Comments on: Introducing the BMW 3 Series http://www.avis.co.uk/blog/introducing-the-bmw-555-series/ Information about renting a car with Avis in the UK and abroad. Money saving tips and offers.. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:56:48 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.2 By: Rob White- Marketing, Avis UK http://www.avis.co.uk/blog/introducing-the-bmw-555-series/#comment-2767 Rob White- Marketing, Avis UK Thu, 30 Oct 2008 18:07:01 +0000 http://78.41.157.192/?p=286#comment-2767 Great feedback as always Andy! Great feedback as always Andy!

]]> By: Andy http://www.avis.co.uk/blog/introducing-the-bmw-555-series/#comment-2766 Andy Wed, 29 Oct 2008 16:24:52 +0000 http://78.41.157.192/?p=286#comment-2766 the issue that some people find with the BMW being too hard or too firm is because the AVIS cars were 'M Sport' Models that combined with the run flat tyres that many new cars come with nowadays does make a much harder ride than most expect. To Mark B my suggestion would be to try out an SE model at your local BMW dealer - you'll find the ride quality much softer as are the seats. Personally I prefer the sport styling/trims and ride characteristics. the issue that some people find with the BMW being too hard or too firm is because the AVIS cars were ‘M Sport’ Models that combined with the run flat tyres that many new cars come with nowadays does make a much harder ride than most expect.

To Mark B my suggestion would be to try out an SE model at your local BMW dealer – you’ll find the ride quality much softer as are the seats. Personally I prefer the sport styling/trims and ride characteristics.

]]> By: Rob White- Marketing, Avis UK http://www.avis.co.uk/blog/introducing-the-bmw-555-series/#comment-2765 Rob White- Marketing, Avis UK Mon, 13 Oct 2008 11:26:04 +0000 http://78.41.157.192/?p=286#comment-2765 Thanks for the feedback Mark B. I gives us an insight into the 3 Series from a slightly different perspective! On the topic of our cars, there is a discussion on a separate blog post regarding the future of our Select Series if you're interested: http://wetryharder.co.uk/?p=474#comments Thanks for the feedback Mark B. I gives us an insight into the 3 Series from a slightly different perspective! On the topic of our cars, there is a discussion on a separate blog post regarding the future of our Select Series if you’re interested: http://wetryharder.co.uk/?p=474#comments

]]> By: Mark B http://www.avis.co.uk/blog/introducing-the-bmw-555-series/#comment-2764 Mark B Sat, 11 Oct 2008 19:00:07 +0000 http://78.41.157.192/?p=286#comment-2764 Just back from holiday. We had 3 cars - BMW 3 Msport, Volvo XC70 and Ford Focus. The women in particular but all passengers disliked the harsh ride in the BMW and uncomfortable seats. Tyre noise on concrete roads is really bad. Driving the BMW was excellent on country roads but found auto surprisingly hardwork in city driving. I was thinking of buying a 3 series but now clear it is not comfortable. Diver seats are too firm. Volvo XC70 was really enjoyable. Just back from holiday. We had 3 cars – BMW 3 Msport, Volvo XC70 and Ford Focus. The women in particular but all passengers disliked the harsh ride in the BMW and uncomfortable seats. Tyre noise on concrete roads is really bad. Driving the BMW was excellent on country roads but found auto surprisingly hardwork in city driving. I was thinking of buying a 3 series but now clear it is not comfortable. Diver seats are too firm. Volvo XC70 was really enjoyable.

]]> By: Rob White- Marketing, Avis UK http://www.avis.co.uk/blog/introducing-the-bmw-555-series/#comment-2763 Rob White- Marketing, Avis UK Tue, 23 Sep 2008 12:18:09 +0000 http://78.41.157.192/?p=286#comment-2763 No clues because I don't want to jinx it. ;) Because we are negotiating our fleet for 2009 the fleet will be introduced across the year, not just for the summer. Rob No clues because I don’t want to jinx it. ;)

Because we are negotiating our fleet for 2009 the fleet will be introduced across the year, not just for the summer.

