I'm not one for newer BMW's....but....

[Stanley Rockafella]

This car really excites me. It's like a badass, diesel and current version of my old 325es

http://hooniverse.com/2010/12/25/hcoty-nominee-the-2011-bmw-335d/

Given the price of fuel and the want to have something that's not a gasser again, It's looking more and more sensible. I find it so intoxicating, the low RPM rumble of a high tq setup with tall gearing. The fuel savings is just a moot point

[ELVA164]

I've always been a fan of diesel as a fuel-saving option, especially compared to hybrid technology. That said, I agree that a torquey, low-rpm setup is a pretty cool idea for a road car. High-rpm, high-hp motors are really best suited to tracks, but a low-rpm, high-torque motor could be fun everywhere. I've always thought some sort of diesel E30 swap would be pretty cool.

[Wh33lhop]

Great car, and I think it even has a dipstick. Too bad it's auto only. :(

[E30 Wagen]

I actually like the looks of the new F10 5 series, and it comes in diesel form, too. If I was rich guy who did lots of road trips for business or whatever, it's what I'd want...

[Stanley Rockafella]

Great car, and I think it even has a dipstick. Too bad it's auto only. :(

in Canada it was also offered in stick...but obviously there weren't many sold

[G-Man the Visionary]

Haven't driven the 335d... Had a 335i... When we got the X5, the gas was just way more fun to drive, as I'm sure the car is too... BUT, like you said, you enjoy the torque and mpg... I don't blame you for wanting the mpg's, lol, but I'm thinking you'll probably enjoy it with the control of stick best... Good luck!

[Dj Buttchug]

I can speak for the 335d. my buddies mom had one on lease for a while and holy chit it hauls ass. the torque is insane.

[G-Man the Visionary]

As does the gas ;)... I don't wanna talk him out of what he wants, diesels are beautiful machines as well...

[tak7]

in Canada it was also offered in stick...but obviously there weren't many sold

Are you sure of this?

[Stanley Rockafella]

Are you sure of this?

http://calgary.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-cars-trucks-2011-BMW-335d-W0QQAdIdZ527109213

[tak7]

http://calgary.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehi...AdIdZ527109213

No inside pics though, shiftable auto is sometimes explained this way ?
I didn't think they existed in manual, so I'm a little skeptical.

[F34R]

I like.

[sapurvis]

I've had my eye on this car since it was introduced into the U.S. They're rare, but THIS is the late model 3er for me. I would take it over an M3 any day. Yep.....I said it.

[mikeedler]

give me a 123d coupe! the 335d are fun cars to drive too.

[Lodsin]

No inside pics though, shiftable auto is sometimes explained this way ?
I didn't think they existed in manual, so I'm a little skeptical.

I was told at the dealer auto only.