Loving your videos mate, new to the channel - I too have a F30 330d 64 plate estroil blue, bought in June 2020 so car prices were down due to pandemic got it for a great price with only 22k on the clock with Pro nav, pan roof, heated seats, cream leather, electric memory seats and front/rear sensors, just wish I had the HK sound system! car is now on 60k and still goes like a champ! it's definitely a sleeper it's surprised a few petrol heads and little racers in their fiesta or focus ST.. definitely going to look at a stage 1 next year.. need my alloys refurbing too!
Hi mate thanks for the feedback appreciate it ..sound like a lovely car if your on instagram be great to see some pics at some point ..sounds like you got good deal to with that mileage and a great spec can’t say I’ve seen many with cream leather bet that looks great with estroil blue …love that colour..as for the map I’d defo recommend it turns it into a proper wolf in sheeps clothing ps I do wish I had the hk sound system sound fantastic 👍
Hi mate thanks for watching..to be honest with that mileage I can’t see there being any issues with the dpf just open it up a little bit when your doing the motorway trips ..as for for the egr when purchasing the car make sure it had the egr and egr cooler replacement done under the recall you should be all good then 👍😎
Hello mate nice video! I have 2016 330d for 3 years now and i could not agree more with you on some points such as: start stop button is the second thing i press after i start the engine :). I have 18's as well which i paid 650£ for a set of 4(goodyear) - rough ride and you must inform the insurance should you want to swap them for normal tyres. i had 0 issues with the car (bought it on 55 k now on 93k). Serviced every 10k ignoring the stupid bmw suggestion. This month will be the first time when i will put money on it as it goes in for full service, ZF gearbox oil and filter change, new m sport discs and pads and second egr cooler recall(that will be free of charge).This car has never ever being revved over 2000rpm when cold. I consider doing stage 1 and gearbox map afterwards. The only thing it has had since almost new i've been told is the slight play of the steering rack which i never felt but my garage advised to leave it as it is. Overall - that is the best car i've ever had. Best regards :)
Hi mate sounds like you found a good one and have covered a few miles trouble free ..that stop start drives me mad just no need for it as a default on start up ..that’s nuts do you really have to tell you insurance company Over tires 👎 Them M sport disc aren’t cheap look great tho on the blue callipers wish I’d held out for them but the this car had 50k when I bought it couldn’t say no really ..ile probably do the gearbox service in spring .just done the the normal engine service last week 8k since the last defo worth keeping up with oil changes..and I’d defo recommend the remapping it’s like night and day great fuel return to 👍
@@330dfam Unfortunately by law I am obligated to declare any modification (as this car comes with factory run flats they consider that as that) but in reality they want more money. Otherwise in a case of a claim they might make it invalid .Generally they can't track remap as the car will look exactly the same. Tomorrow will have a look at your channel in more details as you seem to have very interesting videos. I appreciate the videos as this is a lot of time spend on editing and the actual content thumbs up for that! I've been told that my car can get easily around 310hp and 650 nm. The only thing i am a bit concerned is how the gearbox will take it. People say that up to 700nm is totally fine so hopefully that's the case. My car is blue colour as well haha. I know the discs are expensive but if we want to have bimmers we have to pay the price. Another thing i forgot mention refference your video - i never use the stupid navigation - I bought a magnet which holds my phone at the vent :)
@@thepharcyde8285 crazy that about the tires mate never new that ..the box will be fine with a stage one so wouldn’t worry about that ps I know I always use my phone however it’s there as a back up .and thanks for watching mate appreciate that 😎👍
@@330dfam Hello again just an update regarding my car- i did a zf service oil sump and filter plus gearbox oil and it was very expensive but expected. For 6 liters of oil bmw charged me 360£ and the oil sump was 200£ :D(the labour was just 50£ as done in my trusted garage). It was worth it as now the car shifts extremely smooth even when stone cold. Another 700£ went for oil and all filters and front discs and pads. Tomorrow the car goes to the main dealer for a second egr cooler recall. After that will go for a stage 1. So many things going on but everyone says that as long as i service the engine every 10k it will last for a long time.
Hi buddy yeah I’m sticking to 7,8. K on service now with all that gets said online not worth the risk .I did front discs and pads from bmw and after market rear pads that was 500 fitted had the car serviced a few weeks ago just oil and filter as had a major service last year .. Gear box sounds quite expensive but sounds worth ile look into that in the spring as getrag say 80k ..sound like you have had a lot going on all good tho new cooler and egr valve is piece of mind with current fires being reported..then you can enjoy the benifits of a mapped 330d 👍😂
I've seen a video about the handbrake cable clip breaking above the prop shaft where it attaches to the fuel tank, worth having a look for the rattle/knock noise 👍
The speaker system. The cheapest way i found was to replace the front and back with Kicker 4" coaxial speakers. Will add more clarity and treble without the bass going high and low. I then unplugged the underseat sub which arents subs, theyre a speaker in a box that sound distorted. I bought a cheap amplified underseat sub and wired it up under passenger seat. Sounds alot better and cost roughly £120 all in.
