New Company Car 320D or 318D

Wall is What? · 03-08-2009, 01:35 PM

I'm about to replace my existing 320D ES (sedan). I inherited the previous car when it was around 12 months old when I changed jobs. It came with 17 inch alloys, half leather, auto box and cruise control.

It's now been due for replacement and in the current economic climate the company is tightening up a little on allowable specs. Essentially I'm allowed to go up to a maximum of a 320D SE with no extras, so I can spec up a 320D ES or go for a 318D ES or SE.

I'd have about £1,300 to get some toys if going for the 320D ES, £1,100 for the 318D SE or £2,400 for the 318D ES. I'd be interested in any thoughts on the following:

Engine. I really like the engine on the current car and was looking forward to the new one given that it's got even more BHP, however would the 318D do the job? The biggest difference looks like the mid range power (handy for take over bids in tight situations).

Where else to spend the money. I'd maybe like to upgrade the speakers as the current ones distort whilst I can still hear my own voice! I'd also want to get the USB adaptor to ipod etc. Sat nav looks pretty cool but at a price.

What are anybody's thoughts and experiences?

Cheers.

Dave_3 · 03-08-2009, 01:41 PM

Post this in the UK section ... you'll get more replies.

D.

Wall is What? · 03-08-2009, 01:44 PM

Cheers, will do

03-08-2009, 01:35 PM	#1
Wall is What? Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: BMW 320D ES Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kent iTrader: (0)	New Company Car 320D or 318D - Advice wanted I'm about to replace my existing 320D ES (sedan). I inherited the previous car when it was around 12 months old when I changed jobs. It came with 17 inch alloys, half leather, auto box and cruise control. It's now been due for replacement and in the current economic climate the company is tightening up a little on allowable specs. Essentially I'm allowed to go up to a maximum of a 320D SE with no extras, so I can spec up a 320D ES or go for a 318D ES or SE. I'd have about £1,300 to get some toys if going for the 320D ES, £1,100 for the 318D SE or £2,400 for the 318D ES. I'd be interested in any thoughts on the following: Engine. I really like the engine on the current car and was looking forward to the new one given that it's got even more BHP, however would the 318D do the job? The biggest difference looks like the mid range power (handy for take over bids in tight situations). Where else to spend the money. I'd maybe like to upgrade the speakers as the current ones distort whilst I can still hear my own voice! I'd also want to get the USB adaptor to ipod etc. Sat nav looks pretty cool but at a price. What are anybody's thoughts and experiences? Cheers.
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03-08-2009, 01:41 PM	#2
Dave_3 Brigadier General 652 Rep 3,445 Posts Drives: G22 M440D Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: CH / SCO iTrader: (0) Garage List 1973 Escort RS2000 MK1 [10.00]	Post this in the UK section ... you'll get more replies. D. __________________ Escort Mk1 RS2000 (2.1 2x44IDFS, BVH, Kent FR32, 5spd, 180 BHP) : M440D ¦ Previously : F32 435D : F32 430D M Sport sDrive, 335D E92 2006
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Wall is What? Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: BMW 320D ES Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kent iTrader: (0)	Cheers, will do
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