330d Loan Car

matlough · 03-13-2007, 02:25 PM

Just picked up a loan car because of the long wait for my car and WOW!!!!!

330D M-Sport - I think i will definitely get some points when I get my 335i E90!!

That thing shifts, and for a diesel all I can say is VERY VERY impresssed.

Just makes the wait for mine even more of a nightmare!

BTW - Owners of 330d, do I need to use Ultimate Diesel or just normal?

ChrisMWard · 03-13-2007, 02:33 PM

Just regular diesel will be fine.

Regards

Chris

matlough · 03-13-2007, 02:35 PM

Thanks.
Just need to remember diesel NOT NOT NOT petrol!!!!

Slaz · 03-13-2007, 03:31 PM

Please stop this - I pick my 330d coupe up from the stealers on Friday and the waiting is just killing me!!

I only ever got to test drive the 320d so am chomping at the bit to try the 6cyl diesel for the first time. Then there's always the tempting thought of a trip to DMS for even more poke!

Mine is manual though so I'm not sure whether the gearbox would be able to handle all that torque?

Will post some pictures Friday pm. Watch out for it - Montego Blue with sports suspension and the 18" alloys.

ChrisMWard · 03-13-2007, 05:16 PM

I had a 320d for about 18 months and while it was a good car, the six cylinder diesels offer so much more but obviously lose out in the economy stakes. The two 330d that we had since were both autos (preparing us for the 335d that we have now).

I'm sure you going to enjoy it.

Regards

Chris

matlough · 03-16-2007, 12:59 PM

Just a quick ??, is there an easy way to know if this car has HI-FI Loadspeaker system installed? (non-idrive)

If not, it seems quite good for a standard setup.

mjh93sa · 03-16-2007, 01:06 PM

From the E91 brochure I've got on the desk it looks like the HiFi and Logic7 have speakers in the doors just forwards of the grab handle (that the std doesn't).

matlough · 03-16-2007, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjh93sa

From the E91 brochure I've got on the desk it looks like the HiFi and Logic7 have speakers in the doors just forwards of the grab handle (that the std doesn't).

Do you where the speakers are in a standard system?

mjh93sa · 03-16-2007, 02:11 PM

I'm afraid I clueless really, but perhaps these are a clue. It doesn't look like they all have speakers in the rear doors.

mjh93sa · 03-16-2007, 02:18 PM

ah ha!

The pricelist for the E91 lists the following:

HiFi - 10 speakers:
4 midrange (2 in front doors + 2 in parcel shelf)
4 tweeters (2 in front doors + 2 in parcel shelf)
2 bass under seats

Logic 7 - 13 speakers:
2 bass
6 midrange (2 in each door + 2 in parcel shelf)

I make that 10! Unless it's front doors only?
4 tweeters (2 in front doors + 2 in parcel shelf)
1 midrange in the centre of the instrument panel

As standard it just says "Loudspeaker system". I would surmise that it may be the HiFi setup without the bass units.

matlough · 03-16-2007, 02:24 PM

Just had a look in the car and it does not have speakers in the rear doors.

I cannot see/feel any bass subs under the front seats.

Hopefully then its the standard - means that i need not worry too much about not ordering hi-fi or logic 7!

remmib · 03-16-2007, 02:31 PM

One way you can see if you have the standard (in Europe) loudspeakers is to see if you have a tweeter in the top of the front doors where the mirrors are.

If there is NO tweeter, you've got the standard system

Hope this helps.

matlough · 03-16-2007, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by remmib

One way you can see if you have the standard (in Europe) loudspeakers is to see if you have a tweeter in the top of the front doors where the mirrors are.

If there is NO tweeter, you've got the standard system

Hope this helps.

Bugger!! Its got tweeters each side near mirrors.

Does anyone know how much difference this makes to the standard system.

remmib · 03-16-2007, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matlough

Bugger!! Its got tweeters each side near mirrors.

Does anyone know how much difference this makes to the standard system.

I think the standard system is rather poor. Its well worth a upgrade to hi-fi loudspeakers

matlough · 03-18-2007, 02:49 PM

Anyone had the standard speaker system and had it upgraded afterwards?

Or anyone got it now and feel its ok?

MX20 · 03-25-2007, 05:44 PM

Saw the standard, played with it in showroom. Not sparkling. Even less than that.
So I ordered HiFi (well Logic7 was a bit too much).
After the car came in, one of my first concerns was to listen to the audio and find out if I shelled some 500EUR for nothing.

It blew me out of my shoes. Both as power and as quality.
Now maybe there are some other (better) systems out there, but I surely do not regret getting this one.

