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Get an xDrive and it will seem like the Lovely, Warm, Temperate, Sunny South.
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Lots of opinions on here already but I thought I'd add mine. I had BMWs for 15 years, my last one being an E90 325d auto which was just awful in the bad winter of 2010/11. For a change I bought an A4 quatttro with the 3.0 TDI engine. Whilst there is nothing essentially wrong with this car it just isn't a BMW. Where it does win hand down though is the 4WD. It's as if you get two cars for the price of one. In summer I love the way the system pulls you round corners as if you are on rails. It's different to BMW RWD and, of course, it's just a matter of opinion but I prefer it. In winter (and I go the whole hog and put on winter tyres) the grip and traction is just incredible - if you're currently driving a BMW auto on standard tyres you just wouldn't believe it. So for all those reasons I would suggest that a 330d Xdrive would be a fantastic car for you. It's certainly top of my shopping list. |
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I think the time is right for the 3er 4wd to become really mainstream popular - in a way it never has in previous incarnations.
I would certainly hunt out an F31 xdrive over an F31 rwd given the choice; I do hope they end up being popular as I suspect they will be - especially when I want to swap into a 1-2 year old F31 in a 2015. So I would ask that you all spec xdrive 330d f31s m sports, with lots of toys - prof media, heated memory seats and pano roof, but please resist the red leather and white paint! And give them away for buttons after 20,000 miles.....
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Any X drives for a test yet, suppose its no different to a normal 330d?
Im ordering a new car in the next week, had a drive of a Audi A6 Avant BiTDI, its was pretty fast with 313ps. After coming from a 3 Series, im not sure I want to leave the brand, got the Wife an A5 cab last week and its a manual. The pedals are offset and a mare. Decisions...... Update.. need to update the sig as both went at xmas...
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And I'm loaning a Jag XJ 3.0 D S, I need something for work , I will probably put 100k on it in 5 years so its got to be right. Needs plenty of room as it will be the family bus now all the 4x4 are gone. Test drove a 530d and it was great but the power of the A6 bitdi is the same price with the huge discount on offer. Something niggling me though about the thought of leaving the BMW brand
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For 2WD Cars: How about a Mercedes CLS Shootingbrake. It's had a brilliant review in Autocar. Trumped the 5 Series Touring which came second. Equivalent Audi and Jaguar 3rd and last respectively. The Jaguar was a huge disappointment. It's not a very space efficient car anyway. Or, stick with a 330d M Sport. For 4WD Cars: 330d xDrive M Sport, 330d xDrive Touring M Sport or a dreaded Audi Quattro. I personally don't like anything about Audis. Pity there is no xDrive 5 Series yet. Also, the 5 Series will be updated soon. Or, a BMW X5 or the new Range Rover. Latter quite amazing and huge. Glad you binned the Evoque. I think its design is challenging.
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I need one 4 wheel drive in the house just to ensure i earn if the weathers bad. I tried ti get the wife into a crv but she was having none of it which would have allowed me a greater choice.
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I'm 6'1'' and can get 3 grandkids 8,6 & 4 years into the back of my F30. Mind you it's cosy back there but good enough for them. If they complain, I threaten them with the VW Golf GTI. That shuts them up! They have to learn to rough it! Cars bigger than an F30, I consider to be road hogs, which they are. I am being very socially aware as you can see!
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You spoil her. Treat 'em mean and keep 'em keen! So, it seems it's going to be an Aldi household. Convenient for Warranty issues and Servicing.
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Yes, possibly. Down bristol next week so will go and have a play with dick lovett......had the drive of a 530d there and may see how the land lies with a 535d. Think it will be alot more expensive than the a6 bitdi is going for due to 23% discount. Both great cars and bmw maybe more so but it all comes down to the green.
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Good negotiating skills needed with arrogant BMW Dealers. I do hope they give you a ood deal. However, remember that the 5 Series is being updated soon, so screw them for a few more £. Have you considered the new heavily revised Mercedes E Class which will be available soon? Beautifully made cars IMO.
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