335d Preferred options help

Evo400 · 11-23-2018, 10:22 AM

Hi All,

Looking to pick a 2 year old 335d, both the same colour but slightly different specs.

Both are M Sport plus models ( Msport Brakes, Nav Pro, Harman K, HighBeam assist, as standard)

However, I cant decide which is better. ( possible for future resale too)
One has an Adaptive M suspension
Red Leather but no heated seats. 18,000m

2nd (35,000m) Black leather, doesn't have an Adaptive Suspension, but HUD, Reverse Camera, Adaptive LED, black heated seats,Road Sign detection & Park Assyst.

So, is the adaptive suspension a deal breaker or am I better off with slightly higher mileage and more spec.

Thanks a mill>>

TiredGeek · 11-23-2018, 11:08 AM

I wouldn't touch a car with adaptive suspension but I can understand why some would.
It really comes down to what you're wanting the car for, but saying that you'd probably be better off with the better spec car and put ACS springs and shocks on it and have the best of both worlds 😁

GOF_430d · 11-23-2018, 11:28 AM

Adaptive suspension & heated seats every time together with electrically folding mirrors

r654321 · 11-23-2018, 11:49 AM

HUD and heated seats came on my F31 335d.

I've just retrofitted a reversing camera. They are all must have's in my book.

Watsey · 11-23-2018, 12:56 PM

The second one.

Some people like the adaptive suspension but in reality it's deeply flawed and doesn't do anything brilliantly.

The passive dampers on the second car are unlikely to be brilliant either, but they are easy (and relatively cheap) to upgrade along with some decent springs. Heated seats, HUD (which I'm not bothered about but, again, others love), reversing camera and adaptive headlights are far more useful day to day.

teaston · 11-23-2018, 12:59 PM

Definitely the second one! Adaptive isn’t great on the 335d, it still needs ACS springs, so you may as well get the one with passive suspension and fit ACS springs.

harvs43 · 11-23-2018, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by teaston

Definitely the second one! Adaptive isn't great on the 335d, it still needs ACS springs, so you may as well get the one with passive suspension and fit ACS springs.

This !

TiredGeek · 11-23-2018, 03:05 PM

Give us a few more details, F30, F31? Price? etc

AntF32 · 11-23-2018, 03:09 PM

Have HUD in my 2016 (66 reg) F48 20D, this is the first time i've had HUD and it's worth getting for sure.

Evo400 · 11-23-2018, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by TiredGeek

Give us a few more details, F30, F31? Price? etc

16 plate F30 335D Mineral Grey Cars. Prices are similar enough with lower mileage car being a tad more expensive due to miles, even tho its got lesser spec.
Around 23ish

Steveo.G · 11-23-2018, 11:32 PM

Definitely the 2nd one

beerglass007 · 11-24-2018, 10:41 AM

2ND car

DaveH28 · 11-24-2018, 11:20 AM

2nd car all day long

TiredGeek · 11-24-2018, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Evo400

16 plate F30 335D Mineral Grey Cars. Prices are similar enough with lower mileage car being a tad more expensive due to miles, even tho its got lesser spec.
Around 23ish

OK, now we can all have a play on Autotrader and confuse you even more by giving you loads of other similar priced cars to consider

Seriously though, I'd rather have the higher miles and better options than a lower miles poverty spec car. It might have bragging rights of active suspension but you have to live with the thing day in day out so I'd prefer the toys. Also, passive suspension is much cheaper to fix when it goes wrong....

Good luck with your choice

jdrally · 11-24-2018, 05:36 PM

I have a 2017 335d and after fitting the ASC spring i dont use adaptive anymore. Still needs better dampers though.

Evo400 · 11-28-2018, 01:20 PM

Thanks guys .

Yeah I'm going with the 2nd one. I think I'd be kicking myself in the teeth if I didnt.
I think I prefer the gadgets on the inside then 1 option of adaptive shocks only.

Also for leather seats, I think heated seats are a must.. I can't believe BMW doesnt include that option.

otee10 · 12-06-2018, 01:38 PM

Definitely the latter. Another thing too, HUD, I think it is absolutely wonderful.

kzg1969 · 12-07-2018, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Evo400

Thanks guys .

Yeah I'm going with the 2nd one.

Correct answer! Enjoy

Moleeuk · 12-07-2018, 07:24 AM

2nd one.

