bmw 3 series 330d sport saloon review

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Average Ratings
Performance9.3/10
Practicality9/10
Reliability9.3/10
Value for Money7.5/10
Reviewer Rating9.5/10
Overall Rating8.1/10 Based on 12 ratings
100% Recommended4 out of 4 Reviews

Review of BMW 3 Series 330d Sport Saloon

By Andy290663 Rank: Lance Corporal on 21st May 2007

Andy290663's Ratings
Year Manufactured2003
Length of ownership3 Days
Doors4
Performance8/10
Practicality8/10
Reliability7/10
Value for money3/10
Overall value9/10
yes Andy290663's recommendation

Good Points

Monster levels of torque, economy, performance, handling.

Bad Points

Other peoples attitudes to BMW. Nobody lets you out at junctions. The cost of those tyres. BM dealers need some people skills training.

General Comments

I traded in a year old Ford Focus ST3 with 13000 miles on it for my BMW 3 Series 330d Sport Saloon with 27500 miles. The Focus was great car, but had a drink problem- 17mpg. BM cost more to buy but ain't going to deplete the planet of fossil fuel at the rate of the Focus. I know I have only owned the BM for a few days but fuel consumption is averaging 39-40mpg. Good for any car let alone a 3 litre.

Other peoples perception of BMW isn't justified. Many people think that BMW's are cars for posers. They are great cars let down by dealers. The dealers know they have a good product but that doesn't justify their arrogance.

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2 Comments on Review by Andy290663 for BMW 3 Series 330d Sport Saloon

  1. nickynoballs on 26th May 2007

    Would like to know more about the cars performance.

  2. Andy290663 Rank: Lance Corporal on 30th May 2007

    Performance is typically turbo diesel. Its a bit lethargic off boost but as soon as the turbo is spinning, 204bhp and great gobs of torque make the car fly. If you like diesels, you will love it. I've had the car for just over a week now and it is very good. The engine is very smooth and refined, not like a lot of diesels which sound like a tractor pulling away (VW/Audi). I am averaging 35mpg and that is with nearly all of my driving in congested traffic. Open road 50-60mph A and B roads sees 45 mpg. And don't forget this is a 3 litre car which could probably keep up with a 3 litre petrol BM.
    Official performance figures from BMW are 0-60 in about 7 seconds. Which is damn quick by any standards with a top speed of 150mph. It was quick enough to get Jensen Button nicked by the Gendarmes driving in France at 140mph anyway.
    Hope this is enough.



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