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G20 3-Series: What I've learned since taking delivery
Featured on BIMMERPOST.com Model: 330i US Specs Production Build: Feb 2019, Munich Assembly Plant Color: B39 - Mineral Grey Upholstery: MAH7 - Black Vernasca Leather w/contrast stitch/piping, (silver-grey stitch color) Trim: 4KL - Interior trim finishers Aluminium Mesh Wheels: 1PN - 791M 19" Jet Black, Non RFT, Front: 19x8.0, 225/40 R19 Rear: 19x8.5, 255/35 R19 (Michelin Pilot Sport 4S) Options: ZMP - M Sport Package (2VF - M Adaptive Suspension) ZPP - Premium Package ZPX - Executive Package ZTR - Track Handling Package (2NH - M Sport Brakes, 2T4 - M Sport Differential) 688 - HK Surround Sound System Driving Dynamics: G20 steering is intuitive and predictable, suspension is firm without roughness, throttle response is rewarding with acceleration. It's surprising how TU B46 4-cylinder engine performed like 6-cylinder with amount of horse power and torque. The acceleration definitely felt faster than BMW's claim. The cabin noise level is vastly improved and overall interior design is harmonic to the eyes. The stiffer chassis and improved torsional rigidity enabled it to accelerate through sharp turns with confidence. Driving Dynamics Configuration: Sport: - Damping (Sport / Comfort) - Steering (Sport / Comfort) - Engine (Sport / Comfort) - Transmission (Sport / Comfort) Comfort: - Balanced setting Eco Pro: - Damping (Sport / Comfort) - Steering (Sport / Comfort) Adaptive: - Predictive adjustment of vehicle setting for driving situation Tires to Fender Gaps: (approximate on level ground) 36mm (driver side - front) 34mm (driver side - rear) 36mm (passenger side - front) 34mm (passenger side - rear) The fender gap readings are based on M Adaptive Suspension (2VF). Driver and passengers felt sitting slightly lower in the car due to taller door panels to window glass ratio on peripheral vision while cruising on the road. High Performance Non RFT with Space-Saver Spare Option: 840 - Increased top speed limiter to 155 mph Spare Tire Spec: Continental 135/80 17R Spacing-saver spare enclosure raised 4.5" above trunk floor. There is 14.5" in height from space-saver spare liner to the ceiling of the trunk. If trunk space is an absolute requirement, remove the space-saver spare enclosure entirely, and place the OEM trunk liner (Part Number: 51477438290) on trunk floor to restore trunk space. The original space-saver spare liner won't sit flush on trunk floor after removing the tire enclosure. For day-to-day use, the trunk space is plenty even with space-saver spare enclosure in place. One possible future update could be flat tire gel pack similar to M model. Body Panels Gaps Analysis: 3.5mm (driver side - kidney grill to shut line) 3.0mm (driver side - between front fender panel and hood) 3.0mm (driver side - between front fender panel and A-pillar) 3.2mm (driver side - between front fender panel and front door) 3.2mm (driver side - between front and rear doors) 3.2mm (driver side - between rear door and rear quarter panel) 3.2mm (driver side - between rear quarter panel and trunk lid) 3.5mm (passenger side - kidney grill to shut line) 3.0mm (passenger side - between front fender panel and hood) 3.0mm (passenger side - between front fender panel and A-pillar) 3.2mm (passenger side - between front fender panel and front door) 3.2mm (passenger side - between front and rear doors) 3.2mm (passenger side - between rear door and rear quarter panel) 3.2mm (passenger side - between rear quarter panel and trunk lid) Body panels gap alignment are consistent through out the car. Very impressed with build quality on G20, solid k-thunk upon closing doors. One of the great improvement among other enhancements is shadow-line trim integration around the top of door window frame. This minimized door creaks that 3er owners have experienced. When driving over bumps, no more music (creaks) to the ears. Paint Quality: G20 paint quality has gone up a notch from the already decent paint quality among BMW lineup. The paint finish resulted more of mirror shine with less orange peel effect. It's nice to see BMW up its game further on paint finish. Windshield and Rear Glass: G20 used higher quality Saint Gobain Sekurit glass both front and rear in place of Pilkington that is more prone to chip. Rear glass cut also aligned consistently through out C-pillar on both driver and passenger side. Lighting: Corner light reflecting to peripheral side while signal light was turned on. This confirmed laser light option with corner light is enabled. Interior Trim Option: For