I had power kit fitted to mine because I wanted the front disc upgrade and Sytner had put me off a remap saying they got a lot in with issues like exhaust faults. I did feel a difference with the extra 28bhp but obviously a remap would be double that. I've got 19's and pro nav so bigger screen but updating every year is expensive but I have to be honest 18's are better for country roads I always feel the 19's are a bit cumbersome and not as agile. Are you getting the spoilers etc
Hi mate yeah you do read some bad stuff about re maps however I’ve always found go to a good company that offers a warranty for there work and you shouldn’t have a problem I’m on my second map now and they have been fantastic mpg and performance..I’m torn between wheels I do a lot of miles so need comfort but I’m a sucker for looks 😂and it’s the jump in price for tires ..oh I just use my phone for a sat nav 😬as for spoilers we were discussing this the other day I want a full csl spoiler but unsure if it will ruin the contours of the car so maybe a small lip spoiler 👍
Hi mate to honest I was looking at the bmw professional ones that are a bit bigger than ours they are around 200 upwards on eBay was also considering Apple car play
I had 19s on my F30, not great, easily curbed, they were diamond cut and corroded, refurb lasted 6 months and corroded again. Switched to a G20 with 18s much more comfortable. The only benefit of 19s is the look, otherwise they are easily damaged, tyres cost more, and fuel efficiency is worse.
I'm torn between 320 or 330d, Right now I have a 118d. Either one will be better. I'm doing 5k a year in mileage. Any suggestions? I know much more power with the 330d
Hi mate ..as you say you will notice the difference as coming from a 118d ..how much difference is the question go for the 20d you will notice the power increase..but the 30d will be night and day and it’s got the smooth six cylinder..I’d defo go for the 30d mate great all rounders performance and economy 😎👍
Hi mate loved the video! Very extensive info :). Just wanted a bit of advice, i’m looking to get a f30 330d as well, this one is msport+ pack and is at 80k miles and 1 owner since new. Have seen a lot about dpf/egr issues, do you think i’d be likely to run into any dpf issues considering i’d have at least 2-3 long motorway journeys a month? Usual city commute would be about 10 miles but on the mway it’d be 120 miles round trip. Many thanks!
Hi mate thanks for watching..as for the dpf when your doing them motorway trips just open it up a bit and you should be good …when purchasing the car make sure egr and egr cooler have been replaced under the latest recall and you should be all good to go 👍😎
@@330dfam Thanks for the reply :) Going to view the one im looking at next week saturday and Im well excited. Car does come with FSH, is there anything I should look out for when viewing/test driving? Appreciate the response 😁
No problem buddy I’d mainly check service history which it has full so that’s good I’d also type the reg in check mot history see what it’s failed on ..check the wheels and tires make sure the rims arnt heavily scuffed and the tires have plenty of life ..not cheap ..also check discs and pads look healthy..and just generally check the body work make sure no rust …f series arnt to bad for this ..and check it’s not had any poor paint jobs ..take it for a drive make sure it drives straight pulls well and stops well ..oh and make sure they haven’t warmed it up before you come you want to hear that cold start no rattles or knock 👍
@@330dfam Wow that's a lot of info! i'll be sure to check everything mentioned.This is really giving me peace of mind so thank you :) Looking forward to joining the 330d club (hopefully) very soon 😎
@@lbzpsnps3 sorry for the long winded reply these are great cars not perfect we love them …that’s just the general stuff I’d look for ..good look you will defo love the f series 👍👍
Hi mate thanks for watching..I wouldn’t be to afraid of high mileage just check the history is up to date and kept to regular oil changes 7 to 10 k also worth checking mot history to see what it’s failed on then you know what’s been replaced ..what mileage have you been looking at ?
I’d defo consider one with 70 to 80 k on the clock mate as long as there is full service history..100k the price would have to be right..the price of the 3L diesels has gone crazy in the last year or two 😩
I'm on the 19s and they actually seem ok, but then I did recently switch from an E90, albeit with non-run-flats (which I'll deffo consider in future, but I'll try living with them for a while first). I agree the standard speakers are just about adequate and not really suited to music lovers.
I see what you mean probably but there is still quite a visible difference even with black wheels ..just have to be extra careful if I go for 19s quite a price difference to
@@330dfam dunno if there's a way for you to try them 19s with run flats but I'm all for ditching them and going conventional. Much more choice of tyre too. I ran my E90 for 5 years on standard Eagle F1s and just carried tyre weld an an inflator in the boot. Got one puncture in that time and was an hour from home (motorway too) on a Sunday so just used my rescue service to get home and got the tyre done next day.
