[plesg]

Hi guys just picked up my new (ex demo) 2013 msport Saphirre black. Options xenons
Sunroof
DAB Radio

Just want to say hi to everyone and give my opinion on my new car. My former car which I still have is an E90 330i Monaco blue fully loaded. After looking at many different cars including F10 (felt they were to big not sporty even with m sport) and Mercedes C and E class ( felt they were all too soft and added ten years to my age instantly) I decided On the 328 F30 MSport.

I had reservations about the F30 as all the reviewers were going on about the lack of steering feel and size of the car. And after picking it up, initially I felt my E90 was the better car. That only lasted a few days, I now realise that in every way possible this car is an improvement over and already great car. Initially I felt the comfort/sport mode etc was gimmicky, now I love it and choose comfort for highway and sport most everywhere else. My E90 was just hard! And I wish it had that option. Then the steering, I jumped back in the E90 today to keep it running well and thought the power steering had broken. While the steering feel in the F30 is soft in comfort mode it tightens up beautifully in sport, I love it! And the car is communicative and has fantastic steering feel at all times. I am annoyed by the many reviews that complained about this as I almost never even considered the F30 due to their comments. Perhaps the MSport is the only way to go especially for those coming from an E90. I love this car, and the front end which initially I didn't like I now find very aggressive, it's a great look that grows on you with time. Oh and the power love it. My only gripe is the auto on/off. As for the size, I wanted something slightly bigger than the E90 and felt the 5er was too bulky, thanks BMW for making what I think is the perfect car!

hope that wasn't too much of a rant. Just wanted to give my perspective on the F30 328 coming from an E90 330 after 4 weeks of ownership,

[honeybravo]

Hi plesg,

Thanks for sharing your review of the 328i. Can you please comment on the power difference if you feel any. As 330 is 6 cyclinder and have few more kws.

[plesg]

Hi, yes, comparing the 330i to the 328i, I like the sound hum if the older car, silky smooth, the only thing I don't like is starting the newer car, sounds a bit rough, but once you get into high revs the new car sounds great. I'm convinced the F30 is faster, it is definitely punchier and seems to have available power at any speed, feels more nimble too, I used to feel the 330i was really quick but today It didn't feel quick. and my Toyota Aurion (girlfriends car) feels lackluster and slow. To be fair I guess the E90 hasn't got 190 kW available anymore with 140k on the clock. I checked the 0-100 times on carsales and they list the F30 328 as being faster than an E90 330i, and That's definitely what I feel.

[David328M-Sport]

Originally Posted by plesg

Hi guys just picked up my new (ex demo) 2013 msport

Congrats & enjoy.

Originally Posted by plesg

I had reservations about the F30 as all the reviewers were going on about the lack of steering feel and size of the car.My E90 was just hard! And I wish it had that option. Then the steering, I jumped back in the E90 today to keep it running well and thought the power steering had broken.

I had my E90 325i for 2 further weeks after I took delivery of my 328i. I concur with your comment about going from the F30 to the E90. The E90's steering was just so heavy in comparison.

Originally Posted by plesg

I am annoyed by the many reviews that complained about this as I almost never even considered the F30 due to their comments.

One really needs to test these things for themselves and decide if it suits them. Some people hate change and will knee jerk complain about anything, including the F30's wonderful electrically controlled steering. I find it just right. Not so many complaints about its feel now.

[David328M-Sport]

Originally Posted by honeybravo

Can you please comment on the power difference if you feel any. As 330 is 6 cyclinder and have few more kws.

The E90 330i has 190kw/300Nm with a 0-100km/h time of 6.3 seconds
The F30 328i has 180kw/350Nm with a 0-100km/h time of 5.9 seconds

[Sherweeeny]

Congrats, and I enjoyed your comparison, but you have missed out on one key part that everyone would like from you.... PICS!!!! Yeeeeewwwwwww

[plesg]

Hi will get pictures up soon I have plenty but the file sizes are too large..

[Ichiro]

Congrats on the new car and thanks for the review.
It was quite an interesting read and I agree with you on the steering feel. Love the balance of the F30 and it does take a while to get used to this when coming from an E90.

