My new motor

Jay-ZS+ · 15-12-13, 04:37 PM

So yesterday me and the wife went and picked up our/my new car a 320d Sport (shes not keen on driving it as its much bigger than her swift). Its not an MG and hasn't got the same character, but so far I'm well impressed with it totally different driving sensation.

Worked out that if I only do 5,000 miles a year its £100 a month cheaper to run thats taking into account insurance and tax which is only £30 a year!!Meant to be able to get 40+mpg of real driving which I think is very achievable as got 38 on the way to work this morning and I was shifting too. Its surprising quick but doesn't feel it. Looked down at the speedo on the way home thinking I was doing 40-45 and I was nearer 65!! Reckon I'm going to have to watch that carefully.

Not sure about the new front end at the moment got mixed feelings about it, but the interior is lovely....so many gadgets along with 3 different driving modes, Eco+, comfort, Sport and Sport +. Was quite surprised how much difference it made too. Thought it was just a selling feature but could definitely feel the change.

talkingcars · 15-12-13, 04:43 PM

Pleased for you, enjoy.

Jay-ZS+ · 15-12-13, 04:45 PM

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Pleased for you, enjoy.

Thanks James, afraid to say I'll still be on so you lot don't get off that easy! lol

talkingcars · 15-12-13, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Jay-ZS+

Thanks James, afraid to say I'll still be on so you lot don't get off that easy! lol

TBH I'm disappointed that you're not in a ZS anymore and do hope you stay around rather than disappear and then reappear once you get another ZS.

Jay-ZS+ · 15-12-13, 04:52 PM

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TBH I'm disappointed that you're not in a ZS anymore and do hope you stay around rather than disappear and then reappear once you get another ZS.

This place is full of great people and its a really nice forum to be apart of regardless of what you drive

talkingcars · 15-12-13, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Jay-ZS+

....so many gadgets along with 3 different driving modes, Eco+, comfort, Sport and Sport +. Was quite surprised how much difference it made too. Thought it was just a selling feature but could definitely feel the change.

That's four!
How does it achieve these different modes if it is a manual?

Dan1971 · 15-12-13, 05:18 PM

Very nice.

Had a good look at these before I bought the 318d for the Mrs. Just bit out of my price range to be honest.

The settings will adjust the handling, throttle response and power I guess.

Quick too .... Enjoy.

ian zs180 · 15-12-13, 05:18 PM

Nice car jay bet it does go well them diesels are quick and with a remap aswell go like the clappers

Jay-ZS+ · 15-12-13, 05:26 PM

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That's four!
How does it achieve these different modes if it is a manual?

lol so it is, however Sport+ is just Sport with the traction control switched off.

The car has active suspension,alters steering along with different throttle maps and shift points. You can really feel the car stiffen up and become more responsive in sport mode. Oh also deactivates the automatic start stop system and possibly the regen braking. Not read up on the technical engineering behind it yet, believe that it varies the turbo spool some how but not certain atm.

Jay-ZS+ · 15-12-13, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan1971

Very nice.

Had a good look at these before I bought the 318d for the Mrs. Just bit out of my price range to be honest.

The settings will adkust the handling, throttle response and power I guess.

Quick too .... Enjoy.

Cheers Dan, got it on a four year finance package does work out a fair amount after the 4 years but personally see it as an ongoing month expense and will just keep switching for newer models every 2-3 years.

Came with free servicing till 2017 and the remainder of the BMW warranty.