CupraT

Well, time has come to change my wife's car and we have gone for the BMW.

Slightly expensive (8k discount helped) for what it is but wanted;

4wd
C.50mpg
Around 5 seconds to 60
Mid size

This didn't really leave much choice to be honest.

Along the was test drove the M135i and really liked it but just a little small....great car though.

LSherratt

iTrader: (1)

Get it mapped... Torque monster

CupraT

I will run it in first

Graz

50 mpg

You'll never see it unless you drive it like a granny

Great engine in a great car
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grey_boy

50 MPG seems a tad optimistic, maybe on a run at 56 mph but get them turbos held on max and you will see more like around the high 20's early 30's max! My pal has one and whilst it is rapid in the dry, in the wet they are a bit skippy.
Get it remapped as the torque can hit 700+ NM!! hmmm sweet spot

CupraT

Car will spend most of its life on the motorway so won't be maxing the turbos

I appreciate that 50 is prob on the high side but mid 40s on a run. Way better than most cars with similar performance.

Hopefully the 4wd will help with getting the power down.

grey_boy

You will love that engine and box..

Matteeboy

Heard very little about the X-drive system in non SUV BMWs; keen to hear what you think!

There's a slip road onto the A30 where I've tested how long I can keep the traction light on; about five seconds so far! I enjoy playing with the back end though when no one is looking... Clearly ours is a lot older though.

Will hopefully be in an M135i soonish.

CupraT

I really liked the 135i.... A lot! As a main car for us, it was just too small but great value for money and much fun to drive.

I was a 50/50 on the Xdrive to be honest as it doesn't get the M sport suspension. Went for adaptive which should help a little.

At the end of the day, the wife preferred 4wd and it is her car for the next year until I ditch my company car.

SPEN555

For some reason they don't do a 335d x drive in estate form, looks to be only saloon which is strange?

Matteeboy

Cupra; we have a big VW camper for load lugging luckily.

Sounds really nice; looking forward to seeing pics!

CupraT

The 335d Xdrive saloon has only just come out so supsect the Estate will be along soon. I would have got that if out.

I have an 8 to 12 week wait for the car....nothing special really given its just a 3 series.

Boring white with red leather - wanted the blue but not convinced it works with red leather and didn't want a black interior this time
19" inch alloys
M sport brakes
Prof nav
Adaptive suspension

Some other stuff as I got the m sport pack and visibility pack

Bought mainly for the engine

Ps been looking at the campervans recently!

Matteeboy

That would make a fine pair of vehicles

ScoobyJawa

50mpg only if you do 56mph and huge journeys.

The old 2wd 335d get low 30's in reality despite the mpg claims.

john banks

Nice. So glad they are adding X drive to RHD performance models.

Graz

Would have given me a bit more confidence driving my 535d around last winter, especially as I'd only had it a few weeks. Heated seats were good though

Definitely consider an X-Drive model as and when I decide to move on from the current car but won't be for a few years yet.

Matteeboy

Affirmative. Just driven to Gatwick at rather high speeds; averaged 32. Usually lower on country lanes.

CupraT

The mpg is not really what I wanted to hear but ordered now and it ticked the rest of the boxes

It's replacing an xtrail so will be no worse than that and a bit more fun to drive!

Butkus

That sounds like a great everyday practical car, that is understated and fast, and will cope with any snow we might get.

How did you get the big discount?

CupraT

There is a 5k dealer contribution the model (on the website) so that bit was pretty easy.

Just pushed for the rest given the extras were 5-6k (no xenon a as standard is ****) and got there in the end.

Still think the car is a bit expensive for a 3 series to be honest but struggled to see anything which compared........though if the mpg is low 30s the S4 may have been more of an option that I thought

Butkus

I almost mentioned the S4 in my other post. They're meant to be quite good on fuel, considering they're petrol. But I doubt they are anywhere near their official figures.

Dingdongler

What you and Tony de Socialist get up to in the bedroom is none of our business

hodgy0_2

what is the technology behind the X Drive system?

does it have a centre diff?

is it electronic or mechanical?

billyray911

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Got an E91 335d which I'm really happy with.The X drive version will probably be my next purchase,so I'd be really interested in a write up and some pics when you get it

Littleted

lovely car, im waiting to see if they do a 435d Xdrive or the 530D xdrive

I had a 330d for a week the new 1, and the MPG is about right , i did motorway all week and it was great, not too far off the 520D i had the week before.

bet it will fly and having 4WD will be good, i hated the rear wheel ****, even on my new E350 i hate it, always tractions control ,cant wait for the snow NOT.

Matteeboy

Conversely I absolutely love the RWD in my 335d. Gives it the best handling balance of any car I've had; turn all traction fully off and it's a hoot, leave it on (or half on) and things are still plenty of fun.

Just point and shoot - it does exactly what you tell it to do in a controlled, predictable way. My only reservations with the new one (and x drive) is that the electric assistance on the steering (mine has fully hydraulic) and the AWD system may dull the experience a little? But it will be damn quick and a lot of fun 99% of the time.

micky boy

iTrader: (10)

I have a 335d and love it, off the line beats most things if you can get the traction down. had a 335d touring but felt like an old man driving it so bought a newer one with all the trimmings (well most of them). 39mpg on a short run down motorway but ive had 42/43 mpg a couple of times, but 50 is definetley pushing it

cheers mickyboy

CupraT

I guess the 4wd wont be for everyone. Works for us and the wife likes it so given its her car for the next year is her choice.

Reading some of the reviews (limited owner info as yet), seems 40mpg on a run is around the norm.... though that will be with a tight engine. 50mpg seems unlikely but we do 2/3rds of our driving on a quite motorway each day so should return at least that most days.

Delivery date has slipped back a bit and is now start of November.

Matteeboy

Just in time for Winter; ideal!

JackTorrence

Can you give me any info on the 335d xDrive please? I just ordered mine today, well I paid the deposit to book the build slot and I have 2 days to decide if I actually want it and what spec etc.

I've been driving round in an older 335d but I really don't like the suspension being so hard and the steering is heavy. Yeah it's like a rocket in a straight line but I hate how it struggles for traction all the time.


I've spec'd it out pretty well and the only thing I am not sure about is the adaptive suspension. The guy at the dealers can't really tell me anything as he hasn't driven a car with it which is no help.

Anything you cal tell me would be a great help.
cheers