nice bro, but what makes u get the 320d?
btw.. share your experience..

i might get Melbourne red as well, currently waiting for CKD release..

This post has been edited by mugenz: May 11 2012, 09:24 AM

well alot of rumours saying that 328s SKD is around 280k. Its all over bmwclubmalaysia, those guys have good relations with the management

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This post has been edited by mugenz: May 15 2012, 04:33 PM

Any of u guys got frens driving the new f30 328 sports?

Still thinking worth or not to throw 289k for it.

Test drove and really like it. Usual like the power and dislike the steering feel. Really like driving a luxury Japanese car. Power really is good no doubt and slightly dislike the loud noise of engine idle.

Should top up 50 grand for 520d? Like the comfortness the 5 got to offer but I am looking for spirited driving, f10 is much nicer also

I felt suspension was ok for me maybe I have not really driven a real luxury car. Only seat in my dads s class.

Resale value definitely is one of main reason. Hmmm I really like the new engine despite the loud noise.

So it's power vs comfort. One thing I dislike 5 is that it's bigger and really not very convenient for city driving. Nowadays car parks are smaller, roads also.. A lot of cars around.

Loan no problem. So now is final decision whether to get the F30 328I sports trim or not

After reading the compilation of problems in BMW club Malaysia, abit worried.

CBU or SKD both have its own problem. wind noise seems be common problem.

Test drive the car and i love the performance. Everything seems ok and i quite like it.
the problem is i have not had any luxury sports sedan b4. thats why i find overall car is really superb.

Knowing those problems, anyone would still get it?

Basically (common issues to rare ones)

1. Wind noise when over 140km/h
2. Sound proofing is bad especially the SKD.
3. Old suspension brush feeling/sound when going over bumps or uneven roads.

4. Steering rack problem.
http://www.bmwclubmalaysia.com/forums/show...eering-absorber

5. Weird sound when accelerate.
http://www.bmwclubmalaysia.com/forums/show...lerate..-so-sad


http://www.bmwclubmalaysia.com/forums/show...0-u-encountered
Compilation of all problems.


This post has been edited by mugenz: Oct 4 2012, 05:41 PM

Not 2 year warranty and 3 years or 60k km free service?

Btw what color nice? Lol
My mine top choice Melbourne red, black and lastly white.

white is nice but quite common nowadays. Not white hard to take care rite?

I like black but previous e46 was black too.

Showroom, the red looks sharp and nice with lighting. But outside under the sun looks dull.

Haha. Nice. Maybe it's time to go for the different.
Thanks.

Hmm I think is this weekend you can see this car at pavilion. Ferragamo boutique there. Read frm paultan.

If u really want to know, it's better to check BMW club Malaysia forum. Just google. They have a section just for f30, currently they have 50 f30 owners there.

Hahahaha same like me but last week finally paid booking fees coz left one unit of my color choice. Loan documents all approved so just waiting to do some insurance transfer and down payment.

Too tempting regardless the problem. I initially checked my car, the rust in the seat frame is there but not too obvious. SA promised to replace it once they get instruction frm Germany. The new 320i comes with black coating so mostly they gonna coat it.

Haven't pay dp so I can't test drive the car for the steering rack and other stuff. Raining often and no fogging from the unit I booked.

So hopefully no problem..

1 series is super rare here, don't say M1, I doubt they even have a test unit for authorized dealers unless take frm grey imports....

Bro Mavik got a nice SA to recommend, why don't u pm him lol...

Hopefully by this weekend can get my f30..

Everything done...

Inspected the car everything ok but just got the rusted seat. But it can be solved...

My F30 328i CKD Sports, Melbourne Red finally arrived over the weekend.

Havent rempit it due to break in (which i believe it does matter)

Overall power is overwhelming.. No funny front absorber or steering sound.
Just some minor rust in the seat.



Change M-performance kidney grille and side mirror cover

its ok for my liking.. havent really bring her out for a spin on the highway to test suspension during highspeed.

How's your polo? did any modification recently?

ofcourse it does strain the engine if always drive in high RPM.

Why 318? It's very underpowered.

1k is about nice to maintain. Roughly service is around 600 to 800.. Ofcourse don't service all the time but roughly 3 months once.

Furthermore old cars have more risk of breakdown. Really need prepare some money for emergency lol..

Every continental parts replacement sure is super expensive.

With new cars having warranty even more expensive as need use back genuine parts to keep the warranty.

If recon and used u can still opt for aftermarket parts but certain like drive train and engine have no choice.

I just got my new f30 about a month ago. Wanna change suspension but worried will void warranty but original m performance is so damn expensive.