Defo gunna look into it normal tyres are cheaper to ..going to look at that wheelbase they have loads of choice think you can try them on there to ..19s will look a lot smarter 👍
Absolutely love the f30 I have 2 major quibbles first one who oh why did bmw decided to put se suspension on the 35d its something I Need to change ASAP and secondly the lack of steering feel,but tbh the lack of feel is across 98% of cars theses days as a move away from hydraulic It just doesn't inspire confidence as you really can get the turn in just right sometimes and have to trust the car,but that's just getting use to the cars behaviour over time Apart from that I changed my small info screen to an large android unit and got rid of my run flats and what a night and day difference pulling the run flats off as made I've even gained more steering feel and the car handles so much better Instead of having any spare tyre in the boot or space saver, I had tyreseal put Into all 4 tyres (not to be confused with that horrible tyre Sealant that manufacturers supply nowadays)so you've no worries about any nails or punctures and like the horrible tyre sealant it doesn't make a mess inside your alloy as it's a set polymer rubber Like you said in your video m8,I can't see myself getting rid of the car as what else barring a new 340d or newer 6 cylinder diesel can you really buy and that's more cost if your financing or pcp the car My m8s got a 320d and it's great economy but just hasn't got the guts needed as we've got with the 3l 6 cylinder and he already wants to trade it in
Wow mate what a comment 👍firstly I’ve noticed 35s sit a bit higher is there suspension set up different with it being drive ? As for the screen if it goes faulty again I will get the bigger one with Apple car play on it 👍haha I’m scared to sack the run flats off but defo thinking about the 19s look so much better don’t think ile get beemer wheels tho .as for that six cylinder it’s a gem if I was your mate I’d defo sell up and join the club ..👍
@@330dfam m8 honestly sack the run flats and just have tyreseal put in each tyre,even run flats can explode and leave you stranded I know blowouts are rarer than punctures but still if any tyre goes bang without a spare your left stranded anyway then it's a call out to breakdown services (which is something I've not got 🤦♂️) Yes m8 the 35 are like being on a boat at sea absolutely awful suspension your msport suspension is absolutely spot on
@@deanpedley I will look into that ..im going to visit that wheelbase near Oldham they have some nice wheels on line but want something fancy but discreet..mate a mapped 35 bet that was an absolute monster mines fast but I bet yours off the line is next level 👍
@@330dfam same nice wheels for the f3o fitment too m8,it's quickest car I've ever had and I've had scoobies and the usual hot hatches but theses 3 litre diesels a torque monsters aren't they did a draggy run and it did 3.8s 0-60 for any car that's bonkers for a diesel that's insane
That’s mental mate take some super cars on with that.. think mines doing bout 4.8 there just stupid quick mine would give my old rs6 a run for it’s money off the line ..
First 3 i changed on mine, got my carly app and adapter and coded start stop to always be off. Changed my tyres to standard ones after getting new alloys less chance of them cracking. And got a tyre slime kit and compressor in the boot. And 3 brought a 10.25 screen from ali express as my car didn't have satnav. Was only £210 and the one i chose doesn't run its own android so it wont outdate, its all done through your phone, or u can use the standard interface and has android auto and apple car play. Oh ya i got 19's aswell
😂😂😂😂😎what can I say you have done everything I need to do and want to do to mine ..ps we have that bimmer code so going to be doing a vid on that hopefully soon see what going we can do ..be good to do a comparison with the Carly 👍I’m defo going to be doing wheels and tires soon just for the look 😎
@@330dfam nice look forward to watching that, thats literally the only mods ive done to the car and there so much better for it. Bit like u said tho wish u waited and get more extras, mines got xenons dab radio and flappy paddles on steering wheel thats it, it is an m sport tho so not sure if thats standard
@@danstanford89 I know mate when I get in toms f31 on the channel I’m like proper gutted his is top spec ..yeah looking forward to wheels car will look great an apparently it’s called a sport shifter option so not standard all at an extra cost 😎
Got a black 2013. 310 Remap straight away. Transfered my 19s from e92 330d (put the 18s on that), refurb wheels dark metal, tints, splitter, rear lip. About 2 years ago. Thinking bout dpf delete or turbo hose kit to spice up again... Not sure
I also get a 'one off' knock from rear when transferring from one road surface to another. I run 36psi rear 255/35 and 34psi front 225/40. Wondering on other drivers pressures (?)
Hi mate so be interested to see what the wheels from the e92 look like on it ..I know mines 310 to be honest I’m quite happy with the performance at the mo but seeing a few builds online is starting to give me ideas 👍
@@onesoldsoul sadly you can’t upload pics to UA-cam chats I know it’s annoying..a lot of people message us through facebook or instagram if you have them 😎👍
I have 2015 330d gt and have a knock in the back too when driving over a pothole or a bigger bump. Really annoying and can't find what it is, suspension was checked and all good
Good summary; had my 2018 330d MS now for 4 years and it’s the best all rounder I’ve owned. Economy is insane for the power (42 around town and 55 on the mway) so potential for a 600mi range. I’m running 18s which are ok with Goodyear F1 RFs and the price difference isn’t worth to switch to Non-RFTs. Mine has the ProNav and is touch screen so found the screen size a good compromise but I agree, the sound system isn’t great. I’ve had the EGR cooler replaced twice FOC by BMW, the cruise module is playing up (CC intermittent failure messages on idrive) and one of the screen washer jets has lost its tine spray cartridge so pretty minor issues tbh. It’s going in today for new front pads and I get some vibration under heavy braking which is being looked at so this is the first non maintenance item in 4 years. Overall, this is a great car, comfortable and more than fast enough to give most cars a run for their money. Can’t see me chopping in the near future as the alternatives are just too expensive. I paid £22k in May ‘19 for a Feb ‘18 with high spec I.e. mem seats, heated SW, ProNav, folding rear seats and black out glass. I’d definitely try and get one with ProNav as the audio can be upgraded quite easily, mem seats are nice but not essential but I would do without a heated SW now.
