[320touring]

First impressions on the trip to work this morning..

I'd forgotten about having to wait for gaps in traffic, being 120bhp down on the 328i means you have to wait for a good sized gap.

It doesnt like 5th at 30mph- 4th is much nicer.

Its quite light, and easy to place on the road, however the steering is overly light and I think the front shocks are slightly soft.

Very relaxing to drive- no opportunity to be "urgent"- It simply does not allow it! However I reckon it can be pepped up easily enough- especially as the turbo seems to boost cleanly.

Eco-mod considerations:

It'd benefit from some new Glowplugs and a full service

Temperature drops to 80 deg on the gauge at a steady 50mph, and rises to 90 in traffic- a sure indication that a grill block would raise under bonnet temps during normal driving- possibly helping the engine be more efficient? I.e. Hot engine, cold air intake?

Tyres feel fine a 42psi, and car rolls freely on the longest stretch of downhill I have on the commute. so no dragging brakes/wheelbearings etc.


All in all, it's looking promising- the needle has not moved as yet, and we're 34 miles into the tank..