Need recommendation for new 3 series

[cnlew]

Damn right

You guys are so right, what is the point exactly!

And it is such a common features already these days, it certainly make BMW looks so behind time...seriously.

 

[cnlew]

You guys are so right, what is the point exactly!

And it is such a common features already these days, it certainly make BMW looks so behind time...seriously.

I mean for me to "upgrade" to the new BMW will mean for me to "downgrade" from the current convenience I have from my existing ride?

Doesn't make sense.

 

[velarous]

I mean for me to "upgrade" to the new BMW will mean for me to "downgrade" from the current convenience I have from my existing ride?

Doesn't make sense.

IMO, depends what you're looking for and what exactly would you consider an upgrade. Truthfully the korean cars all come with better tech kits even when stocked.

CKD BMWs really don't have any options to officially add any optional tech kits.

I myself swapped a 2008 audi a4 for a 2014 328i msport. No real regrets so far. It's definitely a better drive and pretty much has everything i had in the A4 with the exception of the additional adaptive msport suspension, GPS and finally a HDD for music playback. Got the wife a mazda CX-5 in 2012, that has abit more Kit than my BMW but oh well, it doesn't do 0-100 in 6 secs.

In relation to you though, if you're purely looking into tech and not driving dynamics, the F30 3series isn't one you really should consider. But having said that, I looked at the Audi Q3(they got the S-Line promo now), Merc A250/CLA, Volvo V40 cross country before the 328. I find the A250 and CLA to be quite disappointing in terms of Kit - Small basic screen and no sat nav. A250 is uncomfortable without any adaptive suspension for everyday driving, the CLA is similar but also underpowered. Quite funny how cars in this price range don't come with everything you expect them to. Maybe you should take a look at the Q3 but it has no sat nav or just wait for the new C-class but it'll probably have a long long waiting list already.

 

[Orinoco]

IMO, depends what you're looking for and what exactly would you consider an upgrade. Truthfully the korean cars all come with better tech kits even when stocked.

CKD BMWs really don't have any options to officially add any optional tech kits.

I myself swapped a 2008 audi a4 for a 2014 328i msport. No real regrets so far. It's definitely a better drive and pretty much has everything i had in the A4 with the exception of the additional adaptive msport suspension, GPS and finally a HDD for music playback. Got the wife a mazda CX-5 in 2012, that has abit more Kit than my BMW but oh well, it doesn't do 0-100 in 6 secs.

In relation to you though, if you're purely looking into tech and not driving dynamics, the F30 3series isn't one you really should consider. But having said that, I looked at the Audi Q3(they got the S-Line promo now), Merc A250/CLA, Volvo V40 cross country before the 328. I find the A250 and CLA to be quite disappointing in terms of Kit - Small basic screen and no sat nav. A250 is uncomfortable without any adaptive suspension for everyday driving, the CLA is similar but also underpowered. Quite funny how cars in this price range don't come with everything you expect them to. Maybe you should take a look at the Q3 but it has no sat nav or just wait for the new C-class but it'll probably have a long long waiting list already.

Me 328i M-Sport too...Well said! :67:

 

[chauryih]

i'm currently at the same position too. B8 A4 vs W204 vs W205 vs F30. Finally i decided to go for F30. CBU W205 will cost at least 270K while F30 do give soem promo for merdeka promotion. Hopefully it's a good buy for me.

 

[vandyke]

Bro, mind to share what type of promo they are giving out?
i'm also at the same junction... :63:

 

[chauryih]

already PM you. Waiting for your reply.

 

[sh_Callum]

Latest promo is around RM22*,000 for a 320i based on the latest price released from my SA, AB.

 

[chauryih]

can PM me your agent no? I only offer with 13K discount.

 

[sh_Callum]

Chau, I had PM you the contact details. FYI, I am from Penang, the SA is from Penang,

 

[golila]

Chau, I had PM you the contact details. FYI, I am from Penang, the SA is from Penang,

Sound like good offer,can I know the 316i best offer?

 

[sh_Callum]

2014 New Unregistered Pricing:
116i = RM15★,800
118i = RM17★,800
316i = RM19★,800
320i = RM22★,800
328i M Sport = RM29★,800
520i = RM33★,800
528i M Sport = RM38★,800
X1 sDrive20i = RM22★,800
X3 xDrive20i = RM29★,800

This is the price list that I received from my SA.

 

[sh_Callum]

can PM me your agent no? I only offer with 13K discount.

