BMW’s Newest 3 Series Launched in Singapore
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detach8
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Re: BMW’s Newest 3 Series Launched in Singapore
The seat seems more comfortable... in the showroom. It's wider, yes, but soft. My E90 seats are firmer. I think that makes a difference when driving and I cannot really say anything now because I haven't driven long enough in the car to tell the comfort of the seats.
I personally think Volvo seats are one of the best for long distance cruising! BMW seats have always been made a little narrower and sportier.
Gam;770996 said:
The seat seems more comfortable... in the showroom. It's wider, yes, but soft. My E90 seats are firmer. I think that makes a difference when driving and I cannot really say anything now because I haven't driven long enough in the car to tell the comfort of the seats.
I personally think Volvo seats are one of the best for long distance cruising! BMW seats have always been made a little narrower and sportier.
Re: BMW’s Newest 3 Series Launched in Singapore
The screens now have a new anti reflection coating which is why they removed the "hood" . So far from my experiences, don't encounter any visibility issues without the "hood".
wt_know;771000 said:i do like the F30 iDrive which is closer to the driver makes viewing much better and clearer.
but, as you mentioned without the 'hood', it's exposed to sunlight
The screens now have a new anti reflection coating which is why they removed the "hood" . So far from my experiences, don't encounter any visibility issues without the "hood".
detach8
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Yeap, I went to the front, set my usual driving position, then went to the back. It was abit more spacious - TRUE. but not much more spacious to the extent I had a reason to say, yay let's buy a new F30 because I need more space. for $230k, I think 520i + ECU remap sounds like a better proposition
Gam;771025 said:
Yeap, I went to the front, set my usual driving position, then went to the back. It was abit more spacious - TRUE. but not much more spacious to the extent I had a reason to say, yay let's buy a new F30 because I need more space. for $230k, I think 520i + ECU remap sounds like a better proposition
detach8
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Re: BMW’s Newest 3 Series Launched in Singapore
Hmm are you referring to this:
Transflective liquid crystal display - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
I think my current 2011 E90 has the same type of display. When light hits it, it actually reflects out.
Mockngbrd;771039 said:
Hmm are you referring to this:
Transflective liquid crystal display - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
I think my current 2011 E90 has the same type of display. When light hits it, it actually reflects out.
340driver
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Re: BMW’s Newest 3 Series Launched in Singapore
I found the F30 to be significantly more roomy than the E90.
I'm 1.93m tall and in the F30 when I've set my driving position, I can actually comfortably then sit in the rear. I can't do this in the F10 5er. Trust me I was equally surprised when I visited PML with the wifey. It's even more roomy compared to my present A5 SB. Admittedly though the F10 has significantly more shoulder and head room, but personally though I'd trade shoulder for leg room any day!
It was easy to convince the other half and we reserved a 335i... hopefully will pan out well
I found the F30 to be significantly more roomy than the E90.
I'm 1.93m tall and in the F30 when I've set my driving position, I can actually comfortably then sit in the rear. I can't do this in the F10 5er. Trust me I was equally surprised when I visited PML with the wifey. It's even more roomy compared to my present A5 SB. Admittedly though the F10 has significantly more shoulder and head room, but personally though I'd trade shoulder for leg room any day!
It was easy to convince the other half and we reserved a 335i... hopefully will pan out well
Re: BMW’s Newest 3 Series Launched in Singapore
Lolz...........no go.....
Congrats on your purchase......
cheers
340driver;771195 said:I found the F30 to be significantly more roomy than the E90.
I'm 1.93m tall and in the F30 when I've set my driving position, I can actually comfortably then sit in the rear. I can't do this in the F10 5er. Trust me I was equally surprised when I visited PML with the wifey. It's even more roomy compared to my present A5 SB. Admittedly though the F10 has significantly more shoulder and head room, but personally though I'd trade shoulder for leg room any day!
It was easy to convince the other half and we reserved a 335i... hopefully will pan out well
Lolz...........no go.....
Congrats on your purchase......
cheers
Re: BMW’s Newest 3 Series Launched in Singapore
The leather on the seats is noticeable 'looser' but after driving the new 328i for the last 4 days, i have to say the seats are alot more comfortable as compared to my previous 323i.
On the screen, didnt know about the anti-reflective coating, but so far, have not had any issues with reading whats on the screen under the afternoon sun.
The leather on the seats is noticeable 'looser' but after driving the new 328i for the last 4 days, i have to say the seats are alot more comfortable as compared to my previous 323i.
