11-02-2016, 05:12 PM | #1 |
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Changing your order - 340i -> 335d
I've seen on here people have amended specs on new car orders until the order is finalised. What if you want to change the engine?! Is that a simple swap or would the existing order need to be cancelled for a new one? I realise there will be a price difference.
I've ordered a 340i touring to replace my 335d saloon but am having serious second thoughts after having a 440i for the day today. I'm just wondering if its an easy swap for the dealer or if I'll be relying on their goodwill? Thanks. |
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Basically mpg and power delivery. I drove the 440i today as I would my 335d and it returned 25 mpg. If my new one did that long term I know I'd hate the thing. Then when I started thinking about it I realised I never think about mpg in the diesel. I don't think about saving fuel, lifting and coasting, anything like that. All of which crossed my mind today. My 335d does 38 mpg, dropping down to 25 is too big a drop.
I wanted to get a 340i because I want rwd and proper m-sport suspension again (I had a 330d before). Plus the twin pipes which are Later on I had to go pick up the wife + kids (needed 5 seats) and I drove the 335d. I just prefer the way the power is delivered low down vs the petrol. I realise this contradicts most people on the forum! |
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I've not heard a peep from them since paying my £500 deposit two weeks ago. I was meant to approve the final spec before it went into production so hopefully there's a chance to change it.
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I'd be chasing them up, 3/4 series are moving quite quickly at the moment, big push on for year end registrations.
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You might be the first one on here to change a 340i order to a 335d
Does seem to be a common thing though with noticeably different power delivery! |
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Now m3 a different story but between them 2 the 335d all day
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I wouldnt go racing a 340i any time soon. Torque makes a car "feel" quicker. BHP actually makes it quicker.
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I don't blame you, the 335d is a splendid car!
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Totally different product for the dealer order. Different built slot etc.
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As for prefering the way it drives did you enjoy reving the nuts of the 440i properly?! |
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OP, I love petrol engines but as someone who does lots of miles and likes to drive fast (I only average 36mpg from my 335d), I too prefer the 35d engine for the same reasons as you outline. For day to day driving it's effortlessly quick and the mpg is reasonable. If I did less and it was a coupe then a 440i would be great, but to me a tourer is a workhorse type of car, and so the diesel torque suits it, and the xdrive too.
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Yes I'd love the sound, the handling, the excitement of a new car... but when all that wears off, I know I'll be regretting the fact I got out of probably the optimum car for me. At 18k miles p/a most of it to and from offices around the M25 - I already have the perfect car!
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Good to see some love for diesel, this forum has been all about the 40i engine mainly for months.
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My mpg was just under 40 on the 33D (30,000 miles) and now its just over 30 on the 440i (7,000 miles). So in the real world, I guess you will see a 25% drop.
As for power delivery, the 335D is immense and comes in right away, while with the 440i, there is a lag while the revs build up. Thus the 335D is probably faster while the 440i is actually more fun and makes a better noise. I don't really worry too much about the mpg but I think I will go petrol again next time too. |
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My F31 335d also averages 38mpg and I used to get just over 30 out of my E92 335i in the same conditions. A 340i should be several mpg better than a 335i so all other things being equal I'd be very surprised if a 340i would be 13mpg worse than your 335d; not sure what your expectation is but 5 or 6mpg worse is more likely IMO.
I do agree the 335d has effortless go but I wouldn't have thought a 340i would be lacking in that department; will need to rev higher to get the same on-road effect but not really a hardship in a nice sounding 6-pot petrol! However, if you prefer the power delivery of the diesel perhaps you need to stick with it; not exactly a hardship either given the 35d is probably one of the best oil burners on the market! |
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I know where you are coming from alarustic. drove a 440i with the performance pack two weeks ago and was a bit dissapointed with the get up and go of it. I wasn't worried about MPG. Just a word of caution. There is a larger support from BMW on the 340i than the 335d. They're trying to shift more big petrol models. Plus the 335d might be a couple of grand more expensive. I know that's the case with the 4 series.
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How much HP did you gain by remapping that 2 litre engine? I'd be interested to do that if it doesn't cost too much.
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