[foxy-367]

Well I've had my 320d M Sport for a month now and I have to say I am well and truly in love with the car. Although it was 13 months old it still has the new car smell and I would hardly call 6500 miles a 'used' car! I thought I would share a few impressions with you having come to BMW from Seat!

I can't believe its diesel thumb that big start button and it idles with a very un-diesel like clatter once warm it just feels more and more like a petrol with a linear smooth power delivery, and by god its nippy when you open the taps fully.

I love the way the rear drive hunkers down in the corner and really fires you out into the straight.

I love the fact the car is so tactile from the LEDs in the door handles to the knobs for the climate and the touchy feely dashboard.

I Love the bing bong of the warnings

I love the sound the stereo makes through the bass speakers below the seats (I know many have complained about this but you wanna drive a Leon if you think this is bad!!!!!)

And above all else I love the way it looks, The wheels low in the arches the splitter at the front and back the sculpted side skirts.

I just can't resist that little look back when I've parked and locked it up!

Perhaps I should get a room!!!!

[TK - 421]

Yeah....good on yer mate...loved my E90 as well....really nice motor, good colour to....never mind 'get a room' you should get a 'Pools's pie', now thats a pie!!

Imagine...sat in the E90....Pools pie, mushy peas ..........Mmmmmmmm BMW Pie Heaven

[foxy-367]

Originally Posted by Anygreg

Yeah....good on yer mate...loved my E90 as well....really nice motor, good colour to....never mind 'get a room' you should get a 'Pools's pie', now thats a pie!!

Imagine...sat in the E90....Pools pie, mushy peas ..........Mmmmmmmm BMW Pie Heaven

Legend!

[PeteJ]

You know, it's a funny thing. Even after the worst day at work (and their are a few!) I just get into my car, take the top down (weather allowing!) and just drive. I feel better right away... an amazing car.

I honestly have never loved a car so much

[dxb335d]

Mate im very happy for you. Glad your enjoying your lovely 320d. She looks superb in the pics, Do you keep her super clean? Do you drive her hard often? Thought about tuning her for some more power? I can garuntee you will love it even more and love wiping the smile of Civic Type R owners faces lol


Carlos

[squeezebm]

[foxy-367]

Originally Posted by dxb335d

Mate im very happy for you. Glad your enjoying your lovely 320d. She looks superb in the pics, Do you keep her super clean? Do you drive her hard often? Thought about tuning her for some more power? I can garuntee you will love it even more and love wiping the smile of Civic Type R owners faces lol


Carlos

Thanks mate, yes I do keep it quite clean I'm a civil engineer so its either filthy from site or covered in salt (coastal engineer) so I'm fastidious with my cars! I also had shine and protect applied.

I haven't driven her hard yet still getting used to her and my commute is mainly motorway but I plan on getting re-aquainted with some of the fabulous roads we have int north!

I may chip it at some point for wiping the smug smile off those hot hatch drivers! Watch this space!!!!

[lons]

Originally Posted by Anygreg

Yeah....good on yer mate...loved my E90 as well....really nice motor, good colour to....never mind 'get a room' you should get a 'Pools's pie', now thats a pie!!

Imagine...sat in the E90....Pools pie, mushy peas ..........Mmmmmmmm BMW Pie Heaven

What's a "pool's pie"?

[foxy-367]

Pools Pies are the only pies that a true Wiganer would and could ever eat!

[lons]

Originally Posted by foxy-367

Pools Pies are the only pies that a true Wiganer would and could ever eat!

Guess that's why ah wouldin knaa then - being a "geordie" and aall...............

[TK - 421]

Originally Posted by foxy-367

Pools Pies are the only pies that a true Wiganer would and could ever eat!

To give you some idea of wiganers and pies (by the way I'm also a pie lover)

What do you call a wigan kebab?


Four pies on a stick lol




Old one I know, but classic

[foxy-367]

One thing I need to ask though when I start the car and the lights are on they do a little dance anyone know what thats about?

[TK - 421]

Originally Posted by foxy-367

One thing I need to ask though when I start the car and the lights are on they do a little dance anyone know what thats about?

Do you mean the self leveling/focusing etc...do you have xenons?

[foxy-367]

Originally Posted by Anygreg

Do you mean the self leveling/focusing etc...do you have xenons?

No thats whats confused me! I know the Xenons do a little dance!

[TK - 421]

Originally Posted by foxy-367

No thats whats confused me! I know the Xenons do a little dance!

My non xenons did this as well, think it is something to do with the reflector/leveling etc.. all good stuff, and all very normal

[foxy-367]

Oh good thanks at least I know I'm not going mental! I do quite like it though!

[TMP]

Glad you are lovin your 320d!

Its been said before its the pick of the 3 range for balancing economy with all the real world power you need. The 177 is hell of a engine

[Looney Toon]

Originally Posted by foxy-367

I may chip it at some point for wiping the smug smile off those hot hatch drivers! Watch this space!!!!

Lovely car btw! I have a 06 320d, (stock 163bhp) and i can honestly say that having it chipped to circa 195bhp was the best £375 i've ever spent, and i knew absolutely zilch about these things beforehand.