On the screen, didnt know about the anti-reflective coating, but so far, have not had any issues with reading whats on the screen under the afternoon sun.
cyrus271
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Re: BMW’s Newest 3 Series Launched in Singapore
Likewise my first impression of the 328i today is that the interior finish is better than the E90. I found the operation of some of the storage boxes and trays a bit weird though. The car felt very familiar to drive but had a strang buzzy sound at idle. Guess it is what the other forumers describe as teh "tiak tiak tiak" diesel clatter sound?
Nice swell of torque but very different in character to my old 325i - slower, yes but linear and and fun to rev!
Find it difficult to accept the price tag but i guess these are the times we live in now.
thekop5;770436 said:
Likewise my first impression of the 328i today is that the interior finish is better than the E90. I found the operation of some of the storage boxes and trays a bit weird though. The car felt very familiar to drive but had a strang buzzy sound at idle. Guess it is what the other forumers describe as teh "tiak tiak tiak" diesel clatter sound?
Nice swell of torque but very different in character to my old 325i - slower, yes but linear and and fun to rev!
Find it difficult to accept the price tag but i guess these are the times we live in now.
detach8
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Re: BMW’s Newest 3 Series Launched in Singapore
I'm not sure how you guys look @ the interior finish other than having an "overall" glance. Yes, the new dash is nice, but overall I think it feels "cheaper" built.
I tend to look a little bit in more detail with regards to workmanship vs just gadgetry alone.
The tiny details, like the door panels - half of my E90 above the armrest is covered in leather. The F30 has about half this coverage. The speaker is also mounted on plastic and ... what?! Now that I am looking @ the pics, the dashboard cuts the speaker.
The only thing I appreciate is the handle which I think fixes the peeling rubber paint problem.
What difference is it from the VW Jetta:
This is just one small part of several disappointments I found.
The other one was that the center console didn't have a sliding armrest (I think it will appear in the LCI). And the spring-operated release latch in the E90 is now replaced by a static plastic hook.
I will buy the F30 only for one thing - the torque of the N20 engine. It's really awesome for day-to-day city driving. But like I said, it's also available on the 5er and Z4, etc. The smaller sister engine is also in the 1er (which has almost 100% similar interior as the 3er). I would consider the 5er. At least it doesn't feel like some penny pinchers were trying to save on a piece of leather for the door...
Talking about pricing, IMHO it's outrageous. I got my new E90 @ $170K thereabouts (mid-2011) with a ~60K COE and ~40K OMV. COE hasn't risen much ($20K at most?) but the price is a whopping 50K difference. Talk about margins!
I'm not sure how you guys look @ the interior finish other than having an "overall" glance. Yes, the new dash is nice, but overall I think it feels "cheaper" built.
I tend to look a little bit in more detail with regards to workmanship vs just gadgetry alone.
The tiny details, like the door panels - half of my E90 above the armrest is covered in leather. The F30 has about half this coverage. The speaker is also mounted on plastic and ... what?! Now that I am looking @ the pics, the dashboard cuts the speaker.
The only thing I appreciate is the handle which I think fixes the peeling rubber paint problem.
What difference is it from the VW Jetta:
This is just one small part of several disappointments I found.
The other one was that the center console didn't have a sliding armrest (I think it will appear in the LCI). And the spring-operated release latch in the E90 is now replaced by a static plastic hook.
I will buy the F30 only for one thing - the torque of the N20 engine. It's really awesome for day-to-day city driving. But like I said, it's also available on the 5er and Z4, etc. The smaller sister engine is also in the 1er (which has almost 100% similar interior as the 3er). I would consider the 5er. At least it doesn't feel like some penny pinchers were trying to save on a piece of leather for the door...
Talking about pricing, IMHO it's outrageous. I got my new E90 @ $170K thereabouts (mid-2011) with a ~60K COE and ~40K OMV. COE hasn't risen much ($20K at most?) but the price is a whopping 50K difference. Talk about margins!
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ktnpl
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Good observation, detach8. I also sensed that the E90's interior seems to be better in a simple yet elegant way but could not pinpoint the difference until you pointed it out. I also appreciates having more leather in my E90. The F30's interior does look a lot busier and sometimes certain details may become more noticeable over time and the imperfections will stick out later.
Good observation, detach8. I also sensed that the E90's interior seems to be better in a simple yet elegant way but could not pinpoint the difference until you pointed it out. I also appreciates having more leather in my E90
. The F30's interior does look a lot busier and sometimes certain details may become more noticeable over time and the imperfections will stick out later.