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Caporegime
what about a datsun 350z? 3.5l V6 306BHP with HR version or even a 370z?
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I couldn't pick any of them as I would need a Touring model for my pet lab
If a Touring model was available.....
I personally prefer the x35d over the x35i however I would probaly buy a 335i Touring as they generally are better spec'd and cheaper than a 335d. When I was looking at what was available a large majority of the 335ds had little to no optional extras which means you end up with a 335d Touring with no leather, no xenons and no idrive I assume these are ex lease/company cars where no options have been added to keep the cost down.
If a Touring model was available.....
I personally prefer the x35d over the x35i however I would probaly buy a 335i Touring as they generally are better spec'd and cheaper than a 335d. When I was looking at what was available a large majority of the 335ds had little to no optional extras which means you end up with a 335d Touring with no leather, no xenons and no idrive I assume these are ex lease/company cars where no options have been added to keep the cost down.
Soldato
335i all day. I don't do enough motorway driving, or often have passengers nor care about "luxury" enough to justify a 5 series.
My housemate has a 330i and while it is very nice who can say no to more power + better remap potential.
Would very much like a 330i or 335i next, Diesel is a no no but depending on what is available on the 2nd hand market and depreciation differences I would consider a 330i. Not too sure about running costs. Are they that much worse other than fuel?
My housemate has a 330i and while it is very nice who can say no to more power + better remap potential.
Would very much like a 330i or 335i next, Diesel is a no no but depending on what is available on the 2nd hand market and depreciation differences I would consider a 330i. Not too sure about running costs. Are they that much worse other than fuel?
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Soldato
BMW 335i M Sport Coupe (E92) - If it was free or very cheap.
Looks nice, interior isn't great but it will go fast so it would keep me entertained.
Looks nice, interior isn't great but it will go fast so it would keep me entertained.
Soldato
2) BMW 335i M Sport Coupe (E92)
Nice car and as you say remaps well.
Nice car and as you say remaps well.
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None of them : )
Soldato
3 coupe vs 5.. Well I'd have the 3. Mostly because it looks so much nicer but partly because the E60 is so ugly 
Tricky one though.. Between 1 and 2 but leaning strongly towards 1. It's the reliability concerns that would get me. It's one of my main criteria when buying a car (at least relatively speaking based on what "segment" I'm looking at, and it's one of the reasons why I choose the ST over something BMW) and would just annoy me if it kept breaking. I don't mind a bit of added complexity, but only when it's proven. A naturally aspirated 24 valve 6 cylinder engine is a traditional design that just works
I do like a nice NA petrol engine. Plus the fuel economy. Is 272 bhp vs 306 and half a second of 0-60 time really going to be much of a hindrance in real terms, being realistic?
But you can't deny the sheer power and flexibility you'll get from the 335i. I guess it comes down to whether *you* think the extra cost involved is worth it. As for the driving dynamics, will you notice day-to-day?
Yeah.. Number 1 for me. First paragraph of post #19 sums it up nicely.
Tricky one though.. Between 1 and 2 but leaning strongly towards 1. It's the reliability concerns that would get me. It's one of my main criteria when buying a car (at least relatively speaking based on what "segment" I'm looking at, and it's one of the reasons why I choose the ST over something BMW) and would just annoy me if it kept breaking. I don't mind a bit of added complexity, but only when it's proven. A naturally aspirated 24 valve 6 cylinder engine is a traditional design that just works
I do like a nice NA petrol engine. Plus the fuel economy. Is 272 bhp vs 306 and half a second of 0-60 time really going to be much of a hindrance in real terms, being realistic? But you can't deny the sheer power and flexibility you'll get from the 335i. I guess it comes down to whether *you* think the extra cost involved is worth it. As for the driving dynamics, will you notice day-to-day?
Yeah.. Number 1 for me. First paragraph of post #19 sums it up nicely.
3) BMW 335d M Sport Coupe (E92)
I'd put police stickers all over it and have my wicked way with fit girls by the road in exchange for letting them off what ever offence i make up
would also allow me to transport all my gold to switzerland cheaply thanks to amazing economy and boot space
I'd put police stickers all over it and have my wicked way with fit girls by the road in exchange for letting them off what ever offence i make up
would also allow me to transport all my gold to switzerland cheaply thanks to amazing economy and boot space
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Consider the tunability of the 335 though. 272 vs. 306bhp isn't that big a difference, but 350bhp is.
Caporegime
[TW]Fox;17046755 said:No cos the pre facelift ones look rubbish and the facelift ones are all silly money
This is very true
and the pre LCI ones will have the old Idrive also wont they ?
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It's a close fight between the 330i or 335i, i instantly want the 335 however stories of reliability would concern me, however i know i would regret not getting the 335i if i bought the 330. Hence I'd get the 335i and hedge against the reliability issues by doing my best to buy from a "trusted" source were I have faith that it wasn't abused and purchasing a 3rd party warranty.
- 30mpg doesn't bother me, used to such consumption
- Tuneable
- Hydraulic p/s
[TW]Fox;17046682 said:
It's a close fight between the 330i or 335i, i instantly want the 335 however stories of reliability would concern me, however i know i would regret not getting the 335i if i bought the 330. Hence I'd get the 335i and hedge against the reliability issues by doing my best to buy from a "trusted" source were I have faith that it wasn't abused and purchasing a 3rd party warranty.
- 30mpg doesn't bother me, used to such consumption
- Tuneable
- Hydraulic p/s
Soldato
The Coupe shape is great IMO. Then would have to be a petrol cos i dont do diesels
But seriously after going in Simons Z4 with the 3.0 Twin turbo it was superb, real grunt from anywhere.
330i would be the more all rounder for obvious reasons and doesnt become a real liability when out of warrenty like other cars have the potential to.
Saloon, hmm nah. Id be looking at the Jaguar stable, even if its competitor (at the moment) is the class above (5 series)
But seriously after going in Simons Z4 with the 3.0 Twin turbo it was superb, real grunt from anywhere.
330i would be the more all rounder for obvious reasons and doesnt become a real liability when out of warrenty like other cars have the potential to.
Saloon, hmm nah. Id be looking at the Jaguar stable, even if its competitor (at the moment) is the class above (5 series)
Soldato
My preference would be the 535d, with a remap I'm sure it's quite a bit faster than the 530i. Although, if I wasn't doing a reasonable mileage then it'd be the 530i to avoid the inherent problems with driving a diesel around town.
I've got no reason for preferring the 5 over the 3 other than the fact that I prefer saloons to coupes
I've got no reason for preferring the 5 over the 3 other than the fact that I prefer saloons to coupes
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In isolation the 330i is an absolute masterpeice. Beautifully smooth, no dagdag, almost diesel levels of fuel economy (Well, 6 cylinder diesels), 272bhp yet it has low CO2 and even fits into a lower tax bracket. It has to be one of the defining car engineering acheivements of the past 10 years, surely?
But then you park it beside a 335i.
FWIW, specified properly (Cream Beige leather, black dash top, pro nav) the E92 interior is actually very nice.
But then you park it beside a 335i.
FWIW, specified properly (Cream Beige leather, black dash top, pro nav) the E92 interior is actually very nice.
Soldato
[TW]Fox;17047013 said:
Yeah but if you park a 335i next to an M3..
There's always going to be one better.