Chau, this is the offer that you should get now.

 

[golila]

2014 New Unregistered Pricing:
116i = RM15★,800
118i = RM17★,800
316i = RM19★,800
320i = RM22★,800
328i M Sport = RM29★,800
520i = RM33★,800
528i M Sport = RM38★,800
X1 sDrive20i = RM22★,800
X3 xDrive20i = RM29★,800
This is the price list that I received from my SA.

the star mean。。。。。？

 

[ganeshkumar328]

Even my 2013 honda civic 2.0s has keyless entry system...a car which is half the price of the 328i...

 

[sakurazz]

Chau, this is the offer that you should get now.

hi bro,

can u pm me your SA's number as well? Cheers

 

[cnlew]

IMO, depends what you're looking for and what exactly would you consider an upgrade. Truthfully the korean cars all come with better tech kits even when stocked.

CKD BMWs really don't have any options to officially add any optional tech kits.

I myself swapped a 2008 audi a4 for a 2014 328i msport. No real regrets so far. It's definitely a better drive and pretty much has everything i had in the A4 with the exception of the additional adaptive msport suspension, GPS and finally a HDD for music playback. Got the wife a mazda CX-5 in 2012, that has abit more Kit than my BMW but oh well, it doesn't do 0-100 in 6 secs.

In relation to you though, if you're purely looking into tech and not driving dynamics, the F30 3series isn't one you really should consider. But having said that, I looked at the Audi Q3(they got the S-Line promo now), Merc A250/CLA, Volvo V40 cross country before the 328. I find the A250 and CLA to be quite disappointing in terms of Kit - Small basic screen and no sat nav. A250 is uncomfortable without any adaptive suspension for everyday driving, the CLA is similar but also underpowered. Quite funny how cars in this price range don't come with everything you expect them to. Maybe you should take a look at the Q3 but it has no sat nav or just wait for the new C-class but it'll probably have a long long waiting list already.

Hello Velarous,
I am looking at the M sport now as well, got a couple of question in my mind....
(1) What colour is your ride, did you get the EB?
(2) What is the capacity for the HDD?
(3) Is the suspension too hard for daily commute or leisure driving?
(4) Since it is adjusted 20mm lower, do you have to be extra careful driving over bumps?
(5) How does the adaptive suspension works, does it tune automatically according to the driving mode selected?
Cheers

 

[Prot]

Hello Velarous,
I am looking at the M sport now as well, got a couple of question in my mind....
(1) What colour is your ride, did you get the EB?
(2) What is the capacity for the HDD?
(3) Is the suspension too hard for daily commute or leisure driving?
(4) Since it is adjusted 20mm lower, do you have to be extra careful driving over bumps?
(5) How does the adaptive suspension works, does it tune automatically according to the driving mode selected?
Cheers

For the M Sport Suspension read-up: http://www.bmw.co.uk/en_GB/new-vehicles/3/touring/2012/dynamics.html#adaptivemsuspension

Actually, to get a proper BMW, you have to get the M Sport. This version is the one that got all praise for being the best handling car in the segment.

F30 standard suspension is pretty poor compared to the E90 standard. I came from an E90 M Sport to F30 M Sport.

What i can tell you is the the F30 version is more compliant (more comfortable), but it feels less dynamic.

 

[cnlew]

For the M Sport Suspension read-up: http://www.bmw.co.uk/en_GB/new-vehicles/3/touring/2012/dynamics.html#adaptivemsuspension

Actually, to get a proper BMW, you have to get the M Sport. This version is the one that got all praise for being the best handling car in the segment.

F30 standard suspension is pretty poor compared to the E90 standard. I came from an E90 M Sport to F30 M Sport.

What i can tell you is the the F30 version is more compliant (more comfortable), but it feels less dynamic.

Thanks Prot for your feedback.

In your M sport when you select the comfort mode, does the suspension goes softer significantly enough for a normal driver?

By the way, what colour did you go for your F30 M sport

 

[pchan1]

F30 M sport has more firm setup compare to luxury/sport line, but more subtle compared to the former E90. I test drove 328i m sport before deciding to buy on all modes even on sports and sports + comparatively. Perhaps due to my bump sensitivity, I don't feel much difference in the suspension setup between the modes. Steering and gear shift is obvious though.

I ended up w sport line 2013 demo unit as the discount is far too attractive to say no. Also personally I prefer the red stitching on the leather fittings on the sport line.


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