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5 years later f30 still looks like a new model. It’s a such bargain if you go with 335i m-sport with adaptive suspension, mpe and mppk. Amazing car for $22-28k (2014-2015).
Nah go for the 340i More power and the more reliable power train. Got a 2017 340i, honestly, astounding car. Even the M's don't feel like much of an upgrade minus the handling.
I own a 330d MSport XDrive, bought it new a year ago. I would agree with many of his comments but a couple of things he said don't quite add up; If you don't buy the split rear seats (extra storage option) the rear seats don't drop. I didn't pick up on this when I ordered it and it's still a sore point. Like all reviewers, he says you must get the adaptive suspension. Save your money. The standard on this and my previous 520 is great. You'd have to be doing track days or driving recklessly to need anything tighter. Rear legroom is fine so long as the person in front is Douglas Bader. His comments regarding tyre noise are in my experience accurate. I have 19" alloys, part of the MSport Plus pack. When I put my 18" non runflat winter wheels on, the car is much quieter. The economy is pure witchcraft. My 3 litre six cylinder engine returns over 50mpg on a long run and averages 45 on a tank. The car is however just about the best I have owned and to be honest, can't think of anything I'd rather use day to day.
Ian Mather It's good you pointed out the adjustable suspension because there's also the option of deleting M-Sport suspension, when choosing the M-Sport package, like this example shown here!! The M-Sport suspension is kinda harsh, to be honest!! And when choosing this suspension, the client must make sure he puts normal tyres, instead of run-flats and rims no larger than 17s!!
Ian Mather that sounds great I plan on getting a 320d m sport however if I can get a second hand 330d m sport at a good price with 1 owner and full service history with under 60,000 miles /100,000 km I'll take it
I bought a 320d yesterday and as a driver with 27 years of experience, I have to say this car is much better than any car ( Audi, Mercedes) I've had before. Its ride is so so pleasant.
@@Kraliosa To be honest I have been in a garage 3 times in the past 6 years just for the first MOT and two periodical services ever since I purchased the car. I was a bit concerned about reliability due to some specialist magazines reports but apparently those magazines have corrected themselves and in recent publications BMW has gained very good reliability score.
Absolutely love my F30 330d S drive blue, I picked it up last year for only £15,499 which was a 64 plate, 22k miles, professional media, cream leather electric heated memory seats, sun roof. With a stage 1 I still get 50mpg on a motorway cruise and 0-60 in less than 5 seconds which only 10-15 years ago was super car territory and even today is a very fast car.. faster than most cars I see on the road..
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Matt. I've got this car with the standard suspension. It's not good. Too jiggly at all speeds. I suspect you're right to say the adaptive suspension is a 'must-have'. My car has a manual gearbox and I disagree with you about the offset pedals: it's barely noticeable. The centre of the steering wheel is in line with the right hand edge of the clutch pedal so not too bad in my opinion. Keep up the good reviewing.
I have a 2013 F30 335i xDrive and most people, that aren't car people, think it is a lot newer than it is, like a 2020 model. The design really is handsome and looks very modern even now.
I know this video is old but to anyone buying a used one concerned with the road noise and ride quality without the adaptive suspension, this is mostly just caused by the bridgestone runflats that come fitted as standard. Put some PS4s on and it improves refinement and ride significantly.
Spot on review. I've just got my new 320d (190bhp), built in late April. They seem to have done something about the engine's refinement, it is now impressively quiet and much better than the clattery demonstrator I tried in December.
3:10... Well in a country like Sri Lanka we can buy only small engines due to the huge taxes. so we really appreciate it if they make small engines with more power. so we can buy them!
I’ve had two F30 but I’ve also had a 2017 C class and was so disappointed I went back to the F30. This car is all you need it’s very well put together, it’s not too big, low to the ground, handles amazing, the diesels are fast but still return good mpg. This car feels like having your cake and eating it, if you haven’t given up on driving and got a hideous crossover. I have to disagree with Matt the manual is great and plenty of fun in this car my old one was a manual. In the new one I have the automatic which is one of the best available.
hi matt on a m sport 320i I am expecting next month (UK market) the car does not come with any type of folding rear seat, it's fixed and remains in place. there is no solid bench that folds together, only the split fold as an option. you may wish to correct the stay entry from around 1:18 as it got me excited :(
great review..I have a f30 LCI 330I in australia, with similar spec as this one(msport/coral red interior)..an absolute pleasure to drive...brilliant performace, handling and fuel economy...
