BMW 330e

MisterDrak · 15-06-2021 10:17am

Also in term of range you only tend to get 30 miles on Full electric driving, so any 100+ trips will be 70% petrol. Also the 30 Miles is based on easy driving without AC.

Kramer · 15-06-2021 1:59pm

Pentax wrote: »

I have also considered the 530e as there is some really good value out there at the moment but I think the car is very big and not a fun as the 3 series. What do you think?

I have a 530e so I'm somewhat biased (she'll be going soon - 2019, 40k km, one owner, me!). I always liked big cars & especially saloons, so the 530e was made for me.

The best advice I'd give is try to get a drive in both. It's a big purchase so have a good gander at both if you've BMW dealers near you.

The 330e is likely more sporty though, but the bigger issue could be, as you said, size.

whippet · 15-06-2021 3:21pm

It was taking me about 10 hours to get a full charge from the 3pin granny charger. With the wall box it takes about 3 hours for full charge.

As for fuel efficiency I don't even bother checking any more.

I would get anything up to 42km on pure EV when driving locally depending on weather.

A regular trip I take of about 100km round trip would return about 90+mpg depending on how I drive .. especially on the motorway.

for the last 6 months about 90% of driving has been on pure EV.

whippet · 15-06-2021 3:22pm

Kramer wrote: »

I have a 530e so I'm somewhat biased (she'll be going soon - 2019, 40k km, one owner, me!). I always liked big cars & especially saloons, so the 530e was made for me.

The best advice I'd give is try to get a drive in both. It's a big purchase so have a good gander at both if you've BMW dealers near you.

The 330e is likely more sporty though, but the bigger issue could be, as you said, size.

I had a loan of a 530e for a few days and I did like it - the space was nice - however when I got back in to the 330e - I preferred the driving in the smaller car !!

Pentax · 17-06-2021 7:55am

whippet wrote: »

It was taking me about 10 hours to get a full charge from the 3pin granny charger. With the wall box it takes about 3 hours for full charge.

As for fuel efficiency I don't even bother checking any more.

I would get anything up to 42km on pure EV when driving locally depending on weather.

A regular trip I take of about 100km round trip would return about 90+mpg depending on how I drive .. especially on the motorway.

for the last 6 months about 90% of driving has been on pure EV.

Hi Whippet,

Thank you for the personal experience. You cant put a price on your own experience. 90+ MPG on 100km trip is much better than I was expecting.

Also I think the 3 pin plug would be hard to live with after a while. I think it will have to be a wall charger. Do you know how much a full charge costs. I calculate around 25c per kWh 25 x 12 = 3euro. Does that sound right to you.

Cheers

Pentax:)

Pentax · 17-06-2021 8:02am

Kramer wrote: »

I have a 530e so I'm somewhat biased (she'll be going soon - 2019, 40k km, one owner, me!). I always liked big cars & especially saloons, so the 530e was made for me.

The best advice I'd give is try to get a drive in both. It's a big purchase so have a good gander at both if you've BMW dealers near you.

The 330e is likely more sporty though, but the bigger issue could be, as you said, size.

HI Kramer,

Thanks for your post. I took the 5series for a spin and it felt very big. Saying that i had my 3 year old in the back screaming and it was lashing rain with the wipers going like mad, may have clouded my judgement.

Pentax

Kramer · 17-06-2021 3:04pm

Pentax wrote: »

HI Kramer,

Thanks for your post. I took the 5series for a spin and it felt very big.

Yes, it's a big car & feels it, especially if coming from/used to, a smaller car.
We had cause to rack up some serious mileage recently, much on narrower roads. We took the Tesla Model 3 & I was glad we did. The 530e would have certainly been problematic.

I've been to Switzerland in the 530e & it was blissful on that trip.

Anyone here in the blue 211 330e yesterday in Limerick? How'd you find the Tesla beside you?

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omega man · 18-06-2021 3:02pm

Have these (or just all cars / EVs) gone up in price recently? I picked up a 171 model last year (dealer) for 18k but just seeing now most (same year) are now advertised around 20k plus.

Buddy Bubs · 18-06-2021 7:04pm

omega man wrote: »

Have these (or just all cars / EVs) gone up in price recently? I picked up a 171 model last year (dealer) for 18k but just seeing now most (same year) are now advertised around 20k plus.

Yep, a lot of cars have indeed gone up in price, I've seen the same as you have in cars I'm looking at.

RTighe · 06-07-2021 9:18am

Collected mine on friday. At the moment using the 3 pin for charging, have the wallmount booked for installation next week. So i cant comment yet on effeciency. But it is an absolute pleasure to drive, found it comfortable, fun to drive. its just wow. (sorry still gushing over it

)

When i have the wall charger fitted and have driven it a bit more i'll let you know what the average effeciency has been

seligehgit · 06-07-2021 10:33am

Collected mine Saturday.

It's a dream to drive.

So quiet.

Takes a bit of getting used to as it's my first automatic vehicle.

