[Apl440i or 335d?]

Originally Posted by Steven1077

The main reason I'm changing my 3 series is I just fell in love with the shape of the 4 series when I had it on loan, I only do 20 miles a day and the diesel just seems to take a lot longer before the heater warms the car up, I don't really think the sort of short journeys I do are suited to a diesel and I'm only getting 30mpg on a good day, I actually think the 335d has a bit too much torque for its own good as the wheels seem to spin even with a small amount of throttle on a damp day so I don’t think I’ll miss the torque, I was happy with a 428i but wanted a bit more refinement and power so I went to the 435i

Most of this seems mad to me? But fair enough.

To the OP, if its a choice between a 335i and a 330d, I would have the 335i if I could live with low 20 mpg's. Some can and that's absolutely fine. The 330d would also be an amazing choice too. It depends on what type of driving you do.

[GBR1]

Originally Posted by spiderscoobs

Haven't managed to get a test drive of either engine yet, dealers full of 320ds, anyone managed to drive both with thoughts to share?

Snows in Portsmouth have a 330d touring as a test car!

[Steven1077]

Originally Posted by Apl335d

Most of this seems mad to me? But fair enough.

To the OP, if its a choice between a 335i and a 330d, I would have the 335i if I could live with low 20 mpg's. Some can and that's absolutely fine. The 330d would also be an amazing choice too. It depends on what type of driving you do.

I guess I just don't like diesel

[Proftinkerpot]

I would recommend the diesel over the petrol unless you are going for a true performance model like an M4. I have had 3 years with an Impreza running around 340bhp and changing to the 335d the surge is so smooth and refined. I loved the Subaru but the diesel offers performance close to it with almost twice the economy. The sports auto box is a beauty.
The 335i will have a soundtrack but those with a 335d will know that in sport mode the dirty derv sounds great.

[Apl440i or 335d?]

Originally Posted by Steven1077

I guess I just don't like diesel

Fair enough, and on the most part I agree. I would have a petrol if I could justify the higher running costs.

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Originally Posted by Apl335d

Fair enough, and on the most part I agree. I would have a petrol if I could justify the higher running costs.

Same it was the filling up weekly rather than monthly and the actual hand in pocket costs.

Originally I had thought next car would be petrol, however new diesels with new 8AT.

That and to justice to the 335i (and 328), I would be in points on licence territory.

[Pablo68]

I test drove both. You can see which I bought.

PS I've got on average 29.8mpg over 2500 miles... I *can* get top 30's at a steady 70mph on the motorway. But I don't really care much about fuel economy so it was really a no brainer choice for me.

[spiderscoobs]

Originally Posted by Pablo68

I test drove both. You can see which I bought.

PS I've got on average 29.8mpg over 2500 miles... I *can* get top 30's at a steady 70mph on the motorway. But I don't really care much about fuel economy so it was really a no brainer choice for me.

Excellent. How did the two compare performance wise? I will be ordering on Monday & it will be petrol at the moment.

[Pablo68]

Originally Posted by spiderscoobs

Excellent. How did the two compare performance wise? I will be ordering on Monday & it will be petrol at the moment.

The 330D (I used to own an E92 330D as well), was plenty quick enough off the mark and certainly felt quick, and would in reality be (and was) more than ample for everyday fun...

At low end the two feel similar (if not sounding similar).

...But it just did not compare to the 335i...nothing (IMO) like the sound track and feel of an IL6 Petrol giving beans.

Unless you are doing diesel mileage and/or care about MPG just get the petrol.

[spiderscoobs]

Originally Posted by Pablo68

The 330D (I used to own an E92 330D as well), was plenty quick enough off the mark and certainly felt quick, and would in reality be (and was) more than ample for everyday fun...

At low end the two feel similar (if not sounding similar).

...But it just did not compare to the 335i...nothing (IMO) like the sound track and feel of an IL6 Petrol giving beans.

Unless you are doing diesel mileage and/or care about MPG just get the petrol.

Just the answer I was hoping for, my heart has always been with the 335i but the 330d was nagging at my more fiscal subconscious. Decision made, well, finally confirmed probably more accurate.

[chiark]

I went from a E46 330D to an E91 330i. Both are cracking engines: there's really no wrong choice.

[Pablo68]

Originally Posted by spiderscoobs

Just the answer I was hoping for, my heart has always been with the 335i but the 330d was nagging at my more fiscal subconscious. Decision made, well, finally confirmed probably more accurate.

You'll love it.

You do have to remember it always starts up in comfort mode, which is actually great for pootling around town with the missus or whatever....it really calms the car down (although it's still quick). Just remember to put it into sport mode when you get out into the NSL's, and grin. A lot

Oh also coming from the diesel over 2500 miles in I still have a habit of starting the motor with the door open and then just listening for a second or too to the rather lovely start up sound.

[spiderscoobs]

Like it

[Edinburra]

Get the 335i, to hell with the extra expense..

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As said the 335i is best if mileage and fuel costs not an issue.

One thing to consider with 330d is you also have choice of S or X drive option.

[spiderscoobs]

I've had my 335i touring a couple of weeks now & love it. Still running in but have a wee trip to Cornwall tomorrow which will add a few hundred miles. Silky smooth straight 6 is superb even without breaking 4000 revs

[Pablo68]

Originally Posted by spiderscoobs

I've had my 335i touring a couple of weeks now & love it. Still running in but have a wee trip to Cornwall tomorrow which will add a few hundred miles. Silky smooth straight 6 is superb even without breaking 4000 revs

Good man!

(I first hit 7k RPM about 50 miles after leaving the dealers, going up a motorway on ramp...loosened it off a treat )

[happycow6171]

Hi guys my thread earlier about 428i vs 435i and was wondering if anybody was running a 328i could they comment on how they are enjoying the car.
Me and the missus are planning trip to France in September, would a 435i convertible be a better cruiser for crossing the continent than 28i.?

[MRPoisson]

Diesel all the way for me - much prefer the way they drive especially the low end torque. You dont have to rev like a petrol. Horses for courses