Hi mate funny how we all like an individual spec and how stuff niggles us I will get the screen done at some point but I don’t really need it ..sound like you have a decent car ..do you plan to keep or move on in the near future ?😎👍
@@adrianwhitehead1950 yeah worth keeping at the min mate still not sure on the new shape ..I’m the same with the stereo …ps how much did the discs and pads set you back ?😎👍
What type of MPG are you getting if your doing doing journeys? And do these cars have any timing chain issues like the 2L. I'm looking at getting one but need it to last over 150k miles as I do approx 20k a year. Nice car 👌
Thanks buddy ..I’m doing 300 miles a week mainly motorway byepass and town driving and I’m getting 51 . 2 mpg the cars mapped but that’s amazing for a three litre ..this is in eco mode so be a lot less in sport or comfort mode ..as for the timing chains it is mainly on the 20ds but it has been known to happen on 30d and 35ds however a gent who subscribes says a bmw specialist he knows said a guy who’s maintaining his 330d every 7 k is on 170 k no issues with timing chains at all ..I’ve just done an 8 k service that could be the key 👍
The 3l ones are also affected, but due to the smoothness of inline 6 the chains has a longer lifetime. Around here the recommended mileage to change chains (and everything related) is around 200k KMs for the 2l ones and 250k KMs for the 3l ones.
@@330dfam dealers are always scammers with documents, that’s mental. I’ve bought mine last year with 10.8k and after few months I’ve tried to swap with 420d but the same dealer gave me only 8k for it, the reason “trade value is different” I’m still trying to swap mine with 4 series
I just got one of those chinese head units with a 10 inch screen for mine, was only £300 you can fit it yourself. Miles better than the OEM piece of shit it came with. I have 19s, never had anything else, never had a problem with comfort.
That knocking noise at the back of the car is possible tail light loose , try to shake it and let me know please. It is fokin honest review pal, I'll go and get 640D with 20" instead😅 Tha😂
to be honest the roads are quite flat round here however i do take care over speed bumps , i think if i lowered the car it would defo have issues as the front end gets quite close to kerbs as is .wonder if the last owner has lowered yours ?
I’m having a problem with my bmw f31, between 30-50kmh when I release my foot from gas somthing hit’s underneath bmw is xdrive I changed oil but nothing thanks
There the bad points after a year In my opinion it was a compromise between price and mileage if I was going for another bmw I would spec it differently now …my opinion
Tacky? Think about every time you clean them with a big wheel brush.. doesn’t that do it for you? Cause it does me & im female.. The wheels are banging. Again not your style. I get that. would you rather a pair or rotaforms? Maybe some BBS? Wolf race? Z performance? Bentley wheels? Some nice multi spokes that are a JOKE to wash.. gotta get in there with a tooth brush. Happy new year btw. 🎉😊
I always like the look. White on blacks. I find German paint are a hard paint compared to the likes of Tesla and Japanese cars there for it’s harder to chip. Lighter colour cars the likes of your white and silver hides defects on the paint really well compared to darker colours. Black cars you can spot defects a mile away eg scratches, swirls, etchings etc
Loving your videos mate, new to the channel - I too have a F30 330d 64 plate estroil blue, bought in June 2020 so car prices were down due to pandemic got it for a great price with only 22k on the clock with Pro nav, pan roof, heated seats, cream leather, electric memory seats and front/rear sensors, just wish I had the HK sound system! car is now on 60k and still goes like a champ! it's definitely a sleeper it's surprised a few petrol heads and little racers in their fiesta or focus ST.. definitely going to look at a stage 1 next year.. need my alloys refurbing too!
Hi mate thanks for the feedback appreciate it ..sound like a lovely car if your on instagram be great to see some pics at some point ..sounds like you got good deal to with that mileage and a great spec can’t say I’ve seen many with cream leather bet that looks great with estroil blue …love that colour..as for the map I’d defo recommend it turns it into a proper wolf in sheeps clothing ps I do wish I had the hk sound system sound fantastic 👍
Hi mate thanks for watching..to be honest with that mileage I can’t see there being any issues with the dpf just open it up a little bit when your doing the motorway trips ..as for for the egr when purchasing the car make sure it had the egr and egr cooler replacement done under the recall you should be all good then 👍😎
Just found your channel as I looking into get f30 330d in the next few months
Hi buddy welcome to the club be happy to help if I can 👍
Great Video! Love the colour of this one really suits the black wheels 💪
Thanks buddy 😎👍
Hello mate nice video! I have 2016 330d for 3 years now and i could not agree more with you on some points such as: start stop button is the second thing i press after i start the engine :). I have 18's as well which i paid 650£ for a set of 4(goodyear) - rough ride and you must inform the insurance should you want to swap them for normal tyres. i had 0 issues with the car (bought it on 55 k now on 93k). Serviced every 10k ignoring the stupid bmw suggestion. This month will be the first time when i will put money on it as it goes in for full service, ZF gearbox oil and filter change, new m sport discs and pads and second egr cooler recall(that will be free of charge).This car has never ever being revved over 2000rpm when cold. I consider doing stage 1 and gearbox map afterwards. The only thing it has had since almost new i've been told is the slight play of the steering rack which i never felt but my garage advised to leave it as it is. Overall - that is the best car i've ever had. Best regards :)
Hi mate sounds like you found a good one and have covered a few miles trouble free ..that stop start drives me mad just no need for it as a default on start up ..that’s nuts do you really have to tell you insurance company Over tires 👎
Them M sport disc aren’t cheap look great tho on the blue callipers wish I’d held out for them but the this car had 50k when I bought it couldn’t say no really ..ile probably do the gearbox service in spring .just done the the normal engine service last week 8k since the last defo worth keeping up with oil changes..and I’d defo recommend the remapping it’s like night and day great fuel return to 👍
@@330dfam Unfortunately by law I am obligated to declare any modification (as this car comes with factory run flats they consider that as that) but in reality they want more money. Otherwise in a case of a claim they might make it invalid .Generally they can't track remap as the car will look exactly the same. Tomorrow will have a look at your channel in more details as you seem to have very interesting videos. I appreciate the videos as this is a lot of time spend on editing and the actual content thumbs up for that!