E92-Mark · 03-27-2007, 06:00 PM

I had standard speakers on my E90 and upgraded to the Hi-Fi speakers on my E92. Its noticably better, its clearer, the base is sharper and its geninuely more enjoyable to listen too. Definately worth the money.

JonMad · 03-27-2007, 06:06 PM

Hmm, I'm quite happy with the standard speakers. You get the bass under the seat. Though I do listen to Five Live most of the time

With cds or MP3 cds playing it's way better than the stereo in my old car so I have never thought (up to now!) about whether I'm missing out.

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matlough First Lieutenant 34 Rep 393 Posts Drives: 335i Saloon Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Hampshire - UK iTrader: (0)	330d Loan Car Just picked up a loan car because of the long wait for my car and WOW!!!!! 330D M-Sport - I think i will definitely get some points when I get my 335i E90!! That thing shifts, and for a diesel all I can say is VERY VERY impresssed. Just makes the wait for mine even more of a nightmare! BTW - Owners of 330d, do I need to use Ultimate Diesel or just normal?
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ChrisMWard Captain 14 Rep 686 Posts Drives: E93 320d M Sport, E81 116d SE Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Epsom UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 120d SE [0.00] 2007 335d A M Sport [0.00] 1998 M3 Evo [0.00] 2002 330d Sport [0.00] 2004 330d Sport [0.00]	Just regular diesel will be fine. Regards Chris __________________ Previously: 2007 335D MSport E90 Le Mans Blue, 2004 330D A Sport Silver Grey, 2002 330D A Sport Saphire Black, 2001 320D SE Touring Titanium Silver, 1998 M3 Evo Techno Violet, 1996 328i Sport Montreal Blue, 1994 325i Coupe Red, 1989 325i Sport 2 door Dolphin Grey,1986 325i SE 4 door Lachs
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matlough First Lieutenant 34 Rep 393 Posts Drives: 335i Saloon Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Hampshire - UK iTrader: (0)	Thanks. Just need to remember diesel NOT NOT NOT petrol!!!!
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Slaz Enlisted Member 3 Rep 38 Posts Drives: E92 330d SE Montego Blue Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Guildford, England iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E92 330d SE [0.00]	Please stop this - I pick my 330d coupe up from the stealers on Friday and the waiting is just killing me!! I only ever got to test drive the 320d so am chomping at the bit to try the 6cyl diesel for the first time. Then there's always the tempting thought of a trip to DMS for even more poke! Mine is manual though so I'm not sure whether the gearbox would be able to handle all that torque? Will post some pictures Friday pm. Watch out for it - Montego Blue with sports suspension and the 18" alloys.
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03-13-2007, 05:16 PM	#5
ChrisMWard Captain 14 Rep 686 Posts Drives: E93 320d M Sport, E81 116d SE Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Epsom UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 120d SE [0.00] 2007 335d A M Sport [0.00] 1998 M3 Evo [0.00] 2002 330d Sport [0.00] 2004 330d Sport [0.00]	I had a 320d for about 18 months and while it was a good car, the six cylinder diesels offer so much more but obviously lose out in the economy stakes. The two 330d that we had since were both autos (preparing us for the 335d that we have now). I'm sure you going to enjoy it. Regards Chris __________________ Previously: 2007 335D MSport E90 Le Mans Blue, 2004 330D A Sport Silver Grey, 2002 330D A Sport Saphire Black, 2001 320D SE Touring Titanium Silver, 1998 M3 Evo Techno Violet, 1996 328i Sport Montreal Blue, 1994 325i Coupe Red, 1989 325i Sport 2 door Dolphin Grey,1986 325i SE 4 door Lachs
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03-16-2007, 12:59 PM	#6
matlough First Lieutenant 34 Rep 393 Posts Drives: 335i Saloon Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Hampshire - UK iTrader: (0)	Just a quick ??, is there an easy way to know if this car has HI-FI Loadspeaker system installed? (non-idrive) If not, it seems quite good for a standard setup. __________________ Current: AW F20 M135i :-) Past Masters: E90 335i with Evolve / Honda Accord Type R / Prelude VTI / Prelude 2.2 Vtec
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mjh93sa Major General 148 Rep 5,080 Posts Drives: 530d Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Gloucestershire iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW M135i [10.00] 2011 Mini Countryma ... [5.50]	From the E91 brochure I've got on the desk it looks like the HiFi and Logic7 have speakers in the doors just forwards of the grab handle (that the std doesn't). __________________ Gone: Fiesta - Focus - E46 320dSE - E91 330dMSport - E82 135iMSport - R55 JCW Clubman - M135i Now: 530d
