How are your 320d doing so far?

[namidub]

ya, long distance is a big NO-NO. Unless u whack it above 170kph all the time. Guess adrenaline took over the discomfort. I'm not complaining, hehe

how long is long? i do 350km back to Kerteh every other week and i think its ok.
(and yeah i cruise at 160-180 where permissible.so the joy and adrenaline took over the discomfort)

 

[DJH]

I think anything beyond 250km is long for me. Not good for passengers as they will feel sick from my driving, haha.

 

[Phelddagriff]

why u said so bro? lost your ride?

Yeah, had it for 6 months. A tad more than 20k km, before it got written off. Short but passionate love affair. Thinking of another one...

 

[docrayboy]

Yeah, had it for 6 months. A tad more than 20k km, before it got written off. Short but passionate love affair. Thinking of another one...

sorry to hear bro-you were not injured we hope....was it a rainy day?

 

[namidub]

Yeah, had it for 6 months. A tad more than 20k km, before it got written off. Short but passionate love affair. Thinking of another one...

sorry to hear that bro..but an exciting love affair wasn't it? you can rekindle another love affair though... :-D

 

[gameover]

I think anything beyond 250km is long for me. Not good for passengers as they will feel sick from my driving, haha.

Hmmm I've done KL-Singapore and KL-Penang with the family without problems. I try to not be the mad BMW driver most of the time though

 

[3er]

Hmmm I've done KL-Singapore and KL-Penang with the family without problems. I try to not be the mad BMW driver most of the time though

Do you do it in a single tank or refuel before coming back? Just checking to see where to refuel (if necessary) in the south (Sg/JB?) or north (Pg).

If you drive "sanely" it should be fine.

 

[namidub]

Do you do it in a single tank or refuel before coming back? Just checking to see where to refuel (if necessary) in the south (Sg/JB?) or north (Pg).

If you drive "sanely" it should be fine.

I usually do a roundtrip shahalam-kerteh-shahalam and shahalam-penang-shahalam.no need to refill anywhere.usually i just fillup my car at caltex station behind my house and refill it again there

 

[willie]

Do you do it in a single tank or refuel before coming back? Just checking to see where to refuel (if necessary) in the south (Sg/JB?) or north (Pg).

If you drive "sanely" it should be fine.

actually most of the JB main/bigger petrol station has compatible nozzle, i found that BHP and Caltex usually won't disappoint u, but some petronas nozzle is the type that u need to turn 90 degree for it's insertion...

i have done 1100+km on a single tank, driving "sanely" on north south highway + plus 15% urban driving, i think i can reach more then 1200+ if 100% highway...

 

[morrogan]

Wow.....1200km in a single tank!! Btw, side track a bit, I got the impression that while the diesel turbo can take on Euro 2 grade fuel in Malaysia but the impurities and other unwanted particles might clog up the high pressure injector. Why I said so is due to personal witness of the sludge/rust/impurities/particular deposited in the transporting fuel tanker. A regular change of fuel filter is a MUST in order to prolong the life and avoid unneccessary breakdown. Just my personal humble opinion.

 

[carlsson]

Hi guys!
Just wanting to intro myself! Im carlsson from pj, 14 years merc driver finally been poisoned and getting the 320d m sport! Hoping to share info amd gain as much knowledge i can in regards to the car. Ive also added the performance package and im looking forward to flooring the 400Nm outta the sucka!

Regards!

 

[kuntakinte]

Congrats and welcome to the dark side. with the power kit, u can squeeze 420nm from the sucka.

Had a moment with a merc e240 today on the NPE. Poking my ass at 140km/h. Left shift to DS mode, followed by a kickback and i was zooming to 200kmh in no time. Tried as he wanted for the next kilometer or so, he couldn't even smell my black soot. and this is even before the powerkit upgrade which I m waiting with glee

 

[carlsson]

thaanks for the warm welcome kuntakinte..Im waiting with glee too for my ride..it's considered my first big purchase and I just can't wait for it

 

[docrayboy]

Hi guys!
Just wanting to intro myself! Im carlsson from pj, 14 years merc driver finally been poisoned and getting the 320d m sport! Hoping to share info amd gain as much knowledge i can in regards to the car. Ive also added the performance package and im looking forward to flooring the 400Nm outta the sucka!

Regards!

Welcome back to the land of the living, carlsson! merc for 14 years, oh pity you!!! The 320d is such an intoxicating drive and its mated with the sublime, in-a-class-of-its-own E90 3 series chassis, you would find it very hard to say goodbye to it for years/even decades unless.....the 325d comes in! ha ha!

 

[docrayboy]

....smooth as silk carpet merc ride, but their awfully light steering wheel, no feel at all. Mercs are basically rebadged Toyotas.

 

[carlsson]

Hahaha.. Thanks for the enthusiastic note docrayboy! My 97 e280 served me well but ever since I tasted the dark side of the 320d, I couldn't stop thinking about it! I'll be going to glenmarie tomorrow to check out the pre reg ones and see whether they can uptrade my car, if not I'll be going back to pj.

 

[eric_s]

Hi Carlsson...
welcome to the fraternity..
The force is strong in this one!...
I can recommend you my SA if you like who have served me very-very well..

 

[carlsson]

Hey there Eric! Thanks for the shout out too..
Unfortunately I couldn't make a deal with the guys at glenmarie as they only had a black on black 320d premium car for 12k cheaper, and they couldn't give much more for my car, so I'm sticking with the new pre reg instead.
Hoping to get everything in a couple of weeks. Hope to meet you guus for future TT's once I get it, it's been a long time since I've been to one( previous was with the mybenz crew)

 

[DJH]

Congrats and welcome to the dark side. with the power kit, u can squeeze 420nm from the sucka.

Had a moment with a merc e240 today on the NPE. Poking my ass at 140km/h. Left shift to DS mode, followed by a kickback and i was zooming to 200kmh in no time. Tried as he wanted for the next kilometer or so, he couldn't even smell my black soot. and this is even before the powerkit upgrade which I m waiting with glee

New E class?

 

[kuntakinte]

New E class?

Yep, and it was either a e240 or e280. Can't really tell when it's only visible from my rear view mirror. Didn't want to unduly over compliment the d, so I'd assume it's the former