[330Stevie]

So the M340i is in for new head unit (and brake fluid) due to car play connectivity issues and just general crashing idrive.

The courtesy car lotto gave me a 430d convertible. Not my choice for ownership at all however I collected it on Friday and was due a weekend away with the Mrs and no kids, so ironically it kinda suited despite banterous abuse from neighbours!

I was pleasantly surprised with it.

Engine - owned 330d f series before my current car; this felt far more refined and I remember fondly how the torque makes for lazy driving. Not sure I’d go back to diesel but I acknowledge why there is still a real fan base for the derv.
It only averaged 38mpg on a very much combined route over the weekend, which I’d thought would be better though.

Refinement - very good and I was very impressed with how quiet it is with roof up. At motorway speeds you can feel the flex in the chassis and makes the roof creak quite a bit, but otherwise very quiet.

Other points, the sound system was standard, and I know HK isn’t perfect however I couldn’t live with the standard system. It has Laser lights and yes they are impressive.

Going back hopefully on Wednesday, am I looking forward to being back in the M340i…… for sure. And whilst this won’t ever be an ownership option it’s leaving me with a positive impression.

[Riccardog]

Thanks for sharing. Lovely cars the cabriolets, so glad they went with soft top again this iteration. Always felt that the hardtop previous F and E generations didn't look as elegant.

I'd love to get something similar as a courtesy car. Alas, in London dealers don't even provide any courtesy cars at all (for servicing).

But, diesel in a convertible has always made me wince. A convertible is all about the senses, including hearing. Diesel engines.... not so much!

I have had a 330E, 430D convertible and an M440d as loan cars

[Riccardog]

Originally Posted by stuarttunstall

I have had a 330E, 430D convertible and an M440d as loan cars

In London? Which dealer?

Originally Posted by Riccardog

In London? Which dealer?

I'm based in Yorkshire

[Riccardog]

Originally Posted by stuarttunstall

I'm based in Yorkshire

Sorry, had mis-understood that you were saying you'd had those as loan cars in London.

[Seaford]

I have had a 530d 5 Series estate as a courtesy car and despite my hatred of diesels I thought it was an enjoyable if noisy drive. Happy to get back into my cathedral quiet 840 afterwards though!

Best courtesy car I had was when the dealer i bought my 328GT from was undertaking a significant repair to address a massive complaint (long story)…I jokingly asked for an 8:Series loaner…and was given the choice of an 840D convertible or an i8��

Stupidly I went for the 840d as I thought it would be easy to get my golf clubs in. FAIL.

[330Stevie]

Yeah boots not great on soft tops