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***** Motors chat - round 12 *****

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  • #3962
    CIP4
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,657 ✭✭✭CIP4


    Augeo wrote: »
    Looks decent value for money compared to a 2.0d yoke :)

    It’s a lovely looking car outside but I’d still prefer the A5 interior. The 330i is only 248bhp I thought it would have been closer to 300bhp.
    ELM327 wrote: »
    Would you consider something larger? I've been looking at cars for after we move house later this year (very happy with my e60 for now) and I was looking at the V10 S8.
    I've never really been an Audi fan before but I'm really starting to get a grá for the larger ones. It's a pity we didnt get the V10 Q7 tdi here
    S8
    https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/audi-s8-5-2-v10-quattro-original-irish-car-fu/20365756

    Even an S6
    https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/audi-s6-5-2-v10-435-bhp/20882682

    Ah tbh I wouldn’t be going any older than 2 years old I am use to having a fresher car and couldn’t go back to an older car well as a Primary daily driver wouldn’t mind for a second car. The reasoning behind the 2.0L is I don’t want a yoke that’s a pig to run I still do around 30k km per year plus the 2.0L is still reasonable enough to insure would sicken me to give 2-3K for insurance on a big engine Slas I am still under 25. Haven’t checked on the S3 I expect that might be a bit costly to insure.


  • #3963
    sunnysoutheast
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,072 ✭✭✭sunnysoutheast


    CIP4 wrote: »
    It’s a lovely looking car outside but I’d still prefer the A5 interior. The 330i is only 248bhp I thought it would have been closer to 300bhp.



    Ah tbh I wouldn’t be going any older than 2 years old I am use to having a fresher car and couldn’t go back to an older car well as a Primary daily driver wouldn’t mind for a second car. The reasoning behind the 2.0L is I don’t want a yoke that’s a pig to run I still do around 30k km per year plus the 2.0L is still reasonable enough to insure would sicken me to give 2-3K for insurance on a big engine Slas I am still under 25. Haven’t checked on the S3 I expect that might be a bit costly to insure.

    New G20 interior is very good but not quite up to the standard of the A4/A5 imo.

    Not very many 252 quattros around in UK when I was looking. Seemed to be more S4s!


  • #3964
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,609 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    Mike9832 wrote: »
    Looks expensive to me

    330e is just as quick with 250bhp and instant torque from the electric motor

    Much cheaper to run too, short trips under 30km on electric and about 10k cheaper brand new

    Anyone buying brand new are just throwing money away, they lose 20k depreciation in the 1st year alone.

    You can get 181/182's in the UK for 30k all in

    https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201902144943076?make=BMW&onesearchad=New&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=Used&radius=1501&fuel-type=Hybrid%20%E2%80%93%20Petrol%2FElectric%20Plug-in&model=3%20SERIES&year-from=2018&sort=sponsored&postcode=m52ty&advertising-location=at_cars&page=1

    Would love on myself

    That's the old model though.


  • #3965
    sunnysoutheast
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,072 ✭✭✭sunnysoutheast


    bazz26 wrote: »
    That's the old model though.

    New model 330e will also be available as a Touring. Can see that being very popular, would be tempted myself for 201.

    Think it'll be summer before they arrive though.


  • #3966
    Wailin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,446 ✭✭✭Wailin


    Mike9832 wrote: »

    Much cheaper to run too, short trips under 30km on electric and about 10k cheaper brand new
    No cheaper to run though if you do longer spins. Same mpg as 330i. They are not suitable for everyone, plus they are heavier (over 200kg than 330i) and don't handle as well as the petrol version.

    330e is not just as fast either btw. 0-60 in 6.1 sec, new 330i does it in 5 3sec. 330i far better unless you do short commutes under 30km everyday.


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  • #3967
    Mike9832
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,912 ✭✭✭Mike9832


    Wailin wrote: »
    No cheaper to run though if you do longer spins. Same mpg as 330i. They are not suitable for everyone, plus they are heavier (over 200kg than 330i) and don't handle as well as the petrol version.

    330e is not just as fast either btw. 0-60 in 6.1 sec, new 330i does it in 5 3sec. 330i far better unless you do short commutes under 30km everyday.

    5.3 is the awd drive though, rwd is closer to 6.0 sec

    Very little difference in performance between the 330e and 330i imo

    The e has no turbo lag thanks to the electric motor, probably feels just as quick below 100mph


  • #3968
    job seeker
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,127 ✭✭✭job seeker


    wotzgoingon wrote: »
    Should be but as it says in the ad not to be used to operate a cig:

    Cheers!


  • #3969
    job seeker
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,127 ✭✭✭job seeker


    Interslice wrote: »
    If you dont need to be able to take it in and out you would be better off snipping the plug off and crimping it in. What are you looking to run? The wire on that yolk looks very thin and the cig socket very cheap.

    Cool, it’s actually footwell neons! :pac:


  • #3970
    Interslice
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,505 ✭✭✭Interslice


    job seeker wrote: »
    Cool, it’s actually footwell neons! :pac:

    You could buy the all the same parts locally and do a better job i would say. Just get blue sleeve crimps. Thinking of doing something similar on my own. Will be going for old school festoons though!


