[MMY]

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Folks, has anyone had extended experience with the new 3.0d, which has a few more horses but 60nm more torque than that which I have in my current F10.....my new car is due in a few days but I ordered without getting a 3.0 to test, couldn't countenance going with a four cylinder (with apologies to all those who are enjoying their new 520d's - I'd rather spend money on the engine rather than over priced options)

[ZigmundUK]

Originally Posted by MMY

Folks, has anyone had extended experience with the new 3.0d, which has a few more horses but 60nm more torque than that which I have in my current F10.....my new car is due in a few days but I ordered without getting a 3.0 to test, couldn't countenance going with a four cylinder (with apologies to all those who are enjoying their new 520d's - I'd rather spend money on the engine rather than over priced options)

Hehe. You may as well wait the few days now and tell us yourself

I've also gone with the 30d but not had experience with f1x or the e6x in that engine. My previous 330d f31 was lovely but obviously lighter and the 530 is much more powerful.

I test drive it and it was lurvely so we're pretty psyched

[Shakespere]

Originally Posted by MMY

Folks, has anyone had extended experience with the new 3.0d, which has a few more horses but 60nm more torque than that which I have in my current F10.....my new car is due in a few days but I ordered without getting a 3.0 to test, couldn't countenance going with a four cylinder (with apologies to all those who are enjoying their new 520d's - I'd rather spend money on the engine rather than over priced options)

The only 3.0 was 330 I drove all over U.K. Last summer. Now hoping to get mine g30 3.0 on wed. And have high hopes. No test drive even. It's the only 6sylinder so far that has arrived in my town

[ThreethirtyDee]

It's the engine from the 730d - can only be better with more torque.

[Bandiano]

Let us know, the torques especially must be noticeable. Love my 3.0d, always surprises me at full bore to the red line windows down.
Agree re the 2 extra cylinders vs extra toys, my f11 pre LCI 530d doesn't even have sat nav but has 258 Bhp as compensation.
The harder you drive it the more you appreciate the car.

[MMY]

Originally Posted by ThreethirtyDee

It's the engine from the 730d - can only be better with more torque.

I hope so too....drove the previous 730d with the 258bhp engine same as my F10 and I was underwhelmed compared to the same engine in my F10 so I imagine the lighter body added to the extra power and especially torque can only be positive!! I guess I'll have to wait a month or so before its run in before delivering a verdict...mind you, a 700km round trip hitting some golf courses shortly should shorten the run in!!!

[morellomax]

Based on my test drive, I'd say the G30 530d feels like it's half way between the 530d and 535d in the F10 range. The 0-62 numbers seem to back that up.

It's neck-snappingly quick out of junctions if combined with xdrive, and feels effortless in most real world licence-preserving driving. I suspect it's not quite as rewarding to really rev out as the 535d (I didn't want to break a £60k demo car so tried to behave myself !).

As a current 535d owner, I would be quite happy with the new 530d.

[Shakespere]

Originally Posted by morellomax

Based on my test drive, I'd say the G30 530d feels like it's half way between the 530d and 535d in the F10 range. The 0-62 numbers seem to back that up.

It's neck-snappingly quick out of junctions if combined with xdrive, and feels effortless in most real world licence-preserving driving. I suspect it's not quite as rewarding to really rev out as the 535d (I didn't want to break a £60k demo car so tried to behave myself !).

As a current 535d owner, I would be quite happy with the new 530d.

Getting mine 530d xdrive day after tomorrow. Hopes are high. Patience is low.

[MMY]

Originally Posted by Shakespere

The only 3.0 was 330 I drove all over U.K. Last summer. Now hoping to get mine g30 3.0 on wed. And have high hopes. No test drive even. It's the only 6sylinder so far that has arrived in my town

I bet there won't be too many more six cylinders arriving in Helsinki either! But then from my experience, not too many opportunities to exploit the engine power without getting into trouble with the police (and the significant fines based on income level - unless that has changed over there?)

[Shakespere]

Originally Posted by MMY

I bet there won't be too many more six cylinders arriving in Helsinki either! But then from my experience, not too many opportunities to exploit the engine power without getting into trouble with the police (and the significant fines based on income level - unless that has changed over there?)

You are absolutely correct. The fines go really steep according to income. Only last week court decided a fine of 88000 euros to a rich guy for jumping the red light.


Yes you read it correct. its 88K of Euros. Price of a new G30 540i without the add ons....

[54Me]

Good grief... for a red light?
I imagine there a not a lot of rich alcoholics left in Helsinki...