Future 3 series owners beware! The folding rear seats are an option, they don't fold at all on standart and even the hi-fi music system (not talking about harman/kardon) is an option. The standart car comes with 4 speakers which is unheard of in a luxury brand, my bathroom speakers are better quality. I've learned about this the hard way when getting my 2017 M Sport 320i, don't make the same mistake, opt for the folding seats and the speaker system. Adaptive LEDs as well because visibility at night is very poor on long drives with the normal LEDs. Other than that its the simple best car you can get in this class. C Class looks like an Arabic hookah bar on the inside and the A4 is just dull on the outside but the interior is amazing, can't say anything to that.
So BMW have finally provided fold down rear seats for free. About time! I really like the 3 series but the lack of fold down rear seats has always struck me as a serious omission and makes the car so much less practical. I'm glad to see they've finally seen sense. I may reassess my plans to replace my old e90 with a hatchback now :-)
Owned various 3's and 5's over 30 years; I don't know how they squeezed out so much space inside this F30.. It's not that much different inside space-wise than my F10 5 - yet the car is indeed smaller and quite lighter (500 lbs worth).
2016 BMW 320d Xdrive m sport owner.. amazing car to drive. Fast but eco. 8 speed automatic gear box 👌🏼🔥 Thinking about buying one? Go have a test drive!
I am looking to get a 3 series and I don’t know whether to get the 318D or 320D I know they are both well equipped and comfortable I do both long and short commuting so fuel economy is my biggest thing, is there much difference between the two fuel wise?
Matt! thank you :) don't know if you read my message on Mercedes C-Class 2016 4K review where i was asking you for a 3 Series review, but thank you ! Great review, this is the car i want!
Great reviews but it would be nice if you reviewed some cheaper cars to. Ever since i subbed to this channel all i see is BMW, Mercedes, Jaguars etc etc.
I'm guessing that you're doing this one class at a time. Like you did the A4, XE and C Class so here's the next compact saloon. And after you did the E Class I'm guessing the 5 Series, XF and A6. What's next? Focus, Golf, Astra sort of thing? Loving the new channel BTW.
Anybody watching this, concerned about getting a manual, with the so called offset pedals. Don’t be. They are offset, ever so slightly, but not in anyway problematic. I took a manual out on test today, very comfortable car, soon get used to slight difference in feel. Barely noticeable. The way it’s described in some videos, that you feel like your feet are out of the car, or twisted is a massive exaggeration. I went through all the gears nicely, and operated the clutch comfortably. The only noticeably difference is having less room to rest your foot when you’re not accelerating. Go auto if you want an auto, but don’t do it based on the offset pedals comments. Try it for yourself.
I love my 320d , great looking, great economy, and its well built , will run forever as long as you keep servicing, which is vital for all cars, just that some folk don't get it and then complain when it goes wrong! Duh!
bmw 320d.... very pleasant,,, maybe the most easy going... I just lay back and enjoy it... just love my 12 year old 200 k km aut 320d... average normal maintenance... effortless power delivery from low revs... musical... very secure car... enough acceleration to have fun... very light sensation... it flies to me... very musical,,,, don´t recommend M or race suspension... just average 19´ tires...the best for bumps and road holes... so confortable... I don´t like faster cars... make you aggressive... I could have any other "better car" but no way... this one hugs curves gently... will never change model... just has perfect equilibrium... less is more... minimalist... zen... and just love that power from low revs... my next baby... white color... safer than any other color... and with best sound system harman kardon... and family car... touring... what else besides that sheer driving pleasure ... mozart music inside...
I think that in US market cars , the base suspension tuning is little firmer than the UK version. The adaptive suspension is only available as part of a sport package, and 90% are sold with the standard suspension. It's fine on my 320xi . The steering, on the other hand.....
