BMW 330D - BMW 330D Short Journeys

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Sat 16 Oct 2010 22:03
BMW 330D - BMW 330D Short Journeys - Al Civic

I have been thinking of buying a 3 series for a while. I am looking for a sub £7000 3 series diesel, either a 320d or 330d.

I am wondering if a 330d would be suitable for a 12 mile journey to work, mainly 30 mph urban roads. The journey time is usually about 25 – 30 minutes.

Would the engine be at temperature by the time I turned it off? Could I expect problems from running the engine for short low speed journeys?

What MPG could I expect under these conditions. The 330d I am currently considering is a 2003 saloon.

Should I go for a 320d instead? Any comments welcome.

Al

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Sat 16 Oct 2010 22:49
BMW 330D - BMW 330D Short Journeys - Armstrong Sid

Why are you so fixed on diesels? Do you do a lot of other mileage apart from your journey to work? A diesel is totally unsuitable for a 12 mile journey which doesn't exceed 30mph.

Edited by Armstrong Sid on 16/10/2010 at 22:49

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Sat 16 Oct 2010 23:35
BMW 330D - BMW 330D Short Journeys - Al Civic

Fixated?

I fancy something quick, but efficient. 330d is quick but I don't know how efficient it would be for my type of use.

I currently have a TD and like the over taking ability 30- 70 of diesels so I would like another but looking for something that wont depreciate drastically or rust, like my mazda 6 has.

Al

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Sun 17 Oct 2010 10:46
BMW 330D - BMW 330D Short Journeys - dervdave

Nice engines the 3.0d Al, it would certainly be warmed up if not red hot by the end of your commute , no short journey DPF concerns either on your 03

Actually short journeys were always considered less harmful to diesels because their fuel was acting like a lubricant and not as a solvent in cold petrol engines.

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Sun 17 Oct 2010 12:27
BMW 330D - BMW 330D Short Journeys - Dutchie

If you like the BMW go for it they have been making cars long enough they are no mugs .I can't see any harm to a diesel the distance you are covering.Just my opinion.

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Sun 17 Oct 2010 13:05
BMW 330D - BMW 330D Short Journeys - Al Civic

Thanks for the positive posts regarding diesels.

Al

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Sun 17 Oct 2010 13:23
BMW 330D - BMW 330D Short Journeys - gordonbennet
Excellent cars, the 330 will be more expensive because it has the desirability of the boy racers where the 320 doesn't so much but is far quicker mid range than most realise, and much better VED....research the inlet manifold flaps problem (both engines) and budget a couple of hundred into getting them blanked off for peace of mind.

Will you be going auto, would make the commute much more bearable and BMW auto's are very good, they need a periodic oil change make sure it's done, if you find a high mileage (80+) that hasn't been done walk away.
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