335d vs VXR8
20 December 2010, 04:20 PM
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Well put it this way, I browsed every 335i/335d currently for sale on PH/Trader between £17-25k this weekend and I instantly moved on if any car didn't have the idrive display binnacle 
20 December 2010, 05:16 PM
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Whereas I did the exact opposite.
i-drive killed my inlaws 535d, it needs constant updating, the satnav is appalling (e.g. only does first four characters of the postcode!!! My HTC Desire does a much better job), I don't need to pointlessly substitute buttons with computer stuff as I bought the car to drive, not **** around with some fiddly **** and worst of all, it robs THE handiest storage space in the entire car.
In fact my first reason for going for a 3er over a 5er is that 3er can be had without i-drive. Then I realised they drive a fair bit better overall too. And are quicker.
I really do hate i-drive.
i-drive killed my inlaws 535d, it needs constant updating, the satnav is appalling (e.g. only does first four characters of the postcode!!! My HTC Desire does a much better job), I don't need to pointlessly substitute buttons with computer stuff as I bought the car to drive, not **** around with some fiddly **** and worst of all, it robs THE handiest storage space in the entire car.
In fact my first reason for going for a 3er over a 5er is that 3er can be had without i-drive. Then I realised they drive a fair bit better overall too. And are quicker.
I really do hate i-drive.
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20 December 2010, 07:07 PM
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As i don't rip around the public roads pushing my car to the limits, mentioning no names, i prefer toys and comfort, so for me, the more buttons the merrier!
This is probably the reason i've never bought a BM, far to plain looking....IMO of course.....
This is probably the reason i've never bought a BM, far to plain looking....IMO of course.....
20 December 2010, 07:13 PM
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LOL at owners of ancient chavved up Scoobies having a pop at true motoring icons like the M3, M5, etc.
Speaks volumes.
Speaks volumes.
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20 December 2010, 07:25 PM
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scooby or 335i/335d
80% of scooby owners would have the 335i/335d IF THEY COULD AFFORD IT mo
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/articles...ort-car-review
But with BMW reckoning most buyers of the 3 Series Coupe will have a combined household income of £70,000 p/a, it’s unlikely to deter its target market
80% of scooby owners would have the 335i/335d IF THEY COULD AFFORD IT mo
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/articles...ort-car-review
But with BMW reckoning most buyers of the 3 Series Coupe will have a combined household income of £70,000 p/a, it’s unlikely to deter its target market
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20 December 2010, 07:30 PM
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20 December 2010, 09:17 PM
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scooby or 335i/335d
80% of scooby owners would have the 335i/335d IF THEY COULD AFFORD IT mo
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/articles...ort-car-review
But with BMW reckoning most buyers of the 3 Series Coupe will have a combined household income of £70,000 p/a, it’s unlikely to deter its target market
80% of scooby owners would have the 335i/335d IF THEY COULD AFFORD IT mo
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/articles...ort-car-review
But with BMW reckoning most buyers of the 3 Series Coupe will have a combined household income of £70,000 p/a, it’s unlikely to deter its target market
Are you Stuart Baggs off the apprentice?
20 December 2010, 10:16 PM
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[QUOTE=alanbell;9775729]
So you must be one of the 20% then 
Mattee, thinking of growing up a bit and seriously considering a used 335d touring next. No point me asking if you recommend one!
As a long term prospect, what is the reliability like? Any turbo or engine/drivetrain issues that are starting to materialise, especially with a remap?
Mattee, thinking of growing up a bit and seriously considering a used 335d touring next. No point me asking if you recommend one!
As a long term prospect, what is the reliability like? Any turbo or engine/drivetrain issues that are starting to materialise, especially with a remap?
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20 December 2010, 10:24 PM
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Olly email Simon at emaps he maps them (very well ) he will give you good advice,
www.e-maps.co.uk
www.e-maps.co.uk
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20 December 2010, 10:53 PM
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It is a bit rude to bring affordability into it. A 3 series is affordable for many and a fraction of the value of an average house, that is why they are so popular, as well as for most people being competent all rounders, as long as it doesn't snow too much or you happen to have parked a rear wheel on wet grass.
20 December 2010, 11:18 PM
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