I know it, that's why i asked christian, because a diesel will never offer the uber fun of a petrol red line zone.

That's true and I agree

I don't get my fun by abusing the engine into high-rpm's. My kind of fun comes from slamming the pedal and having an immediate surge of torque that propels the car forward at a brutal pace. Sure, the 335i is capable of that but I am willing to bet that the 335d will have more brutal low-end acceleration and shove.

I understand what you mean and i respect it
PS: But then aigain, Petrol is better.

id say probably 4500 to 5000 redline.

I respect your opinion too.

But I feel that modern diesels can be just as much fun as a sporty petrol, just in a different sense.

So damn true - hence i bought the 535d! ....

And it kicks the 535i's butt, right?

Too early to say that. The TT petrol is doing magnificent job in 3er, we'll see how it handles with it's bigger brother 5er...

But hey, i'm not crying, i still have two angry boys under the hood, just like the 335i...

Any chance of a 135d?

I bet that thing could smoke a Toyota IS350!