Budget up to £15k - 335d or 335i

[matts4]

Fuel economy not an issue, I'd like know the sensible way to go in regards overall reliability.

Autos seem the majority choice, 4dr is my preference, ideally M sport package.

Which has the most likelihood of an expensive failure at this sort budget?

Thank you.

[matts4]

Smuler said:

335i with a warranty from BMW, because if fuel economy isn't an issue why consider a diesel???
might, however, struggle getting 335i M Sport Saloons though; didn't think there were many about. get a coupe!

I was just thinking about the torque of the 335d, but if its at the expense of the drive, then I'd factor it out.
Coupe is a no go, I have 2 kids and cant be bothered with them keep climbing in and out the back combined with perceived safety in an accident (getting them out etc)

Interesting you say the 335i a great car Giz, but then recommend the 330? (it seems a fair bit down on power when compared to the 335i?)

[matts4]

Loads of really informative replies, thanks fellas.

If I go down the 3 series route, I would really prefer the 335i just for the sheer grunt, but they do seem rather thin on the ground in saloon M sport guise.
The 330 seems more plentiful, so I'll plan a drive once I've sold my current car and before I buy anything else.