Love the sunroof.

SatNav is really poor like my previous MSport.Pity BMW can't get a licence or whatever to use Google Maps.

Anybody have an issue scheduling a charge via the app?

Charge took approximately 3.5 hours,range 50 km.

Disappointed there's no CD player.

seligehgit · 01-08-2021 9:35am

Is it possible to connect a bluetooth enabled cd player to the media?

UhOh · 02-08-2021 12:24am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117689804#Comment_117689804

Do people still use CDs? Haven’t seen one in years.

seligehgit · 26-09-2021 3:44pm

Having an issue connecting my phone via the bluetooth?

Tried everything.

Is it possible to reboot the idrive?

heathersonline · 21-10-2021 9:46pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117601710#Comment_117601710

So Google maps isn't an option in the G20? I presumed android auto & carplay would make this available automatically 🤔

Nigzcurran · 03-04-2022 8:38am

Hi folks has anyone any experience with the bmw 330e? Looking at a few 2018 models and just wondering what they are like 2nd hand regarding batteries and general running costs. Thanks

Gumbo · 03-04-2022 2:35pm

There’s a big 530e thread.

same car.

Nigzcurran · 03-04-2022 4:29pm

Ok cheers I thought the 530 would have a bigger set up with different figures

Gumbo · 03-04-2022 5:29pm

Both the same 2.0 engine with battery and motor I thought both 252bhp.

330e “May” get slightly more range in EV mode assuming it’s a lighter car

Nigzcurran · 03-04-2022 6:55pm

Thanks, I’ve started reading the 530e thread but it’s a big one so will take me a while! I had a look at a 2018 530e and the difference in the cabin quality compared to the 330e is huge. I know it’s the newer gen but the likes of the digital dash and all round finish is miles ahead of the 330 which felt a bit dated. I’m driving a new puma vignale which I’m not really enjoying at the moment so am thinking of changing if the figures make sense

Gumbo · 03-04-2022 7:07pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118875441#Comment_118875441

They are a lovely car in fairness.

We have a 172 530s Msport Performance or whatever that set is called!

Its a really nice car, but first gen battery so really 20km range in winter and 30ish in summer.

My mam does 95% of her driving on electricity in fairness.

Try get a nice spec, we have the 20" wheels, B&O sound System, LED, Night Vision, Sunroof, Blinds, Performance brakes, internal media set up with rear screens and digital dash. Id say im missing a few options there but nice car. Only thing i dont like about it is the chrome around the window trim, id wrap it if it was mine.

mickdw · 03-04-2022 7:12pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058240011/bmw-330e

The last model 3 series is very poor in terms of interior appearance and quality as you have found.

The current 3 series, 2019 onwards is a big step up.

The 5 series also benefits from the 2019 update to dash and battery etc.

Nigzcurran · 03-04-2022 7:21pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118875475#Comment_118875475

Wow that’s a cracker, superb amount of spec and the leather is tasty and very unique. Wheels really suit it

Nigzcurran · 03-04-2022 7:25pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118875486#Comment_118875486

Yeah I’m starting to question if I’d actually enjoy the 330 interior, I’m sure it would have been fine if I hadn’t seen the 530! Maybe if I see a really clean one it might make me feel better as the ones I viewed in bill griffins on Saturday were filthy inside and out

Buddy Bubs · 03-04-2022 7:44pm

The 330e you are looking at is an interior that came out in 2012 and the 530e is a design from 2017. Big, big difference in them. The 330e from 2019 has a lovely interior to be fair, up there with the 5 series.

PaulJoseph22 · 03-04-2022 8:01pm

If you can go for the g20. Great car and battery life is double or more the previous generation.

Nigzcurran · 03-04-2022 8:19pm

Budget definitely wont stretch to the g20 and even a half decent 530 is probably out of budget unfortunately

Gumbo · 03-04-2022 9:11pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118875539#Comment_118875539

I’d buy a 17 530e over an 18 330e.

Of course if budget allows, get the newer 12 kWh battery but I think you need 2019 for that.

Bill Griffin cars are low prices, quick turnover. That’s how he is one of, if not the cheapest dealer in the country. But you get what you pay for in that sense. The car will be higher than average mileage and it may not be small dealer clean as they churn them out.

On the other hand, they may just be dirty until they are sold and then they get the dealer valet for collection.

Try go look at a few and drive both. I think you’ll like the 530e over the 330e and good knows I’ve had my fair share of both of them to make that informed decision!

Nigzcurran · 03-04-2022 9:35pm

Yep I think I remember you from yonks ago on the the bmw forum! I was mad into e46s a lifetime ago. I found a peach of a 2017 530e in Sligo but it was €36k. Just mad money at the moment. I think bill griffins is great in what they do but it would be nice if they gave them even a small spit and polish before they put them up for sale. A plug in like the 330/530 would be perfect for us as my wife only uses the car for trips to the local shops or family, 10/15kms a day max and I have the van home from work. We have a 6 month old puma on 0% pcp which I thought would keep me happy for 3 years but the lack of quality in the interior is just getting to me now, it drives great but I’m getting itchy feet already which is never a good sign

Gumbo · 03-04-2022 9:38pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118876136#Comment_118876136

Most likely me alright, just under a different username nowadays ;)

Nigzcurran · 03-04-2022 9:57pm

You think your family’s white 530e would get near €35k ish?

