gizze Posted March 12, 2007 Report Share Posted March 12, 2007 I took a 335d and a 335i out again yesterday, the 335d is a truly stunning engine with loads of torque and it feels very rapid, like the 535d but more nimble and a little quicker. However, I also took out a the 335i and have to say it really is fantastic, I did 42 miles in the 335i from Chelmsford to Ipswich and round some back roads and when I came off the dual carrigeway the OBC was showing 34mpg, I would only just get that in the 535d, and only get 36mpg doing those speeds in the 120d. Then wet through Chelmsford, reset the OBC and after 15 minutes or so of roundabouts and T junctions it was still showing just under 27mpg. Then reset it again and took it for a back road blast, by the time I got back to the dealers it was at 21mpg, the S4 would be showing 14mpg at this point. The 335d in comparrison wa showing around 3-4mpg more than this. So if I were to buy one what would it be?? Without dount the 335i, when you add up depreciation, tyres, servicing, insurance, tax etc. etc. an extra 4mpg really doesn't make sod all difference, and I will do 20k miles a year in this car, for someone who only does 12k a year it is even more irrelevant. Thought about it last night and called this morning, this is the spec... 335i M-Sport Touring Le Mans Blue Lemon Leather Brushed Aluminium Trim Navigation Professional Bluetooth Voice Control Xenon headlights Heated Seats Auto with Paddles Sliding Armrest BMW Assist Auto Dimming interior and exterior mirriors. Electric Seats Interior Light pack Storage package Should hopefully pick it up next Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizze Posted March 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2007 Just need to sort out a remap now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rottenbend Posted March 12, 2007 Report Share Posted March 12, 2007 Is there a remap available yet gIzzE? I know DMS were working on one. What sort of outputs would you expect? Sounds like a very exciting car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashleyadam Posted March 12, 2007 Report Share Posted March 12, 2007 Nice Spec Gizze interesting report as well, look forward to the pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oli Posted March 12, 2007 Report Share Posted March 12, 2007 I am amazed at that economy, it a no brainer then, petrol all the way. I am trying the 335I this week and will be able to make my own comparisons. I was expecting the 335I to be a lot lower - it sound slike its a really efficient engine. On paper there is only about £450 difference between an identically spec'd 335D and 335I, both auto's. The one thing that I do know is there is a shortage of the 335I engine at the moment. What is the power delivery like in the 335I, and how good does it feel with the auto box? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZURES3 Posted March 12, 2007 Report Share Posted March 12, 2007 Sounds great and te MPG is amazing. If you dont mind me asking how much is a 335i in this spec as my mate is looking to change his 4 year old M3 and thinks this is the way to go. Have you bought a demo or stock car. AZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizze Posted March 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2007 I would expect my average mpg to be around 24/25, where as I was only expecting the 335d to be around 26/27mpg, but in reality with my driving it would probable be around 28/29mpg, so 4-5mpg more than the petrol but the 335i is only a couple behind what I would have been happy with using the derv. The auto box is superb with this car, much quicker changes than on the 535d but still really smooth. It is an ex BMW UK car, the dealer bought some stock of them, it has 5k miles on it but with an £8k saving on list I can live with that. So I am sure you can work out what I paid without me putting it in writing!! Only option that is missing that I would have specced from new is the Hi-Fi DSP sound system, I always usually go with the basic system and add my own amp and speakers, but this is the best factory fit system I have ever heard so I am a bit gutted it doesn't have it, I would have paid another £1000 for it. The amp and speakers I will put in will be better but it is a bit of a hassle that's all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irnbrukid Posted March 12, 2007 Report Share Posted March 12, 2007 34k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZURES3 Posted March 12, 2007 Report Share Posted March 12, 2007 ex BMW car so does that mean everyone at BMW HQ has given it a good pasting Look forward to the pics AZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterS Posted March 12, 2007 Report Share Posted March 12, 2007 [ QUOTE ] ex BMW car so does that mean everyone at BMW HQ has given it a good pasting Look forward to the pics AZ [/ QUOTE ] At that mileage it'll probably just be from one of the BMW UK car schemes used by employees of BMW, MINI, RR etc... Not a press car hopefully Sounds great - my favourite colour for an M Sport touring as well Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizze Posted March 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2007 Yeah these are staff cars, there should be a few around in different colour combos over the next couple of weeks. I got him to put the blackline rear lights on too, think it needs them at the rear. Irnbrukid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irnbrukid Posted March 12, 2007 Report Share Posted March 12, 2007 Barons of Hindhead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncr666 Posted March 12, 2007 Report Share Posted March 12, 2007 Getting between 21-23mpg out of mine base on doing 14 miles per day in traffic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbypig Posted March 12, 2007 Report Share Posted March 12, 2007 Guy, i tried both back to back, Diesel is impressive but the 335i is the one that puts a grin on yer face, done 500miles in mine now, v tight but loosening up. Glad i chose the manual, suits the petrol better It could use more noise though, i've priced up milltek catback system, £900 fitted. Had milteks B4, always lovely results. The MD has a 335i and says it transforms the car even B4 a remap. Only thing is I'm waiting till run in, cos i've experienced some hesitancy and kangarooing at low revs, this is a known harbinger of fuel pump problem (see Bimmerfest for details). New pump sorts it but i don't want BMW to say its 'cos of the milltek. Its a wonderful engine but, fast as it is, u can tell it's restrained and a LOT more to come with remap. Considering the Hartge 380HP conversion but it's 3.5K, so i'll wait and see what a few other companies offer. Re MPG i'm getting 25mpg with mixed driving but that'll fall when run in.......Nontheless it's extremely good for 300hp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizze Posted March 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 I was speaking to Mike Cooper at DMS today, as I will be colecting from Barons I would have gone straight to DMS and got it done while down that way, but the new ecu has not been cracked yet. They can read the data and adjust it but not able to upload it back again. Sure it won't be long though. The Procede tuning box is out in the States, looks pretty good and you can upload different maps to it, not just an overfuelling box like many, $1300 but is giving 380bhp when using 93 octane (which is like our 98 ron). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfer Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 Guy, is anyone capable of doing the new 335d engine yet?. If so what gains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oli Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 DMS do the 335D, taking it to 345BHP and 500ft/lb of torque!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizze Posted March 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 Yeah no problems at all with the 335d ECU, will be a very rapid motor! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReverend Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 Sounds like a decent spec and lovely car. I must admit I'm not sure I'm sold on the look of the E9- series. Probably based more on the look of the coupe in SE guise than anything else. Not driven one though so that may put that right! Good that you don't have to wait long for it though. That's the part of car buying I hate. Well done on the figures btw, most believe the diesel's the way forward but I'm a firm believer in petrol. After a remap that'll be one swift, discreet car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitas3 Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 Guy, when are you picking the car up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizze Posted March 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 Hopefully on Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitas3 Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 [ QUOTE ] Hopefully on Monday. [/ QUOTE ] shame. we could have tried meeting up again but I'm in Paris that week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizze Posted March 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 What you doing over there? work or pleasure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitas3 Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 work most weeks until July Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizze Posted March 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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