I've been told that my car can get easily around 310hp and 650 nm. The only thing i am a bit concerned is how the gearbox will take it. People say that up to 700nm is totally fine so hopefully that's the case. My car is blue colour as well haha. I know the discs are expensive but if we want to have bimmers we have to pay the price. Another thing i forgot mention refference your video - i never use the stupid navigation - I bought a magnet which holds my phone at the vent :)
@@thepharcyde8285 crazy that about the tires mate never new that ..the box will be fine with a stage one so wouldn’t worry about that ps I know I always use my phone however it’s there as a back up .and thanks for watching mate appreciate that 😎👍
@@330dfam Hello again just an update regarding my car- i did a zf service oil sump and filter plus gearbox oil and it was very expensive but expected. For 6 liters of oil bmw charged me 360£ and the oil sump was 200£ :D(the labour was just 50£ as done in my trusted garage). It was worth it as now the car shifts extremely smooth even when stone cold. Another 700£ went for oil and all filters and front discs and pads. Tomorrow the car goes to the main dealer for a second egr cooler recall. After that will go for a stage 1. So many things going on but everyone says that as long as i service the engine every 10k it will last for a long time.
Hi buddy yeah I’m sticking to 7,8. K on service now with all that gets said online not worth the risk .I did front discs and pads from bmw and after market rear pads that was 500 fitted had the car serviced a few weeks ago just oil and filter as had a major service last year ..
Gear box sounds quite expensive but sounds worth ile look into that in the spring as getrag say 80k ..sound like you have had a lot going on all good tho new cooler and egr valve is piece of mind with current fires being reported..then you can enjoy the benifits of a mapped 330d 👍😂
I've seen a video about the handbrake cable clip breaking above the prop shaft where it attaches to the fuel tank, worth having a look for the rattle/knock noise 👍
Thanks mate ile defo have a look into that 👍👍👍😎
@330dfam replying to an old comment but I currently have that exact issue, just haven't put it on a ramp to fix yet.
It’s annoying not sure if mine is the handbrake 🤷♂️
The speaker system. The cheapest way i found was to replace the front and back with Kicker 4" coaxial speakers. Will add more clarity and treble without the bass going high and low. I then unplugged the underseat sub which arents subs, theyre a speaker in a box that sound distorted. I bought a cheap amplified underseat sub and wired it up under passenger seat. Sounds alot better and cost roughly £120 all in.
Hi mate sounds good did you fit that all yourself it sounds like a cheaper option than trying to retro fit the harman kardan 👍😎
I had power kit fitted to mine because I wanted the front disc upgrade and Sytner had put me off a remap saying they got a lot in with issues like exhaust faults. I did feel a difference with the extra 28bhp but obviously a remap would be double that. I've got 19's and pro nav so bigger screen but updating every year is expensive but I have to be honest 18's are better for country roads I always feel the 19's are a bit cumbersome and not as agile. Are you getting the spoilers etc
Hi mate yeah you do read some bad stuff about re maps however I’ve always found go to a good company that offers a warranty for there work and you shouldn’t have a problem I’m on my second map now and they have been fantastic mpg and performance..I’m torn between wheels I do a lot of miles so need comfort but I’m a sucker for looks 😂and it’s the jump in price for tires ..oh I just use my phone for a sat nav 😬as for spoilers we were discussing this the other day I want a full csl spoiler but unsure if it will ruin the contours of the car so maybe a small lip spoiler 👍
@@330dfam I've seen a few quite a few F30 and F31 that look a bit tacky and yes the car is nice looking without the kit, cheers
you can get stop start coded with carly or bimmercode to remember to keep it off
Hi buddy we have bimmercode now so probably look into it very soon and other useful features 👍
What screen are you upgrading to? It's my beef with the car too
Hi mate to honest I was looking at the bmw professional ones that are a bit bigger than ours they are around 200 upwards on eBay was also considering Apple car play
I had 19s on my F30, not great, easily curbed, they were diamond cut and corroded, refurb lasted 6 months and corroded again. Switched to a G20 with 18s much more comfortable. The only benefit of 19s is the look, otherwise they are easily damaged, tyres cost more, and fuel efficiency is worse.
Ahhh mate you have thrown me the other way now 😂😂thanks for your input tho 👍👍
I bought a 330e and wish I got a 330d the mpg on mine is shite. It drinks more than an Irish lad in a free bar
😂😂😂to be honest a mapped 30d is fantastic on the fuel
I'm torn between 320 or 330d, Right now I have a 118d. Either one will be better. I'm doing 5k a year in mileage. Any suggestions? I know much more power with the 330d
Hi mate ..as you say you will notice the difference as coming from a 118d ..how much difference is the question go for the 20d you will notice the power increase..but the 30d will be night and day and it’s got the smooth six cylinder..I’d defo go for the 30d mate great all rounders performance and economy 😎👍
330d
330d all day long. I’ve driven both but now own the 6cyl. They’re smooth and effortlessly powerful.