In Egypt we have locally assembled BMWs. One of the models is a 318i that runs with the 1.5 three cylinder engine that puts out 136 HP. What do you think of this engine? I'm coming from a 2010 C180 Kompressor that has a 1.6 engine that puts out 156HP. How do these engines compare to one another? Thanks for all tour great well crafted, informative and fun videos.
Ruptured my left Achilles tendon a last month so I'm having to pick up an automatic gearbox for the first time - is there much difference in gearbox performance between the petrol and the diesel? I'm aware diesel used to be much better due to higher torque at low revs but not sure if anything has changed more recently....
Love your rewies and I have seen almost all your car reviews for all the different companies you have worked for... BUT i have to correct you in this video.. you say that if we live in a place with snow we don't have to buy the Audi Quattro anymore because you can have the 3 series with 4 wheeldrive... Bmw have made 4 wheel drived 3 series since the E30 model...... Couldn't resist it.. from a Bmw fan and owner since 1996...
Nice car, I couldn't buy one with less than 6 cylinders though, and a shame that X drive M sport models came with taller and softer spung suspension than RWD only models.
i went with 3 series its better value now huge discounts on the 3 series for new model close to 2 series pricing while 2 series prices have skyrocketed lol not worth. Bigger interior, no floating handling, and better looks all go to 3 series.
Nope. I have a heavily optioned 340i on order for £37k with a great discount. M3 with zero options and after discount is £52k. Huge difference. Might differ from one country to the other, but the gap is always going to be big.
+Awayze You'd need to add another 5-6k to the M3 for all the options on my 340i. Mine will be a tourer so 2k less for the saloon. Suddenly you're looking at 22k more for an M3. That's a lot of extra money for a car which hasn't received universal praise. 340i with M power pack is nearly as fast anyway
There's quite a lot of hard plastic a little lower - around the centre console, and around the gearstick as well. Not cool for this kind of money. Otherwise an amazing car to drive on a daily basis.
I like the 3 series BMW when it is fully equipped like this one, but they become too pricy, one thing tho: the design is too repetitive, Matt never points that out but did on the A4 which to me looks very fresh with all new interior and a refreshing design, that bmw interior has been around 4ever, I am a fan of your reviews but when it comes to 3 series' bad points u just give it pass, that ain't fair. still a fan tho
No M Sport suspension in Europe? Either soft and limp or you have to get the adjustable? I've got the M Sport suspension on my 335i and it's decent, a LOT better than the standard suspension. Having said that, it's no E90 M Sport.
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Is that bmw a 320D
@@elliswilliams5503 YEEEEEESSSSSS
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5 years later f30 still looks like a new model. It’s a such bargain if you go with 335i m-sport with adaptive suspension, mpe and mppk. Amazing car for $22-28k (2014-2015).
25 yrs later the E46 still looks modern..
@@dalisobanda5575wouldn’t say modern but looks very good and classic
Especially the lci ones
Nah go for the 340i
More power and the more reliable power train.
Got a 2017 340i, honestly, astounding car. Even the M's don't feel like much of an upgrade minus the handling.
I own a 330d MSport XDrive, bought it new a year ago.
I would agree with many of his comments but a couple of things he said don't quite add up;
If you don't buy the split rear seats (extra storage option) the rear seats don't drop. I didn't pick up on this when I ordered it and it's still a sore point.
Like all reviewers, he says you must get the adaptive suspension. Save your money. The standard on this and my previous 520 is great. You'd have to be doing track days or driving recklessly to need anything tighter.
Rear legroom is fine so long as the person in front is Douglas Bader.
His comments regarding tyre noise are in my experience accurate. I have 19" alloys, part of the MSport Plus pack. When I put my 18" non runflat winter wheels on, the car is much quieter.
The economy is pure witchcraft. My 3 litre six cylinder engine returns over 50mpg on a long run and averages 45 on a tank.
The car is however just about the best I have owned and to be honest, can't think of anything I'd rather use day to day.
Ian Mather It's good you pointed out the adjustable suspension because there's also the option of deleting M-Sport suspension, when choosing the M-Sport package, like this example shown here!! The M-Sport suspension is kinda harsh, to be honest!! And when choosing this suspension, the client must make sure he puts normal tyres, instead of run-flats and rims no larger than 17s!!
