- Sat Sep 13, 2014 2:46 pm
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I went from an ep3 to a BMW 320d e92 and there really is no comparison in regards to creature comforts. Im sure an FN2 is more civilised so maybe not such a big difference. In terms of day to day living with it, its a really nice car as the interior is brilliant, although getting my 4yr old in and out the back can be an arse so maybe something to think about if you have kids. The boot is huge though so that helps. Driving wise the handling is superb and feels very planted on the road, dare I say it handles better than my civic ever did especially fast sweeping corners. My one and only gripe however is the engine. Mine has a bmwpower kit fitted which moves the power up the rev range and increases max torque, so it does feel more petrol-like to drive than most oil burners, and still does 50mpg but if Im honest its just really dull. My dad has the 330d saloon and the engine sounds much nicer being the 6cylinder but then it only averages 30mpg. From what Ive come to realise they are all compromised in one way or another, it just depends which compromise it best for you.
Im currently considering swapping mine for either a 330i e92 or possibly a nice low milage Golf GTI ED30. Im not convinced that a diesel is proving any cheaper for me for travelling to work in as it still costs me the same as my civic did. Yes people bang on about mpg figures but if the fuel costs more in the first place you have to do quite a few more miles to the gallon just to make up the difference.