Company motor, BMW 320D Msport?

Regy53 · 26 Jan 2013 at 20:21

Alright guys and girls.

my friend has a chance to pick a new motor on Monday, been offered anything up to a m3 which is just plain daft. I suggested a 330D but to be honest happy to settle for a 320d msport with toys.

Daft question though, anything else he should consider?

anybody got a new 320d? how do you rate?

anybody's advise appreciated

Ross

rG-tom · 26 Jan 2013 at 20:45

328i is definitely worth considering incredible performance and economy, and 2l twin turbo petrol

marshallman05 · 26 Jan 2013 at 20:50

If it were me, the M3 would be at the top of my list ! Why throw away a chance like that.... especially as its a company car and most of it is paid for :S

iaind · 26 Jan 2013 at 21:10

The m3 will cost him proportionately more in tax

That 328 sounds like an interesting engine - is it a 4 or a 6?

Regy53 · 26 Jan 2013 at 21:14

the m3 sounds great but will cost a fortune to fuel and tax both for me and the company.

he's joining a new company and the owner knows cars make hi knees wobble so its a big carrot but the company is family owned and he could not justify the expense for them both lol

has to be diesel can be other makes

GravyMonster · 26 Jan 2013 at 21:21

iaind said:
That 328 sounds like an interesting engine - is it a 4 or a 6?

I4 unfortunately.

iaind · 26 Jan 2013 at 21:25

Just looked it up. The figures are pretty staggering though!

[TW]Fox · 26 Jan 2013 at 21:31

I would take a 330d instead. It is significantly faster for not massive amounts more tax.

fonzee · 26 Jan 2013 at 21:43

i'm really impressed with the new 3 series. i m often in a 320d m sport (had a 'lux' spec last week but seemed to have nothing additiomal over the standard m sport?) and for work purposes its plenty quick enough.. Nicer ride than the E90s. As an all round package theyve nailed it, if the savings are significant over the 330d then definitely worth a try.

Spartacus · 26 Jan 2013 at 23:00

The F30 is a big improvement over the E90. If you fancy an M3 but have decided to be more sensible cost wise and get the diesel, go for the 330d, the latest one does 0-60 in 5 and a half seconds with very good fuel consumption when your cruising.

Cheers