Rob

]]> By: Andy http://www.avis.co.uk/blog/introducing-the-bmw-555-series/#comment-2762 Andy Mon, 22 Sep 2008 19:38:15 +0000 http://78.41.157.192/?p=286#comment-2762 sounds intriguing Rob, any clues you can give us or idea of when you're likely to be able to announce anything... (I mean are these plans for next summers fleet or something we'll see before the end of the year) guessing the former as your next main fleet buy will presumably not be till spring 2009. sounds intriguing Rob, any clues you can give us or idea of when you’re likely to be able to announce anything… (I mean are these plans for next summers fleet or something we’ll see before the end of the year) guessing the former as your next main fleet buy will presumably not be till spring 2009.

]]> By: Rob White- Marketing, Avis UK http://www.avis.co.uk/blog/introducing-the-bmw-555-series/#comment-2761 Rob White- Marketing, Avis UK Mon, 22 Sep 2008 15:55:33 +0000 http://78.41.157.192/?p=286#comment-2761 Hi Andy, there are no plans to introduce the new sport C Class anf the Mazda 6 in the near future. However, progress with evolving the Select Series fleet is looking good with some potentially exciting additions in the pipeline. I'll report back as soon as I have something more definitive. Rob Hi Andy, there are no plans to introduce the new sport C Class anf the Mazda 6 in the near future. However, progress with evolving the Select Series fleet is looking good with some potentially exciting additions in the pipeline. I’ll report back as soon as I have something more definitive.

Rob

]]> By: Andy http://www.avis.co.uk/blog/introducing-the-bmw-555-series/#comment-2760 Andy Mon, 22 Sep 2008 11:00:15 +0000 http://78.41.157.192/?p=286#comment-2760 Hi Rob Are you able to advise if the new sport Merc C class is planned to come onto the AVIS fleet in the near future. And also if there are any plans to bring on models like the new shape Mazda 6 (afterall you already have the Mazda 3 and 5 on fleet) Hi Rob
Are you able to advise if the new sport Merc C class is planned to come onto the AVIS fleet in the near future.

And also if there are any plans to bring on models like the new shape Mazda 6 (afterall you already have the Mazda 3 and 5 on fleet)

]]> By: Rob White- Marketing, Avis UK http://www.avis.co.uk/blog/introducing-the-bmw-555-series/#comment-2759 Rob White- Marketing, Avis UK Thu, 18 Sep 2008 16:41:55 +0000 http://78.41.157.192/?p=286#comment-2759 You're right Robert. I've revised my comment to the E-Class. It's been a long week! As far as I can see there is no E280 and all of the Mercs are diesels. Andy, the new shape A4 is available as a manual and an auto but is the SE. There are currently no plans introduce the new shape A4 S-Line model to the fleet. Rob You’re right Robert. I’ve revised my comment to the E-Class. It’s been a long week! As far as I can see there is no E280 and all of the Mercs are diesels.

Andy, the new shape A4 is available as a manual and an auto but is the SE. There are currently no plans introduce the new shape A4 S-Line model to the fleet.

Rob

]]> By: Andy http://www.avis.co.uk/blog/introducing-the-bmw-555-series/#comment-2758 Andy Thu, 18 Sep 2008 14:12:41 +0000 http://78.41.157.192/?p=286#comment-2758 thanks for the comments and information Rob. You say that teh A4 is available in manual and certainly that was true with the old shape... although the manuals were normally 1.9L models and not 2.0L like the S-Line models. Can you advise (or find out from fleet) if the new shape Audi A4 is being brought on in S-line format and or in manual - and when this is likely. As currently I believe they're only on fleet in Auto SE guise. thanks for the comments and information Rob.

You say that teh A4 is available in manual and certainly that was true with the old shape… although the manuals were normally 1.9L models and not 2.0L like the S-Line models.

Can you advise (or find out from fleet) if the new shape Audi A4 is being brought on in S-line format and or in manual – and when this is likely.

As currently I believe they’re only on fleet in Auto SE guise.

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