Opinion on 335d?

[tjts1]

plus deisel engine will literaly run forever.

LOL no it won't. Modern bmw diesels have had all sorts of catastrophic failures. You just don't know about it because they don't have a history in the US.

http://forums.5series.net/index.php?showtopic=46764&st=0&p=489714&#entry489714

BMW diesels are no more reliable or cheap maintain than gassers.

[SaskE30]

I work for a local BMW dealership on Saturdays and I have got the chance to drive a couple of them.

VERY nice car, it pulls like there is no tomorrow, I did feel a bit of turbo lag but its almost unnoticeable and from the customers I have talked to they said they have been getting great fuel economy. It unfortunately does NOT come in a manual. I believe it has to use the six speed automatic from the previous generation v12 engined 7 series because of the massive amount of torque.

[Wh33lhop]

It unfortunately does NOT come in a manual. I believe it has to use the six speed automatic from the previous generation v12 engined 7 series because of the massive amount of torque.

gggggggaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyy.

[dvs909]

agreed, if the zr1 can have a manual so can a 335d

[iwantspeed]

Its the new eta with a 5k redline.
I love it I went for a test drive in one last weekend.
a 265-hp, 3.0-liter I-6 its a twin turbo also and it makes 425 pound feet of torque at 1,750 rpm's and pulls all the way to redline, which I think is crazy and the car is super smooth.

Going by my previous statement. I have a few pictures to convince you, of the engineering behind the scenes.
not the same motor as the inline 6 but it is similar in design.

[xLibelle]

Well, looks like I bought one of the last few 2009 model 335d's in the US.
I dont know about the options in detail but its good enough, whatever they are. Premium package at the least. Brought the old clunker in today.
$4500 for CARS turn in, $4500 BMW Diesel incentive, and a few thousand off because the guy wanted desperately to get rid of the car = $36,7.

I havent seen or driven it yet... but everyone else in my family apparently says its nice. uhg.

[e30slut]

sweet

[TDE30]

Congrats man! I guess it'd look a bit better with the sport pack, but you can't argue with anything from BMW that is $36k and isn't super base with cloth seats. It's something nice to have around, it's got a warranty, it's good on fuel, etc. etc.

:up:

[xLibelle]

It would have been Alpine White, Saddle Leather, Sport package, no Nav, and so forth.

[Jon325i]

Congrats on the 335d purchase!!! I've been following the newswire on this car since late last year. It's a real "have your cake and eat it too" proposition. Great 3-series handling (depsite the swelling in size & weight this line as taken on in recent years), lots of diesel torque, and very respectable fuel consumption considering its performance.

It sounds like you got a good price on the car too. If you happen to have an extra $600 burning a hole in your pocket, why don't you call the good folks at VAC Motorsport and treat your new diesel to its first accessory.....

http://store.nexternal.com/shared/St...t=products.asp


Jon

[xLibelle]

link directs to the overall menu - was there something specific? I'm seriously all ears.

I'd like to "better" a few things but i really need this thing to be a comfortable long-hauler so suspension will be limited, other than a little lowering.

Edit: Intelligent Diesel Control Module, eh?

[allwheeldrive]

Congrats, i want to drive one so bad.

[Thehemiman]

Sweet...Watch out at some of the diesel pumps though. Some of them pump a lot faster than the gas pumps for filling up big rigs and what not....

[whiltebeitel]

This is awesome. I love driving the E90/2's. A little heavy, but soooooo much better to DD and ball in.

[Jon325i]

Edit: Intelligent Diesel Control Module, eh?

Bingo. Nice shot in the horsepower & torque department.....plus its a plug-n-play affair so your hands won't get too dirty.

So if you're impressed with 425ft lbs of twist, imagine having 475 on tap plus more peak HP than a 335i Not bad for $600.

Sorry about the fail link.


Jon