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1jcdub · 20-06-2020 02:22PM

carsfan2 wrote: »

A used high spec 530e becomes a lot more attractive alright if the remap is viable.
Makes a 3/4/540i redundant unless you must have six cylinders.

The 530e gains are more or less the same. By buying a 330e/ 530e and saving the additional cost of a 40i model. You could spend the money on a few nice upgrades. Forged alloys, exhaust system etc and still save money

1jcdub · 20-06-2020 02:28PM

Plus you get the additional custom options of burbles, max cooling (if you do track days) remove speed limiter, exhaust flap control etc

frozenfrozen · 20-06-2020 03:52PM

what is the option called now for auto dimming rear view and side mirrors or what extras package would that usually be included in for bmws? Is it standard on most of them now, I don't see it mentioned in the description

bazz26 · 20-06-2020 04:05PM

Auto dimming rear view mirror has been standard equipment for years. The power folding exterior mirrors with anti-dazzle and reverse tilt feature I think are part of the Park Assist Package. They are standard on the G20 3 Series and will be standard on the G30 5 Series facelift. Still optional on the 1, 2 and 4 Series.

crystalbrite · 20-06-2020 04:32PM

1jcdub wrote: »

100% 390 bhp. And it feels it. The car is running 16psi boost at that. Which isn't excessive. 19 to 20psi is the average for stage 2. To run stage 2 I need to change the downpipe with a high flow downpipe that carried a high flow catalytic (200cel) converter. That will release another 30 to 40bhp and another 50 ft/lb the tuning market is a lot more competitive now. So prices are not as expensive. The forum reviews of their maps are all very positive. They even post independent dyno reports from their customers
https://www.mgflasher.com/engineb48/

Recently bought a BMW 330e. I'll have to look into this down the line if I start to get a bit bored. Seems crazy how much extra performance you can get out of it

carsfan2 · 20-06-2020 04:34PM

frozenfrozen wrote: »

what is the option called now for auto dimming rear view and side mirrors or what extras package would that usually be included in for bmws? Is it standard on most of them now, I don't see it mentioned in the description

it depends what model you are looking at as to whether it is standard fit or not.
What car is it?

carsfan2 · 20-06-2020 05:13PM

I was looking at BMW’s website yesterday to see what 202 offers they have and it seems they are pushing hybrids big time.
However they are being their usual generous selves.
I assume most if not a lot of new car buyers use pcp or hp to buy. The apr on pcp for diesel/petrol models is typically 2.9 or 3.9 per cent but on all hybrids it is 5.9 per cent. It is higher again for hp.
In a time when VW can give zero per cent deals and when we have negative interest rates in Europe the interest Charges are pure robbery.
I guess lots of people see the monthly without checking the rate etc.
A rip off.

frozenfrozen · 20-06-2020 07:21PM

carsfan2 wrote: »

it depends what model you are looking at as to whether it is standard fit or not.
What car is it?

bazz has the question answered but thanks, I'm looking at 530e or 330e :cool: :cool:

Heres Johnny · 20-06-2020 09:57PM

What kind of money do you need to spend to get a 30e engine up to that kind of figures? I almost bought a 530e just before lockdown and still plan to by end of year

1jcdub · 20-06-2020 10:50PM

Heres Johnny wrote: »

What kind of money do you need to spend to get a 30e engine up to that kind of figures? I almost bought a 530e just before lockdown and still plan to by end of year

350 for the map and software. You'll need an enet cable to connect to the cars diagnostic port. And an adaptor cable to go from the enet cable to your Android or iPhone. Both can be bought for around 30 euro. So let's than 400 euro. And it can be reverted back to the stock tune at your discretion

Heres Johnny · 21-06-2020 12:14AM

1jcdub wrote: »

350 for the map and software. You'll need an enet cable to connect to the cars diagnostic port. And an adaptor cable to go from the enet cable to your Android or iPhone. Both can be bought for around 30 euro. So let's than 400 euro. And it can be reverted back to the stock tune at your discretion

Wow. What a result for small money. That's e39 m5 territory and e90/92 m3 territory too in a tax efficient car.

21-06-2020 08:07PM

This crowd reckon close to 400bhp requires hardware mods as you'd expect..... Different turbo & intercooler etc.

They got to over 300bhp with boost increase and fueling adjustments etc.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.ziptuning.com/blog/tuning-for-bmw-330e-iperformance/amp/

With any forced induction car folk will get loads of bhp increases with little mods but most of the time the engine will take offence sooner rather then later.

Maybe the 4cyl in the 330e makes near 400bhp with factory components with a remap without issue but I'd be very slow to test mule my own if I drive one.

Wailin · 22-06-2020 07:16PM

Two stunning M4's in individual colours up North. Would any of you be brave enough to go for the purple? I love how the interior trim border matches the exterior colour.

https://www.usedcarsni.com/268417982

https://www.usedcarsni.com/260881877

frozenfrozen · 22-06-2020 07:48PM

what are the buttons with green on the right they aren't there on the second one

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bazz26 · 22-06-2020 08:08PM

Active blind spot monitor, lane departure warning and speed limit information on the head up display. Part of a driver assist package afaik.