11-23-2018, 10:22 AM	#1
Evo400 New Member 5 Rep 16 Posts Drives: 335D Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: BHX iTrader: (0)	335d Preferred options help Hi All, Looking to pick a 2 year old 335d, both the same colour but slightly different specs. Both are M Sport plus models ( Msport Brakes, Nav Pro, Harman K, HighBeam assist, as standard) However, I cant decide which is better. ( possible for future resale too) One has an Adaptive M suspension Red Leather but no heated seats. 18,000m 2nd (35,000m) Black leather, doesn't have an Adaptive Suspension, but HUD, Reverse Camera, Adaptive LED, black heated seats,Road Sign detection & Park Assyst. So, is the adaptive suspension a deal breaker or am I better off with slightly higher mileage and more spec. Thanks a mill>>
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11-23-2018, 11:08 AM	#2
TiredGeek Old Fart 361 Rep 693 Posts Drives: 335dx F31 Shadow EB Join Date: May 2018 Location: Leeds & Strathnaver iTrader: (0)	I wouldn't touch a car with adaptive suspension but I can understand why some would. It really comes down to what you're wanting the car for, but saying that you'd probably be better off with the better spec car and put ACS springs and shocks on it and have the best of both worlds 😁
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11-23-2018, 11:28 AM	#3
GOF_430d Lieutenant 285 Rep 495 Posts Drives: 430d convertible Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Adaptive suspension & heated seats every time together with electrically folding mirrors
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11-23-2018, 11:49 AM	#4
r654321 Private First Class 39 Rep 147 Posts Drives: F31 2015 335d xDrive Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	HUD and heated seats came on my F31 335d. I've just retrofitted a reversing camera. They are all must have's in my book.
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11-23-2018, 12:56 PM	#5
Watsey Major General 6399 Rep 8,485 Posts Drives: F31 330D sDrive M Sport Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: On sabbatical. iTrader: (1)	The second one. Some people like the adaptive suspension but in reality it's deeply flawed and doesn't do anything brilliantly. The passive dampers on the second car are unlikely to be brilliant either, but they are easy (and relatively cheap) to upgrade along with some decent springs. Heated seats, HUD (which I'm not bothered about but, again, others love), reversing camera and adaptive headlights are far more useful day to day. __________________ Current : F31 330sD, remapped, Ohlins Road & Track, Millway camber plates, Quaife LSD, Stoptech brakes + Pagid RSL1 pads all round, Weichers front strut brace, Eibach front & rear anti-roll bars, Michelin MP4S.
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11-23-2018, 12:59 PM	#6
teaston Banned 10994 Rep 32,881 Posts Drives: X3 M40d Join Date: May 2012 Location: The High Seas iTrader: (1)	Definitely the second one! Adaptive isn’t great on the 335d, it still needs ACS springs, so you may as well get the one with passive suspension and fit ACS springs.
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TiredGeek Old Fart 361 Rep 693 Posts Drives: 335dx F31 Shadow EB Join Date: May 2018 Location: Leeds & Strathnaver iTrader: (0)	Give us a few more details, F30, F31? Price? etc __________________ The doctors said it's OK to listen to the voices..... just don't do what they tell me
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AntF32 First Lieutenant 447 Rep 356 Posts Drives: G30 540i xDrive - Carbon Black Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Hampshire (the first one) iTrader: (0)	Have HUD in my 2016 (66 reg) F48 20D, this is the first time i've had HUD and it's worth getting for sure.
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11-23-2018, 11:32 PM	#11
Steveo.G Second Lieutenant 96 Rep 269 Posts Drives: F30 335d M Performance Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: North Lanarkshire iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 F30 335d [0.00]	Definitely the 2nd one __________________ Current. 2016 335D STORM TROOPER! 2011 E70 X5 40D. 2005 E60 535D 395bhp 580lb/ft (Noteworthy) Evo V & VI. Jaguar s-type R. Yamaha raptor 700R
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beerglass007 Lieutenant 229 Rep 559 Posts Drives: G20 M340i Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: UK iTrader: (1)	2ND car
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11-24-2018, 11:20 AM	#13
DaveH28 Captain 287 Rep 643 Posts Drives: f31 335d estoril blue Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Littleborough, Gt. Manc iTrader: (0)	2nd car all day long
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11-24-2018, 05:36 PM	#15
jdrally Private 50 Rep 92 Posts Drives: F30 335d Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: saltash iTrader: (0)	I have a 2017 335d and after fitting the ASC spring i dont use adaptive anymore. Still needs better dampers though.
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11-28-2018, 01:20 PM	#16
Evo400 New Member 5 Rep 16 Posts Drives: 335D Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: BHX iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys . Yeah I'm going with the 2nd one. I think I'd be kicking myself in the teeth if I didnt. I think I prefer the gadgets on the inside then 1 option of adaptive shocks only. Also for leather seats, I think heated seats are a must.. I can't believe BMW doesnt include that option.
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otee10 Second Lieutenant 132 Rep 218 Posts Drives: F87 M2 LCI Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Leicester, UK iTrader: (0)	Definitely the latter. Another thing too, HUD, I think it is absolutely wonderful.
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Moleeuk From the dark side... 40 Rep 177 Posts Drives: M240i Convertible Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Bridgend iTrader: (0)	2nd one. __________________ 2017 - M240i Vert EBII. Memory Seats, Black Leather, Pro Nav Pack, PDC, Cruise, Heated Seats, Folding Mirrors, Heated Steering Wheel, Harman Kardon, High Gloss/Pearl Chrome Trim, Convertible Comfort Pack, Speed Limit Display, EBT, Load Through, M Performance Exhaust.
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