New (to me) F31 328d

haasport · 05-14-2019, 09:02 AM

Hi All!

New add the group.

Just picked up a 2018 328d wagon. Love it so far! Looks like a great forum...lots of good info.

Wolfus Aurelius · 05-14-2019, 09:26 AM

A very handsome beast. I have no idea why people in America are supposed to shun wagons; they're almost as roomy as an SUV, but with a lower center of gravity and better fuel mileage (especially with the diesel in it). And much easier to keep clean.

.BMW. · 05-14-2019, 10:58 AM

Looks great!

Congrats.

agentorange · 05-14-2019, 11:38 AM

I've hit F5 several times but the interior pics aren't showing.

You will be staggered by the fuel mileage of this thing if you can stay out of it a little. Our F30 328d is the economy runabout of the household.

How is the fuel price structure where you live? In some states diesel is as expensive as premium gas if not more. Here in NV the last tank of diesel was $3/gallon, but the last tank of regular in my SUV was $3.24/gallon.

The 328d makes double the mileage, too. I reckon we need an X3d next.

SteveInfante · 05-14-2019, 11:58 AM

Welcome to the F31 #wagonmafia.

floydarogers · 05-14-2019, 12:29 PM

MSport looks great.

FYI, your car is properly designated a 328xdt (x for xDrive, t for Touring/wagon)

Moupe · 05-14-2019, 01:00 PM

Nice homie, last year for the diesel F31 mayn. Yeeeeeee!

deviantspeed · 05-14-2019, 05:11 PM

I just have to:

F31 yeeeeeeee!

CTMike · 05-14-2019, 07:00 PM

I picked up my 2015 F31 328d last September and have been very happy with it! This forum has a ton of great info. Welcome to the club!

Moonbat · 05-14-2019, 07:17 PM

BMW sold so few diesel wagons in USA in the last few years, all these vehicles are practically guaranteed to be million dollar collector cars in a few years. Love my 2015 328dx wagon. Aside from one seal leak and a torque converter it's been problem free.

BigJack75 · 05-14-2019, 07:28 PM

Not sure what to say... It's a station wagon!!!!
Only thing worse is a minivan....

mike@x-ph.com · 05-14-2019, 08:42 PM

Congrats and welcome

haasport · 05-14-2019, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wolfus Aurelius

A very handsome beast. I have no idea why people in America are supposed to shun wagons; they're almost as roomy as an SUV, but with a lower center of gravity and better fuel mileage (especially with the diesel in it). And much easier to keep clean.

It fun, practical and different. A sleeper too!

haasport · 05-14-2019, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by agentorange

I've hit F5 several times but the interior pics aren't showing.

You will be staggered by the fuel mileage of this thing if you can stay out of it a little. Our F30 328d is the economy runabout of the household.

How is the fuel price structure where you live? In some states diesel is as expensive as premium gas if not more. Here in NV the last tank of diesel was $3/gallon, but the last tank of regular in my SUV was $3.24/gallon.

The 328d makes double the mileage, too. I reckon we need an X3d next.

Interior pics must not have uploaded...probably need to clean them up a bit...

soon.

Shocked by the mileage...300 miles @ avg. 76.8mph...41.2 avg, mpg! I haven't filled it up yet since pick-up at the dealer! I'll report on price when I do.

FaRKle! · 05-14-2019, 11:01 PM

Congrats and welcome to the club!

redEYEjedi · 05-15-2019, 09:38 AM

Welcome to the club. I actually like the fact that not everyone likes wagons. The positive feedback I get for every bmw wagon I have owned is unreal though. Average Americans do like wagons, they just need to see more. In my part of LA where I live, it's full of yuppies so there are tons of bmw, Audi, and Subaru wagons everywhere.

dan of montana · 05-15-2019, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by redEYEjedi

Welcome to the club. I actually like the fact that not everyone likes wagons. The positive feedback I get for every bmw wagon I have owned is unreal though. Average Americans do like wagons, they just need to see more. In my part of LA where I live, it's full of yuppies so there are tons of bmw, Audi, and Subaru wagons everywhere.

Completely agree. I get so many compliments on mine, but the masses don't want to own them. In part, thats fine with me. But I do wish BMW/Audi/Mercedes would bring more wagons to the US.

Gbtr6 · 05-15-2019, 11:35 AM

I really like the look of the wagons too. More aerodynamic I think. My wife is not so enamored with them so no wagon for me.

Perry

agentorange · 05-15-2019, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by jack10525

Not sure what to say... It's a station wagon!!!!
Only thing worse is a minivan....

I thought hatchback was the lowest of the low in the US, or did they get trendy because of the Golf GTI.

deviantspeed · 05-15-2019, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by agentorange

I thought hatchback was the lowest of the low in the US, or did they get trendy because of the Golf GTI.

The GTI is a hatchback. These are STATION WAGONS!

Huge difference. Go get your tiny alltrack and lemon it because of sunroof leaks and blown #3 pistons on the vw engines... oh wait, vw dealers are refuting work in a lot of cases, some won't even give loaners.

haasport · 05-15-2019, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by CTMike

I picked up my 2015 F31 328d last September and have been very happy with it! This forum has a ton of great info. Welcome to the club!

Thanks! I really like the color of yours! What wheels are you running? Size?

CTMike · 05-15-2019, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by haasport

Thanks! I really like the color of yours! What wheels are you running? Size?

VMR V703 in gunmetal... 18x8.5 with 255/40 Conti DWS06 tires all around. Car came with some pretty scuffed up style 397 wheels, so those got the Blizzaks for the winter.

If you are interested in more power from your 328d I’ve been very pleased with the tune from KermaTDI. Not a paid spokesperson, just a happy customer. More info in the N47 sub forum.

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