E92 335d vs 330d
Discussion
off_again said:
martin mrt said:
Oh and there's the tailpipes, that alone makes a 335d worth the extra over a 330d
Give it a couple of years (if not already) and for a couple of hundred quid, humble 320d's get magically turned into 335d's, well to the uninitiated that is.Mazdarese said:
Well, the 335D I drove yesterday was a brilliant drive. It only had 7 miles of fuel left so I couldn't really stretch it's legs, but from the short trip I took in it I was well impressed. That particular car wasn't the one for me, but I'm pretty sure I want a D over an I.
Did you drive the I?Fox- said:
Mazdarese said:
Well, the 335D I drove yesterday was a brilliant drive. It only had 7 miles of fuel left so I couldn't really stretch it's legs, but from the short trip I took in it I was well impressed. That particular car wasn't the one for me, but I'm pretty sure I want a D over an I.
Did you drive the I?I was gutted as I'm was 90% sure I was going to sign up for it.
But, I've just walked in from work and there's a voicemail from him saying that it might still be available as the potential purchaser might have problems getting finance!
What to do?!
It's £3k cheaper than the equivalent D's I'm considering!
Mazdarese said:
I did, on Saturday morning. I loved it, it was the right price and the guy even gave me a good price on my MPS as part-ex. The only negative was that it was an SE but still had a great spec. Anyway, I came home to mull it over and had a little snooze, woke up to a phone call and it was the guy from the dealership telling me someone had just bought it from a colleague.
I was gutted as I'm was 90% sure I was going to sign up for it.
But, I've just walked in from work and there's a voicemail from him saying that it might still be available as the potential purchaser might have problems getting finance!
What to do?!
It's £3k cheaper than the equivalent D's I'm considering!
If you're buying second hand you may as well hold out for the best spec.I was gutted as I'm was 90% sure I was going to sign up for it.
But, I've just walked in from work and there's a voicemail from him saying that it might still be available as the potential purchaser might have problems getting finance!
What to do?!
It's £3k cheaper than the equivalent D's I'm considering!
Mazdarese said:
Fox- said:
Mazdarese said:
Well, the 335D I drove yesterday was a brilliant drive. It only had 7 miles of fuel left so I couldn't really stretch it's legs, but from the short trip I took in it I was well impressed. That particular car wasn't the one for me, but I'm pretty sure I want a D over an I.
Did you drive the I?I was gutted as I'm was 90% sure I was going to sign up for it.
But, I've just walked in from work and there's a voicemail from him saying that it might still be available as the potential purchaser might have problems getting finance!
What to do?!
It's £3k cheaper than the equivalent D's I'm considering!
CraigyMc said:
Mazdarese said:
edo said:
ah, the old "sold, but other guy can't get finance so it is available again" gag....
I did think it sounded a bit suss. Is that a common ploy? To be fair it genuinely happened with a Cayenne I was helping a mate to buy, but this sort of ploy is sometime used yes.
Along with the other usual "we have 3 people coming from miles away", and other such similar tactics to make you pressured into putting down a deposit etc.
Just keep clam and don't be rushed or pressured - especially as you arent buying something that rare...
Along with the other usual "we have 3 people coming from miles away", and other such similar tactics to make you pressured into putting down a deposit etc.
Just keep clam and don't be rushed or pressured - especially as you arent buying something that rare...
edo said:
To be fair it genuinely happened with a Cayenne I was helping a mate to buy, but this sort of ploy is sometime used yes.
Along with the other usual "we have 3 people coming from miles away", and other such similar tactics to make you pressured into putting down a deposit etc.
Just keep clam and don't be rushed or pressured - especially as you arent buying something that rare...
Cheers Edo. I won't be pressured into anything, in fact if they tried the "3 people" trick it would put me right off dealing with them full stop.Along with the other usual "we have 3 people coming from miles away", and other such similar tactics to make you pressured into putting down a deposit etc.
Just keep clam and don't be rushed or pressured - especially as you arent buying something that rare...
I'm going to view a 335d on Saturday in Coventry.
I'm in quite a quandary. I can get an 07 plate 335i SE with 36k miles for £16950 with 2 years warranty, with £5k part-ex on mine. This 335d in Coventry (57 plate) is £20k, 54k miles, M-Sport, but he'll only give me £4k for mine. Running costs (fuel and tax) will be £2500 more in the petrol over 3 years.
Both have good spec with the Pro Sat Nav, Bluetooth etc. On the face of it, the 335i seems like a cracking deal.
Mazdarese said:
edo said:
To be fair it genuinely happened with a Cayenne I was helping a mate to buy, but this sort of ploy is sometime used yes.
Along with the other usual "we have 3 people coming from miles away", and other such similar tactics to make you pressured into putting down a deposit etc.
Just keep clam and don't be rushed or pressured - especially as you arent buying something that rare...
Cheers Edo. I won't be pressured into anything, in fact if they tried the "3 people" trick it would put me right off dealing with them full stop.Along with the other usual "we have 3 people coming from miles away", and other such similar tactics to make you pressured into putting down a deposit etc.
