Mook Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 Late in on this thread, but you really need to have a proper drive in a 335d before deciding to get a 330d - they're worlds apart and a tuned one like Bazza's will put smiles on your face all day every day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wh|t3R@bb|t Posted May 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 Well.....pick up my 335d in the week. Am so excited :-) Sod the mpg. I loved it! Will write a full review once I have it, but overall was exceptionally impressed with the whole car. It drove well, was smooth, quiet and in mint condition. Roll on the the next few days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza_g Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 congraulations, you're going to love it! *cough* remap *cough* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 [Delboy] Lovely jubbly [/Delboy] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punas Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 Good choice. Now delete that spreadsheet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 Fantastic car, hope you enjoy it. I wouldn't worry too much about the scare stories in here on fuel consumption... I reckon some people must wear lead boots and constantly drive like ***** to achieve the kind of dreadful figures they do. I've averaged 29.1mpg in my Impreza STI 330S over the past 3500 miles... and I don't (always) drive like an old woman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 I've averaged 29.1mpg in my Impreza STI 330S over the past 3500 miles... and I don't (always) drive like an old woman. And I've just remembered that includes about 700 miles in Scotland where I averaged about 21mpg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 I've averaged 29.1mpg in my Impreza STI 330S over the past 3500 miles... and I always drive like an old woman. Edited for accuracy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 I Thank You! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davyk31 Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 Congrats on the new car, hope you enjoy it. I know you have probably only had a short test drive so far but how does it compare performance wise to the GTI. I owned a GTi before the 325i and felt its performance fairly decent because of the reasonably high torque for a petrol engine. 325i needs revved a lot more and a 335d is high on my wish list so would be interesting to hear your thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wh|t3R@bb|t Posted May 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 Pick up in about an hour, then the longish drive home. Stand by your beds! Cannot wait to drive it, then to get back and write the review/comparison/brag etc ;-) Really appreciate your points/helps guys...so thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza_g Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 enjoy the drive home, remember to take the long way back Flick it over to Drive Sport and keep your foot pinned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarMad Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 Flick it over to Drive Sport and keep your foot pinned And ignore the siren and flashing lights behind you and enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza_g Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 I'll even let you use one of my special lines for the police...... Officer - "Did you not see me with my lights on? I've been following you for nearly 2 miles" bazza - "Sorry I didn't, at those speeds I was looking straight ahead and straight ahead only" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wh|t3R@bb|t Posted May 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 Evening all, Well, its finally here. Excuse the poor pic, but was dark by the time I got back. So, I hear you cry, what was it like. I took it fairly gently on the way back....for about 40yds....then spanked it up the main road (straight line). That was about when my smile started, and it hasn't quite stopped even though I've been home for an hour. First impression....the word "immense" comes to mind, also "refined", "poised" and "temptation". Admittedly, the drive home was filled with the mrs gripping the hand rail and me playing with all the knobs, bells and whistles. So wasn't what I would call a proper test. However, I can see me spending a few hours on night/day with the iDrive manual. My god its like a spaceship. The car rolls over the tarmac like a well trimmed ocean going liner. Its does seem to bump a little over rough surfaces but I assume thats the M Sport Suspension. The steering can go a little light at some points and again, believe this could be the run flats? However I am not sure whether it has them. The ride is smooth yet provides some sporty feedback. A little more distant than the GTI but you still feel involved. However, I haven't pushed it at all. Engine wise I find it hard to fault. At lower speeds, or on tickover you hear the infamous John Deer rattle that reminds you your in a diesel but after about 30ish you don't notice it really. A quick push of the paddles and it drops a gear and there is an almost diesel like sound. But again, disguises itself rather well. On the motorway, cruising at 70 is weird. You have to remind yourself your moving, or you'd be tempted to grab 40 winks. This tells me I made the right choice. I spend nearly 20hrs+ in the car each week so this is what I want...a motorway thoroughbred. Pulling onto the last motorway, I decided to test its bavarian horses. I went from 80 to Warp factor 10 in flash. I honestly could not get over how quick it was. I'm gonna have to be so careful. My mrs looked at me in a combination of excitement, fear and pride. What a motor. I spent 10mins or so playing with the iDrive when I got home but still am none the wiser. Any suggestions on these are greatly received. I would be wrong to compare it directly with the GTI at the moment. Definately different beasts. I'll know better in a few days. But on the motorway they are worlds apart. Hence why I really changed. but anyway, so far so good. Get a good drive back for work tomorrow and then some B road action on the way home. But do need to get used rear wheel drive first. Been a while. Will keep you all posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarMad Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 Glad you are enjoying it. If you have any questions on iDrive fire away, its a lot easier than it might look. You can probably just speak to it anyway and do away with lots of menu's if you have the voice pack. Ride wise let us know what tyres you have on it and we can figure out if they are runflats. Oh and on the way it drives, the quicker you go and the harder you push the better it gets and then some. FWD issues will be long gone, just be carefull giving it full been on lock when its wet, but the stability control is very clever but best not to rely on it. Report back more finding / questions and enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyNet Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 Evening all,Well, its finally here. Excuse the poor pic, but was dark by the time I got back. Looks good in Titan silver..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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