182 gone for BMW 320D

[Rubicon_]

Well after a significant increase in miles at work i decided to move to something a bit more economical. Picked it up a few weeks ago, its the E92 320D with 177bhp.

So far first impressions have been very good, so smooth and a much nicer place to be. Lots of torque there as well, feels much quicker in the lower revs. Handling is average, was expected not being on the m-sport springs. Fuel return has been good, mostly motorway miles gives around 600 miles to tank.

As for plans there's not a lot. Purchased a lip spoiler for the boot yesterday, and new angel eyes to get rid of the dull orange ones. Hopefully get a remap later on as well, returns seem worth it. Couple iPhone pics below, thanks for looking!

Untitled by Arran Bell, on Flickr

Untitled by Arran Bell, on Flickr

 

[_Tom]

Looks smart but angel eyes? Come on..

 

[ABOO]

BMW is only car allowed to have said lights IMO.

 

[Jon.G]

Should have got an M-Sport, they look a billion time better

Quite a change from the Trophy!

 

[Rubicon_]

Looks smart but angel eyes? Come on..

Come with them, i think they suit the new shapes.

 

[Rubicon_]

Should have got an M-Sport, they look a billion time better

Quite a change from the Trophy!

I think this every time i see one, to impatient to hunt for a good one though.

 

[Jon.G]

Any plans for this then? Or is it going to stay standard?

 

[Jay_G]

f**k sake, this makes me want to get an E92 335D/i just after Xmas

It's either that or a Z4M

 

[Dan@M.A.D]

f**k sake, this makes me want to get an E92 335D/i just after Xmas

It's either that or a Z4M

Z4M

 

[Jay_G]

Z4M

There both very in my price range, the Z4M looks so f**king baller though! And can sound the nuts so easily

 

[Dan@M.A.D]

There both very in my price range, the Z4M looks so f**king baller though! And can sound the nuts so easily

So much car for the money!!

Insurance is my issue... 4k to insure one

 

[Poopensharten]

What does it feel much quicker in in the lower revs?

 

[Rubicon_]

Feels like it pulls much quicker, as in the 182 it took until 5k to feel anything.

 

[Bluebeard]

Feels like it pulls much quicker, as in the 182 it took until 5k to feel anything.

Its called Torque. Makes it feel much more powerful than it actually is.

I personally wouldn't have chosen the model you have but then its not my money. As long as you're happy that's all that matters.

 

[Rubicon_]

Its called Torque. Makes it feel much more powerful than it actually is.

I personally wouldn't have chosen the model you have but then its not my money. As long as you're happy that's all that matters.

Thanks i am aware of torque. Yeah does the job for me.

 

[msa197]

I love my derv a3 tdi dont know why I changed to an oil burner ages ago!

Still miss all my clios 197 was the best!

 

[philmots]

Nice car. I'd of wanted an M Sport but they're a LOT more expensive. Can't have everything.

I'm buying a 330d next year, auto... but then i'll still have my 197 Cup too so will still have something to thrash about.

Although i keep looking at 335i and thinking. They're so cheap now.

 

[Teshi]

Ah, a good clean example. A good map will see you keeping up with a lot of other higher end NA motors without question.

Visual mods, not much needed to enhance the body itself. This is what my mates ended up looking like.

Make sure you love and treat your clutch right;-)

 

[Poopensharten]

I'd always imagined these would need a bigger engine to pull them about the place (325/330/335) etc..

 

[Daz.]

Ah, a good clean example. A good map will see you keeping up with a lot of other higher end NA motors without question.

Visual mods, not much needed to enhance the body itself. This is what my mates ended up looking like.

Make sure you love and treat your clutch right;-)

That's niiiiiiice......

 

[Kieran..]

I do really like look of these, bit of a change from the Clio

 

[Robbles]

Get the remap done first mate u will defo notice the difference. Well worth it bud.

 

[Rubicon_]

Get the remap done first mate u will defo notice the difference. Well worth it bud.

So iv heard mate, gains look pretty decent.

 

[Brett]

Looks like an idea cruiser. Nice car mate.

 

[EllD90]

Nice car! How much did it set you back?

 

[Jay_G]

What's the retail on one of those?!

 

[VeinAST]

Lovely but M Sport kit always a need! Hoping it's got leathers and not cloth?

 

[Rubicon_]

Cheers guys. Yes leather was a definite! To be honest you can pick up a M sport front bumper for about £150 on the bay so may get done.

 

[VeinAST]

You've got the shadowline trim which is nice as usually the SE's have the chrome round the windows!

 

[Teshi]

What's the retail on one of those?!

More than you can afford buddy. Ferrari. Sorry shameless quote. :-(

 

[Teshi]

Cheers guys. Yes leather was a definite! To be honest you can pick up a M sport front bumper for about £150 on the bay so may get done.

I've got a contact for Teddy down at SSDD who has some bits you might be interested in.

 

[NoahRobinson07]

In my opinion I like the Non M-Sport cars more,

I will explain, They look more elegant. Yes the M-Sports look mean but, its no M3 or M5 etc. Whats the point in jazzing up a standard car.

The lines on this coupe flow better they dont have the harsh edges of the body kit and they have much more elegant wheels with bigger side-walls therefor meaning a more comfortable ride.

Again all my opinion. But I have to say, Its the model I would've gone for.

 

[Scoot]

In my opinion I like the Non M-Sport cars more,

I will explain, They look more elegant. Yes the M-Sports look mean but, its no M3 or M5 etc. Whats the point in jazzing up a standard car.

The lines on this coupe flow better they dont have the harsh edges of the body kit and they have much more elegant wheels with bigger side-walls therefor meaning a more comfortable ride.

Again all my opinion. But I have to say, Its the model I would've gone for.

Behave

 

[Bobby.]

do you miss the clio?

 

[Luke.]

I plan to take my 172 Cup off the road and have a 320/330D as a daily. Good choice..

 

[Rubicon_]

Miss certain bits definitely, but don't regret swapping. If i'd had the room i would of done the same Luke.

 

[jimbo666]

I've just bought a E90 330d m-sport. Such a machine. So much torque!

 

[hughesclio]

Nice car. I'd of wanted an M Sport but they're a LOT more expensive. Can't have everything.

I'm buying a 330d next year, auto... but then i'll still have my 197 Cup too so will still have something to thrash about.

Although i keep looking at 335i and thinking. They're so cheap now.

I'm craving a 330d now, Paul mapped a friend of mines last week and got just over 300bhp and 500ft lbs torque
this one is an auto and it goes like stink, we are currently talking a deal with my m3 so hopefully it will be mine before to long

 

[Rob]

Nice car OP, whether it's M-sport or not isn't the big deal for me, it needs some better wheels, with more appropriately sized tyres for a bmw, those would look at home on a zafira ffs!

I've just bought a E90 330d m-sport. Such a machine. So much torque!

I want.

 

[Rubicon_]

Nice car OP, whether it's M-sport or not isn't the big deal for me, it needs some better wheels, with more appropriately sized tyres for a bmw, those would look at home on a zafira ffs!

Thanks, yeah i am on the look out for some 19's. Finding decent priced ones is another story.