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    Posted: 23-June-2006 at 16:11

Hi all

Wondering what you guys think, any comments appreciated.

Considering trading in my 2001 320ci for a 54 320cd m sport. Test drove the car & was really impressed. Torque was far superior & was really lively to drive. Did miss the sound of the straight 6 though! Suspension was a little bumpier though expected, but hoping running costs s.be lower than the 320ci as it comes with the remaining 5yr maintenance pack & looks sweet in the silver-grey CSL colour.

(Also fed up with putting 1ltre of oil in mine every 2k miles.)

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320cd any day mate, Better performance and more to the gallon what more you want. If you could stretch to 330cd even better brilliant car.
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Couldnt agree more, shaft. I have a 330d, 30mpg around town and 45mpg on motorways. The 320d is a lively car, v nice to drive and must be even more frugal. Cant think why anyone would go for a petrol ........ go for the 320cd - you wont regret it! 
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Cheers guys, gonna go ahead. No centre arm rest tho. hopefully no to difficult to fit one!
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I find it hard to believe that a 330Cd has a 45mpg fuel cons. on motorways, at 60miles/h maybe right? but not if you go 120m/hour constant.
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Points: 1259 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 24-June-2006 at 23:24

Late model 320d are very brisk and with a chip are 330d performance. Not revy like the 320, but very nice and lower reving on the motorway particulary with the 6 speed box. Certainly a great car.

Centre arm rest is £280 + vat from BMW, less from indendents and ebay. Very easy to fit 4 screws.  I am still looking for one for my 320.

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premiumfaraplum - 45 mpg at 80. Been doing this for ages up and down M3 to Southampton, Portsmouth. (330d SE to be precise). Take it or leave it, Ive nothing to gain by telling porkies.
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My main dealer wanted £96+ vat for imitation leather & £118 + vat for real leather. (supply only)  Will everything be included then if your dealer wants £280 + vat?
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I think the £280 + vat includes everything but fitting. It's not just the rest, but you need a completely different centre console. However if your dealer can get everything for that price then i will drive up there today as i do want one, but don't want to pay 280 +vat.
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Absolutely, its only £120 as a factory option. The dealer quoted me £280+ vat fitted so maybe the price they gave you was fitted? I'm going to order it this week, so I'll check that everything is included for £120 & let you know
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Ķ also have a 04 320cd M sport and am very happy with it. Performance great mid range and handling superb. mine is also in silver grey with black leather and when clean looks amazing. actually thinking of selling it due to job commitments. send a PM if interested.

would definately reccomend one.

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Already done the deal - collect on Sat!  Only trouble is my Samsung phone isn't compatible with the BMW Bluetooth. always something!
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Sohlmon

just ordered the centre arm rest from my main dealer £115 & 10% discount as Im a priviledge member. Found fitting instructions on the net - looks straight forward.
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enjoy it. what spec have you got??
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Cheers, will do.

320cd m sport in silver-grey, full black leather, bluetooth, 18"MV2 alloys.
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do you mind me asking how much you paid? looking to know what i should ask for mine . PM me if you'd rather. mines basically the same apart from Xenons.

 
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Originally posted by MRPoisson MRPoisson wrote:

Sohlmon

just ordered the centre arm rest from my main dealer £115 & 10% discount as Im a priviledge member. Found fitting instructions on the net - looks straight forward.

Thats very cheap compared to my dealer. Can you forward me the part numbers and i will go into my dealer and have a bit of a haggle with my dealer making maximum use of the BMWCC discount.

Car sounds great well done. Do keep us informed of how you get on.

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Cheers. Will do mate.

collecting the arm rest Sat morning so will let you have the part number over the weekend
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Points: 6484 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29-June-2006 at 11:44

Originally posted by andy 330d andy 330d wrote:

Cant think why anyone would go for a petrol ........  

Because petrol engine sound nicer, rev higher and offer a more sporting drive. Your head says Deisel your heart says petrol.
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Sorry Peter, no. Im one of those people who used to spit on diesels, but company car rules made my only decent choice to be a 330d. Grudgingly I made my selection accordingly.  I was completely gobsmacked at how much I liked it - all the torque (and have a look at exactly how much ....) is right there at 1500 rpm upwards. And I liked it so much I bought two more afterwards....... 

Peter have you driven one? I suspect not, although of course you may have. On the other hand how many times in town driving do you get your petrol to 5-6000 revs? All the horses are there but locked away. Not so with diesels.

Clearly everyone will have their favourites and make their choices accordingly. And thats fine. But you wont catch me going petrol for a little while anyway ...... 

 
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