Ian Mather that sounds great I plan on getting a 320d m sport however if I can get a second hand 330d m sport at a good price with 1 owner and full service history with under 60,000 miles /100,000 km I'll take it
330s are 4 cylinders buddy there’s absolutely no way you’re getting over 35 mpg on a 6 cylinder I’m barely getting 25 on my 335 M Sport
330xd are 6 pot and mpg is right, getting same. 330i are 4 pot.
Ian Mather how much is it monthly payment
In fact I reckon you're my favourite reviewer my friend
Thanks Asif
I second that, by far!
I bought a 320d yesterday and as a driver with 27 years of experience, I have to say this car is much better than any car ( Audi, Mercedes) I've had before. Its ride is so so pleasant.
Daniel do you have the f30 yet?
@@augustoterroso2933 Yes bud, it’s still there safe and sound! 😀
@@danielosdinia4258 how is the reliability
@@Kraliosa To be honest I have been in a garage 3 times in the past 6 years just for the first MOT and two periodical services ever since I purchased the car. I was a bit concerned about reliability due to some specialist magazines reports but apparently those magazines have corrected themselves and in recent publications BMW has gained very good reliability score.
@@danielosdinia4258 since when did they correct themself? Which year
Absolutely love my F30 330d S drive blue, I picked it up last year for only £15,499 which was a 64 plate, 22k miles, professional media, cream leather electric heated memory seats, sun roof. With a stage 1 I still get 50mpg on a motorway cruise and 0-60 in less than 5 seconds which only 10-15 years ago was super car territory and even today is a very fast car.. faster than most cars I see on the road..
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I bought the touring version 320d xdrive and it's the best car I've ever driven.
Matt your channel has become my favourite car channel! Keep up the good work!
Mat hasn't aged one bit! Driving excellent cars must be the "Fountain of Youth"! Who knew?
Checked through the comments and no one's said it yet so here goes:
Does it come with indicators?
Well nahhhh of corse it fucking does
I just checked on my car - and I can't find them!
I have actually, but they're rarely used... So I guess I'm an unsafe driver
+harry andrews
I can't find my indicator stalk because I jammed it up your ass. Do you know what a joke is?
+Harbl yah cuz I can take one unlike u
Matt. I've got this car with the standard suspension. It's not good. Too jiggly at all speeds. I suspect you're right to say the adaptive suspension is a 'must-have'. My car has a manual gearbox and I disagree with you about the offset pedals: it's barely noticeable. The centre of the steering wheel is in line with the right hand edge of the clutch pedal so not too bad in my opinion. Keep up the good reviewing.
Change your rims to low profile size 17 or 18,stock 16 are not good at all
This guy is just an amazing reviewer. Way to go, Matt.
Thanks
Can’t believe this car was first released 6 years ago! It still looks brand new.
I have a 2013 F30 335i xDrive and most people, that aren't car people, think it is a lot newer than it is, like a 2020 model. The design really is handsome and looks very modern even now.
City fuel economy,?
7 years with 330e F30 generations still fresh and looks new to modern cars, it ages well like a fine wine
I know this video is old but to anyone buying a used one concerned with the road noise and ride quality without the adaptive suspension, this is mostly just caused by the bridgestone runflats that come fitted as standard. Put some PS4s on and it improves refinement and ride significantly.
The red interior is gorgeous
Matt has definitely watched the video by CarTrottle on How To Be a BMW Driver
+Dezz9820 nope. Was recorded a month and a half ago!
+Dezz9820 nope. Was recorded a month and a half ago!
+carwow please do a review on a mercedes a170 or a180
the shite video of recycled cliches ?
I think he watched Top Gear, when they did the big three of german muscle.
Spot on review. I've just got my new 320d (190bhp), built in late April. They seem to have done something about the engine's refinement, it is now impressively quiet and much better than the clattery demonstrator I tried in December.
3:10... Well in a country like Sri Lanka we can buy only small engines due to the huge taxes. so we really appreciate it if they make small engines with more power. so we can buy them!
I just love the red interior for this BMW 3 series man I tell u
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Feels like an expensive car lol it is expensive
High Frequency actually it's not! It's only 33k (USD)
@@MRdexterhenry What a dick!!!
