Decision Made - 335d touring

Decision Made - 335d touring

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nsclem

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10 posts

217 months

Monday 24th August 2015
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After previous post and a lot of thinking, I finally bit the bullet and ordered my new car.

I've gone for a 335d touring with
M Sport Plus pack,
adaptive LEDs,
HUD
Pearlescent tanzanite blue
elec, heated seats
few other bits.

Moving up from a 320d touring and looking forward to the extra BHP, 4WD.
Also, decided on the 3-touring vs 4GC as I think I prefer the look and practicality of the touring (and there isn't a 4-touring...)

Arrives Nov - cant wait!

Anyone else got 335d and think of anything I should be aware of?

JNW1

7,711 posts

193 months

Monday 24th August 2015
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nsclem said:
After previous post and a lot of thinking, I finally bit the bullet and ordered my new car.

I've gone for a 335d touring with
M Sport Plus pack,
adaptive LEDs,
HUD
Pearlescent tanzanite blue
elec, heated seats
few other bits.

Moving up from a 320d touring and looking forward to the extra BHP, 4WD.
Also, decided on the 3-touring vs 4GC as I think I prefer the look and practicality of the touring (and there isn't a 4-touring...)

Arrives Nov - cant wait!

Anyone else got 335d and think of anything I should be aware of?
I've got an F31 335d and overall I'm very pleased with it; however, the fuel consumption has been slightly disappointing and hence unless you do a relatively high mileage and/or need the AWD I'd seriously consider a 340i. However, assuming you've already been through that thought process, the main thing I'd say is that unless you're planning on fitting some after market suspension mods like the AC Schnitzer springs I'd strongly advise you add adaptive suspension to the options list. As you're probably aware, even M-Sport versions of the X-Drive models come with SE suspension as standard and IMHO it's too soft on a twisty road if you like to press on now and again (and hence the ability to firm things up with adaptive is borderline essential in my view).

Not sure which interior you've gone for with the Tanzanite Blue (nice colour!) but I specced the panoramic roof on my F31 and it really does lift the interior and make it a nicer place to be; my car has the oyster interior (which would probably go well with Tanzanite!) but if you've gone for black leather I'd certainly recommend considering the panoramic roof. I also like the folding/dimming exterior mirrors but you might have included those as part of your "few other bits"!

Other than that it sounds a nice spec car and for me adaptive is the only thing I'd say you really need to add.

SBN

1,025 posts

151 months

Monday 24th August 2015
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Nice work. I test drove the 335d before opting for the 340i, it almost had me but I prefer petrol even though the 335d made a nice noise. The 335d was showing 29mpg but that was apparently from a lot of short journies... Driving wise it was ok and felt well planted out of junctions as it gripped it did inspire confidence but I think I prefer the rwd coming from an e90 m3.

I opted for pan roof with similar spec on black exterior with black interior/oyster stitching with piano black trim. Also getting black grills smile

I almost went crazy over colour choices. Really wanted tanzanite blue and whilst it looks amazing on the internet I was disappointed seeing it in the flesh. It's really flat in normal light and only pops at the right sun angle... It also clashed with black trim imo. If it looked like it did in the photos all the time I'd have got it and I'm sure the day I' see one in the right light I'm sure I'll hit my self for getting black lol.

drmark

4,794 posts

185 months

Monday 24th August 2015
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JNW1 said:
I've got an F31 335d and overall I'm very pleased with it; however, the fuel consumption has been slightly disappointing and hence unless you do a relatively high mileage and/or need the AWD I'd seriously consider a 340i. However, assuming you've already been through that thought process, the main thing I'd say is that unless you're planning on fitting some after market suspension mods like the AC Schnitzer springs I'd strongly advise you add adaptive suspension to the options list. As you're probably aware, even M-Sport versions of the X-Drive models come with SE suspension as standard and IMHO it's too soft on a twisty road if you like to press on now and again (and hence the ability to firm things up with adaptive is borderline essential in my view).

Not sure which interior you've gone for with the Tanzanite Blue (nice colour!) but I specced the panoramic roof on my F31 and it really does lift the interior and make it a nicer place to be; my car has the oyster interior (which would probably go well with Tanzanite!) but if you've gone for black leather I'd certainly recommend considering the panoramic roof. I also like the folding/dimming exterior mirrors but you might have included those as part of your "few other bits"!

