Ludikrus wrote: » Thanks for the replies. I bought a 171 330e M-Sport so it's the older battery. I've just had a Zappi home charger installed and I had intended getting a night meter put in for the cheaper night tariffs but the electrician doing the install for me put me off it. He just said be careful with it because you have to be very diligent with your day time usage to see the savings with a night meter. I have two very young kids so washing machine, dryer, etc, are going all day long! He didn't think the benefits of charging my car at night (with a night meter) would outweigh the higher day time tariffs.
Ludikrus wrote: » Can anyone tell me how much it will cost (roughly) to charge the 330e battery from 0% (or 5%) to 100% on a home EV charger?
Ludikrus wrote: » Can anyone tell me how much it will cost (roughly) to charge the 330e battery from 0% (or 5%) to 100% on a home EV charger? Obviously it depends on electricity tariffs. I don't have a night saver meter or anything, just a standard rate in or around 18 cents per unit kWh. Thanks
GustavoFring wrote: » If you still have the original wheels I'd put them back on. Those reps really take from the car. A lot of people would dismiss it as a result.
crystalbrite wrote: » Nice paint and alloys but I'm looking for leather seats and maybe some other extras like pro nav.
BuzzFish wrote: » I've my 2016 up for 19k on done deal. Want to get rid as need to change. Open to sensible offer. Link below. Full BMW service history and has had full service €700 in past 6 months.https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/bmw-330e-sport-f30-facelift-phev/24096732
Heres Johnny wrote: » Unfortunately STG is a bit stronger than it was but a 17k car should still come under 20k euro. And they're still dropping remember, more and more 17s 18s and even 19s will be coming on market forcing downward pressure on price of 16s
crystalbrite wrote: » I'm looking at 2016s 330e in the UK. I'm seeing ~£13k for basic spec 15.5k-16k for decent spec 17k-17.5k for very nice spec
galaxy12 wrote: » Would a warranty for a 2016 330e bought in UK be valid here assuming a low mileage of 40k miles currently ?
whippet wrote: » BMW offer a 6year 100,000km warranty on the battery - they will replace if it goes below 70%. With regards to insurance .. the quote I've gotten on the 330e MSport Plus is about 10% cheaper than I paid on the 150PS 2L Kodiaq TDI last year (two drivers in their 40s with no penalty points / claims, secured driveway)
Casati wrote: » I’d go with the Merc - if you put it into Sport mode it’s a lovely drive but the cabin and general styling is much more modern. You also have the option of estate with the Merc is the small saloon boot size is a concern
crystalbrite wrote: » Just test drove a 2016 BMW 330e and 2018 Merc 350e this morning. The BMW felt more fun to drive. More responsive. Interior is a bit outdated. Old style handbrake too. I would love the new 2020 version but I can't justify spending that much personally. The Merc definitely has a more premium feel on the inside. The driving didn't really wow me as much. My view could be a bit tainted by the salesman too. He seemed to lose interested in me when I mentioned I was interested in a 2nd hand 2016 (They only had 2018+ in stock). He also only bought me around the estate rather than out onto open road so didn't get as good a drive of it compared to the BMW. Also he seemed a bit clueless on the actual car. I asked him several questions I knew the answer to and he either gave me the wrong answer or didn't know. I started two weeks ago looking at Audi A4 TFSIs but I think I'm quickly jumping on this hybrid bandwagon. The electric suits my mon-fri driving perfectly too. Charger at work. The VRT is a massive incentive too. ~€4000 VRT for A4 sline vs ~€700-900 VRT for the 330e or 350e. Big saving in money to be had. Also these cars have a lot more power. Just need to make a decision on the 330e vs 350e. I think I'm currently leaning towards the 330e after today's test drive.
crystalbrite wrote: » Is the car insurance just based on the 2L petrol engine or do they take into account the battery boosts the BHP up to 250?
Idbatterim wrote: » will it be possible in future to replace the battery in the 330e, 530e etc with a larger kw one?