320i VS 320d

[fifty5]

Oh crap just realized you asked about f30, not e90 320d. Oh well...

 

[F10 CREW]

I have been using the F10 520d since December last year. Agree with the comments above. My comments as follows :

Plus points :
1. Better mileage vs the petrol units.
2. Better torque.
3. More durable engine as compared to petrol as mentioned by my service guys. Some others have also commented the same.
4. Euro5 fuel is coming soon. Engine less noisy and less diesel smell.

Minus points :
1. Noisy outside but inside ok for me.
2. Rough restarts during Auto start stop. I program it to off position as a default. Irritating feature during traffic jams.
3. Diesel smell not nice. But with euro 5 slightly better.

So far....loving the car and no regrets. Handling is good. Have never look back ever since.

Yours faithfully.

 

[SilverBullet]

 

[kennylaw]

Wow, guys... Thanks for the great comments. I was too busy with my works these few days. Didn't have chance to read the comments before made the booking.. I've booked 320d M Sport by the way...

I do agree with some of the comments while I test drive:
- Rough restarts during Auto start stop.
- Noisy outside but inside so far acceptable

Anyone getting the bmw diesel performance power kit?

 

[fifty5]

Let me fully state my support of d cars. I drive a e90 320d myself. I'm therefore not here to criticize d cars and d car buyers. I am just curious, what gave you the confidence to buy a d car now with all the discussion on govt implementing b10 diesel and bmw Malaysia's statement on how that harms the engine? Or is this a non issue to you?

 

[awyongcarl]

Hi everyone! Carl here.

Newbie here but been lurking around for months.
I just booked my 320d M Sport last week and loan has just been approved.
There wasn't stock for the Estoril Blue II color so I had to wait a few weeks longer for it to be built from the plant.

Had a test drive on 316i, 320i Sport Edition and 320d M Sport. Originally I was just eyeing at 316i. Cause of its price value and what I can afford. Coming from Honda Civic FD2 (8 years of ownership), the 316i was superb. I almost booked on the spot with a special order to replace the steering with the M performance Alcantara sports steering but then I thought, why not test drive some other lines since I'm here at the showroom anyway.

So..I tried the 320i Sports Edition, better performance and better equipment/interiors etc. But wasn't really impressed as it looks almost identical to 316i except for the steering wheel. Then the 320d M sport. My god it's totally different from 316i and 320i Sports Edition. The moment I grab the M Sport steering, my heart says, there is no other choices. And the torque I felt the moment I step on the throttle. The engine noise didn't bother me one bit.

So..I booked 320d even though the commitment will be bigger than I have expected. Now the long wait.

 

[seancorr]

Hi everyone! Carl here.

Newbie here but been lurking around for months.
I just booked my 320d M Sport last week and loan has just been approved.
There wasn't stock for the Estoril Blue II color so I had to wait a few weeks longer for it to be built from the plant.

Had a test drive on 316i, 320i Sport Edition and 320d M Sport. Originally I was just eyeing at 316i. Cause of its price value and what I can afford. Coming from Honda Civic FD2 (8 years of ownership), the 316i was superb. I almost booked on the spot with a special order to replace the steering with the M performance Alcantara sports steering but then I thought, why not test drive some other lines since I'm here at the showroom anyway.

So..I tried the 320i Sports Edition, better performance and better equipment/interiors etc. But wasn't really impressed as it looks almost identical to 316i except for the steering wheel. Then the 320d M sport. My god it's totally different from 316i and 320i Sports Edition. The moment I grab the M Sport steering, my heart says, there is no other choices. And the torque I felt the moment I step on the throttle. The engine noise didn't bother me one bit.

So..I booked 320d even though the commitment will be bigger than I have expected. Now the long wait.

Good one to start mate in the long journey of BMW ownership. Don't be like me wanted to try BMW ownership go start with 316i now left wanting to own a more powerful street rocket..sigh. I'll patiently wait for the next gen G20 and hopefully it'll blow my mind when it launches.

What's the price given to you for a unit straight out from the factory at the moment?

 

[F10 CREW]

Sean ,

Try boosting the performance using those piggy back systems like race chip. Might transform your 316i to a pocket rocket.

 

[seancorr]

Sean ,

Try boosting the performance using those piggy back systems like race chip. Might transform your 316i to a pocket rocket.

Trust me I was tempted with all those piggy back chips but it has some minor cons to using it since all it does is to 'cheat' the ECU to pump in more fuel and air into the engine. I'm actually looking at remapping the ECU to output 215PS/158kW with 300Nm of torque. Prob is no one I know has done it before so I'm not sure how's the FC in all the drive modes since its not everyday I need to access full power as the car is usually parked in the garage or stuck in jams.

 

[F10 CREW]

Sean,

You might want to check with Mavik as he remapped his E90 320d.i am sure if you are interested, he can point you to the right people to do it and get it dyno as well.

