320ci vs 320cd
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Printed Date: 22-June-2024 at 11:48
Topic: 320ci vs 320cd
Posted By: MRPoisson
Subject: 320ci vs 320cd
Date Posted: 23-June-2006 at 16:11
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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.) Cheers ------------- MRPoisson 320cd Coupe |
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Posted By: shaft
Date Posted: 23-June-2006 at 22:17
| 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. |
Posted By: andy 330d
Date Posted: 24-June-2006 at 03:11
| 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! |
Posted By: MRPoisson
Date Posted: 24-June-2006 at 18:22
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Cheers guys, gonna go ahead. No centre arm rest tho. hopefully no to difficult to fit one! ------------- MRPoisson 320cd Coupe |
Posted By: premiumfaraplum
Date Posted: 24-June-2006 at 20:43
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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. ------------- Great day today! |
Posted By: Sohlman
Date Posted: 24-June-2006 at 23:24
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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. James -------------  Sunday 10th July Brooklands Sharkfest and Big Coupe Day. http://635csi.mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/ - Coupe Events
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Posted By: andy 330d
Date Posted: 25-June-2006 at 01:21
| 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. |
Posted By: MRPoisson
Date Posted: 26-June-2006 at 10:41
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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? ------------- MRPoisson 320cd Coupe |
Posted By: Sohlman
Date Posted: 26-June-2006 at 15:21
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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. ------------- Sunday 10th July Brooklands Sharkfest and Big Coupe Day. http://635csi.mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/ - Coupe Events
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Posted By: MRPoisson
Date Posted: 26-June-2006 at 17:56
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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 ------------- MRPoisson 320cd Coupe |
Posted By: nac1975
Date Posted: 27-June-2006 at 19:15
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Í 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. Mike |
Posted By: MRPoisson
Date Posted: 28-June-2006 at 11:20
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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! ------------- MRPoisson 320cd Coupe |
Posted By: MRPoisson
Date Posted: 28-June-2006 at 13:22
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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. ------------- MRPoisson 320cd Coupe |
Posted By: nac1975
Date Posted: 28-June-2006 at 18:43
| enjoy it. what spec have you got?? |
Posted By: MRPoisson
Date Posted: 28-June-2006 at 19:38
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Cheers, will do. 320cd m sport in silver-grey, full black leather, bluetooth, 18"MV2 alloys. ------------- MRPoisson 320cd Coupe |
Posted By: nac1975
Date Posted: 28-June-2006 at 19:40
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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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Posted By: Sohlman
Date Posted: 28-June-2006 at 22:29
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. James ------------- Sunday 10th July Brooklands Sharkfest and Big Coupe Day. http://635csi.mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/ - Coupe Events
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MRPoisson wrote:Posted By: MRPoisson
Date Posted: 29-June-2006 at 11:02
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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 ------------- MRPoisson 320cd Coupe |
Posted By: Peter Fenwick
Date Posted: 29-June-2006 at 11:44
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Because petrol engine sound nicer, rev higher and offer a more sporting drive. Your head says Deisel your heart says petrol. ------------- Entering an age of Austerity and now driving a Focus Diesel. |
Posted By: andy 330d
Date Posted: 29-June-2006 at 18:53
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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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Posted By: dannywig
Date Posted: 04-July-2006 at 23:29
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Seems to me the only reasons people buy diesels is for torque and fuel economy which is fine but they'll never be as exciting to drive as a decent petrol engined car. Also the amount of new diesel cars I've seen with tonnes of black soot coming out of the back has put me right off. If diesel is so good why aren't Porsche and Ferrari developing diesel engines? ------------- 1991 E30 320i Convertible |
Posted By: Dergside
Date Posted: 05-July-2006 at 17:47
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Andy, just curious, if the company car tax system wasn't loaded against the petrol engine, which would you choose? ------------- Now: BMW 523i SE '00, 318i SE - e91 '07, 325i Coupe '93. Prev: e46 328i SE Touring, 330Ci, 318Ci. e39 523i SE. e36 325i Coupe *2, 323i SE, 316iSE. e30 325iSE 2dr, 320i Conv, 320i 2dr, 316i. |
Posted By: dannywig
Date Posted: 05-July-2006 at 18:05
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Yeah just because diesels produce lower C02 emmissions doesn't make them more environmentally friendly, what about all the particulates they put out, that can't be good. ------------- 1991 E30 320i Convertible |
Posted By: andy 330d
Date Posted: 05-July-2006 at 19:51
| Hi Dergside. Yep, you are dead right, if my company hadnt loaded the options I would not have made my original choice a diesel. Having experienced a diesel because I had to, however, I found very quickly that my dislike for diesels was based on prejudice and myth (like the tonnes of black soot issue someone mentioned ... ). The point which I didnt make clear was that I opted out of the rat race in 2001 (now run my own business) and have since bought diesels out of personal choice. They drive differently, to be sure, but do not (at least in my opinion) drive in any way worse - or better - than a petrol. You pays yer money ... As I said, my choice is and will be at least for a while, a diesel. Hope this helps |
Posted By: dannywig
Date Posted: 05-July-2006 at 23:13
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'I found very quickly that my dislike for diesels was based on prejudice and myth (like the tonnes of black soot issue someone mentioned ... ). ' Yes I'll admit I'm prejudiced but I have seen quite a few smokey diesels recently, the worst being a merc clk270. I've noticed driving on the contintent that diesels, even really old ones aren't smokey at all, maybe they look after there cars better there. Don't get me wrong modern diesels are great, fast and economical and are probably better suited for our congested roads. The thing is though, I just don't want one. ------------- 1991 E30 320i Convertible |