people preferred aluminum trim, would recommend Interior trim finishers Aluminum Mesh (4KL). The surface finish had nice texture to the touch. All 4 doors interior panels are covered with various soft touch material. SensaTec dashboard comes with stitching when leather package is ordered. BMW should offer similar soft touch material on two side of center console panel. Sound System Option: (HK 464 Watts, 9 Channels, 16 Speakers) 1 x Tweeter Instrument Panel 1 x Midrange Instrument Panel 2 x Tweeter Front Door Trim 2 x Midrange Door Central 2 x Bass Speaker 2 x Tweeter Rear Door 2 x Midrange Rear Door 2 x Partial Shelf 2 x Tweeter Partial Shelf Sound Settings - Logic 7 Surround - Surround Distribution (5 levels) - Treble - Bass - Balance (Left / Right) - Fader (Front / Rear) - Equalizer (100Hz, 200Hz, 500Hz, 1kHz, 2kHz, 5kHz, 10kHz) With quieter cabin, HK sound system is sheer joy. G20 does not equipped with CD player in STD trim. Optional CD player is required for those who planned to play CD directly. Map Version: 2018-4 111031826.3.02 B19w02.2-1 Installed Software Version: 11/2018.75 Need to figure out how to read ISTEP version on iDrive 7, as previous iDrive allowed ISTEP version to be extracted from user profile. If anyone knows the trick, feel free to chime in. Overall, G20 is a solid upgrade of any previous generation model. For potential buyers, please review vehicle inquiry sheet thoroughly before finalizing the build order. Last edited by Mii; 04-07-2019 at 08:49 PM.. |
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04-03-2019, 07:49 AM | #3 |
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Excellent, real-world review. A couple of questions - it looks like the 2VF M Adaptive Suspension is no longer included in the ZTR Track Handling Package? Does the ZTR price remain at $2450?
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I was surprised that the 330i feels just as fast as my old 13' 335i. M340i is gonna be a beast.
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Unfortunately initial version of Pricing / Ordering Guide was miss leading. For ZTR, it actually came with (2NH) M Sport Brakes (2T4) M Sport Differential - $2450. (2VF) Adaptive M Suspension added another $700 to ZMP. I know, not the answer many of you wanted to hear.
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If ZTP in the F30 was 2450 and included M Adaptive Suspension, but ZTP in the G20 is still 2450 and excludes M Adaptive Suspension, is there another feature/option we're having included in the G20 ZTP that we didn't in the F30 to compensate for this? |
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When I got my F31, the ZTR (Track Handling) Package included: 23N 18” Orbit Grey Style 398 Wheels w/Perf Non-RFT 2NH M Sport Brakes 2VF Adaptive M Suspension 2VL Variable Sport Steering Since I ordered ZTR together with ZMP (M Sport Pkg), the ZTR price was $1700. This had to have been the bargain bin of BMW options. Had I ordered ZTR by itself, the price would have increased to $2300. Today on the G20 330i(X), the ZTR Package apparently only includes: 2NH M Sport Brakes 2T4 M Sport Differential And it costs $2450. Ouch. If you want the 2VF Adaptive M Suspension, it costs an extra $700. Umph. The 2VL Variable Sport Steering plus the 1PN 19” Black Style 791M Wheels w/Perf Non-RFT come at “no cost” if you pay $5000 for the ZMP. Double ouch. I think that the BMW guys with the sharp pencils have been at work....or maybe I'm just confused.
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Similar ride options, Comfort and Sport for damping. G20 felt a tad stiffer in Sport mode, yet still comfortable ride. Part of it was coming from the slight longer wheelbase and higher torsional rigidity in overall reduction in body frame flex, part of it was coming from optimized damping technology that varies damping forces as wheels travel.
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Please enlighten us with new slogan! It seems some of you have adored Lexus so much and kept on re-imagining BMW as one.
The new taillight design interpretation follows modernize BMW L-shape design language. It looks great in person from all angles, one of the strongest characteristics in this gen. |
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Did you happen to own a F30? I generally have liked most of the previous 3-series generations but really didn't care for the F30 for a handful of reasons, curious if you feel it's a big improvement on that chassis, especially in vehicle dynamics.
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