Other than that it sounds a nice spec car and for me adaptive is the only thing I'd say you really need to add.
+1 on adaptive. Essential IMO.

nsclem

Original Poster:

10 posts

217 months

Tuesday 25th August 2015
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Thanks guys for the feedback:

re: petrol vs diesel.
I'll be doing c 20k p.a so I think diesel is the right choice.
I'm also looking to get a m135i, so that will satisfy the PH in me!

re: adaptive damping.
I'll be doing mostly motorway with only light B-road fun, so not really tooooo bothered about this one.
Can I justify the cost vs benefit? Probably not given the driving profile.

re: colour.

JNW1 - I've gone for Oyster too. I think a dark exterior with dark interior would make everything feel a bit cramped (unless I went with pano roof, which I think is too much)
Currently got black leather w white exterior - looks sharp and a nice contrast. So, I've gone the other way for this one - dark exterior w light interior.
I'm a little worried now about Tanzanite...

SBN - you mention it'd didn't look great in the flesh. Well, I've not seen one yet - my local dealers don't have anything with that colour.
I think I'll stick with it. I've got the car on a 2yr lease so not too long to hold out if I don't get on with it.

Ref other options JNW1, I did go for folding/dimming mirrors and also TPMS, reversing camera.

Lastly, I'm also considering the tow bar - 'only' £750 to get fitted and it electronically stows away which I think is nice and won't spoil the look of the car. I do tow my bike etc every now again and have to borrow a mates van to do so at the moment...

Anyone got?

Collectingbrass

2,198 posts

194 months

Tuesday 25th August 2015
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nsclem said:
Thanks guys for the feedback:

Lastly, I'm also considering the tow bar - 'only' £750 to get fitted and it electronically stows away which I think is nice and won't spoil the look of the car. I do tow my bike etc every now again and have to borrow a mates van to do so at the moment...

Anyone got?
Have you thought about roof bars and a load bay liner? Also, what about replacing the run flats?

JNW1

7,711 posts

193 months

Tuesday 25th August 2015
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nsclem said:
re: adaptive damping.
I'll be doing mostly motorway with only light B-road fun, so not really tooooo bothered about this one.
Can I justify the cost vs benefit? Probably not given the driving profile.
I hear what you say but you've already gone for a very high spec car and frankly the additional cost of adaptive suspension is peanuts in the grand scheme of things. If you're also going for an M135i my guess is that you enjoy driving so personally I'd say get adaptive suspension added to the order; you may not do a huge number of miles on B-roads but you'll be glad of the button to firm things up when you do!

smashy

3,030 posts

157 months

Tuesday 25th August 2015
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I have a saloon not estate so maybe its not so noticeable ,but I do a lot of fast motorway miles and I could not stand the floaty feeling ,it was honestly awful...and thats for starters. Get the adaptive or at least have a long testdrive on a standard suspension. Your on Xdrive as well which could be worse?

SBN

1,025 posts

151 months

Tuesday 25th August 2015
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I went for the tow bar. Made sense to me have the factory fit as it wasn't overly expensive compared to aftermarket ones.

Colour. I was all set for tanzanite blue... Looked amazing on the Internet but in the flesh it looked flat, there was no sparkle even on a sunny day. I worked out it looks best in the morning and evenings when the sun is low. The rest of the time it looks like a dark flat blue.

Personally I'd ditch the blue and get the adaptive suspension or another extra like the tow bar. The blue just didn't do it for me...

foreverfalling

527 posts

164 months

Tuesday 25th August 2015
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Congrats on the order - I just ordered a saloon 335D.

I went for Imperial grey, m sport plus package with the HK audio, tinted glass, bigger brakes, LED lights, 19" wheels etc and added split folding seats (was so annoyed that wasn't included!) , heated seats and steering wheel and the adaptive suspension..

I had a brief test drive in a used 335D with standard suspension and it did seem to roll a little round the corners so i'm hoping the adaptive suspension is better.
I don't do a lot of fast cornering but £500 or however much it was seemed reasonable for adaptive.

I also decided to debadge the car after a recent theft of my last car ...



Edited by foreverfalling on Tuesday 25th August 19:44

JNW1

7,711 posts

193 months

Tuesday 25th August 2015
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SBN said:
I'd ditch the blue and get the adaptive suspension or another extra like the tow bar. The blue just didn't do it for me...
I quite like Tanzanite Blue but on an X-Drive if there's a choice between that and adaptive suspension there's only one winner! A very high spec F31 335d without adaptive is spoiling an expensive ship for a ha'porth of tar IMHO....

SBN

1,025 posts

151 months

Tuesday 25th August 2015
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I quite like tanzanite as well but upon seeing it in the flesh and that it will look like that 80% of the time I decided against it.

