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this is the best car to own. The new BMW X1 and its ”civilized” size is also a very promising option as an all-rounder vehicle, at least the bigger engine versions. can’t wait to test one.
“Luxury car owners don’t keep their cars more than 8-10 years so the whole 350,000 mile lifetime for diesel engines is not a convincing one for a person to buy diesel.”
The fact they consider BMW only a luxury marque (unlike Europe) and not being concerned about long lasting reliability of at least 300,000 miles explains why they tend to be in debt.
Considering the back and forth discussion in that “comments” section, this nice car isn’t worth it and it does show when it occupied 1-2 percent of 3 series sales. However, because the US is known for gas guzzling SUVs, how come I don’t see enough marketing for them? I ask because there is a bigger savings from, say, 15 to 20 mpg than from 35 to 40.
This car would be my choice out in the streets. I would take it with some resentment however, BMW needs to learn how to get rid of that stupid additive every 15k miles or whatever it is. Other than that, it has 4 doors room for 4, plenty of low end grunt and good MPG. I’m sold.
ojk – I have not assessed the Cetane ratings, however I use *exclusively* Sunoco ULSD and have been pleased with consistency in performance up and down the east coast.
Completely agree. Live in the Bethesda, MD area and took delivery of my ’10 335d in October. The torque is awesome and mated with the turbos makes passing at any speed a simple and grin inducing task. The only issue is finding good quality fuel in this area. Do you have any recommendations for high Cetane stations??
how does it handel in the weather? My concern is living in New England with snow and ice in the winter, how does all that torque affect traction? Any rear wheel drive slip and slide?
I’ve driven my new 2009 335d a little over 7,000 miles so far. I agree with Dayrax, this is *the* car. A recent round trip Philly-to-DC averaged 41.2 miles/gallon – simply amazing. Things I love about this car – Torque, Fuel efficiency, Handling (it’s a 3 series), Comfort. Also, I did NOT want any options.. No Nav (gotta Garmin), No iDrive (just don’t need it). No Bluetooth (actually I could use that option). If you are looking for an awesome, efficient car – Definitely test drive one of these.
I have one. The car is “the one” but, the left tire doesn´t work very well. My problem is the service.
he change the rhim and the tyred but it was worsd…
Just ordered a ’10 335d and ended up at $42,515 (after $4500 “EcoRebate” but before ttt) for a black/black/nav/cold weather. No leather cause the German synthetic seat material is 0 cost and incredible. Dealer took MSRP-2% to get that number.
Oh yeah the $42,500 does NOT include the $900 Federal tax rebate (not write-off, but cash back) you get for driving one of the cleanest cars on the road, real world 40MPG. Cheap diesel.
January 15th, 2010 at 7:05 pm
I’m impressed
January 15th, 2010 at 7:21 pm
Anything worth mentioning on a Tesla was British engineered =D
January 15th, 2010 at 8:02 pm
I would love to get a 335D coupe. man that would be sexy. I’m not married, so no need for a sedan. Come on BMW! bring me a 335D coupe plz!
January 15th, 2010 at 8:31 pm
this is the best car to own. The new BMW X1 and its ”civilized” size is also a very promising option as an all-rounder vehicle, at least the bigger engine versions. can’t wait to test one.
January 15th, 2010 at 8:43 pm
It has traction control, like any powerful modern car.
January 15th, 2010 at 9:30 pm
“Luxury car owners don’t keep their cars more than 8-10 years so the whole 350,000 mile lifetime for diesel engines is not a convincing one for a person to buy diesel.”
The fact they consider BMW only a luxury marque (unlike Europe) and not being concerned about long lasting reliability of at least 300,000 miles explains why they tend to be in debt.
January 15th, 2010 at 9:51 pm
Considering the back and forth discussion in that “comments” section, this nice car isn’t worth it and it does show when it occupied 1-2 percent of 3 series sales. However, because the US is known for gas guzzling SUVs, how come I don’t see enough marketing for them? I ask because there is a bigger savings from, say, 15 to 20 mpg than from 35 to 40.
January 15th, 2010 at 10:40 pm
saw this at the LA auto show!! WAs fucking sick!
January 15th, 2010 at 11:10 pm
This car would be my choice out in the streets. I would take it with some resentment however, BMW needs to learn how to get rid of that stupid additive every 15k miles or whatever it is. Other than that, it has 4 doors room for 4, plenty of low end grunt and good MPG. I’m sold.
January 15th, 2010 at 11:55 pm
ojk – I have not assessed the Cetane ratings, however I use *exclusively* Sunoco ULSD and have been pleased with consistency in performance up and down the east coast.
January 16th, 2010 at 12:49 am
Completely agree. Live in the Bethesda, MD area and took delivery of my ’10 335d in October. The torque is awesome and mated with the turbos makes passing at any speed a simple and grin inducing task. The only issue is finding good quality fuel in this area. Do you have any recommendations for high Cetane stations??
January 16th, 2010 at 12:58 am
What`s the deal of diesel cars?
January 16th, 2010 at 1:08 am
how does it handel in the weather? My concern is living in New England with snow and ice in the winter, how does all that torque affect traction? Any rear wheel drive slip and slide?
January 16th, 2010 at 1:16 am
I’ve driven my new 2009 335d a little over 7,000 miles so far. I agree with Dayrax, this is *the* car. A recent round trip Philly-to-DC averaged 41.2 miles/gallon – simply amazing. Things I love about this car – Torque, Fuel efficiency, Handling (it’s a 3 series), Comfort. Also, I did NOT want any options.. No Nav (gotta Garmin), No iDrive (just don’t need it). No Bluetooth (actually I could use that option). If you are looking for an awesome, efficient car – Definitely test drive one of these.
January 16th, 2010 at 1:25 am
I have one. The car is “the one” but, the left tire doesn´t work very well. My problem is the service.
he change the rhim and the tyred but it was worsd…
January 16th, 2010 at 1:49 am
so, economy friendly aside, which one is better 335i or 335d?
January 16th, 2010 at 1:57 am
post up a video
January 16th, 2010 at 2:28 am
I’ve driven both. And man, once you feel that push in your back when your release those 580 Nm’s, you’ll forget about that 320.
January 16th, 2010 at 2:29 am
535d needs to come to the us
January 16th, 2010 at 3:00 am
“Like Tom Waits gargling a gallon of Irish Cream!” -Very goog, very good indeed.
January 16th, 2010 at 3:18 am
nice but i’d still rather the 320d.
January 16th, 2010 at 3:39 am
dude but seriously, make some detailed vids about it,
i’m gonna recommend it to my mom,
AND WE ALL KNOW SHE’S NOT THE 1 THAT’S GONNA DRIVE IT!
January 16th, 2010 at 4:03 am
Hell ya, it’s on order now. End of year.
January 16th, 2010 at 4:46 am
promise that you’ll post a vid as soon as you get the 335d!
January 16th, 2010 at 4:49 am
Just ordered a ’10 335d and ended up at $42,515 (after $4500 “EcoRebate” but before ttt) for a black/black/nav/cold weather. No leather cause the German synthetic seat material is 0 cost and incredible. Dealer took MSRP-2% to get that number.
Oh yeah the $42,500 does NOT include the $900 Federal tax rebate (not write-off, but cash back) you get for driving one of the cleanest cars on the road, real world 40MPG. Cheap diesel.
And find me a Lexus that has all that torque…..
Case closed.