Heres Johnny · 22-06-2020 09:56PM

Wailin wrote: »

Two stunning M4's in individual colours up North. Would any of you be brave enough to go for the purple? I love how the interior trim border matches the exterior colour.

https://www.usedcarsni.com/268417982

https://www.usedcarsni.com/260881877

The interior on the purple car is beautiful. Wouldn't be brave enough to go for the exterior though. The other exterior is nicer

Top Dog · 23-06-2020 10:45AM

Wailin wrote: »

Two stunning M4's in individual colours up North. Would any of you be brave enough to go for the purple? I love how the interior trim border matches the exterior colour.

https://www.usedcarsni.com/268417982

https://www.usedcarsni.com/260881877

If I had the money - no problem at all. :cool:

Wailin · 23-06-2020 12:19PM

Facelifted 5 series build options now up on the configurator. Prices have increased quiet a bit...

carsfan2 · 23-06-2020 12:23PM

Wailin wrote: »

Facelifted 5 series build options now up on the configurator. Prices have increased quiet a bit...

I think I read that the standard spec has improved.
BMW rarely gives something for nothing!

maddness · 23-06-2020 12:36PM

Heres Johnny wrote: »

The interior on the purple car is beautiful. Wouldn't be brave enough to go for the exterior though. The other exterior is nicer

I’d absolutely love the purple one.

bazz26 · 23-06-2020 02:56PM

I see they have a M Sport Edition model slot in on the 5 Series too. Seems to be only available in one colour combo- Individual Tanzanite Blue with dark interior. Red brake calipers though.

Wailin · 23-06-2020 05:02PM

carsfan2 wrote: »

I think I read that the standard spec has improved.
BMW rarely gives something for nothing!

€80k for a 530e M sport with a few options, must be some spec now as standard! Serious price increase from pre lci version.

carsfan2 · 23-06-2020 06:34PM

Wailin wrote: »

€80k for a 530e M sport with a few options, must be some spec now as standard! Serious price increase from pre lci version.

just had a look there. Serious money alright for a 5 with a bit of kit.
I do like the tanzanite m sport edition but obviously wouldn't pay new for one.
I assume you take 7.5 k off for grant and vrt relief but still a lot.
There seems to have been a price increase across the range though.
Cars are getting more expensive all round though from every manufacturer.
the days of chopping and changing for small money are long gone.

Any bites on the 535 or any interest yourself in anything?

Wailin · 23-06-2020 08:37PM

carsfan2 wrote: »

jAny bites on the 535 or any interest yourself in anything?

One phone call which led to nothing and one text looking to swap with a golf r...

I was in talks for awhile with the bmw dealer up north about that lovely m3 you linked awhile back. They had a trader down south willing to take my car for €18k. Considering, after vrt, that the m3 was coming in at roughly €56k, I just couldn't do a deal so left it. The car didn't hang around long afterwards, it was a lovely example.

Since then I've swung the other way and thinking phev might be the better option in today's climate. A nicely specced 330e (2019) would suit my driving to be honest. I would commute to work solely on battery.

If my car sells then I can weigh up my options, but I can see it going to a bmw dealer as a trade on a phev being the more likely route. I'm in no rush though so happy to wait a few weeks.

bazz26 · 23-06-2020 10:10PM

M3 to a hybrid is some swing already.

carsfan2 · 23-06-2020 10:41PM

It’s a head vs heart debate I suppose and when you hear what a remap seems capable of on them you would question the need for anything more.

Wailin · 23-06-2020 10:58PM

After I drove that m3, yes it was on a different level to anything I've driven before, but when can you drive like that except on a racetrack? You're basically buying a car to show off rather than use it for what it was built for.

€1200 to tax, which is likely to only increase next budget, compared to €170 for a 290bhp car that can be increased to 350+...better tech and more comfort.

I should have had an m car a few years ago, but time is running out and I don't want to be left with a lump of metal that's practically worthless in a short time. The M340i is still another possibility, but only if I sell my own, which seems unlikely.

vintagevrs · 23-06-2020 11:00PM

i was gonna say, nothing at all to do with 390bhp 330e remaps lately!

bazz26 · 23-06-2020 11:02PM

The only problem there is around warranty with any remap or modification. Yes they might not find it when it's in for a service or recall but if something big went wrong as a contribution or result of the remap that they could not explain then it might result in them digging real deep into the cause if BMW are paying for it. Personally I wouldn't be going down the remap/modification route until at least most of the warranty is already up.

Wailin · 23-06-2020 11:20PM

330e/530e do have some serious drawbacks, biggest being that 2 litre engine. But also the extra 200kg weight and much smaller boot space. Ideal situation for me is to sell my car privately then I can browse away.

Just wondering about those "390hp" remaps though. The 290bhp is only available for 10 seconds or so on over boost, its normally at 255hp. I seriously doubt 390 is achievable and would not believe it until I see dyno results.

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