hi all

im currently the owner of a ford mondeo 2.2 tdci (mk4), iv been looking at the 330d 3series 2007+ and was wondering if some owners can post info about their car, eg reliable, service costs, economy average,fun factor, ride comfort etc

also im looking to get one with i-drive and the larger screen,is this a decent system?, found some but id like one in white so will be patient and take my time.

lastly anything i should look for when test driving or checking them over and can extras like heated sits, parking sensors be retrofitted?.

thanks all

BMWs are so reliable you wont believe it!

fun factor! come to wales with us soon and you will no exactly how fun they are B)

welcome to the club :)

Firstly, I am not familiar with the I-Drive system but it sounds great... All new technology will need updating though. (Contrary to another member, these cars ARE computer controlled) :P

As for a test drive - Make certain that the engine is cold before you take it out, then take it for a decent run, initially slow, then build up your pressure on the throttle and TEST EVERY gearing option available whilst also dropping your window down a touch, just to listen for any rattles etc.

Watch the temp guage from cold and notice any snatchiness in the ride at low speeds.

ALWAYS bear in mind that someone is selling the car for a reason, AND HPI it too...

HTH DAZ

BTW, snowy... Say hello in the Newbie section Pleez...