Hi mate loved the video! Very extensive info :). Just wanted a bit of advice, i’m looking to get a f30 330d as well, this one is msport+ pack and is at 80k miles and 1 owner since new. Have seen a lot about dpf/egr issues, do you think i’d be likely to run into any dpf issues considering i’d have at least 2-3 long motorway journeys a month? Usual city commute would be about 10 miles but on the mway it’d be 120 miles round trip. Many thanks!
Hi mate thanks for watching..as for the dpf when your doing them motorway trips just open it up a bit and you should be good …when purchasing the car make sure egr and egr cooler have been replaced under the latest recall and you should be all good to go 👍😎
@@330dfam Thanks for the reply :) Going to view the one im looking at next week saturday and Im well excited. Car does come with FSH, is there anything I should look out for when viewing/test driving? Appreciate the response 😁
No problem buddy I’d mainly check service history which it has full so that’s good I’d also type the reg in check mot history see what it’s failed on ..check the wheels and tires make sure the rims arnt heavily scuffed and the tires have plenty of life ..not cheap ..also check discs and pads look healthy..and just generally check the body work make sure no rust …f series arnt to bad for this ..and check it’s not had any poor paint jobs ..take it for a drive make sure it drives straight pulls well and stops well ..oh and make sure they haven’t warmed it up before you come you want to hear that cold start no rattles or knock 👍
@@330dfam Wow that's a lot of info! i'll be sure to check everything mentioned.This is really giving me peace of mind so thank you :) Looking forward to joining the 330d club (hopefully) very soon 😎
@@lbzpsnps3 sorry for the long winded reply these are great cars not perfect we love them …that’s just the general stuff I’d look for ..good look you will defo love the f series 👍👍
Love the videos thinking of getting a 330d but most come with high mileage this puts me off a little any advice
Hi mate thanks for watching..I wouldn’t be to afraid of high mileage just check the history is up to date and kept to regular oil changes 7 to 10 k also worth checking mot history to see what it’s failed on then you know what’s been replaced ..what mileage have you been looking at ?
@@330dfam they have all been around 70,80 mk priced 15 to 18k one had 100,000 on the clock
I’d defo consider one with 70 to 80 k on the clock mate as long as there is full service history..100k the price would have to be right..the price of the 3L diesels has gone crazy in the last year or two 😩
Brilliant car. Reliable. Don’t worry about mileage as long as it has service history
@@jeffzafiropoulos577 hi mate totally agree 😎👍
I'm on the 19s and they actually seem ok, but then I did recently switch from an E90, albeit with non-run-flats (which I'll deffo consider in future, but I'll try living with them for a while first). I agree the standard speakers are just about adequate and not really suited to music lovers.
Hi mate got to admit I’m edging towards 19s just like my big balloon tyre’s saved me from a kerb a few weeks ago just don’t look as good 😌
@@330dfam would the difference be less pronounced with the black ones?
(at least until the tyres get shitty)
I see what you mean probably but there is still quite a visible difference even with black wheels ..just have to be extra careful if I go for 19s quite a price difference to
@@330dfam dunno if there's a way for you to try them 19s with run flats but I'm all for ditching them and going conventional. Much more choice of tyre too. I ran my E90 for 5 years on standard Eagle F1s and just carried tyre weld an an inflator in the boot. Got one puncture in that time and was an hour from home (motorway too) on a Sunday so just used my rescue service to get home and got the tyre done next day.
Defo gunna look into it normal tyres are cheaper to ..going to look at that wheelbase they have loads of choice think you can try them on there to ..19s will look a lot smarter 👍
is it me or.. when i see inside the car ad 1.00 min the steering is in the right side but when you drive it the steering is in the left side ....
Ur right I flipped the camera round 👍
Absolutely love the f30 I have 2 major quibbles first one who oh why did bmw decided to put se suspension on the 35d its something I Need to change ASAP and secondly the lack of steering feel,but tbh the lack of feel is across 98% of cars theses days as a move away from hydraulic
It just doesn't inspire confidence as you really can get the turn in just right sometimes and have to trust the car,but that's just getting use to the cars behaviour over time
Apart from that I changed my small info screen to an large android unit and got rid of my run flats and what a night and day difference pulling the run flats off as made
I've even gained more steering feel and the car handles so much better
Instead of having any spare tyre in the boot or space saver, I had tyreseal put Into all 4 tyres (not to be confused with that horrible tyre Sealant that manufacturers supply nowadays)so you've no worries about any nails or punctures and like the horrible tyre sealant it doesn't make a mess inside your alloy as it's a set polymer rubber
Like you said in your video m8,I can't see myself getting rid of the car as what else barring a new 340d or newer 6 cylinder diesel can you really buy and that's more cost if your financing or pcp the car
My m8s got a 320d and it's great economy but just hasn't got the guts needed as we've got with the 3l 6 cylinder and he already wants to trade it in
Wow mate what a comment 👍firstly I’ve noticed 35s sit a bit higher is there suspension set up different with it being drive ?
