New to me G21 320d

Osxboy · 12-02-2021, 07:52 AM

70 plate G21 320d M Sport Pro Package - Portimao Blue with Oyster interior, Aluminium Tetragon, Comfort Pack, Technology Pack, Tow bar.

Just under 2,300 miles ex-demo, due to arrive with me in the next week or so.

My 330e went back in May due to redundancy so looking forward to getting back into a BMW (non-company car this time).

a.summers86 · 12-03-2021, 04:34 AM

Nice - did you have the same packs on your 330e or some new toys this time round?

Osxboy · 12-03-2021, 04:41 AM

@a.summers86 My 330e was an M Sport with the 18" wheels also in Portimao Blue with Oyster interior, Aluminium Mesheffect Interior Trim, Technology Pack and extended storage.

So a few extra toys and the 19" wheels with adaptive suspension.

a.summers86 · 12-03-2021, 05:28 AM

I must admit the comfort pack was the one pack I wasn't over fussed about on mine when i bought it, but actually the auto boot and comfort access is now something I'd always want in my future cars. The heated wheel is a nice touch at the moment as well!

Beemer5to3 · 12-03-2021, 08:13 AM

Have you noticed any difference with the 19" wheels with adaptive vs. 18" without?

When I had my G20, mine had the 19" and adaptive but I couldn't tell any difference at all vs. My mates car on 18s without it.

Riccardog · 12-03-2021, 10:28 AM

Welcome back! They're great cars, love the Oyster interior (its why I bought mine).

Osxboy · 12-03-2021, 12:55 PM

@Beemer5to3 I’ve not got the car yet, it’s hopefully arriving late next week. I went for a ex-demo as I didn’t want a new car with the key tech deleted! As the car has Bridgestone run flats I suspect the ride will be similar to my 330e.

I’ve not had run flats before so when they wear out I assume I can’t mix and match e.g. rears non run flat and fronts run flat. I’d guess I’d need to swap all 4 tyres out at once.

Beemer5to3 · 12-03-2021, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Osxboy

@Beemer5to3 I’ve not got the car yet, it’s hopefully arriving late next week. I went for a ex-demo as I didn’t want a new car with the key tech deleted! As the car has Bridgestone run flats I suspect the ride will be similar to my 330e.

I’ve not had run flats before so when they wear out I assume I can’t mix and match e.g. rears non run flat and fronts run flat. I’d guess I’d need to swap all 4 tyres out at once.

Mine ran Pirelli P-zero run flats and I found them to be really stiff, but it was only over crap local road surfaces - on motorways it was absolutely fine.

You'd notice a huge difference changing to non run-flats, but yeah you'd have to change all 4.

Osxboy · 12-03-2021, 02:36 PM

With just 2,300 miles on the clock it might be a while before I need to swap out the tyres

Dark_cobra · 12-04-2021, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Osxboy

With just 2,300 miles on the clock it might be a while before I need to swap out the tyres

If its t005 turanza tyres you'll be lucky to see 12k miles.

Osxboy · 12-04-2021, 05:22 PM

It’s got Bridgestones but I’m not sure yet exactly which ones but definitely run flats

Osxboy · 12-07-2021, 07:57 AM

So it's arrived and I'm very happy with the car! It's pouring with rain so it'll be the weekend before I cna take and share some photos.

After a quick 30 minute drive I'm super impressed and there's even a couple of extra bits of tech functionality that I wasn't expecting.

Osxboy · 12-09-2021, 02:25 AM

Still waiting for better weather and the car now needs a way before I can take some photos!

I posted about my 330e boot mat in the classifieds a while ago but it’s not yet sold so repeating here for visibility.

BMW Genuine Trunk Boot Fitted Luggage Compartment Mat G20 3 Series 51472461166

Good condition fits G20 330e and has a folding part for the under floor cable storage.

New cost £87.50 looking for ~£40.

Collection only - Winchester UK

Osxboy · 12-09-2021, 05:23 AM

@dark_Cobra they are:

Bridgestone Turanza T005
Front 225/40/R19 93Y
Rear 255/35/R19 96Y

So I’m going to check the tread depths once it stops raining. I’m assuming they would be either 7 or 8mm for brand new so it’ll be interesting to see how much is left after 2,300 miles

Osxboy · 12-11-2021, 12:36 PM

So after around 75 miles of mostly local town driving I’m happy with how the car rides. In comfort it’s better than my 330e was, it had 18” Pirelli P-Zeros and the passive suspension. I think the additional weight of the 330e made it a bit firm on less than perfect roads. I’m sure it’ll be even better once the run flats wear out and are replaced with some non-run flats

