Mild hybrid gives such minimal efficiency gains that I don't think it can be called a hybrid. They aren't even on the same level as something like a 'proper' hybrid Lexus or Prius in terms of electrificationBut the proper plug in hybrids you don't want a battery that's over 5-7 years old (so newer car) . So I'm told..
I think mild hybrid is the bridging gap for the moment although I don't want to get my hopes up then and it turns out it's not actually doing anything
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I specifically wanted a pre-MHT M340i as I’m going to keep it long-term (I had an F11 530d for 9 years) and I was a bit worried about the reliability of the MHT version.
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The system itself should be OK as it combines the alternator and starter into one unit so less moving parts to go wrong, it's the lithium battery I'd be warry of it's around 1.5k and needs a 25amp charger to keep both batteries topped up if you leave it sitting.
The big chargers are not cheap around £300 for a good one and the battery is excluded from the extended warranty. There has been a few owners reporting flat batteries when the car has been sitting for 5-6 weeks
The big chargers are not cheap around £300 for a good one and the battery is excluded from the extended warranty. There has been a few owners reporting flat batteries when the car has been sitting for 5-6 weeks
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just ordered a pair for the rear on the M2, good enough for the M5, good enough for me!
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I've been looking into a new car recently and being a Volvo guy was looking at the V40 D4 but quite fancy something a bit different this time - 330D ticks all of the boxes really and seems reliable from initial research.
Never had a diesel before though, is there anything in particular to watch out for on these, or any years that are better than others? I do ~16k motorway miles a year (106 mile commute 3 days a week). Budget is ~£15k.
Also, guessing none of the F30 models have android auto? Thanks
Never had a diesel before though, is there anything in particular to watch out for on these, or any years that are better than others? I do ~16k motorway miles a year (106 mile commute 3 days a week). Budget is ~£15k.
Also, guessing none of the F30 models have android auto? Thanks
The BMW ones will likely be * rated, which will be different to the ones you can buy online unless they specifically say they are BMW * rated.
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Shiny boy.
I absolutely loving being back in a manual, and I’m so glad I went for a 340i over an M2 for the chassis upgrade potential with Birds Auto.
Also, did I say the Asy 6s are good?
I absolutely loving being back in a manual, and I’m so glad I went for a 340i over an M2 for the chassis upgrade potential with Birds Auto.
Also, did I say the Asy 6s are good?
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Nice, I've looked at these because one of the main boxes I now want to tick is "quiet", but sadly the dealer had none available for test driving on the day.
I did have a test drive of a 335d competition touring, the overall cabin and road noise was disappointing for the £bracket of quality the car should sit in tbh.
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I found my 320d very quiet on the road compared to other cars I’ve owned. Was it on run flats?
Edit: F31 generation? Build quality isn’t as good, but find my 340i decent still.
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Sorry, had 335d on the mind - it was a new M3 Comp touring (not a 335d) !
It was on Michelin PS4S, just made sure they weren't the typical P-Zero runflats which I've awful experience with.
It’s (the i4 m50) certainly an interesting drive.
The instant torque and rapid acceleration is nothing short of brutal.
it’s comfortable, drives smooth, steering doesn’t feel lifeless, you don’t notice the weight of the vehicle too much.
The complete package obviously lacks the engagement of a comparable combustion car, but I must say out of all the electric cars I’ve seen/driven/been in the i4 m50 is certainly the best on offer to bridge the gap.
My heart wanted a rs3/m2 or m4, but the head won out in the end with free charging and cheaper running costs.
The instant torque and rapid acceleration is nothing short of brutal.
it’s comfortable, drives smooth, steering doesn’t feel lifeless, you don’t notice the weight of the vehicle too much.
The complete package obviously lacks the engagement of a comparable combustion car, but I must say out of all the electric cars I’ve seen/driven/been in the i4 m50 is certainly the best on offer to bridge the gap.
My heart wanted a rs3/m2 or m4, but the head won out in the end with free charging and cheaper running costs.
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yes it's great you can anticipate and put the car in the right ***** gear,
I'm not unconvinced that that doesn't give more economy too, where if you need to slow down, proactively dropping a gear to keep revs up (above ~1K) keeps an efficient sweetspot/zone,
I'd like the car to provide more geek data on that.
You can do all that in a auto set to manual mode too
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My understanding is that a manual has less parasitic loss on the drivetrain, but in 6th at 70 I’m at 2.5k revs.
Auto changes gear to be in lowest possible revs all the time
I’ll have to check what my MPG was on the way to Wales.
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Not sure it it's changed on the G models but my F36 GC Auto does 70mph at 1,900rpm.