well i finally took the plunge....

[barrieeld]

Deliberated long and hard.....

From 06 XK8 to CLS 320 to A5 to E320 sport to bloody name your car that week...and finally bought a 335d m sport coupe.

Moving from a CLK 280 Sport it's a big difference. I was really swayed when choosing a next car what i actually wanted....performance....luxury....toys....comfort....fun....i was like torn between wanting a lux barge and a performance car...I even looked at cls 55's and porsche 911's and even an 05'm5 but with an infant and the fact it will be the main family car i had to be practical (i love cars especially performance cars but i know the regular trips to the petrol station would get on my t**s after a while)

So the 335d m sport it was again im not too sure if it was the right choice but i'll live with is and see how it goes, to be honest there isn't much out there that really inspires me at the moment (well in the sub 27k region).

I loved the look and the sound of the xk8 and nearly bought the car but crap rear room (worse than my old xk8) was a big factor

So have i done the right thing, anyone else been in a similar predicament? if so what car did you go for?

Just for the record...my next car WILL be the new E Coupe 350 CDI in that pearl white colour, saw what today at my dealership when taking my car in for a service (the last one) stopped me dead in my tracks!

[Tallbut Buxomly]

barrieeld said:

Deliberated long and hard.....

From 06 XK8 to CLS 320 to A5 to E320 sport to bloody name your car that week...and finally bought a 335d m sport coupe.

Moving from a CLK 280 Sport it's a big difference. I was really swayed when choosing a next car what i actually wanted....performance....luxury....toys....comfort....fun....i was like torn between wanting a lux barge and a performance car...I even looked at cls 55's and porsche 911's and even an 05'm5 but with an infant and the fact it will be the main family car i had to be practical (i love cars especially performance cars but i know the regular trips to the petrol station would get on my t**s after a while)

So the 335d m sport it was again im not too sure if it was the right choice but i'll live with is and see how it goes, to be honest there isn't much out there that really inspires me at the moment (well in the sub 27k region).

I loved the look and the sound of the xk8 and nearly bought the car but crap rear room (worse than my old xk8) was a big factor

So have i done the right thing, anyone else been in a similar predicament? if so what car did you go for?

Just for the record...my next car WILL be the new E Coupe 350 CDI in that pearl white colour, saw what today at my dealership when taking my car in for a service (the last one) stopped me dead in my tracks!

Not surprised really. Most of the latest mercs have that effect due to being so fugly.

[kiteless]

335d?

You'll feel like Captain Picard, I tell ya

[Tallbut Buxomly]

BTW hope the bmw lives upto or beyond your expectations the 335d is supposed to be the pick of the bunch engine wise.

[sherman]

kiteless said:

335d?

You'll feel like Captain Picard, I tell ya

Only if he gets it remapped

[tim2100]

barrieeld said:

..my next car WILL be the new E Coupe 350 CDI in that pearl white colour, saw what today at my dealership when taking my car in for a service (the last one) stopped me dead in my tracks!

Seems bizarre to me, just buy a car and already speccing up the next one.

Why didn't you wait a short time and get one of these instead?

[barrieeld]

tim2100 said:

barrieeld said:

..my next car WILL be the new E Coupe 350 CDI in that pearl white colour, saw what today at my dealership when taking my car in for a service (the last one) stopped me dead in my tracks!

Seems bizarre to me, just buy a car and already speccing up the next one.

Why didn't you wait a short time and get one of these instead?

I learned the hard way many years ago i vowed never to buy a new car off the forecourt again, i always like to buy my cars 1-2 years into a cars life letting the 1st owner take the hit on the depreciation.

Besides...i wanted to see what all the fuss was about with the 335d.

[Silverbullet767]

barrieeld 335d (mapped)



Enjoy it, I would love a 535d after my A6 retires.

[barrieeld]

Silverbullet767 said:

barrieeld 335d (mapped)



Enjoy it, I would love a 535d after my A6 retires.

Is it really a must have to get the thing mapped?

If so is there only certain companies to use?

whats the power increase is it around 350BHP?

I may consider it...i hear its about £800 to get it done and who does it affect the reliability of the car?

[iggletiggle]

barrieeld said:

Silverbullet767 said:

barrieeld 335d (mapped)



Enjoy it, I would love a 535d after my A6 retires.

Is it really a must have to get the thing mapped?

If so is there only certain companies to use?

whats the power increase is it around 350BHP?

I may consider it...i hear its about £800 to get it done and who does it affect the reliability of the car?

Use DMS if you're going to get it done - some google work will bring up reviews etc.. not sure on power/reliability though..

On the E Class, when you're ready to change, drop me a line and I may be able to help with a wedge off..

[GestapoWatch]

despite the strange reputation on here - its a quality car and you'll love it!!