As for the screen if it goes faulty again I will get the bigger one with Apple car play on it 👍haha I’m scared to sack the run flats off but defo thinking about the 19s look so much better don’t think ile get beemer wheels tho .as for that six cylinder it’s a gem if I was your mate I’d defo sell up and join the club ..👍
@@330dfam m8 honestly sack the run flats and just have tyreseal put in each tyre,even run flats can explode and leave you stranded I know blowouts are rarer than punctures but still if any tyre goes bang without a spare your left stranded anyway then it's a call out to breakdown services (which is something I've not got 🤦♂️)
Yes m8 the 35 are like being on a boat at sea absolutely awful suspension your msport suspension is absolutely spot on
@@deanpedley I will look into that ..im going to visit that wheelbase near Oldham they have some nice wheels on line but want something fancy but discreet..mate a mapped 35 bet that was an absolute monster mines fast but I bet yours off the line is next level 👍
@@330dfam same nice wheels for the f3o fitment too m8,it's quickest car I've ever had and I've had scoobies and the usual hot hatches but theses 3 litre diesels a torque monsters aren't they did a draggy run and it did 3.8s 0-60 for any car that's bonkers for a diesel that's insane
That’s mental mate take some super cars on with that.. think mines doing bout 4.8 there just stupid quick mine would give my old rs6 a run for it’s money off the line ..
My home town also great video very interesting
Hey buddy cool 👌…cheers 👍
Thanks ive subscribed great videos thinking about getting the 330d .
Thanks mate there great motors and questions just ask ile try to get back to you 👍
Thanks I will definitely be looking into it but need to finish off my batboat first .
@colscopters cool sounds interesting mate 👍💪
First 3 i changed on mine, got my carly app and adapter and coded start stop to always be off. Changed my tyres to standard ones after getting new alloys less chance of them cracking. And got a tyre slime kit and compressor in the boot. And 3 brought a 10.25 screen from ali express as my car didn't have satnav. Was only £210 and the one i chose doesn't run its own android so it wont outdate, its all done through your phone, or u can use the standard interface and has android auto and apple car play. Oh ya i got 19's aswell
😂😂😂😂😎what can I say you have done everything I need to do and want to do to mine ..ps we have that bimmer code so going to be doing a vid on that hopefully soon see what going we can do ..be good to do a comparison with the Carly 👍I’m defo going to be doing wheels and tires soon just for the look 😎
@@330dfam nice look forward to watching that, thats literally the only mods ive done to the car and there so much better for it. Bit like u said tho wish u waited and get more extras, mines got xenons dab radio and flappy paddles on steering wheel thats it, it is an m sport tho so not sure if thats standard
@@danstanford89 I know mate when I get in toms f31 on the channel I’m like proper gutted his is top spec ..yeah looking forward to wheels car will look great an apparently it’s called a sport shifter option so not standard all at an extra cost 😎
Got a black 2013. 310 Remap straight away. Transfered my 19s from e92 330d (put the 18s on that), refurb wheels dark metal, tints, splitter, rear lip. About 2 years ago. Thinking bout dpf delete or turbo hose kit to spice up again... Not sure
I also get a 'one off' knock from rear when transferring from one road surface to another. I run 36psi rear 255/35 and 34psi front 225/40. Wondering on other drivers pressures (?)
Hi mate so be interested to see what the wheels from the e92 look like on it ..I know mines 310 to be honest I’m quite happy with the performance at the mo but seeing a few builds online is starting to give me ideas 👍
@@onesoldsoul my friend this really does my head it happens at the weirdest times ☹️
@@330dfam just took some pics but don't know how to upload to this chat 😢
@@onesoldsoul sadly you can’t upload pics to UA-cam chats I know it’s annoying..a lot of people message us through facebook or instagram if you have them 😎👍
I have 2015 330d gt and have a knock in the back too when driving over a pothole or a bigger bump. Really annoying and can't find what it is, suspension was checked and all good
Hi mate I know …I’ve just learnt to live with it now 😞
Sounds like you didn’t buy the car you really wanted
Sadly it’s about compromise 👍
Good summary; had my 2018 330d MS now for 4 years and it’s the best all rounder I’ve owned. Economy is insane for the power (42 around town and 55 on the mway) so potential for a 600mi range. I’m running 18s which are ok with Goodyear F1 RFs and the price difference isn’t worth to switch to Non-RFTs. Mine has the ProNav and is touch screen so found the screen size a good compromise but I agree, the sound system isn’t great.
I’ve had the EGR cooler replaced twice FOC by BMW, the cruise module is playing up (CC intermittent failure messages on idrive) and one of the screen washer jets has lost its tine spray cartridge so pretty minor issues tbh.
It’s going in today for new front pads and I get some vibration under heavy braking which is being looked at so this is the first non maintenance item in 4 years.
Overall, this is a great car, comfortable and more than fast enough to give most cars a run for their money. Can’t see me chopping in the near future as the alternatives are just too expensive. I paid £22k in May ‘19 for a Feb ‘18 with high spec I.e. mem seats, heated SW, ProNav, folding rear seats and black out glass. I’d definitely try and get one with ProNav as the audio can be upgraded quite easily, mem seats are nice but not essential but I would do without a heated SW now.
Hi mate funny how we all like an individual spec and how stuff niggles us I will get the screen done at some point but I don’t really need it ..sound like you have a decent car ..do you plan to keep or move on in the near future ?😎👍
@@330dfam yep, the only option I really miss is the better stereo. Just from discs/pads done so will keep for another couple of years.
