Still not in the club yet, however with fuel prices the way they are right now, I'm not too fussed with the economy. It was £1.54/l for V-power (or Optimax) a couple of years ago and when I filled up yesterday it was £1.13/l. That saving alone is worth the smile that the car still brings
I think if I were to do a long trip with no time restriction then I might set the ACC to 80 (I mean 70) and see what happens. I would be intrigued to see what the highest anyone has managed to get from setting the trip computer to 0 though. I reckon someone will eventually hit the 500 mark.
Just out of interest does anyone with an S3 work out their pence per mile?
BMW 335d
More torque than a S3
Better economy than a S3
Better handling than a S3
Have you had one? As a 3 series owner would have been easier for me to stay with BMW. Yes, more torque but the handling (IMO) is NOT better than the S3 as the ride height on an x-drive BMW is compromised. Yes, better economy but been told by owners that it's probably far less % wise you get over the quote figure than the S3. I wanted a smaller car than the 3 series I have and the interior quality of the 3 series isn't as good as the S3.
I didn't say anything about the x-drive version.
The standard saloon out-handles the S3 on a B-road, and is to all intents and purposes, quicker in that situation, as well as being more economical when compared on a like-for-like journey.
You asked the question, I answered it.
Not my problem if you didn't like the (correct) answer
It isn't ONLY available in x-drive ........
You can certainly order a non x-drive 335d
(Granted, I drove one in Germany)
@veeeight - He's right you know buddy. Just had a look on the BMW Uk configurator thingy & in the Uk you can only order the 335d new in x-drive nowDon't be sarcastic with me please - the 335d is ONLY available in xdrive, that's why I assumed you were referring to "the x-drive version", sorry I thought you knew your car stuff. Not my problem if you don't like the (correct) answer either.
BMW 335d
More torque than a S3
Better economy than a S3
Better handling than a S3
Why is this thread full of people slagging people off for trying to get economy out of their S3? If you don't agree with the sentiment you can clearly see what the thread is about so leave it alone? Can't stand all these "if you care about economy you've bought the wrong car" comments. I want a well built comfortable car with a high specification that is capable of reasonable economy on a mundane work commute, is fairly practical, but when i'm in the mood to put my foot down is fast and can overtake safely with ease. What car should I have ordered if the S3 is the wrong car then?