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cheddar
Original Poster
1,970 posts
43 months
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Welshbeef said: Matt80M said: No manual 335d. If you remap it to reduce torque you could swap the auto box for the manual. ... Costly and would kill resale and would be slower but whatever floats yer boat   
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CraigyMc
5,062 posts
105 months
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edo said: Budget?
640d :-) Do they do a manual 6 series then? C
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CraigyMc
5,062 posts
105 months
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DaveH23 said: cheddar said: Auto only Sir. Will leave my pass on the way out. Haha. Is this really auto only? Why? Technical reason or just target market? Gearboxes are rated by torque. I suspect the auto is the only box offered for both torque and marketing reasons. C ETA did some web research and found that the manual box from the 330d is rated to 530nm, the auto box fitted to both the 330d and 335d is rated to 600nm, or 650nm in post-LCI E90s. (The gearbox takes on a postfix of -TU for technical update, as many BMW things do. Both of these boxes are from BMW and ZF. For those bothered to go looking, the gearboxes are: Auto: ga6hp26z (and ga6hp26z-tu) Manual: gs653dz
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cheddar
Original Poster
1,970 posts
43 months
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edo said: Budget?
640d :-) Not 60+k that's for sure  More like 25k And, strangely compelling though a 640d is, it is auto only. Great 10k car in 5 years though
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edo
12,573 posts
134 months
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cheddar said: edo said: Budget?
640d :-) Not 60+k that's for sure More like 25k And, strangely compelling though a 640d is, it is auto only. Great 10k car in 5 years though Sorry, managed to miss the manual bit in the title. 330d is it is then.
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Robmarriott
473 posts
27 months
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CraigyMc said: Gearboxes are rated by torque.
I suspect the auto is the only box offered for both torque and marketing reasons.
C
ETA did some web research and found that the manual box from the 330d is rated to 530nm, the auto box fitted to both the 330d and 335d is rated to 600nm, or 650nm in post-LCI E90s. (The gearbox takes on a postfix of -TU for technical update, as many BMW things do.
Both of these boxes are from BMW and ZF.
For those bothered to go looking, the gearboxes are:
Auto: ga6hp26z (and ga6hp26z-tu)
Manual: gs653dz
530nm is 390lbft, 335d in stock form belches out 425, a remap will give it 500-525lbft. I was sceptical, thought it was marketing rather than technical, but maybe not.
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AnnuityAdviser
307 posts
63 months
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Can you stretch to an e60 535d? They're awesome
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Welshbeef
13,049 posts
67 months
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AnnuityAdviser said: Can you stretch to an e60 535d? They're awesome Awesome as in slower you mean? It's a heavier car with a same power output and drivetrain That said a superb way to transport the family in utter style.
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nottyash
3,700 posts
64 months
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We were after a 123D Coupe but put off by the limited amount for sale with decent spec at sensible money, and with a baby on way its not practicle enough. After looking around I went for a 335D Touring. Ive never had an auto, and am still not used to it. I dont think the auto box is able to make best use of that power. That said, it doesnt feel as fast as it is, its smooth, well built, and for a car with this performance suprisingly cheap to run. The Evolve Switchbox makes it even better 
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leeson660
334 posts
34 months
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AnnuityAdviser said: Can you stretch to an e60 535d? They're awesome If it's got to be a diesel that would be my choice Look the business as well!  Edit: applying BMW logic it's probably auto only. 530d?
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CB 987
14 posts
16 months
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Have you considered an Alpina D3 or D3 biturbo? The majority seem to be saloons, but a there are a few coupe/tourings available?
Chris
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St John Smythe
3,803 posts
86 months
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I know it's petrol but the 335i would be good shout. Pretty awesome machine on all accounts when remapped.
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cheddar
Original Poster
1,970 posts
43 months
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CB 987 said: Have you considered an Alpina D3 or D3 biturbo? The majority seem to be saloons, but a there are a few coupe/tourings available?
Chris I'd quite like one - although they're only a tiny bit more powerful than my 123d. And, I'd need to import one, I'm in New Zealand.
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St John Smythe
3,803 posts
86 months
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cheddar said: CB 987 said: Have you considered an Alpina D3 or D3 biturbo? The majority seem to be saloons, but a there are a few coupe/tourings available?
Chris I'd quite like one - although they're only a tiny bit more powerful than my 123d. And, I'd need to import one, I'm in New Zealand. It's not just about straight line speed in an Alpina . Shame there aren't any in NZ.
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CraigyMc
5,062 posts
105 months
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St John Smythe said: cheddar said: CB 987 said: Have you considered an Alpina D3 or D3 biturbo? The majority seem to be saloons, but a there are a few coupe/tourings available?
Chris I'd quite like one - although they're only a tiny bit more powerful than my 123d. And, I'd need to import one, I'm in New Zealand. It's not just about straight line speed in an Alpina . Shame there aren't any in NZ. Straight lines? There are. I found one. It's on the south island. Oh, you meant Alpinas? C ETA: Wairau Valley, State Highway 63.
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adam quantrill
5,658 posts
111 months
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Jeremy Clarkson said: Diesel is a stupid fuel.
I wouldn't even burn it if I were sitting on an iceberg wearing nothing but my underpants.
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cheddar
Original Poster
1,970 posts
43 months
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adam quantrill said: Jeremy Clarkson said: Diesel is a stupid fuel.
I wouldn't even burn it if I were sitting on an iceberg wearing nothing but my underpants. 68p per litre over here.
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sebhaque
3,375 posts
50 months
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adam quantrill said: Jeremy Clarkson said: Diesel is a stupid fuel.
I wouldn't even burn it if I were sitting on an iceberg wearing nothing but my underpants.  Because he's the be all and end all for petrolheads, isn't he? Slightly out of the box OP, what're your thoughts on 4x4s? You should be able to get an old ute or truck that'll be a bit of a hoot to drive.
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cheddar
Original Poster
1,970 posts
43 months
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sebhaque said: Slightly out of the box OP, what're your thoughts on 4x4s? You should be able to get an old ute or truck that'll be a bit of a hoot to drive. I like leftfield suggestions Seb but i already have an Amarok for bumpy hooning
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St John Smythe
3,803 posts
86 months
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CraigyMc said: St John Smythe said: cheddar said: CB 987 said: Have you considered an Alpina D3 or D3 biturbo? The majority seem to be saloons, but a there are a few coupe/tourings available?
Chris I'd quite like one - although they're only a tiny bit more powerful than my 123d. And, I'd need to import one, I'm in New Zealand. It's not just about straight line speed in an Alpina . Shame there aren't any in NZ. Straight lines? There are. I found one. It's on the south island. Oh, you meant Alpinas? C ETA: Wairau Valley, State Highway 63. I know, I drove the south island when I was over in December. Most of the roads between towns are built dead straight?
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