@@adrianwhitehead1950 yeah worth keeping at the min mate still not sure on the new shape ..I’m the same with the stereo …ps how much did the discs and pads set you back ?😎👍
@@330dfam it was £550 at a main dealer as I asked them to check the suspension.
@@adrianwhitehead1950 that’s not to bad I paid 500 for front discs pads and rear pads 😬
What type of MPG are you getting if your doing doing journeys? And do these cars have any timing chain issues like the 2L. I'm looking at getting one but need it to last over 150k miles as I do approx 20k a year.
Nice car 👌
Thanks buddy ..I’m doing 300 miles a week mainly motorway byepass and town driving and I’m getting 51 . 2 mpg the cars mapped but that’s amazing for a three litre ..this is in eco mode so be a lot less in sport or comfort mode ..as for the timing chains it is mainly on the 20ds but it has been known to happen on 30d and 35ds however a gent who subscribes says a bmw specialist he knows said a guy who’s maintaining his 330d every 7 k is on 170 k no issues with timing chains at all ..I’ve just done an 8 k service that could be the key 👍
Nice one. I've also heard that regular services / oil changes seems to be the key in keeping any issues at bay.
Good look in your search buddy 👍
The 3l ones are also affected, but due to the smoothness of inline 6 the chains has a longer lifetime. Around here the recommended mileage to change chains (and everything related) is around 200k KMs for the 2l ones and 250k KMs for the 3l ones.
Hi mate sounds about right that sad some of the 2L don’t make it anywhere near 200k☹️
How much did you get for your 330d?
I’m looking to sell my 318d lci b47 engine 60k and idk if I can get 9k for it, it has decent options
Hi mate traded it in cheap got six of tire kickers and wanted the car I’ve got now markets mental traded mine in for 7.5 not good at all
@@330dfam dealers are always scammers with documents, that’s mental. I’ve bought mine last year with 10.8k and after few months I’ve tried to swap with 420d but the same dealer gave me only 8k for it, the reason “trade value is different”
I’m still trying to swap mine with 4 series
@@david14exe if the right car hadn’t come up I’d of hung on to it and sat it out way if the world with cars sadly mate hope you get sorted 👍
@@330dfamtrue! Thanks! Enjoy your new toy btw, that 435i is amazing
@david14exe thanks buddy 💪
I just got one of those chinese head units with a 10 inch screen for mine, was only £300 you can fit it yourself. Miles better than the OEM piece of shit it came with.
I have 19s, never had anything else, never had a problem with comfort.
That knocking noise at the back of the car is possible tail light loose , try to shake it and let me know please. It is fokin honest review pal, I'll go and get 640D with 20" instead😅 Tha😂
😂😂😂😂 I will mate I think it’s something underneath or the hand break but I will give it a Wack when I pick it up 😎👍
Not a single issue that wasn't because of the spec 😅 should have looked for a little longer and found one with nicer optional extras
True mate that’s why it’s gone now 👍
In two years, have you ever scraped the bottom of the car on the road?
EG when pressing on - at up to the speed limit - on country B roads.
to be honest the roads are quite flat round here however i do take care over speed bumps , i think if i lowered the car it would defo have issues as the front end gets quite close to kerbs as is .wonder if the last owner has lowered yours ?
Bimmer code can turn off start stop with obd off eBay 👌
I know buddy Tom who’s on the channel has purchased it so will get round to it one day😂
I’m having a problem with my bmw f31, between 30-50kmh when I release my foot from gas somthing hit’s underneath bmw is xdrive I changed oil but nothing thanks
Hi mate seems weird I’m wondering if it’s an engine mount or gearbox mount have u had a look under the car see if everything looks as it should
@@330dfam about last week i did car check but the mechanic didn’t find nothing
@@shpenndi2 did he take the car for a test drive ? Does it happen every time at them speeds
Did he look at prop shaft bearings? Don’t think it’s common, but depends on driving style, and how much gas u give it then let off?
@@330dfamit happens evrytime sometimes hits more sometimes less
So every single thing you mentioned is drivers fault not the car he actually chose 😂
There the bad points after a year In my opinion it was a compromise between price and mileage if I was going for another bmw I would spec it differently now …my opinion
The paint apparently easy to chip white tends to be crap colour, the wheels are tacky looking
Thanks for your feedback
@@330dfam Apparently some people don't have a clue about paint 😜
Tacky? Think about every time you clean them with a big wheel brush.. doesn’t that do it for you? Cause it does me & im female.. The wheels are banging. Again not your style. I get that. would you rather a pair or rotaforms? Maybe some BBS? Wolf race? Z performance? Bentley wheels? Some nice multi spokes that are a JOKE to wash.. gotta get in there with a tooth brush. Happy new year btw. 🎉😊
Shush megamind
I always like the look. White on blacks. I find German paint are a hard paint compared to the likes of Tesla and Japanese cars there for it’s harder to chip.
Lighter colour cars the likes of your white and silver hides defects on the paint really well compared to darker colours. Black cars you can spot defects a mile away eg scratches, swirls, etchings etc
I turned mine off
I’ve done it on the new motor 😂
2 minute job to disable auto start stop with bimmercode
Hi mate we have bimmercode it’s on the to do list haha so much to do to these motors the list is growing 😂