Just make sure your warranty is over before doing the remap as warranty is out the window the minute you travel down this route. All the best bro.

Another day another mod!

 

[awyongcarl]

Good one to start mate in the long journey of BMW ownership. Don't be like me wanted to try BMW ownership go start with 316i now left wanting to own a more powerful street rocket..sigh. I'll patiently wait for the next gen G20 and hopefully it'll blow my mind when it launches.

What's the price given to you for a unit straight out from the factory at the moment?

The 316i is absolutely good enough for daily usage, even occasional spirited driving, coming from FD2 Civic anyway. Rear wheel drive is magic lol.
I have also test driven several others cars, Audi A4, Merc CLA and A class. They are all fine cars except for the CLA, it was pretty damn crappy relatively speaking.
But I suppose the characteristics of RWD was really something that got me attracted to BMW.
Also After trying the M Sport it's just so hard to considers the rest for that price range. (about 256k OTR with 55% NCD insurance)

 

[DesertGoon]

Hi everyone! Carl here.

So..I booked 320d even though the commitment will be bigger than I have expected. Now the long wait.

congrats on your choice. how long is the wait...? i had to wait for 3 long months to get my car but it came from germany (cbu) so very well understood.

 

[seancorr]

The 316i is absolutely good enough for daily usage, even occasional spirited driving, coming from FD2 Civic anyway. Rear wheel drive is magic lol.
I have also test driven several others cars, Audi A4, Merc CLA and A class. They are all fine cars except for the CLA, it was pretty damn crappy relatively speaking.
But I suppose the characteristics of RWD was really something that got me attracted to BMW.
Also After trying the M Sport it's just so hard to considers the rest for that price range. (about 256k OTR with 55% NCD insurance)

I like to see people eat my dust on the highways =] The 316i does that juse fine until a vehicle from the usual German trio comes then it gets a little bit complicated haha.

The M-Sport passive suspension is very good in the 320d (firm and planted even on bumpy highways) but I haven't tried the adaptive one in the 328i so I can't comment on that.

Sean,

You might want to check with Mavik as he remapped his E90 320d.i am sure if you are interested, he can point you to the right people to do it and get it dyno as well.

Just make sure your warranty is over before doing the remap as warranty is out the window the minute you travel down this route. All the best bro.

Another day another mod!

Yep still under warranty so I'm staying away from it at the moment.

 

[zeedo]

Next step is power kit installation, had mine done last week at Wearness Segambut (only here they can do it in 1 day) after it sat in my store for 2 months. Really worth the investment as now power delivery is smooth and sprints faster

 

[awyongcarl]

I like to see people eat my dust on the highways =] The 316i does that juse fine until a vehicle from the usual German trio comes then it gets a little bit complicated haha.

The M-Sport passive suspension is very good in the 320d (firm and planted even on bumpy highways) but I haven't tried the adaptive one in the 328i so I can't comment on that.


Yep still under warranty so I'm staying away from it at the moment.

Same, but I'd imagine I won't be using the comfort mode even if I do have the Adaptive M Suspension hehehe.
So the Passive M suspension is just fine by me.

Next step is power kit installation, had mine done last week at Wearness Segambut (only here they can do it in 1 day) after it sat in my store for 2 months. Really worth the investment as now power delivery is smooth and sprints faster

I'm gonna take my time with the power of the engine. 184ps and 380nm sounds pretty damn power enough for me.
I will start with the M performance sports brake and Aerokit first

 

[kennylaw]

Next step is power kit installation, had mine done last week at Wearness Segambut (only here they can do it in 1 day) after it sat in my store for 2 months. Really worth the investment as now power delivery is smooth and sprints faster

How much is your total bill for the power kit?

Hi everyone! Carl here.

So..I booked 320d even though the commitment will be bigger than I have expected. Now the long wait.

Hi Carl, how long is your wait? I've booked Estoril Blue II too. My one is longer as it is under MREP/MM2H. What did they offer you too?

 

[zeedo]

Power kit is rm6,800 and installation cost is rm305

 

[awyongcarl]

How much is your total bill for the power kit?


Hi Carl, how long is your wait? I've booked Estoril Blue II too. My one is longer as it is under MREP/MM2H. What did they offer you too?

I was told end of this month.

 

[awyongcarl]

Annnnd it's here. Ready to be collected this Thursday. I thought it would take them at least a month to build this from scratch since there were no stock when I place my order. Couldn't wait so went and have a peek. Loveeely

I noticed there is the M badge on the fender, I didn't know Malaysia's M sport package comes with that.

 

[F10 CREW]

Hey Carl!

Congrats on your new baby dressed in Estoril Blue! Always loved that color! Wished they had this option for the F10.

Yes, ///M badges on the fenders are standard. You might want to remove the numbers at the back and stick non a ///M badge at the back. Looks great.

May I ask,how much does a 320d cost under MM2H program? Just curious.

Another day another drive!

Yours Faithfully.