[MP423]

Originally Posted by plesg

Hi guys just picked up my new (ex demo) 2013 msport Saphirre black. Options xenons
Sunroof
DAB Radio

Just want to say hi to everyone and give my opinion on my new car. My former car which I still have is an E90 330i Monaco blue fully loaded. After looking at many different cars including F10 (felt they were to big not sporty even with m sport) and Mercedes C and E class ( felt they were all too soft and added ten years to my age instantly) I decided On the 328 F30 MSport.

I had reservations about the F30 as all the reviewers were going on about the lack of steering feel and size of the car. And after picking it up, initially I felt my E90 was the better car. That only lasted a few days, I now realise that in every way possible this car is an improvement over and already great car. Initially I felt the comfort/sport mode etc was gimmicky, now I love it and choose comfort for highway and sport most everywhere else. My E90 was just hard! And I wish it had that option. Then the steering, I jumped back in the E90 today to keep it running well and thought the power steering had broken. While the steering feel in the F30 is soft in comfort mode it tightens up beautifully in sport, I love it! And the car is communicative and has fantastic steering feel at all times. I am annoyed by the many reviews that complained about this as I almost never even considered the F30 due to their comments. Perhaps the MSport is the only way to go especially for those coming from an E90. I love this car, and the front end which initially I didn't like I now find very aggressive, it's a great look that grows on you with time. Oh and the power love it. My only gripe is the auto on/off. As for the size, I wanted something slightly bigger than the E90 and felt the 5er was too bulky, thanks BMW for making what I think is the perfect car!

hope that wasn't too much of a rant. Just wanted to give my perspective on the F30 328 coming from an E90 330 after 4 weeks of ownership,

Congrats on your new purchase and great review of old versus new.

Looks like we are like minded as we live in same area of BrisVegas and I too just picked up my ex demo 328i M Sport in Sapphire Black.

[plesg]

Hi, that is a co-incidence, how's your car going? I've spotted a few 328 m sport on the south side in White but no black ones yet. In all honesty I wanted the estorel blue or white, but this black car had the two things I had to have, sunroof and xenons, and a 10k discount over going into showroom and ordering the same car in my colour choice, colour has grown on me though..,

[plesg]

Pic attached...I think

[plesg]

[Sherweeeny]

Gorgeous!

[honeybravo]

Nice car mate

[knightsabers]

Nice, love the Sapphire Black M Sport. The more I look at it the more I want one. :P
I would recommend getting the M Performance Grill & Rear Diffuser.

[Ichiro]

Looking quite nice. As much as I love black cars, it's a full time job keeping it clean and sexy.

[Stuart@BMRAutowerkes]

Great looking car! Congrats!

[plesg]

Originally Posted by knightsabers

Nice, love the Sapphire Black M Sport. The more I look at it the more I want one. :P
I would recommend getting the M Performance Grill & Rear Diffuser.

Thanks yes I definitely want the diffuser....didn't know about the grille...

[plesg]

Originally Posted by Ichiro

Looking quite nice. As much as I love black cars, it's a full time job keeping it clean and sexy.

Thanks, and yes it is a lot of work keeping it clean....

[plesg]

Love the back of this car, and I reckon this pic really shows how great the
F30 look sat the back...

[plesg]

I think this frontal pic shows the lines better than other pics...

[MP423]

Originally Posted by plesg

Hi, that is a co-incidence, how's your car going? I've spotted a few 328 m sport on the south side in White but no black ones yet. In all honesty I wanted the estorel blue or white, but this black car had the two things I had to have, sunroof and xenons, and a 10k discount over going into showroom and ordering the same car in my colour choice, colour has grown on me though..,

Yes it's going beautifully thanks mate. I came from a VERY fast Evo IX...sub 5 second 0 - 100 car so was a bit concerned but I absolutely love it.

We are very similar in taste because I was also wanting Estoril Blue. Wasn't too perturbed by sunroof but had to have xenons and extended Bluetooth. The deal for the demo in sapphire black was just too good to pass up. The full list price for mine was $82k and I drove it away for $65k with a window tint thrown in.

It's going to Kim at Detail Evolution in January for Opti Coat treatment. Can't wait for that. I'll keep my eyes peeled for yours. I just posted a thread for mine with some dodgy iGadget photos.