Bmw 330

[moptisam2]

Before I bought my A4 IN JUNE 2008 I test drove a BMW 320 SE. Apart from the fact that I didn't like the ride, space, gearbox etc I particularly didn't like the inside that I thought looked cheap. I think I put a post up saying "Engine made by BMW, interior made by Woolworths".

Since then I have quipped to a few friends that the reason that you can't (or couldn't, I don't know if you can now) go onto the BMW website and get a video showing the inside, is that BMW doesn't want you seeing how cheap it looks before you get to the dealers and salesmen!

Anyway, I see it still looks as cheap as a Woolworths Christmas toy. In today's Daily Telegraph the reviewer is almost creaming himself talking about the 330d. There is a photograph of the interior at http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/carreviews/5017713/BMW-330d-review.html

Have a look, then have a look at the interior of your A4 (B8). Would you swap? It may seem a small point but apart the fact that the BMW, costing about £33,000 still has a traditional handbrake (the individual item that I think is the best on the A4 is the Hill Hold Assist - since I live in Yorkshire I really appreciate it) but, more than that, have a look AT the handbrake in the BMW. It just has a plastic knob. This may seem a small point but it is one thing that I look for in a car to see how well (what level of finishing) it is presented. The BMW inside just looks CHEAP.

Anyway, rant over. Time to walk the dog.

[MalcQV]

Makes my VW look like old video cassette plastic :D
I guess it is all relative as my VW is 7 years old.

[Chappers]

I drive a 07 530d at work, it goes and handles well but after 130k its knackered and the interior rattles like a good un. It uses a litre of oil per 1200miles, BMW say a litre per 1000 is acceptable, glad im not paying for it. BMW have spent so much on warranty work it would have been cheaper to give us a new car. But it does have some sort of hill start assist :biglaugh:

Paul

[MalcQV]

My VW uses about a litre/1500 miles. VW say it is acceptable.

[wid77]

For that engine and the handling and feedback of the 3 series I would put up with an interior which is not up to Audi standards. I suppose it depends on what your priorities are?

[andy e]

My VW uses about a litre/1500 miles. VW say it is acceptable.my sharan uses no oil between services but has only got 83000 mils on not yet run in and its a s reg :biglaugh::biglaugh:

[RickT]

Have a look, then have a look at the interior of your A4 (B8). Would you swap? It may seem a small point but apart the fact that the BMW, costing about £33,000 still has a traditional handbrake (the individual item that I think is the best on the A4 is the Hill Hold Assist - since I live in Yorkshire I really appreciate it) but, more than that, have a look AT the handbrake in the BMW. It just has a plastic knob. This may seem a small point but it is one thing that I look for in a car to see how well (what level of finishing) it is presented. The BMW inside just looks CHEAP.

Anyway, rant over. Time to walk the dog.


I think comparing it to a A4 B8 is not a fair car to compare it to.... As the 3 Series in its current form ^^ has been around since 2005, it would be best comparing it to a A4 B7...

Rick

[sooty]

I think comparing it to a A4 B8 is not a fair car to compare it to.... As the 3 Series in its current form ^^ has been around since 2005, it would be best comparing it to a A4 B7...

Rick

There has been a "face lift" (IE BMW put some LED's on the rear lol) since.

To be honest I do like BMW's but this new 3-Series shape is discussing... Even the Ford Mondeo looks better.