My dads got one of these now. He sold an Audi rs6 for it because he couldn’t afford to keep the rs6
The interior looks like it belongs in a Hyundai.
@@chloesgrass4143 well thats a huge downgrade
I’ve had two F30 but I’ve also had a 2017 C class and was so disappointed I went back to the F30. This car is all you need it’s very well put together, it’s not too big, low to the ground, handles amazing, the diesels are fast but still return good mpg. This car feels like having your cake and eating it, if you haven’t given up on driving and got a hideous crossover.
I have to disagree with Matt the manual is great and plenty of fun in this car my old one was a manual. In the new one I have the automatic which is one of the best available.
I dont know why I clicked the 360° video if I already have a BMW 3 Series
Cant believe no one has done a proper review on a bmw 330d! That would be great
hi matt
on a m sport 320i I am expecting next month (UK market) the car does not come with any type of folding rear seat, it's fixed and remains in place.
there is no solid bench that folds together, only the split fold as an option.
you may wish to correct the stay entry from around 1:18 as it got me excited :(
great review..I have a f30 LCI 330I in australia, with similar spec as this one(msport/coral red interior)..an absolute pleasure to drive...brilliant performace, handling and fuel economy...
Future 3 series owners beware! The folding rear seats are an option, they don't fold at all on standart and even the hi-fi music system (not talking about harman/kardon) is an option. The standart car comes with 4 speakers which is unheard of in a luxury brand, my bathroom speakers are better quality. I've learned about this the hard way when getting my 2017 M Sport 320i, don't make the same mistake, opt for the folding seats and the speaker system. Adaptive LEDs as well because visibility at night is very poor on long drives with the normal LEDs. Other than that its the simple best car you can get in this class. C Class looks like an Arabic hookah bar on the inside and the A4 is just dull on the outside but the interior is amazing, can't say anything to that.
Standard hifi is 6 speakers, 2 under seat woofers.
nice touch with the bluetooth headset, that is a pre-requisite for all BMW drivers
Yep, the new G20 to be unveiled this year will be the EXACT same, like the E46 E90 F30.
So BMW have finally provided fold down rear seats for free. About time! I really like the 3 series but the lack of fold down rear seats has always struck me as a serious omission and makes the car so much less practical. I'm glad to see they've finally seen sense. I may reassess my plans to replace my old e90 with a hatchback now :-)
Owned various 3's and 5's over 30 years; I don't know how they squeezed out so much space inside this F30.. It's not that much different inside space-wise than my F10 5 - yet the car is indeed smaller and quite lighter (500 lbs worth).
I am really confused as how he sits in the back seats, I am 6'3'' and my head doesn't touch anything, even in the middle seat.
John Dom nah that's just bs doiteain is lying
Maybe your 5 63"
Im 6 inches and the e90 2011 version didnt even cramp for me
_N_E_X time ur fired bs
Im 6ft 3 also and my head just touches the roof in the back. Loads of room in the front
2016 BMW 320d Xdrive m sport owner.. amazing car to drive. Fast but eco. 8 speed automatic gear box 👌🏼🔥
Thinking about buying one? Go have a test drive!
I love mats car reviews!
"5"11ish", definitely 5"10 then 😂
The road noise comes from the RFT tires fitted on BMW's.
Yup!
Plus you need to place the jack and the t bar wrench which of course doesn't come with this car
Great review Mat! Will you also review the Lexus IS and GS? Would love to hear your thoughts on them.
Love my 320d xDrive. Perfect all rounder, I'm really really struggling to think of what I could get next as I don't know what will live up to the 3 :(
335d Xdrive! Just bought one, loving the power as well as the comfort and practicality
Save up for a M3!
I own one with 1.5 3 cyl and drives pretty well.
Still my favorite 3 series
1:20 My friend has an ex-demo 2017 320d & his rear seats don't fold down...so not standard! ;-(
C class and 3 series are awesome cars. BOTH are awesome. :)
no need for comments since you enjoying it. i like it😍
Great review. More interesting and relevant than the already-nice Carbuyer reviews you did.
I truly hate to say it but the three cylinder b38 is actually pretty nice.
Man your eyes glow when you say BMW 😃😍
Bought an E91 320d and I love it.
