Autocar to publish 8 page Road Test this week on F31 - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

ThreethirtyDee · 11-19-2012, 05:02 PM

This is due out this week, it doesn't say whether its petrol or diesel (or 320 or 330) but should be a thorough write up

RichardM · 11-19-2012, 05:30 PM

Thanks mate! Will take a look.

RichardM · 11-20-2012, 10:41 AM

The BMW 330d Touring is the subject of our full road test.

Isow · 11-21-2012, 07:21 AM

Just read Autocars review of the330d estate.
A great report, a great car .its a shame the car needs so many extras, and the extras cost so much.
The 330d ends up costing nearly £50,000 !
Please note if you read the report that the cabin noise wasn't tested.
I know some people object to the wind/ tyre/ road noise their F30 has.

TMP · 11-21-2012, 08:30 AM

Autocar seem to miss quite a few fundamentals in their reviews

F30AM · 11-21-2012, 09:13 AM

In their test of the 320d Sport, they did publish noise figures. In their more recent tests, there are no noise measurements. Perhaps they have broken their Sound Level Meter (SLM) and can't afford to buy a new one! Could they not borrow one from Auto Express or What Car?

HighlandPete · 11-21-2012, 11:42 AM

They do mention their sound level meter is away for calibration.....

Viewed as an excellent car, as most of us know anyway. As AutoCar says, just this issue of the cost, "in order to get the optimum driving experience". Price as tested for the Luxury line was £48,505

But what is new with BMW.

Price was my only issue, on the lead up to me changing cars. Almost £50k for a decent engine and specification in a 3-series, you have to think twice.

Still a brilliant BMW without any serious issues or vices, top of the tree.

HighlandPete

F30AM · 11-21-2012, 12:03 PM

Just quickly read the review. They've made a mistake with respect to the Jags acceleration bar graph. It's slower due to the greater bar lengths but they've posted the same figures as the BMW's. Hopeless.

HighlandPete · 11-21-2012, 12:11 PM

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Just quickly read the review. They've made a mistake with respect to the Jags acceleration bar graph. It's slower due to the greater bar lengths but they've posted the same figures as the BMW's. Hopeless.

Jaguar? Where is that in the road test? What page? Page 69 doesn't even have the Jaguar in the "Top 5".

HighlandPete

Nick the Greek · 11-21-2012, 12:48 PM

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Jaguar? Where is that in the road test? What page? Page 69 doesn't even have the Jaguar in the "Top 5".

No mate. Page 66.

HighlandPete · 11-21-2012, 01:14 PM

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No mate. Page 66.

Got it, how did I miss that bit?

Bit of a printing error, but actual figures are there.

More interesting... why use the XF, when that is in 5-series territory? Should of been the Merc, shouldn't it?

HighlandPete

Nick the Greek · 11-21-2012, 01:22 PM

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More interesting... why use the XF, when that is in 5-series territory? Should of been the Merc, shouldn't it?

Agree with you. Not sure why they used the Jag, although they rate it highly.

MaestroAl · 11-21-2012, 01:29 PM

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Should of been the Merc, shouldn't it?

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F30AM · 11-21-2012, 01:38 PM

Autocar seem all over the place lately. Maybe the Editor is having a baby!

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Isow Private First Class Drives: 328 Modern Alpine White Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Manchester UK Posts: 102 iTrader: (0)	Just read Autocars review of the330d estate. A great report, a great car .its a shame the car needs so many extras, and the extras cost so much. The 330d ends up costing nearly £50,000 ! Please note if you read the report that the cabin noise wasn't tested. I know some people object to the wind/ tyre/ road noise their F30 has. Last edited by Isow; 11-21-2012 at 07:31 AM.

11-21-2012, 08:30 AM	#5
TMP Colonel Drives: M135i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Cheshire Posts: 2,825 iTrader: (0)	Autocar seem to miss quite a few fundamentals in their reviews __________________ M-Lite & Family 5er

11-21-2012, 09:13 AM	#6
F30AM Lieutenant Colonel Drives: F30 330d M Sport Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: London, UK Posts: 1,500 iTrader: (0)	In their test of the 320d Sport, they did publish noise figures. In their more recent tests, there are no noise measurements. Perhaps they have broken their Sound Level Meter (SLM) and can't afford to buy a new one! Could they not borrow one from Auto Express or What Car? __________________ SUPERMAN F30 EBII 330d M-Sport/Red Hippo Hide Heated Chairs/18"/Aluminium Hex+Black Trim/Smart Door Mirrors/Cunning Xenons/Clever Suspenders/Electric Back Help/DAB/HK/New Pro Media/Extra Coded Immobiliser/Ciggy Pack/Booty Net/5 Year Service Pack A TRULY WONDERFUL CAR

11-21-2012, 12:03 PM	#8
F30AM Lieutenant Colonel Drives: F30 330d M Sport Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: London, UK Posts: 1,500 iTrader: (0)	Just quickly read the review. They've made a mistake with respect to the Jags acceleration bar graph. It's slower due to the greater bar lengths but they've posted the same figures as the BMW's. Hopeless. __________________ SUPERMAN F30 EBII 330d M-Sport/Red Hippo Hide Heated Chairs/18"/Aluminium Hex+Black Trim/Smart Door Mirrors/Cunning Xenons/Clever Suspenders/Electric Back Help/DAB/HK/New Pro Media/Extra Coded Immobiliser/Ciggy Pack/Booty Net/5 Year Service Pack A TRULY WONDERFUL CAR

11-19-2012, 05:30 PM	#2
RichardM Major Drives: F31 330D M Sport Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Herts UK Posts: 1,161 iTrader: (1)	Thanks mate! Will take a look.

11-20-2012, 10:41 AM	#3
RichardM Major Drives: F31 330D M Sport Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Herts UK Posts: 1,161 iTrader: (1)	The BMW 330d Touring is the subject of our full road test.

11-21-2012, 11:42 AM	#7
HighlandPete Colonel Drives: BMW F11 535i Touring Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotland, Highland Region Posts: 2,954 iTrader: (0)	They do mention their sound level meter is away for calibration..... Viewed as an excellent car, as most of us know anyway. As AutoCar says, just this issue of the cost, "in order to get the optimum driving experience". Price as tested for the Luxury line was £48,505 But what is new with BMW. Price was my only issue, on the lead up to me changing cars. Almost £50k for a decent engine and specification in a 3-series, you have to think twice. Still a brilliant BMW without any serious issues or vices, top of the tree. HighlandPete

11-21-2012, 01:38 PM	#14
F30AM Lieutenant Colonel Drives: F30 330d M Sport Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: London, UK Posts: 1,500 iTrader: (0)	Autocar seem all over the place lately. Maybe the Editor is having a baby! __________________ SUPERMAN F30 EBII 330d M-Sport/Red Hippo Hide Heated Chairs/18"/Aluminium Hex+Black Trim/Smart Door Mirrors/Cunning Xenons/Clever Suspenders/Electric Back Help/DAB/HK/New Pro Media/Extra Coded Immobiliser/Ciggy Pack/Booty Net/5 Year Service Pack A TRULY WONDERFUL CAR

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