Saw first of the lci tourings on a loader today with new wheels. There wasn't a black one unfortunately but a mineral grey one with the new wheels looked really good. I hope my black one will look as good

Ady555

64 posts

103 months

Tuesday 25th August 2015
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Congratulations on your choice.
I have just ordered a 335d Touring Xdrive too. Mine is very highly specced.
Mineral Grey Metalic
Adaptive Suspension
M Sport + Package which includes bigger brakes, privacy glass, Led Headlights. etc etc.
Sunroof
Black Leather with Oyster stitching
Professional Media Package
Sliding Arm Rest
Full Aero Package. (front splitter, rear diffuser, rear tailgate spoiler, side sills.)
20" 624M Wheels
Alcantara Flat Bottom M Sport Steering Wheel... Niiice. winkI do not like the look or feel of the standard BMW Steering wheels.
5 Year service plan
Plus lots more which I can't remember at the moment.
I got a very good discount too. woohoo
Build date week 48... Whenever that is. End of Oct, beginning of Nov.



foreverfalling

527 posts

164 months

Tuesday 25th August 2015
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Ady555 said:
Congratulations on your choice.
I have just ordered a 335d Touring Xdrive too. Mine is very highly specced.
Mineral Grey Metalic
Adaptive Suspension
M Sport + Package which includes bigger brakes, privacy glass, Led Headlights. etc etc.
Sunroof
Black Leather with Oyster stitching
Professional Media Package
Sliding Arm Rest
Full Aero Package. (front splitter, rear diffuser, rear tailgate spoiler, side sills.)
20" 624M Wheels
Alcantara Flat Bottom M Sport Steering Wheel... Niiice. winkI do not like the look or feel of the standard BMW Steering wheels.
5 Year service plan
Plus lots more which I can't remember at the moment.
I got a very good discount too. woohoo
Build date week 48... Whenever that is. End of Oct, beginning of Nov.
I know its a bit crude to talk money but i'm Interested what kind of discount you got and are you on pcp?
Have a feeling my deal wasn't as good as It could have been (first new car purchase)

I've heard that the 20's ruin the ride, but i've not tried them yet.. Did you try them before ordering?

SBN

1,025 posts

151 months

Wednesday 26th August 2015
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I got near £9k discount (20%) on £48k 340i with a 5year service plan. Similar spec to the above but without the aero package.

foreverfalling

527 posts

164 months

Wednesday 26th August 2015
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Nice.

Did you take finance?

Is the 9k less figure the figure that shows up as credit?

For mine the list was 44,475 with service package and the amount to credit was 35000

foreverfalling

527 posts

164 months

Wednesday 26th August 2015
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Nice.

Did you take finance?

Is the 9k less figure the figure that shows up as credit?

For mine the list was 44,475 with service package and the amount to credit was 35000

Ady555

64 posts

103 months

Wednesday 26th August 2015
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I got £9700 discount on list, then a further 10% on all the extras. No i haven't tried the 20's yet but i am used to a hard ride have always had Impreza's with 18" wheels and 35 profile tyres. I'm keeping my 19's that come with the car, so if i am not happy with the 20's i can revert back to my 19's.
I also forgot in my spec...
Heated front and rear seats.
Full black panel display.
Total full cost of car what i am paying is 43k.
I am putting down 80% circ 34k to get the deposit contribution from BMW. £1500 ish.


Edited by Ady555 on Wednesday 26th August 08:38

nsclem

Original Poster:

10 posts

217 months

Wednesday 26th August 2015
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OK, change made - I've now included the adaptive suspension.

Interestingly, the chap who I've been dealing recommended not bothering as his car is 320d touring XD MSport and he says didn't have adaptive suspension and handled just fine. However, upon me discussing, he went away to find that his car does, indeed, have the adaptive.
Apparently, all loaners/demo cars are specced with adaptive. I guess people wouldn't be too happy cutting about in a top of the line demo car that was wallowing about the place. A bit annoyed actually that the XDrive M-Sports DONT actually have M-Sport suspension. Not really on when you're paying a sh*t ton of cash for a new car.

Ref costs, I didn't massively shop around but my budget was c£500 p.m
I got this for £520 per month with £3k down. That's with quite a high 20k miles p.a and on a 2 yr lease too.

Oh, and de-badged of course. I like the idea of people thinking it's just a normal 320d. (the new 320d also has dual pipes)

JNW1

7,711 posts

193 months

Wednesday 26th August 2015
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nsclem said:
OK, change made - I've now included the adaptive suspension.
Good man, a victory for common sense there!

A salesman at a dealer who doesn't have a clue what he's talking about? No surprise there, the so-called "Product Genius" at my local dealership was adamant that M-Sport X-Drives came with sport suspension until I showed him the small print in the brochure that said they don't....