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mjh93sa Major General 148 Rep 5,080 Posts Drives: 530d Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Gloucestershire iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW M135i [10.00] 2011 Mini Countryma ... [5.50]	I'm afraid I clueless really, but perhaps these are a clue. It doesn't look like they all have speakers in the rear doors. __________________ Gone: Fiesta - Focus - E46 320dSE - E91 330dMSport - E82 135iMSport - R55 JCW Clubman - M135i Now: 530d
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mjh93sa Major General 148 Rep 5,080 Posts Drives: 530d Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Gloucestershire iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW M135i [10.00] 2011 Mini Countryma ... [5.50]	ah ha! The pricelist for the E91 lists the following: HiFi - 10 speakers: 4 midrange (2 in front doors + 2 in parcel shelf) 4 tweeters (2 in front doors + 2 in parcel shelf) 2 bass under seats Logic 7 - 13 speakers: 2 bass 6 midrange (2 in each door + 2 in parcel shelf) I make that 10! Unless it's front doors only? 4 tweeters (2 in front doors + 2 in parcel shelf) 1 midrange in the centre of the instrument panel As standard it just says "Loudspeaker system". I would surmise that it may be the HiFi setup without the bass units. __________________ Gone: Fiesta - Focus - E46 320dSE - E91 330dMSport - E82 135iMSport - R55 JCW Clubman - M135i Now: 530d
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03-16-2007, 02:24 PM	#11
matlough First Lieutenant 34 Rep 393 Posts Drives: 335i Saloon Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Hampshire - UK iTrader: (0)	Just had a look in the car and it does not have speakers in the rear doors. I cannot see/feel any bass subs under the front seats. Hopefully then its the standard - means that i need not worry too much about not ordering hi-fi or logic 7! __________________ Current: AW F20 M135i :-) Past Masters: E90 335i with Evolve / Honda Accord Type R / Prelude VTI / Prelude 2.2 Vtec
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remmib General 1582 Rep 29,214 Posts Drives: 2013 F10 520d M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Norway iTrader: (0)	One way you can see if you have the standard (in Europe) loudspeakers is to see if you have a tweeter in the top of the front doors where the mirrors are. If there is NO tweeter, you've got the standard system Hope this helps. __________________ F10 520d M-Sport Alpine White \| HRE P43SC 20x9+20x11 \| Michelin PSS 255/35+295/30 \| KW V3 Coilover \| M5 Front Sway Bar + M550d Rear Sway Bar \| 3DDesign Front Lip \| BMW M Performance CF Spoiler \| BMW M Performance Diffuser \| BMW M Performance Black Grills \| BMW M Performance Pedals \|
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03-18-2007, 02:49 PM	#15
matlough First Lieutenant 34 Rep 393 Posts Drives: 335i Saloon Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Hampshire - UK iTrader: (0)	Anyone had the standard speaker system and had it upgraded afterwards? Or anyone got it now and feel its ok? __________________ Current: AW F20 M135i :-) Past Masters: E90 335i with Evolve / Honda Accord Type R / Prelude VTI / Prelude 2.2 Vtec
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MX20 \oo==0\|0==oo/ 12 Rep 103 Posts Drives: 320d Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Europe, Romania iTrader: (0)	Saw the standard, played with it in showroom. Not sparkling. Even less than that. So I ordered HiFi (well Logic7 was a bit too much). After the car came in, one of my first concerns was to listen to the audio and find out if I shelled some 500EUR for nothing. It blew me out of my shoes. Both as power and as quality. Now maybe there are some other (better) systems out there, but I surely do not regret getting this one.
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E92-Mark Environmental petrol head. 7 Rep 165 Posts Drives: 330d Coupé Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bristol, England iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 E92 - 330D [0.00] 2005 E90 320d SE [0.00]	I had standard speakers on my E90 and upgraded to the Hi-Fi speakers on my E92. Its noticably better, its clearer, the base is sharper and its geninuely more enjoyable to listen too. Definately worth the money. __________________ Currently : 330d SE Coupe, TiAg, Jade Leather Sports seats, HiGloss trim, 17" 188s, 6MT, CA, SunRoof, HBA, Pro Audio, 6CD, Bluetooth & Armrest Retired : 320d SE E90, SG, Blk Leather, Xenons, Bluetooth
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JonMad Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 235 Posts Drives: 320d SE;Mazda MX-5 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hampshire, UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 1990 Mazda MX-5 [0.00] 2005 BMW 320d [0.00]	Hmm, I'm quite happy with the standard speakers. You get the bass under the seat. Though I do listen to Five Live most of the time With cds or MP3 cds playing it's way better than the stereo in my old car so I have never thought (up to now!) about whether I'm missing out.
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