Finally purchased an F30

KevWilson · 09-13-2015, 02:47 AM

Well after 2 years of lurking on this forum I have finally took the plunge and bought a 330d M Sport.
Alpine white with 19"wheels and privacy glass. Would have liked M Sport plus pack but was a cancelled order so had no input on specification. The car was 6 months old with delivery mileage and a great price so I am chuffed with my purchase.
First impressions are how well it sits on the road-full of poise.The engine is sublime and i just found that the accelerator has a final progressive inch of travel - something to try once it has run in more me thinks.
Purchased from Lloyd in Blackpool who were very helpful.

My only gripe is I can hear a light vibration on very light revs. Only when the car is moving and the engine is under light load. Once a small squeeze is applied it disappears. Sounds like its coming from engine bay but could be anywhere after reading posts on here.

Maybe a visit to local dealer is on cards. Not sure how helpful they will be though?

Rbrown · 09-13-2015, 07:28 AM

Welcome! Hope you enjoy the car.

Get it to the dealer to get the problem sorted.

Ask to take the mechanic on a drive to show the exact problem. They will get straight to the problem - don't just explain the noise to the service desk, it will get lost in translation!

KevWilson · 09-13-2015, 08:37 AM

Your right. Will pop in and see them this week. Hopefully they cover it under warranty and dont try fobbing me off !

DarrenL_007 · 09-13-2015, 09:09 AM

Welcome! Alpine white looks fantastic.

Any pics?

Daftasabrush · 09-13-2015, 09:25 AM

The description sounds like the usual diesel clattery-ness they do under light load. Not a lot that can be done from what I've read on the forums.

ukbeemerboy · 09-13-2015, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Daftasabrush

The description sounds like the usual diesel clattery-ness they do under light load. Not a lot that can be done from what I've read on the forums.

Agreed, mine does it. Perfectly normal

pdk42 · 09-13-2015, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Daftasabrush

The description sounds like the usual diesel clattery-ness they do under light load. Not a lot that can be done from what I've read on the forums.

Yep - they do that. Some people hardly notice it, but for some it's very annoying. I found myself in the latter group - which is why I sold mine and bought a 335i! However, you can't argue about the performance, power and smoothness aside from this. It's a great car and I'm sure you'll love.

KevWilson · 09-14-2015, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Daftasabrush

The description sounds like the usual diesel clattery-ness they do under light load. Not a lot that can be done from what I've read on the forums.

Wouldn't mind sitting in someone else's then to see if it's normal. If I take it to dealer and they say it's normal would they charge me for looking at it seeing as it's would not be a warranty issue?
Bearing in mind I didn't purchase from them.!

rich100 · 09-14-2015, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by KevWilson

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Originally Posted by Daftasabrush

The description sounds like the usual diesel clattery-ness they do under light load. Not a lot that can be done from what I've read on the forums.

Wouldn't mind sitting in someone else's then to see if it's normal. If I take it to dealer and they say it's normal would they charge me for looking at it seeing as it's would not be a warranty issue?
Bearing in mind I didn't purchase from them.!

I wouldn't have thought so, you're only asking them to look at and opine on a possible issue that you have identified. The warranty is good any dealer so where you bought the car shouldn't have any bearing in this.

Several of the guys on here have bought either. From Riaz in Watford or via a broker rather from local dealers .

Welcome to the forum

Ti Rich · 09-14-2015, 04:21 AM

Worth trying some BP Ultimate fuel as well. That certainly helps with the Diesel clatter noise.

09-13-2015, 02:47 AM	#1
KevWilson New Member 0 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 330d M Sport Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Ayrshire iTrader: (0)	Finally purchased an F30 Well after 2 years of lurking on this forum I have finally took the plunge and bought a 330d M Sport. Alpine white with 19"wheels and privacy glass. Would have liked M Sport plus pack but was a cancelled order so had no input on specification. The car was 6 months old with delivery mileage and a great price so I am chuffed with my purchase. First impressions are how well it sits on the road-full of poise.The engine is sublime and i just found that the accelerator has a final progressive inch of travel - something to try once it has run in more me thinks. Purchased from Lloyd in Blackpool who were very helpful. My only gripe is I can hear a light vibration on very light revs. Only when the car is moving and the engine is under light load. Once a small squeeze is applied it disappears. Sounds like its coming from engine bay but could be anywhere after reading posts on here. Maybe a visit to local dealer is on cards. Not sure how helpful they will be though?
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Rbrown Brigadier General 2767 Rep 4,578 Posts Drives: X3 M40i Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (0)	Welcome! Hope you enjoy the car. Get it to the dealer to get the problem sorted. Ask to take the mechanic on a drive to show the exact problem. They will get straight to the problem - don't just explain the noise to the service desk, it will get lost in translation!
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KevWilson New Member 0 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 330d M Sport Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Ayrshire iTrader: (0)	Your right. Will pop in and see them this week. Hopefully they cover it under warranty and dont try fobbing me off !
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DarrenL_007 Lieutenant 209 Rep 542 Posts Drives: F36 430d xDrive M Sport GC Join Date: May 2015 Location: West Midlands iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW 430d xDriv ... [0.00]	Welcome! Alpine white looks fantastic. Any pics?
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Daftasabrush Fool 1857 Rep 3,542 Posts Drives: F31 340i Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: England iTrader: (0)	The description sounds like the usual diesel clattery-ness they do under light load. Not a lot that can be done from what I've read on the forums.
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Ti Rich Major 310 Rep 1,314 Posts Drives: Porsche Macan S D Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dudley, West Midlands, UK iTrader: (0)	Worth trying some BP Ultimate fuel as well. That certainly helps with the Diesel clatter noise.
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