Returning to the f3x fold

Nham68 · 06-02-2017, 02:14 PM

Got a dilemma, need advice.
Used to have 330xdrive touring, now have x3 3.5d. Don't like it. Want to return from up high...

So gonna return to fully loaded f3x .

Petrol or Diesel ?
I could have 340i or 335xd.
I'm used to x drive.
Never had rwd - always fwd, Quattro and last 3 yrs xdrive.

What's 340i like in the winter and the wet ? Would I be having trouser filling moments on damp roundabouts ?

Really torn between 335xd and 340i. I'm not a fast driver, never push a car to its limits, and love the secured footing of 4wd... but diesel appears to be the new devil , and love the sound of the 340i....

Thanks for guidance .. (S4 is a natural choice , but high in the theft radars...)

AndyEssex330d · 06-02-2017, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nham68

Got a dilemma, need advice.
Used to have 330xdrive touring, now have x3 3.5d. Don't like it. Want to return from up high...

So gonna return to fully loaded f3x .

Petrol or Diesel ?
I could have 340i or 335xd.
I'm used to x drive.
Never had rwd - always fwd, Quattro and last 3 yrs xdrive.

What's 340i like in the winter and the wet ? Would I be having trouser filling moments on damp roundabouts ?

Really torn between 335xd and 340i. I'm not a fast driver, never push a car to its limits, and love the secured footing of 4wd... but diesel appears to be the new devil , and love the sound of the 340i....

Thanks for guidance .. (S4 is a natural choice , but high in the theft radars...)

Don't worry about diesel, it's only a devil if you drive a lorry in London over some cyclists and green peace protesters.

If you like the sound of a petrol and don't do great mileage...get a 340i!

Damien1984 · 06-02-2017, 02:33 PM

Can't beat the blunt force from the 335d X Drive

Mr Burt · 06-02-2017, 03:20 PM

Don't be put off by RWD.
It rewards smooth progressive power delivery.
It you want to just smash the power down in any circumstance and let the electronics sort out 'your' issues then go AWD.
If you want a smooth 6 cylinder power delivery that sounds great, has reasonable economy when driven with restraint and does not come with the soft wallowing SE suspension then there's only one choice.
The middle number is a 4.

bmnut · 06-02-2017, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Burt

Don't be put off by RWD.
It rewards smooth progressive power delivery.
It you want to just smash the power down in any circumstance and let the electronics sort out 'your' issues then go AWD.
If you want a smooth 6 cylinder power delivery that sounds great, has reasonable economy when driven with restraint and does not come with the soft wallowing SE suspension then there's only one choice.
The middle number is a 4.

+1

BnB · 06-03-2017, 01:58 AM

I've always had rwd for the last 20 years. I live high on the Pennine moors where it snows and freezes regularly. My (ahem) second home is in the Scottish highlands. Modern cars are pussycats and I've had no problems. But I do highly recommend winter tyres for peace of mind.

JustChris · 06-03-2017, 02:16 AM

Go for a the 340i

Unless you treat winter with total disrespect and drive like a loon there is nothing to worry about. M4 is the snow is fine too if driven with a little care.

Get that 340i individual order in

Gixerste · 06-03-2017, 02:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Burt

Don't be put off by RWD.
It rewards smooth progressive power delivery.
It you want to just smash the power down in any circumstance and let the electronics sort out 'your' issues then go AWD.
If you want a smooth 6 cylinder power delivery that sounds great, has reasonable economy when driven with restraint and does not come with the soft wallowing SE suspension then there's only one choice.
The middle number is a 4.

+2

fish1985 · 06-03-2017, 06:53 AM

I went 330d for xdrive and I do 15-18k p/a. Currently having a wobble with the diesel stigma / future implications (euro 6 I think is ok for now).

I had a m135 a couple of years ago and it wasn't great when using the power in anything bar ideal conditions traction / confidence. The petrol still produce a big lump of torque. Maybe the longer wheelbase of the f3x might improve things...ive not tried one.

I think the consensus is that the 40i is 8-10mpg worse on average? Depends if that's a big deal to you or not

Personally I wanted xdrive for that all year round assurance and usability of the power in most conditions. An x40i if/when it comes would take an even bigger hit in mpg i guess.

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Nham68 Private 89 Rep 98 Posts Drives: M340i touring Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: U.K. North west iTrader: (0)	Returning to the f3x fold Got a dilemma, need advice. Used to have 330xdrive touring, now have x3 3.5d. Don't like it. Want to return from up high... So gonna return to fully loaded f3x . Petrol or Diesel ? I could have 340i or 335xd. I'm used to x drive. Never had rwd - always fwd, Quattro and last 3 yrs xdrive. What's 340i like in the winter and the wet ? Would I be having trouser filling moments on damp roundabouts ? Really torn between 335xd and 340i. I'm not a fast driver, never push a car to its limits, and love the secured footing of 4wd... but diesel appears to be the new devil , and love the sound of the 340i.... Thanks for guidance .. (S4 is a natural choice , but high in the theft radars...)
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Damien1984 Private 22 Rep 95 Posts Drives: 530d Xdrive Msport Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Chesterfield iTrader: (0)	Can't beat the blunt force from the 335d X Drive
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Mr Burt Lieutenant 684 Rep 589 Posts Drives: F31 340 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Shropshire iTrader: (0)	Don't be put off by RWD. It rewards smooth progressive power delivery. It you want to just smash the power down in any circumstance and let the electronics sort out 'your' issues then go AWD. If you want a smooth 6 cylinder power delivery that sounds great, has reasonable economy when driven with restraint and does not come with the soft wallowing SE suspension then there's only one choice. The middle number is a 4.
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BnB Lieutenant 180 Rep 469 Posts Drives: BMW 340i Touring Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: The North iTrader: (0)	I've always had rwd for the last 20 years. I live high on the Pennine moors where it snows and freezes regularly. My (ahem) second home is in the Scottish highlands. Modern cars are pussycats and I've had no problems. But I do highly recommend winter tyres for peace of mind. __________________ Porsche GT4, BMW 340i, BMW 225d, Porsche 911 (991), Porsche 911 GTS, Porsche 911 (997), BMW 123d, Porsche Cayman gen 1, RR Vogue, Jaguar XKR, E36 M3, Toyota MR2 gen 1
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JustChris General 17488 Rep 25,113 Posts Drives: Tesla MYRWD Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Go for a the 340i Unless you treat winter with total disrespect and drive like a loon there is nothing to worry about. M4 is the snow is fine too if driven with a little care. Get that 340i individual order in __________________ My car made front page of Bimmerpost
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fish1985 New Member 1 Rep 10 Posts Drives: f31 330d xdrive Join Date: May 2017 Location: Bristol iTrader: (0)	I went 330d for xdrive and I do 15-18k p/a. Currently having a wobble with the diesel stigma / future implications (euro 6 I think is ok for now). I had a m135 a couple of years ago and it wasn't great when using the power in anything bar ideal conditions traction / confidence. The petrol still produce a big lump of torque. Maybe the longer wheelbase of the f3x might improve things...ive not tried one. I think the consensus is that the 40i is 8-10mpg worse on average? Depends if that's a big deal to you or not Personally I wanted xdrive for that all year round assurance and usability of the power in most conditions. An x40i if/when it comes would take an even bigger hit in mpg i guess.
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