BMW 335d - Anyone got one?
01 June 2007, 09:44 PM
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Thanks for the info. 5 seconds is definately a BIG difference! 
Shame they are still so expensive.
Certainly chipping a 30 sounds like the way forward, albeit not the perfect option.
What sort of speeds can they get up to way delimited?
Shame they are still so expensive.Certainly chipping a 30 sounds like the way forward, albeit not the perfect option.
What sort of speeds can they get up to way delimited?
01 June 2007, 11:47 PM
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other owners have claimed 170mph, after having it tuned by DMS, and then taking the 0-100 down to 13 secs, but its the midrange that will see the biggest improvment
02 June 2007, 09:51 AM
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I've got a 335d M Sport Touring which I bought new in December last year.
To date the car has way exceeded expectations. The engine produces amazing torque which means effortlessly rapid progress; for a road car on today's roads unless you're a complete loon you really will never need any more 'go'. Apart from pulling away at tickover it doesn't even sound very diesel-like. The auto gearbox is super-slick and quick changing and has paddles as standard if you feel the need to take control. Handling wise the car feels beautifully balanced, and the controls are almost porsche-like in their feel and weighting.
The car has loads of lovely little touches, e.g. lights under the doorhandles which come on when you lock/unlock the car (great at night), tailgate glass which opens independently of the main hatch. Even the indicators (touch them for 3 flashes) are great once you're used to them.
So far I'm averaging approximately 35mpg. On a run at 80-ish mph you'll see over 40mpg. Insurance is peanuts too at just £340/year. So far it's proving to be laughably cheap to run.
Overall I'd have to say it's the best car I've ever owned. As a family proposition it's fantastic. Even just considering which car is most fun on a spirited drive, my previous RS6 wouldn't get a look-in if I had the keys to the 335d, and I wouldn't feel particularly short-changed compared to my old 996.
Options wise I specified professional sat-nav (I just don't want to mess around with tom-toms), panoramic roof, leather, xenons, hi-fi and a few other bits and pieces. Came in at just under £37k after the ~12% discount which my local dealer gave me. If you go for one do make sure you get the panoramic glass sunroof. It's a £1k option, but it completely transforms the interior of the car, especially in the rear. Our kids love it - definitely the number one option from the list.
Any other specific questions, fire away.
Gary.
To date the car has way exceeded expectations. The engine produces amazing torque which means effortlessly rapid progress; for a road car on today's roads unless you're a complete loon you really will never need any more 'go'. Apart from pulling away at tickover it doesn't even sound very diesel-like. The auto gearbox is super-slick and quick changing and has paddles as standard if you feel the need to take control. Handling wise the car feels beautifully balanced, and the controls are almost porsche-like in their feel and weighting.
The car has loads of lovely little touches, e.g. lights under the doorhandles which come on when you lock/unlock the car (great at night), tailgate glass which opens independently of the main hatch. Even the indicators (touch them for 3 flashes) are great once you're used to them.
So far I'm averaging approximately 35mpg. On a run at 80-ish mph you'll see over 40mpg. Insurance is peanuts too at just £340/year. So far it's proving to be laughably cheap to run.
Overall I'd have to say it's the best car I've ever owned. As a family proposition it's fantastic. Even just considering which car is most fun on a spirited drive, my previous RS6 wouldn't get a look-in if I had the keys to the 335d, and I wouldn't feel particularly short-changed compared to my old 996.
Options wise I specified professional sat-nav (I just don't want to mess around with tom-toms), panoramic roof, leather, xenons, hi-fi and a few other bits and pieces. Came in at just under £37k after the ~12% discount which my local dealer gave me. If you go for one do make sure you get the panoramic glass sunroof. It's a £1k option, but it completely transforms the interior of the car, especially in the rear. Our kids love it - definitely the number one option from the list.
Any other specific questions, fire away.
Gary.
Cheers for the info Gary - Sounds ideal.
As mentioned, I've done quite a few miles in a 535d but I reckon the 335d will handle a lot better.
A sunroof is absolutely essential - current and last car haven't had one and I really miss it!
Time to get myself a test drive.
02 June 2007, 04:59 PM
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Steven Sutcliffe from Autocar had a 335d coupe for a week and came away totally smitten. He said he couldn't think of a car for the money he'd rather have, apart from the same model with 4 doors
02 June 2007, 06:14 PM
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Yup, I've had an E92 335D Coupe since November.
Stunning real world car. As stated earlier you surge about on a lovely, utterly addictive wave of torque and you would have to drive a petrol car like a loon (drawing attention to yourself) to be quicker A to B in real world conditions (read congested, busy roads with traffic lights). The 335D is peerless in that scenario - which to be honest most of us find ourselves in 90% of the time. The updated ZF box is very alert - and sport mode is VERY noticeable, hanging doggedly onto revs. Paddles are fun, but I hardly use them.
I am averaging about 32mpg on almost exclusively city stop-go short trips. That goes up when I go for a cruise on the Autobahns.
I have a little petrol toy for those moments I crave pure tail-wagging driving fun, but as a well-built, smooth and deceptively rapid transport offering good economy the 335D ticks all my boxes.
Don't test drive one
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Stunning real world car. As stated earlier you surge about on a lovely, utterly addictive wave of torque and you would have to drive a petrol car like a loon (drawing attention to yourself) to be quicker A to B in real world conditions (read congested, busy roads with traffic lights). The 335D is peerless in that scenario - which to be honest most of us find ourselves in 90% of the time. The updated ZF box is very alert - and sport mode is VERY noticeable, hanging doggedly onto revs. Paddles are fun, but I hardly use them.
I am averaging about 32mpg on almost exclusively city stop-go short trips. That goes up when I go for a cruise on the Autobahns.
I have a little petrol toy for those moments I crave pure tail-wagging driving fun, but as a well-built, smooth and deceptively rapid transport offering good economy the 335D ticks all my boxes.
Don't test drive one
D.
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