and 430d GC, both excellent cars - ithinkni preferred the 430 but in fairness the 4 series chassis helps with the fun too. The BMW auto boxes are also impeccable.
You could hardly have picked more chalk and cheese cars!
To get the hit of torque you're no doubt very used to at this point, you need full EV really. The BMW i4 would be the natural progression.
All dual motor EV's are 4 wheel drive by the way - and many have air suspension you can jack up if needed.
The ride was good, that's it. You'll also miss the I drive Vs the out of date POS system that mitsubishi use.
I've had a 335d and 430d GC, both excellent cars - ithinkni preferred the 430 but in fairness the 4 series chassis helps with the fun too. The BMW auto boxes are also impeccable.
You could hardly have picked more chalk and cheese cars!
To get the hit of torque you're no doubt very used to at this point, you need full EV really. The BMW i4 would be the natural progression.
All dual motor EV's are 4 wheel drive by the way - and many have air suspension you can jack up if needed.
Edited by TheDeuce on Wednesday 15th June 19:57
M.F.D said:
As stated, big change and ultimately you will miss the performance from the 335d.
If you are making a decent saving going to a PHEV, can you sort yourself a cheaper performance car for those times you want to B-road blast?
Well I have a bmw Z3 2.8 as well but its slower and handles worse than the 1800kg estate car If you are making a decent saving going to a PHEV, can you sort yourself a cheaper performance car for those times you want to B-road blast?
I think the two of you have answered my concerns that I will miss the comforts and yes that amazing gearbox.
I think it was just the chance for free transport costs that got me thinking.
vulture1 said:
M.F.D said:
As stated, big change and ultimately you will miss the performance from the 335d.
If you are making a decent saving going to a PHEV, can you sort yourself a cheaper performance car for those times you want to B-road blast?
Well I have a bmw Z3 2.8 as well but its slower and handles worse than the 1800kg estate car If you are making a decent saving going to a PHEV, can you sort yourself a cheaper performance car for those times you want to B-road blast?
I think the two of you have answered my concerns that I will miss the comforts and yes that amazing gearbox.
I think it was just the chance for free transport costs that got me thinking.
As for the Z3, what possessed you!? Many years ago I used to be jealous of my friends one, when I finally drove it I couldn't believe it. They made a roadster that drives like a truck
charltjr said:
What about the X5 45e? Expensive, but very decent battery range and plenty of power from the straight six petrol if you want it.
Saw this on Harry's garage and he said that if you put your destination in the sat Nav the car will optimise when to use the battery or not based on roads and traffic etc. So you get very good mpg for a car so big and heavy Notwithstanding the fun element, my commute is 21 miles and we have free charging at work. We also own an Outlander.
As others have said from a fun angle you'll be disappointed. It's a solid family bus, not much more. Ours has been great for its intended purpose though.
I went full EV and my wife has the Outlander now. If you've got free charging at work why not get something with a big battery and take advantage of it. I've never had to charge my EV at home, which isn't to be sniffed at given high energy costs and does massively offset the cost of the car.
I guess a lot depends on what you were intending to spend though.
As others have said from a fun angle you'll be disappointed. It's a solid family bus, not much more. Ours has been great for its intended purpose though.
I went full EV and my wife has the Outlander now. If you've got free charging at work why not get something with a big battery and take advantage of it. I've never had to charge my EV at home, which isn't to be sniffed at given high energy costs and does massively offset the cost of the car.
I guess a lot depends on what you were intending to spend though.
A friend rented the previous generation Outlander a couple of years ago and it was not good. It showed very well how far Mitsubishi had fallen. It was rough, not great on fuel and hardly a positive thing to say about it other than it was a cheap rental.
The new model is the Rogue / X-Trail based one, which is supposed to be much better. But I am not sure it compares even closely to anything like a BMW. It is supposed to be pretty good as a family hauler for decent money.
The new model is the Rogue / X-Trail based one, which is supposed to be much better. But I am not sure it compares even closely to anything like a BMW. It is supposed to be pretty good as a family hauler for decent money.
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