BMW 335d. They move dont they!
14 October 2006, 10:35 AM
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Originally Posted by compshack
I think that it wasn't a 335d, if it was a 3 series more likey to be a 330d. 2 reasons, one they have only just released the 335d maybe 3 weeks ago and two they are fitted with partical filters in the exhaust so you don't get ANY black smoke at all.
I have a 535d re-mapped to 330bhp and 500ibft of torque. Real world performance is similar to E60 M5. I know because I have driven a v10 M5 in comparison.
The 335d is only 80kg lighter than the 535d. And the 5 series can put the power down better. The 335d does have a better auto box though with the paddle change which is similar to a SMG box for speed of change.
I have yet to drive one but going off what the 535d re-mapped is like it would be mind blowing. The only problem would be getting the power onto the road.
Should make a 4wd manual version.
I have a 535d re-mapped to 330bhp and 500ibft of torque. Real world performance is similar to E60 M5. I know because I have driven a v10 M5 in comparison.
The 335d is only 80kg lighter than the 535d. And the 5 series can put the power down better. The 335d does have a better auto box though with the paddle change which is similar to a SMG box for speed of change.
I have yet to drive one but going off what the 535d re-mapped is like it would be mind blowing. The only problem would be getting the power onto the road.
Should make a 4wd manual version.
My experience was definately with the new 3 door coupe. Your 5 series sounds very coolthough. On the 4WD comment, i read somewhere that they do offer an X-drive version in Germany, but felt it wasn't right for the UK market.
14 October 2006, 11:22 AM
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The 335d Sport Touring looks fabulous - loads of standard equipment as well!
Steven - why do you want a manual - with that torque the auto box works very well. I suspect that cross country in sport mode the auto will be at least as quick as the manual it works very well. You can always use it in semi-auto mode as well.
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Steven - why do you want a manual - with that torque the auto box works very well. I suspect that cross country in sport mode the auto will be at least as quick as the manual it works very well. You can always use it in semi-auto mode as well.
Rannoch
14 October 2006, 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by compshack
I think that it wasn't a 335d, if it was a 3 series more likey to be a 330d. 2 reasons, one they have only just released the 335d maybe 3 weeks ago and two they are fitted with partical filters in the exhaust so you don't get ANY black smoke at all.
I have a 535d re-mapped to 330bhp and 500ibft of torque. Real world performance is similar to E60 M5. I know because I have driven a v10 M5 in comparison.
The 335d is only 80kg lighter than the 535d. And the 5 series can put the power down better. The 335d does have a better auto box though with the paddle change which is similar to a SMG box for speed of change.
I have yet to drive one but going off what the 535d re-mapped is like it would be mind blowing. The only problem would be getting the power onto the road.
Should make a 4wd manual version.
I have a 535d re-mapped to 330bhp and 500ibft of torque. Real world performance is similar to E60 M5. I know because I have driven a v10 M5 in comparison.
The 335d is only 80kg lighter than the 535d. And the 5 series can put the power down better. The 335d does have a better auto box though with the paddle change which is similar to a SMG box for speed of change.
I have yet to drive one but going off what the 535d re-mapped is like it would be mind blowing. The only problem would be getting the power onto the road.
Should make a 4wd manual version.
14 October 2006, 09:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Nido
The smoke does seem to give it away as a 330d though.... quick whatever it was
My E90 330d has particulate filter(s) and therefore doesn't smoke. If you definitely saw smoke it was an E46 330d, not an E90.
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14 October 2006, 09:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Rannoch
The 335d Sport Touring looks fabulous - loads of standard equipment as well!
Steven - why do you want a manual - with that torque the auto box works very well. I suspect that cross country in sport mode the auto will be at least as quick as the manual it works very well. You can always use it in semi-auto mode as well.
Rannoch
Steven - why do you want a manual - with that torque the auto box works very well. I suspect that cross country in sport mode the auto will be at least as quick as the manual it works very well. You can always use it in semi-auto mode as well.
Rannoch
15 October 2006, 09:55 AM
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Originally Posted by P20SPD
i dont like a computer telling me when to change gear
Having driven BMW's flat out in both manual and auto form in real conditions I can honestly say the auto gives you more time to concentrate on other things and IMO - for me at least - was quicker.
On the diesels it is very suited to the engine.
18 October 2006, 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by compshack
I think that it wasn't a 335d, if it was a 3 series more likey to be a 330d. 2 reasons, one they have only just released the 335d maybe 3 weeks ago and two they are fitted with partical filters in the exhaust so you don't get ANY black smoke at all.
I have a 535d re-mapped to 330bhp and 500ibft of torque. Real world performance is similar to E60 M5. I know because I have driven a v10 M5 in comparison.
The 335d is only 80kg lighter than the 535d. And the 5 series can put the power down better. The 335d does have a better auto box though with the paddle change which is similar to a SMG box for speed of change.
I have yet to drive one but going off what the 535d re-mapped is like it would be mind blowing. The only problem would be getting the power onto the road.
Should make a 4wd manual version.
I have a 535d re-mapped to 330bhp and 500ibft of torque. Real world performance is similar to E60 M5. I know because I have driven a v10 M5 in comparison.
The 335d is only 80kg lighter than the 535d. And the 5 series can put the power down better. The 335d does have a better auto box though with the paddle change which is similar to a SMG box for speed of change.
I have yet to drive one but going off what the 535d re-mapped is like it would be mind blowing. The only problem would be getting the power onto the road.
Should make a 4wd manual version.
18 October 2006, 10:47 AM
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Yeah - flat out, bhp always rules and even the modded 535d is a gaping 170+bhp short of the M5... For 'in gear' slogs, I am sure the 535d is better though. (as you say 'real world')
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