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.