I am looking to get a 3 series and I don’t know whether to get the 318D or 320D I know they are both well equipped and comfortable I do both long and short commuting so fuel economy is my biggest thing, is there much difference between the two fuel wise?
Matt! thank you :) don't know if you read my message on Mercedes C-Class 2016 4K review where i was asking you for a 3 Series review, but thank you ! Great review, this is the car i want!
Great reviews but it would be nice if you reviewed some cheaper cars to. Ever since i subbed to this channel all i see is BMW, Mercedes, Jaguars etc etc.
+Xeuzst they will come.
I'm guessing that you're doing this one class at a time. Like you did the A4, XE and C Class so here's the next compact saloon. And after you did the E Class I'm guessing the 5 Series, XF and A6. What's next? Focus, Golf, Astra sort of thing? Loving the new channel BTW.
he should review a supercharged tricycle
The must have optional extra for any bmw is not suspension but auto indicators.
Matt Watson is a legend
Love them speed dials very 90s
Anybody watching this, concerned about getting a manual, with the so called offset pedals. Don’t be. They are offset, ever so slightly, but not in anyway problematic. I took a manual out on test today, very comfortable car, soon get used to slight difference in feel. Barely noticeable. The way it’s described in some videos, that you feel like your feet are out of the car, or twisted is a massive exaggeration. I went through all the gears nicely, and operated the clutch comfortably. The only noticeably difference is having less room to rest your foot when you’re not accelerating. Go auto if you want an auto, but don’t do it based on the offset pedals comments. Try it for yourself.
Disagree about the pedals. Its actually better they are slightly offset as then you can rest your left leg.
I love the emergency call scene for accident, so cute!
2017? on a 15 plate?
It’s probably a private plate and it is a 2018 not 2017
Wait, what? 2018 review of a 2015 plate car with a video published in 2016. What’s happening.
Are you guys going to review the BMW 4 Series any time soon?
Mat when are you going to test Alfa Romeo Gulia?
2020. It wont be there souoner
So Matt is on Carwow now?
Ok, here comes the new subscriber :)
I love my 320d , great looking, great economy, and its well built , will run forever as long as you keep servicing, which is vital for all cars, just that some folk don't get it and then complain when it goes wrong! Duh!
It’s so slow though
My dads getting the 316 BMW as a company car. He can't wait.
Matt really suits this car
bmw 320d.... very pleasant,,, maybe the most easy going... I just lay back and enjoy it... just love my 12 year old 200 k km aut 320d... average normal maintenance... effortless power delivery from low revs... musical... very secure car... enough acceleration to have fun... very light sensation... it flies to me... very musical,,,, don´t recommend M or race suspension... just average 19´ tires...the best for bumps and road holes... so confortable... I don´t like faster cars... make you aggressive... I could have any other "better car" but no way... this one hugs curves gently... will never change model... just has perfect equilibrium... less is more... minimalist... zen... and just love that power from low revs... my next baby... white color... safer than any other color... and with best sound system harman kardon... and family car... touring... what else besides that sheer driving pleasure ... mozart music inside...
how much for the "I own the Road" trim package?
i really wanted the black-gloss on mine and electric seats but meh, those option$$$ tho
standard on all german cars
Reviewing a 2015 model, but title says 2018?!
I think that in US market cars , the base suspension tuning is little firmer than the UK version. The adaptive suspension is only available as part of a sport package, and 90% are sold with the standard suspension. It's fine on my 320xi . The steering, on the other hand.....
In Egypt we have locally assembled BMWs. One of the models is a 318i that runs with the 1.5 three cylinder engine that puts out 136 HP. What do you think of this engine? I'm coming from a 2010 C180 Kompressor that has a 1.6 engine that puts out 156HP. How do these engines compare to one another? Thanks for all tour great well crafted, informative and fun videos.
Should have reviewed the 330i instead. Also you should have driven with no run flat tyres, that’s what was creating the road noise.
3:17 matches the drivers
It matches their egos alright.
LOOL
Firemarioflower He's just cracking jokes, calm down.
appelpower1 THAT AINT NO FUNNY JOKE!
Firemarioflower You're taking it too seriously. It's a *joke*, nothing to get cross over.