Gumbo · 04-04-2022 8:17am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118876216#Comment_118876216

Mine?

I don’t know. I paid €31k for it 2 years ago.

mickdw · 04-04-2022 9:55am

Stuff is just nuts now when you look at that.

whippet · 04-04-2022 11:56am

I bought a 330e new in 2020 and at the moment the prices listed on the forecourts are ranging between €5k and €2k short of what I bought it for ... insanity.

Gumbo · 04-04-2022 1:54pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118877463#Comment_118877463

I bought a 2014 Model S P85+ in June 2021 for €34k. Sold it in July 2022 for €36k.

Bought another Model S P90D Ludicrous for €48k in July 2022 and traded that in just last week for €57,620!

Mental alright.

Nigzcurran · 04-04-2022 2:53pm

Wow yep that’s unreal, the 330 is a definite no as it’s too dated now. Just have to see if I can afford a 530 as they are a cracking car

mickt09 · 23-09-2023 11:07pm

Hi I'm new here .

I'll try keep this short , I've a second hand 2017 bmw 330e with a failed starter motor. I've found out my car was recalled for starter problems . Contacted bmw ireland and they confirmed my car is a recall and to contact a local dealer .

So my issue is I've contacted a local dealer and was told they cant look at it till December.

I've no problem bringing it somewhere else to get the starter replaced but reading the recall info it says it could cause flywheel or gearbox damage.

Has anyone else had the same problem or know a decent mechanic who can advise.

mickdw · 23-09-2023 11:26pm

This is getting more common, dealers claiming no slots to book you I'm even when it's an actual breakdown. I don't know why they think this is an acceptable situation.

I know one case of a vw refusing to recognise topped up ad blue and saying it would stop in 200 miles yet vw couldn't look at it for 6 weeks. Not acceptable at all.

mickt09 · 24-09-2023 12:16am

Well if anyone thinks bmw ireland will help them you can forget about it . Their response was

"Your concerns have been logged for monitoring purposes but, most of our BMW Approved Centres are independently owned and managed businesses and responsible for their own sales and service process – we aren’t directly involved"

joe1303l · 24-09-2023 8:42am

I’d suggest you try a few other BMW dealers. Generally the further from Dublin you go the more likely you’ll get better service but obviously that’s a blanket statement and open to exception. If you’re car is an ex-UK import which a lot of them are, you could have a lot more hassle.

rodderss · 04-02-2024 9:21pm

Bought the f30 m sport version of this it needs a service , can anyone recommend a non bmw dealer in the kildare area who is either very reputable or know for bmw service.

Gumbo · 04-02-2024 11:01pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121722037#Comment_121722037

BMWorkshop in Rathcoole.

Nigzcurran · 08-03-2024 8:52am

Hi sorry I've tried the search function with no joy! Is there a 330e thread with decent info please? Looking at a 2019 one at the moment

Miscreant · 08-03-2024 8:57am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2057745530/bmw-330e

There you go

Cork981 · 08-03-2024 8:57am

I was looking for one yesterday and couldn’t find one so was happy so see this.

I’m currently trying to decide between a 330e and a BYD Seal.

I had a 2016 BMW 330e absolutely lovely car. Battery range wasn’t great and didn’t have a home charger at the time.

The 2019 model is much nicer and with a better battery.

My only concern is the boot size at 375L. The BYD seal which had a slightly cramped boot is 400L.

Nigzcurran · 08-03-2024 11:50am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121864079#Comment_121864079

Excellent thank you

kanuseeme · 08-03-2024 11:54am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121864080#Comment_121864080

When we had our 330e, sometimes a bag or 2 of shopping ended up at the kids feet, very small boot indeed, the newer model same size boot has nearly twice the usable battery, we now have a 2 series, more practicable but the 3 was nicer to drive.

Whats the price on the seal?

Nigzcurran · 08-03-2024 2:34pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121864079#Comment_121864079

Is that a link to the same thread I posted in? 😵‍💫😄

Cork981 · 08-03-2024 3:46pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121864760#Comment_121864760

The AWD Seal costs around 48k after the SEAI grant and around 5k less for the RWD model which is better range and still 300bhp. The AWD drive model is 530bhp and mid 400km range in the real world and has a wheel base similar to an AUDI A6 so quite large in the cabin.

I'm not sure its as nice to drive or as well put together as a 330e though. The 330e touring could be a good compromise.

GPoint · 08-03-2024 3:51pm

330e hybrid are only practical in touring, otherwise the boot is only useful for two suitcases really

BMW 330e

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