  • #3971
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,551 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    job seeker wrote: »
    Cool, it’s actually footwell neons! :pac:

    Ah jaysus


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  • #3972
    Mc Love
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,015 ✭✭✭✭Mc Love


    Knew it was a dodgy setup https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/home/370146/cab-operation-targets-organised-crime-gang-in-limerick.html#.XIuRRxS-v6c.facebook

    Bawn Motors one of the places raided

    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=109692992&posted=1#post109692992


  • #3973
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,551 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    That’s only the tip of the iceberg.


  • #3974
    Leonard Hofstadter
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,541 ✭✭✭Leonard Hofstadter


    Mike9832 wrote: »
    5.3 is the awd drive though, rwd is closer to 6.0 sec

    Very little difference in performance between the 330e and 330i imo

    The e has no turbo lag thanks to the electric motor, probably feels just as quick below 100mph

    The petrol engine is the same as the one found in the 320i, so it will have the same amount of turbo lag as that. Perhaps the fact that the electric motor is (theoretically) instant masks this fact. All turbocharged BMWs use exhaust gas turbochargers, so there has to be some amount of lag.


  • #3975
    sunnysoutheast
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,072 ✭✭✭sunnysoutheast


    Leonard Hofstadter wrote: »
    The petrol engine is the same as the one found in the 320i, so it will have the same amount of turbo lag as that. Perhaps the fact that the electric motor is (theoretically) instant masks this fact. All turbocharged BMWs use exhaust gas turbochargers, so there has to be some amount of lag.

    Try driving a 330e if you haven't already done so. They are brilliant.


  • #3976
    job seeker
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,127 ✭✭✭job seeker


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    Ah jaysus

    That’s not even the worst of it!


  • #3977
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,551 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    job seeker wrote: »
    That’s not even the worst of it!

    You can take a 12 from the glovebox light as it comes on with the lights rather than being ran off a door switch on the glovebox.

    Please don’t though :)


  • #3978
    Truckermal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,046 ✭✭✭Truckermal


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    Ah jaysus

    We were that age too one time!!! I actually stuck one on top of my dashboard....:D


  • #3979
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,551 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    Oh stop, sure my Fiat was lit up like Spearmint Rhino 20 years ago.


  • #3980
    Foxhole Norman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,875 ✭✭✭Foxhole Norman


    It's nice when you have a good experience with checkpoints, just stopped at one in Clonakilty on the way back from a Christening, the Guard was interested in knowing what work I'd put into it and even asking who did the respray, contrary to popular belief, Guards are still human :) I was sure I was gonna get called out on the plate in the window :pac:


  • #3981
    Interslice
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,505 ✭✭✭Interslice


    Foxhole Norman wrote: »
    It's nice when you have a good experience with checkpoints, just stopped at one in Clonakilty on the way back from a Christening, the Guard was interested in knowing what work I'd put into it and even asking who did the respray, contrary to popular belief, Guards are still human :) I was sure I was gonna get called out on the plate in the window :pac:

    Tax disc to the tune of 1500 euro helps :pac:


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  • #3982
    Big Nasty
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,080 ✭✭✭✭Big Nasty


    Interslice wrote: »
    Tax disc to the tune of 1500 euro helps :pac:

    €1809 or €2k+ if you're paying by the 1/4. :eek:


  • #3983
    Foxhole Norman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,875 ✭✭✭Foxhole Norman


    Big Nasty wrote: »
    €1809 or €2k+ if you're paying by the 1/4. :eek:

    By the 1/4 :(


  • #3984
    vintagevrs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,398 ✭✭✭vintagevrs


    This looks legit...

    https://www.donedeal.ie/quads-for-sale/go-kart/20991847


  • #3985
    CIP4
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,657 ✭✭✭CIP4


    Its funny how use to petrol I have become. Now whenever I get into the Leon or diesel A4 and press then button or turn the key nothing happens and every time I am like wdf then look down to see 'engine is starting' its the heater plugs working even though it only is a few seconds feels like an eternity at the time as with my A4 I am use to pressing the button and it instantly starting even before the virtual cockpit has fully loaded up. It is the little things :) I know if I went back to driving a diesel I would be used to it after a month and not notice it then.


  • #3986
    vintagevrs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,398 ✭✭✭vintagevrs


    Glow plugs in the BM start when the car door is opened. Clever enough little feature I thought, as I have never had to wait for them. Always have to wait on the Seat in the house though.


  • #3987
    CIP4
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,657 ✭✭✭CIP4


    vintagevrs wrote: »
    Glow plugs in the BM start when the car door is opened. Clever enough little feature I thought, as I have never had to wait for them. Always have to wait on the Seat in the house though.

    That’s a good idea alright. Simple yet effective.


  • #3988
    vintagevrs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,398 ✭✭✭vintagevrs


    Where's best place to buy a service kit. I normally just go to local motor factor. Is there a go to place online for oil/filters or should I just go local.

    Cheers


  • #3989
    job seeker
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,127 ✭✭✭job seeker


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    Oh stop, sure my Fiat was lit up like Spearmint Rhino 20 years ago.

    I assumed that was some sort of racing arcade game until I googled it! :pac::pac:


  • #3990
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 18,089 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    vintagevrs wrote: »
    Where's best place to buy a service kit. I normally just go to local motor factor. Is there a go to place online for oil/filters or should I just go local.

    Cheers

    Micks garage offer a range of filters and oils...your local factors likely won't have as big a range.

    For a nice engine like yours I'd prefer not to be asking at the counter what brand filters they have etc :)


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  • #3991
    job seeker
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,127 ✭✭✭job seeker


    +1 for Micks Garage. The voucher codes are great too!


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