Team-BHP - BMW 320d & 328i (F30) : Official Review

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Originally Posted by EP. (Post 4253217)

The CeramicPro coating has been a gem. No complaints at all, nothing sticks to the panels.
Talk to them, and don't forget to mention that you have coating on your car already. (isn't that right?) because they usually remove any coating/wax from the car body before application.

Hi EP,

Thank you for your initial feedback.
I think I am slowly leaning towards it.:D

Yes, I applied ceramic coating 18 months back (1 coat only) & I feel that some coating is still left on door panels.

Will certainly inform them prior application.

Cheers
Sail

Guys, has anyone tried to disable the EGR valve on an f30 320d?
Or for that matter on any of the other BM diesels.
I am assuming it will have to be done via a remap/chip.

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Originally Posted by KMT (Post 4253447)

Or for that matter on any of the other BM diesels.
I am assuming it will have to be done via a remap/chip.

Possible with remap and not with any chip. Also you can put an EGR blanking plate but very likely to throw up check engine light.

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Originally Posted by KMT (Post 4253447)

Guys, has anyone tried to disable the EGR valve on an f30 320d?
Or for that matter on any of the other BM diesels.
I am assuming it will have to be done via a remap/chip.

The new B series engines with a Bosch ecu have encrypted firmware and are a pain. No one has a remap for them yet lol:.

Thanks guys, mine is a 2013 model but I dont know what software it has.

I have 3 Mahindra crde /di engines I have done EGR disable for and the results are great. Simple fix.

I have been searching the net without much joy.
Online forums mention a 'DPF', if this is there apparently disabling EGR is not recommended.

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Originally Posted by KMT (Post 4253482)

The BMW N47 will be a bit more complicated than the Mahindra Crde. I would not suggest you take the same approach as the Mahindra in anything engine related to the BMW.

You can get a good tuning box, or a remap or even the M performance power kit for a good power bump.

Hi Akshay, I realise the tech difference��:-).
I was just itching to do something, but I will take your advice re meddling wirh something I do not fully understand.

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Originally Posted by zulfi hansi (Post 4254239)

Has anybody got their hands on the new 330i, must be a hoot to drive.

Haven't seen any 330i in the flesh, nor any review in India. Found only one review online (courtesy Motortrend.com) that praises its engine-transmission mating, but says handling remains below par compared to competition.

The new 2019 model will surely address this.

I've sold my 320d Sportline, and will be looking at the new model then.

Here is the link to the review-

http://www.motortrend.com/cars/bmw/3...st-review/amp/

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Originally Posted by ais (Post 4254758)

This is the reason for manufacturers not bringing their petrol variants here, as per the major dealerships in Mumbai the petrol only accounts for 15% of the overall sales and thats the reason even allocations are less

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Originally Posted by zulfi hansi (Post 4254239)

Has anybody got their hands on the new 330i, must be a hoot to drive.

I drive a 2017 330i here in US and my love for BMW has gone a notch above after driving this beast.

The feeling when you are pushed all the way back to your seat is an amazing experience. My car has the staggered setup with MSport suspension (Not adaptive), which makes the ride more planted and stable.

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Originally Posted by AdiSinghV12 (Post 4255047)

My guess is this is going to change quickly. My 530i gives almost 9 -10kmpl in city driving, and runs on normal petrol, which is not so much more expensive than diesel ( maybe 10 Rs. More per litre). I get an incredibly smooth and quiet drive, exceptional acceleration and high speed manners. Finally, I don't have to worry about the emissions related issues and the potential of the vehicle being made end of life after say 10 years by an act of government, resulting in steep fall in value.

BMW India, seems to have discontinued the Sportline series on the 3 series diesel. It has been replaced/ downgraded by the new so called Edition Sport. The main changes in the Edition Sport vis-a-vis Sportline are: 1) No navigation. 2) Smaller I drive. 3) No leather seats. 4) The addition of a rear parking camera which wasn't there on the Sportline.

Also, for me the saddest part is that the choice of Melbourne Red is not there anymore across the 3 series range.

They've also added front sensors on the luxury line, and reverse camera on the edition sport and luxury. But not on the M sport. I find this completely retarded, unless of course there is a mistake in their spec sheet.

Looks like I(and a bunch of other bhpians:uncontrol) got lucky with the sportline, and that too in red.

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Originally Posted by 84.monsoon (Post 4255692)

My guess is this is going to change quickly. My 530i gives almost 9 -10kmpl in city driving, and runs on normal petrol, which is not so much more expensive than diesel ( maybe 10 Rs. More per litre).

Totally agree. I wanted to get my X3 in Petrol, but BMW had discontinued Petrol's and offered only the Diesel. For my next upgrade, I am definitely going for petrol.