Just keep clam and don't be rushed or pressured - especially as you arent buying something that rare...
I'm going to view a 335d on Saturday in Coventry.
I'm in quite a quandary. I can get an 07 plate 335i SE with 36k miles for £16950 with 2 years warranty, with £5k part-ex on mine. This 335d in Coventry (57 plate) is £20k, 54k miles, M-Sport, but he'll only give me £4k for mine. Running costs (fuel and tax) will be £2500 more in the petrol over 3 years.
Both have good spec with the Pro Sat Nav, Bluetooth etc. On the face of it, the 335i seems like a cracking deal.
Both cars will drive very differently. Make sure you drive both on typical roads and I expect you'll make your decision based purely on that, regardless of the mpg difference.
Mazdarese said:
edo said:
To be fair it genuinely happened with a Cayenne I was helping a mate to buy, but this sort of ploy is sometime used yes.
Along with the other usual "we have 3 people coming from miles away", and other such similar tactics to make you pressured into putting down a deposit etc.
Just keep clam and don't be rushed or pressured - especially as you arent buying something that rare...
Cheers Edo. I won't be pressured into anything, in fact if they tried the "3 people" trick it would put me right off dealing with them full stop.Along with the other usual "we have 3 people coming from miles away", and other such similar tactics to make you pressured into putting down a deposit etc.
Just keep clam and don't be rushed or pressured - especially as you arent buying something that rare...
I'm going to view a 335d on Saturday in Coventry.
I'm in quite a quandary. I can get an 07 plate 335i SE with 36k miles for £16950 with 2 years warranty, with £5k part-ex on mine. This 335d in Coventry (57 plate) is £20k, 54k miles, M-Sport, but he'll only give me £4k for mine. Running costs (fuel and tax) will be £2500 more in the petrol over 3 years.
Both have good spec with the Pro Sat Nav, Bluetooth etc. On the face of it, the 335i seems like a cracking deal.
don'tbesilly said:
Schermerhorn said:
You will struggle to get 40mpg out of a 335D.
Really, I can manage it relatively easily, and based on the OP's daily commute I see no reason why he couldn't either.RobM77 said:
I bought my '07 320d with 54k on the clock. Do so in the knowledge of what the mileage will be when you sell it! I realise mine will be around that magic 100k figure where the phone never rings...
Both cars will drive very differently. Make sure you drive both on typical roads and I expect you'll make your decision based purely on that, regardless of the mpg difference.
Cheers Rob. The 'd' I drove on Sunday was running on fumes so I didn't get chance to drive it properly, but I'll make sure I get a good drive of the one in Coventry on Saturday. I need to keep this car for around 3 years, so I understand that it'll probably also be at the 100k miles mark when I come to sell it. I'll cross that bridge when I come to it, probably by part-exing for something else.Both cars will drive very differently. Make sure you drive both on typical roads and I expect you'll make your decision based purely on that, regardless of the mpg difference.
sday12 said:
335d is auto only, which IMHO ruins it.
Get a 330d and chip it, as for the twin exhaust, I've got 4 on my Z3MC so it more than makes up for it!
I want an auto, and to be honest with so much low-down torque I think the 335d is made for a decent auto box?Get a 330d and chip it, as for the twin exhaust, I've got 4 on my Z3MC so it more than makes up for it!
Mazdarese said:
This is the first time I've purchased a car from a dealer, so I'm a bit green as to their 'tactics'. Thanks for the heads-up though.
Go in, tell them what its worth to you, they will prob say no. Then say the offer stands till the weekend and walk away.. You will prob get a phone call.joe_90 said:
Mazdarese said:
This is the first time I've purchased a car from a dealer, so I'm a bit green as to their 'tactics'. Thanks for the heads-up though.
Go in, tell them what its worth to you, they will prob say no. Then say the offer stands till the weekend and walk away.. You will prob get a phone call.I am very tempted if we can shake on the £5k for mine and two years warranty.
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335i SE £16,990
Registered February 2007
18,612 miles
Automatic
Registration LS56XBD
Exterior colour: Black Sapphire
Interior: Cream Beige Dakota leather
19" light alloy Star-spoke style 230
Automatic transmission and paddles
Black trim. high-gloss
Bluetooth phone prep + telematics
BMW Assist
CD changer
Elec Fold Exterior Mirrors
Leather interior
Loudspeaker system - BMW Business
Navigation-system Professional
SA3 Pricing Rule for 620 Voice Control
335i SE £16,990
Registered February 2007
18,612 miles
Automatic
Registration LS56XBD
Exterior colour: Black Sapphire
Interior: Cream Beige Dakota leather
19" light alloy Star-spoke style 230
Automatic transmission and paddles
Black trim. high-gloss
Bluetooth phone prep + telematics
BMW Assist
CD changer
Elec Fold Exterior Mirrors
Leather interior
Loudspeaker system - BMW Business
Navigation-system Professional
SA3 Pricing Rule for 620 Voice Control
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