Test Drove a 330i M Sport today

MT4life · 05-13-2019, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by OldOne

In other news: I test drove the 330i without the M Sport the other day and it was pretty much meh. Soft suspension, soft steering, quiet exhaust, no Sport+ mode. The M Sport is a must on these cars unless you don't actually want a car that's fun to drive.

It’ll be perfect for the chicks in the office parking lot driving something like this and looking for a new lease

Xsapper · 05-14-2019, 01:41 AM

I have had my G20 for nearly a week now coming from the F30 335D and in my opinion its a huge improvement on the old model. The interior especially is a much better driving environment, and much more high tech. So as long as I get to grips with the reduced power and that front grille I will be in a good place

TheBingoBalls · 05-14-2019, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Pauleebe

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Originally Posted by TheBingoBalls

While I think the G20 is a significant improvement across the board compared to the F30 in stock/base trim form, if you're coming from a 35i BMW with a straight six, I think you'll be missing it on a 330i. The 330i with M Sport does an excellent job hiding its 4 banger and weight but if having a straight six was something you considered in getting BMW I think you'll miss it. I know that while the 330i does things better than my 440i Gran Coupe, the B58 is hard to let go. I would imagine it would be the same for your N54/N55.

But if you're looking for more efficiency and a better all around vehicle, the 330i should check most if not all boxes.

I think the gap of the B48 (G20 330) vs. N54/N55 (F30 335) is a lot less noticeable than to the B58 (G20 M340, noting this B58 is different variant of the engine than the F30 340's).

I agree but if you bought a 35i/40i solely or primarily for the straight six, the 330i is likely not going to satisfy you. But if you're not too concerned with the power plant, the 330i should be the perfect vehicle for most.

ScarecrowBoat · 05-22-2019, 08:07 PM

I just drove a 330i M Sport. Previous BMW was a '16 328i. I have had others as well including a 35i. Power down low was very impressive. Once you were already at highway speed it was obvious that it was a 4 banger but overall enough power for some fun. Suspension and handling on the M Sport was fantastic. It was pretty bumpy so I don't know if I would actually do that but not bad. I gotta say - I really was not very impressed at all with the interior. It is without question improved on the G20, however, it did not feel as premium as I was expecting. I'm holding off on the G20 until I see the new C-Class which I expect will be much nicer than the G20 interior.

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Xsapper Lieutenant 233 Rep 448 Posts Drives: G20 330i M Sport Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Monmouth, UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 BMW G20 330i M ... [0.00]	I have had my G20 for nearly a week now coming from the F30 335D and in my opinion its a huge improvement on the old model. The interior especially is a much better driving environment, and much more high tech. So as long as I get to grips with the reduced power and that front grille I will be in a good place
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ScarecrowBoat Zooombie attaaack!! 136 Rep 1,179 Posts Drives: 328 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Santa Monica iTrader: (2)	I just drove a 330i M Sport. Previous BMW was a '16 328i. I have had others as well including a 35i. Power down low was very impressive. Once you were already at highway speed it was obvious that it was a 4 banger but overall enough power for some fun. Suspension and handling on the M Sport was fantastic. It was pretty bumpy so I don't know if I would actually do that but not bad. I gotta say - I really was not very impressed at all with the interior. It is without question improved on the G20, however, it did not feel as premium as I was expecting. I'm holding off on the G20 until I see the new C-Class which I expect will be much nicer than the G20 interior.
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