04-06-2019, 06:21 PM | #1 |
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G20 330i Msport Test Drive Review (former F30 328 MSport / Track Package owner)
I wanted to throw this out there because I havent yet seen a review of the G20 that hit the points I was looking for. For some background, I drive a 2016 328i RWD Msport w/ track package. I truly believe that the LCI w/ track package and non-RFT cures 80 to 90 percent of the F30 flaws. In terms of the G20, see below.
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I can see why a lot of people will like this car. All of the negatives for me come down to aesthetics and certain design choices BMW has made outside of the driving dynamics. A lot of this is just personal preference on my part. You may have no issues with things that I see as dealbreakers. My lease is up this summer and I am going to buy my car off the lease. I'd rather pay $30k+ for a low mileage 2016 F30 that I love than get a first year G20 that will be a gamble. Plus they dont offer the car in silver. Seems like a strange decision for a German brand. The F30 was greatly improved over its lifecycle. I think I will wait a few years on this one. Last edited by dst211; 04-06-2019 at 06:33 PM.. |
04-06-2019, 07:38 PM | #2 |
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Thanks for the little write up and comparison between the F30 and G20. Hope you enjoy the many years ahead of you with your current F30.
This is one area where BMW should actually take a page out of Hyundai/Genesis. In the G70 in the settings, they have multiple different levels of sound for the ASC and also an off setting, in the M cars this would be greatly appreciated, the synthetic soundtrack in most BMWs really is awful, especially on the I4s and V8s
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Good review mate, but couldn't disagree with you more. Especially the new M sport steering wheel, it's probably my favorite aspect of the G20. Feels perfect in my hands, beefier and grips alot better than the current one. Dare I say, I like it more than my current M4's . But, to each their own I guess.
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thinking more about the wheel. i think its more of a visual thing. i liked the feel, but dont you think it looks pretty standard? most of my complants are aesthetics and personal preferance.
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