Trading an '08 335iC for a '10 335d...insane?

PJPHughes · 07-31-2009, 04:41 PM

Hey everyone,

I'm sure this will raise a lot of "what the hell are you thinking" comments, but I figured I'd give it a shot.

I test drove a 335d last weekend and I have to say, I absolutely love the diesel engine. The torque curve is enough to make you wet your pants! I've driven many diesel rental cars in Europe and have been a fan of the oil burner for many years. I love the new iDrive too, which is so much more user friendly

Living in LA, and having fair British born skin, I'm starting to ponder if a convertible as a daily driver is just a bad idea (even with SPF 30+ I burn)...that, and the current car's past tranny problem, recent HPFP replacement, and iDrive that seems to reset itself once in a while makes me wonder whether to keep it.

I've been contemplating the Jetta TDI wagon as a replacement for my '03 Saab 9-5 Aero wagon as well, but part of me says the 335d as the solo car (get rid of the Saab and the 335i) would make a practical choice.

Am I completely insane to even consider this? I have been a wagon guy since 1995, but deep down, I only use the practicality once in a blue moon. If only the 335d came in the E91 bodystyle!!! Argh!

Cheers,
Paul

Fortyb · 07-31-2009, 04:45 PM

Keep the Aero in chip tune it (NORDIC)Are (BSR) trade in the 335i and get the diesel no one on here should rag you for getting the 335d all you would need is a chip tune on that monster.

GME92 · 07-31-2009, 04:52 PM

You should definitely trade the 335i in for the 335d with a tune.

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PJPHughes Private First Class 34 Rep 173 Posts Drives: '10 335d Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (1)	Trading an '08 335iC for a '10 335d...insane? Hey everyone, I'm sure this will raise a lot of "what the hell are you thinking" comments, but I figured I'd give it a shot. I test drove a 335d last weekend and I have to say, I absolutely love the diesel engine. The torque curve is enough to make you wet your pants! I've driven many diesel rental cars in Europe and have been a fan of the oil burner for many years. I love the new iDrive too, which is so much more user friendly Living in LA, and having fair British born skin, I'm starting to ponder if a convertible as a daily driver is just a bad idea (even with SPF 30+ I burn)...that, and the current car's past tranny problem, recent HPFP replacement, and iDrive that seems to reset itself once in a while makes me wonder whether to keep it. I've been contemplating the Jetta TDI wagon as a replacement for my '03 Saab 9-5 Aero wagon as well, but part of me says the 335d as the solo car (get rid of the Saab and the 335i) would make a practical choice. Am I completely insane to even consider this? I have been a wagon guy since 1995, but deep down, I only use the practicality once in a blue moon. If only the 335d came in the E91 bodystyle!!! Argh! Cheers, Paul
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Fortyb M-GAM3 240 Rep 1,264 Posts Drives: 2016 SO M3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Huntsville,Al/WHO DAT iTrader: (3)	Keep the Aero in chip tune it (NORDIC)Are (BSR) trade in the 335i and get the diesel no one on here should rag you for getting the 335d all you would need is a chip tune on that monster. __________________ Car Enthusiast.
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GME92 BMW Newbie 12 Rep 426 Posts Drives: X5 50i M Sport DHP Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (0)	You should definitely trade the 335i in for the 335d with a tune.
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