Just bought a 335d Touring...
31 July 2009, 11:20 AM
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Just bought a 335d Touring...
I know I'm not actually on here any more but thought a few might be interested.
Just taken delivery of a 56 reg, 16k mile, Sapphire Black (metallic) Touring 335d SE with 17" star alloys (that look great), Terra Dakota leather, panoramic sunroof and the most comical diesel engine I've ever had the pleasure to experience!
Got it for an absolute bargain from Sytners of Leicester - bought it blind and had it delivered this morning. Rather nerve racking but it was a risk worth taking - it's absolutely mint, has newish tyres and is unmarked. I highly recommend them to anyone thinking of getting a used BMW.
It's a proper sleeper - just the fat rear tyres (255), twin exhausts and badge give it away.
Bye bye Astra!
Oh and I'm liking John's new GTR VERY much!
Okay, I'm off again. Cheers all!
Just taken delivery of a 56 reg, 16k mile, Sapphire Black (metallic) Touring 335d SE with 17" star alloys (that look great), Terra Dakota leather, panoramic sunroof and the most comical diesel engine I've ever had the pleasure to experience!
Got it for an absolute bargain from Sytners of Leicester - bought it blind and had it delivered this morning. Rather nerve racking but it was a risk worth taking - it's absolutely mint, has newish tyres and is unmarked. I highly recommend them to anyone thinking of getting a used BMW.
It's a proper sleeper - just the fat rear tyres (255), twin exhausts and badge give it away.
Bye bye Astra!
Oh and I'm liking John's new GTR VERY much!
Okay, I'm off again. Cheers all!
31 July 2009, 12:26 PM
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I'm glad it turned out OK, but I would always reserve on the phone with a deposit or card details subject to agreed condition, and then go and look before getting it delivered as so many BMW AUCs turn out to be sheds despite the descriptions on the phone. Enjoy the torque 
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31 July 2009, 07:54 PM
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Love it, personally I dont want to you to leave but if you are going to leave in a dramatic huff you cant come back to show off your new motor
Oh go on then, seeing as its you, I wont let the NSR bullies know.
Oh go on then, seeing as its you, I wont let the NSR bullies know.
31 July 2009, 09:07 PM
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I am test driving a 335d saloon SE on saturday 57 plate 21,000 miles 23k Sytners of sutton coldfiled. i love the looks off the SE fat rear tyres (255), twin exhausts and badge. ....proper sleeper... hide the back and it looks like any other BMW (perfect for carparks) whats it like to drive,
31 July 2009, 10:19 PM
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Spider - the drive is superb. The 50/50 weight distribution is very apparent, it feels rock solid and the steering is spot on. Brakes have tonnes of power (maybe not enough for a track but more than enough for the road) and it just feels so well screwed together.
The real thrill is from using it in semi auto - it's bloody quick. And practical too!
Nat - not driven far enough to tell properly but dipping very slightly under 40mpg at the moment.
A few camera phone pics with tragically poor number plate erasing...
It came with a roofrack - now taken off but very handy.
The real thrill is from using it in semi auto - it's bloody quick. And practical too!
Nat - not driven far enough to tell properly but dipping very slightly under 40mpg at the moment.
A few camera phone pics with tragically poor number plate erasing...
It came with a roofrack - now taken off but very handy.
31 July 2009, 10:31 PM
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Thats a lovely car mate, this is the one im test driving,
Sytner Sutton Coldfield in West Midlands. Authorised BMW Dealer Approved Used BMW including 1,3,5,6 and 7 Series, X3, X5, Z4 and M Cars.
so subtle & classy
Sytner Sutton Coldfield in West Midlands. Authorised BMW Dealer Approved Used BMW including 1,3,5,6 and 7 Series, X3, X5, Z4 and M Cars.
so subtle & classy
02 August 2009, 08:07 AM
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dpb - the inlaws had a 535d Touring and it was definitely a bit slower -but still quick. The 5 also comes with i-drive which I utterly hate - no i-drive on mine - woo hoo! For some odd reason it's (535d) about 10-15 down on both bhp and torque - maybe it's geared differently?
I'm also 34 not 54...!
Piling a few miles on and liking it more and more. Can be used as a "normal" car quite happily then slip it into semi auto and let rip. It even sounds pretty good.
Corrado - better get used to it first but maybe...
I'm also 34 not 54...!
Piling a few miles on and liking it more and more. Can be used as a "normal" car quite happily then slip it into semi auto and let rip. It even sounds pretty good.
Corrado - better get used to it first but maybe...
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