Love your reviews Mat, really great, what about the 330e vs c350e?
Volvo s60 r design pleaseee
yes, please
Ruptured my left Achilles tendon a last month so I'm having to pick up an automatic gearbox for the first time - is there much difference in gearbox performance between the petrol and the diesel? I'm aware diesel used to be much better due to higher torque at low revs but not sure if anything has changed more recently....
+Stuart Gaston the auto is just fine. Get better soon
Rather get a A4 or C Class. Regretted getting the 3 series as the road noise is pretty apparent for a premium brand like BMW.
I just drove one. Beautiful car!
Love your rewies and I have seen almost all your car reviews for all the different companies you have worked for...
BUT i have to correct you in this video.. you say that if we live in a place with snow we don't have to buy the Audi Quattro anymore because you can have the 3 series with 4 wheeldrive... Bmw have made 4 wheel drived 3 series since the E30 model...... Couldn't resist it..
from a Bmw fan and owner since 1996...
Yes but i don't think it was on the normal models was it? As they have only started doing it as Audi did and they were losing out
BMW should include more standard features...I'd be blind and broke building it!!
can you guys please do a 335d estate review? there is not one on UA-cam. pppplllleeeeeaaaaasssseeeeee
Are heated seats always also electrically operated seats ? Electrically operated seats is far more useful to me than being heated. Thanks.
Nice car, I couldn't buy one with less than 6 cylinders though, and a shame that X drive M sport models came with taller and softer spung suspension than RWD only models.
i went with 3 series its better value now huge discounts on the 3 series for new model close to 2 series pricing while 2 series prices have skyrocketed lol not worth. Bigger interior, no floating handling, and better looks all go to 3 series.
Love the new steering wheel
This car is best i buyed this car yesterday its amazing im so happy.
1 year later😂 ... how is it after one year experience
Getting this car at 2017. Is it a bad choice ? Since it reach the end of it life cycle;(
Why is this now marked up as a review of a 2018 model when its clearly a 2015? Originally posted up in 2016?
All those extra options are expensive, I'd love all options but then you might as well get an M3.
Nope. I have a heavily optioned 340i on order for £37k with a great discount. M3 with zero options and after discount is £52k. Huge difference. Might differ from one country to the other, but the gap is always going to be big.
The zero option M3 comes with a lot of the options for a normal 3 series anyway. £15k isn't that much more for a M3
+Awayze You'd need to add another 5-6k to the M3 for all the options on my 340i. Mine will be a tourer so 2k less for the saloon. Suddenly you're looking at 22k more for an M3. That's a lot of extra money for a car which hasn't received universal praise. 340i with M power pack is nearly as fast anyway
Get the b8 Passat for review. I know it's not new anymore, but it sells like crazy in central and eastern Europe.
i agree but please test the top model with 2.0 diesel which has 240 hp and 4 wheel drive
They will do reviews for the British market though as most cars in the UK are specified for that market and won't have the same standard things
Will you review the Giulia as soon as it comes to the uk ?
Giulia is a good car.. I am between this, it, Jag XE, and Cadillac ATS (or now CT4)
Excellent review
The best in class having in mind new C class and A4 interior. Driving dynamic abs steering the best including I drive and automatic gearbox.
Budget bmw if someone just want to feel the brand,if you hate the 1 series design.
would a bike be able to fit inside the trunk of this car or the a4? (of course with seat down)
There's quite a lot of hard plastic a little lower - around the centre console, and around the gearstick as well. Not cool for this kind of money. Otherwise an amazing car to drive on a daily basis.
I like the 3 series BMW when it is fully equipped like this one, but they become too pricy, one thing tho: the design is too repetitive, Matt never points that out but did on the A4 which to me looks very fresh with all new interior and a refreshing design, that bmw interior has been around 4ever, I am a fan of your reviews but when it comes to 3 series' bad points u just give it pass, that ain't fair. still a fan tho
No lumbar support even on top spec = back pain on long drives.
Its a basic given on competitors cars!!!
No M Sport suspension in Europe? Either soft and limp or you have to get the adjustable? I've got the M Sport suspension on my 335i and it's decent, a LOT better than the standard suspension. Having said that, it's no E90 M Sport.