channel4 335d coupe review.

Imhotep Evil · **channel4 335d coupe review. -** 10-20-2006, 07:51 AM

channel4 335d coupe review.

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Here's a tiny example of what's so brilliant about the 335d A SE Coupe.

You go for a drive in it, which you enjoy a very great deal, and then, after you've been dragged away from it, you get around to looking at the technical specification and the list of standard equipment. It's only then that you realise just how much technology BMW has fitted to the car.

It's jam-packed with the stuff. Heaving with it. But the point is, you wouldn't guess that from driving it. It all feels so natural and intuitive and responsive, as if - surely - there can't be loads of clever electronics between you and the heart of the car. But there are. And it all works very, very well.
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It produces serious grunt from well under 2,000rpm - in fact, the peak torque of 479lb-ft comes at just 1,750rpm - and peaks at 286bhp. It does the 0-62mph charge in 6.1sec, is limited to 155mph, drinks diesel at a rate of 37.7mpg and emits 200g/km of carbon dioxide and BMW claims its running costs are class-leadingly low.
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But ultimately this is a car that's all about the driver. A very happy driver.

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So great diesel torque porkster.

Tycoon · **Re: channel4 335d coupe review. -** 10-20-2006, 08:44 AM

You simply cannot go wrong with BMW's TT diesel...

Imhotep Evil · **Re: channel4 335d coupe review. -** 10-20-2006, 09:13 AM

But what if you want a high rever + fancy gearbox a la F1 combination ?!

Tycoon · **Re: channel4 335d coupe review. -** 10-20-2006, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Imhotep Evil

But what if you want a high rever + fancy gearbox a la F1 combination ?!

You tell me...

Imhotep Evil · **Re: channel4 335d coupe review. -** 10-20-2006, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by TycoonGTR

You tell me...

New M3... LOL

But my point was that at this price range there is a TT diesel, a TT petrol, and even the 33i NA. But maybe a cheaper a la new M3 type of car would also be nice at this price range.
I know overlapping/ redundant.

Good news is that, wheter FI torque porcksters (diesel or petrol) or NA high revers, BMW rules'em all.

Bruce · **Re: channel4 335d coupe review. -** 10-20-2006, 09:58 AM

Wow, the same amount of torque as a McLaren F1!

Impressive performance and gas mileage, thanks for the post.

martinbo · **Re: channel4 335d coupe review. -** 10-20-2006, 11:13 AM

I would rather have a 335i than a 335d - anyone else share this sentiment?

Just_me · **Re: channel4 335d coupe review. -** 10-20-2006, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by martinbo

I would rather have a 335i than a 335d - anyone else share this sentiment?

yes, me too. the 335i seem to be a rocket with its Turbo

Bruce · **Re: channel4 335d coupe review. -** 10-20-2006, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by martinbo

I would rather have a 335i than a 335d - anyone else share this sentiment?

I can't really see the 335d offering less, but i think i'd still want the petrol version.

martinbo · **Re: channel4 335d coupe review. -** 10-20-2006, 11:46 AM

JM and 7.3 AMG, yes it's quite strange isn't it? On paper the 335d appears to be the logical choice, whilst it's only 25 kW down on the petrol engine, its monster torque and awesome MPG figures suggest that it has the superior powerplant. And, if I'm not mistaken, this diesel revs all the way to 5000 rpm. So, why then would I opt for the petrol 335i?

Personally, it's all down to character. I just prefer the power delivery of a spark ignition engine over a diesel any day of the week. And a petrol engine with a turbo on it - well now - that's a got a special place in my heart.