Went for a test drive... but hated it

[loz1971]

I bought a CDT 75, and I was/am impressed with it's power, it's a lot better than my old 2.0 Peugeot 406, but I have done the EGR and PCV. I am now waiting for the MAF to fail, so that I can replace it with Ron's box of tricks

As above, try more, sounds like that one may have been neglected!!

[baconbuttyman]

Originally Posted by bobthebuilder

I went for my first test drive on a CDT 75 today and was really disappointed. The car felt really flat, no real omph at low revs, whereas I was expecting some low down torque. I've read about various causes of this (MAF deterioration etc) so was considering letting this go. What really put me off was the clutch and gearbox.

The clutch had recently been replaced but the biting point was really low, so low that I kept stalling it. Also I frequently found it very hard to get the car in gear at all! To my untrained eye, the clutch needed adjusting, but I just got a bad vibe about the whole thing.

I'm no boy racer, but am I expecting too much?

i must say i drove about four cdt and found 2 that same as you,, the other two wernt much better, thats why i went for a petrol car, the 75 is a heavy lump any way and the added weight of the diesle engin makes it worse, thats my take on it any way

[wuzerk]

There is nothing wrong with the standard CDT when running as it should do. My auto connie CDT was quite capable of chirruping the tyres from a standstill but is a different car with a Synergy added of course. Any diesel which is sluggish from standstill to about 1800 revs should have the MAF unplugged which should restore the performance and thus prove that it is the Maf which is below par. This is easy to do once you know how but you could use it as a bargaining point. The Automatic suits the 75 perfectly..

[2Diesels]

When I was looking I test drove a 75 CDT tourer & it drove absolutely fantastic it was no ball of fire but it wasn't obviously numb & the clutch & gearchange were lovely sadly it sold before I got the pennies together though. So dont be put off try a few more you'll find a good'un in the end

Regards Col

[Chris Broughton]

Originally Posted by bobthebuilder

I went for my first test drive on a CDT 75 today and was really disappointed. The car felt really flat, no real omph at low revs, whereas I was expecting some low down torque. I've read about various causes of this (MAF deterioration etc) so was considering letting this go. What really put me off was the clutch and gearbox.

The clutch had recently been replaced but the biting point was really low, so low that I kept stalling it. Also I frequently found it very hard to get the car in gear at all! To my untrained eye, the clutch needed adjusting, but I just got a bad vibe about the whole thing.

I'm no boy racer, but am I expecting too much?

Suggest you try a CDTI with an Auto box if you get the chance and give your left leg a rest.

Chris

[Dragrad]

Originally Posted by Chris Broughton

Suggest you try a CDTI with an Auto box if you get the chance and give your left leg a rest.

Chris

Absolutely!! And then do the mods, add the Synergy and its......

Wheelspins R Us

[Snagger]

Originally Posted by Raistlin

Can you explain please?

The breather system has a filter that needs cleaning, but is not part of the service schedule.When it is blocked it gives the same symptoms(exhaust burning oil) of either blown turbo seals, or a failed /failing turbo !!

The whole new assembly (minus filter, with baffle) can be swapped with the existing one with BMW prt B11127799224 Listed :- breather,

Or you can simply swap the filter element section of your existing breather housing, with a fit and forget baffle type component, which does the job the filter fails to do when clogged,just clips into its place, with no further action required.

BMW prt no B11127799367
Listed oil :- seperat (oil seperator abv)

Cleaned my filter recently and has got rid of slight smoking symptoms, with slight improvement in response/ mpg, and has convinced me to swap this filter over, to the new baffle system.

Groover.

[Raistlin]

Originally Posted by the lone groover

The breather system has a filter that needs cleaning, but is not part of the service schedule.When it is blocked it gives the same symptoms(exhaust burning oil) of either blown turbo seals, or a failed /failing turbo !!

The whole new assembly (minus filter, with baffle) can be swapped with the existing one with BMW prt B11127799224 Listed :- breather,

Or you can simply swap the filter element section of your existing breather housing, with a fit and forget baffle type component, which does the job the filter fails to do when clogged,just clips into its place, with no further action required.

BMW prt no B11127799367
Listed oil :- seperat (oil seperator abv)

Cleaned my filter recently and has got rid of slight smoking symptoms, with slight improvement in response/ mpg, and has convinced me to swap this filter over, to the new baffle system.

Groover.

Thank you for that

[bobthebuilder]

I had discounted an auto on the grounds of reduced mpg, but there seem to be some good value autos out there, frequently loaded with all the toys.

Whereas I have an appreciation that clutches goes and cost a bit to replace, how reliable are the auto boxes? And how big a hit on motorway mpg would I take with an auto?

Auto Conny CDTi here I come

[Raistlin]

Originally Posted by bobthebuilder

I had discounted an auto on the grounds of reduced mpg, but there seem to be some good value autos out there, frequently loaded with all the toys.

Whereas I have an appreciation that clutches goes and cost a bit to replace, how reliable are the auto boxes? And how big a hit on motorway mpg would I take with an auto?

Auto Conny CDTi here I come

Just my view, of course, but I'd suggest that you try an automatic... or two. They are not to everybody's taste nor are they necessarily the right choice but I think that the decision to go for one or not ought to be decided after you've some experience rather than making a financial decision first.

If you really like them then the cost of increased fuel consumption and road tax, IMO, is more than compensated for. Bear in mind that I haven't a clue what your circumstances are and whether a few extra MPG would make or break - it's only MY opinion based upon MY circumstances

Fuel consumption on the motorway doesn't take a big hit if you're doing steady speeds.

My fuel overall consumption is is noticeably worse than a manual equivalent in purely measured terms but, I still seem to visit the filling station every two weeks to fill up, which is what I used to do when I had the manual.