12-02-2021, 07:52 AM	#1
Osxboy Second Lieutenant 56 Rep 256 Posts Drives: G21 320d Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Winchester iTrader: (0)	New to me G21 320d 70 plate G21 320d M Sport Pro Package - Portimao Blue with Oyster interior, Aluminium Tetragon, Comfort Pack, Technology Pack, Tow bar. Just under 2,300 miles ex-demo, due to arrive with me in the next week or so. My 330e went back in May due to redundancy so looking forward to getting back into a BMW (non-company car this time). __________________ 70 plate G21 320d M Sport Pro Package - Portimao Blue with Oyster interior, Aluminium Tetragon, Comfort Pack, Technology Pack, Tow bar
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12-03-2021, 04:34 AM	#2
a.summers86 Lieutenant 192 Rep 474 Posts Drives: BMW G20 MSport Pro Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Yorkshire iTrader: (0)	Nice - did you have the same packs on your 330e or some new toys this time round?
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12-03-2021, 04:41 AM	#3
Osxboy Second Lieutenant 56 Rep 256 Posts Drives: G21 320d Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Winchester iTrader: (0)	@a.summers86 My 330e was an M Sport with the 18" wheels also in Portimao Blue with Oyster interior, Aluminium Mesheffect Interior Trim, Technology Pack and extended storage. So a few extra toys and the 19" wheels with adaptive suspension. __________________ 70 plate G21 320d M Sport Pro Package - Portimao Blue with Oyster interior, Aluminium Tetragon, Comfort Pack, Technology Pack, Tow bar
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12-03-2021, 05:28 AM	#4
a.summers86 Lieutenant 192 Rep 474 Posts Drives: BMW G20 MSport Pro Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Yorkshire iTrader: (0)	I must admit the comfort pack was the one pack I wasn't over fussed about on mine when i bought it, but actually the auto boot and comfort access is now something I'd always want in my future cars. The heated wheel is a nice touch at the moment as well!
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12-03-2021, 08:13 AM	#5
Beemer5to3 Major 907 Rep 1,153 Posts Drives: G16 840i Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Have you noticed any difference with the 19" wheels with adaptive vs. 18" without? When I had my G20, mine had the 19" and adaptive but I couldn't tell any difference at all vs. My mates car on 18s without it.
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12-03-2021, 10:28 AM	#6
Riccardog Second Lieutenant 38 Rep 200 Posts Drives: G21 320i Touring MSport Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: London, UK iTrader: (0)	Welcome back! They're great cars, love the Oyster interior (its why I bought mine).
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12-03-2021, 12:55 PM	#7
Osxboy Second Lieutenant 56 Rep 256 Posts Drives: G21 320d Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Winchester iTrader: (0)	@Beemer5to3 I’ve not got the car yet, it’s hopefully arriving late next week. I went for a ex-demo as I didn’t want a new car with the key tech deleted! As the car has Bridgestone run flats I suspect the ride will be similar to my 330e. I’ve not had run flats before so when they wear out I assume I can’t mix and match e.g. rears non run flat and fronts run flat. I’d guess I’d need to swap all 4 tyres out at once.
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12-03-2021, 02:36 PM	#9
Osxboy Second Lieutenant 56 Rep 256 Posts Drives: G21 320d Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Winchester iTrader: (0)	With just 2,300 miles on the clock it might be a while before I need to swap out the tyres
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12-04-2021, 05:22 PM	#11
Osxboy Second Lieutenant 56 Rep 256 Posts Drives: G21 320d Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Winchester iTrader: (0)	It’s got Bridgestones but I’m not sure yet exactly which ones but definitely run flats
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12-07-2021, 07:57 AM	#12
Osxboy Second Lieutenant 56 Rep 256 Posts Drives: G21 320d Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Winchester iTrader: (0)	So it's arrived and I'm very happy with the car! It's pouring with rain so it'll be the weekend before I cna take and share some photos. After a quick 30 minute drive I'm super impressed and there's even a couple of extra bits of tech functionality that I wasn't expecting. __________________ 70 plate G21 320d M Sport Pro Package - Portimao Blue with Oyster interior, Aluminium Tetragon, Comfort Pack, Technology Pack, Tow bar
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12-09-2021, 02:25 AM	#13
Osxboy Second Lieutenant 56 Rep 256 Posts Drives: G21 320d Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Winchester iTrader: (0)	Still waiting for better weather and the car now needs a way before I can take some photos! I posted about my 330e boot mat in the classifieds a while ago but it’s not yet sold so repeating here for visibility. BMW Genuine Trunk Boot Fitted Luggage Compartment Mat G20 3 Series 51472461166 Good condition fits G20 330e and has a folding part for the under floor cable storage. New cost £87.50 looking for ~£40. Collection only - Winchester UK
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12-09-2021, 05:23 AM	#14
Osxboy Second Lieutenant 56 Rep 256 Posts Drives: G21 320d Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Winchester iTrader: (0)	@dark_Cobra they are: Bridgestone Turanza T005 Front 225/40/R19 93Y Rear 255/35/R19 96Y So I’m going to check the tread depths once it stops raining. I’m assuming they would be either 7 or 8mm for brand new so it’ll be interesting to see how much is left after 2,300 miles
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12-11-2021, 12:36 PM	#15
Osxboy Second Lieutenant 56 Rep 256 Posts Drives: G21 320d Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Winchester iTrader: (0)	So after around 75 miles of mostly local town driving I’m happy with how the car rides. In comfort it’s better than my 330e was, it had 18” Pirelli P-Zeros and the passive suspension. I think the additional weight of the 330e made it a bit firm on less than perfect roads. I’m sure it’ll be even better once the run flats wear out and are replaced with some non-run flats
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