A stage 1 remapped 335d, all the car you'll ever need??

[willmagrath]

Like the title says, is a lightly tuned 335d all the car you ever need? I've been looking into it and it seems the standard car (286hp) can be easily and almost cheaply remapped up to 350hp and still retain its 42mpg! They can bought for as little as £7k and remapped for 600 odd, anyone think of anything better??

[willmagrath]

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2013...

[willmagrath]

Ok yeah I never said it'll be a good one for seven grand but it'll be a runner. I agree that tuning a car with 147,000 miles is bound to end in tears/divorce!

[willmagrath]

Yeah it's definitely more of a family car/daily driver as opposed to a sunday hoon car, but it'll handle a darn sight better than most daily drivers!

[willmagrath]

treetops said:

A Saab Aero Estate

Same age (or newer) of car can be bought for a fraction of £7k

"SaabNoob" will run a live remap for £70 odd to 300 bhp. (£600 for a remap are your serious??)

Uprated downpipe, fuel pressure reg is all that's needed.

Extra fuel outweighed by actually decent Aero economy, up to 40mpg on a run.

Well for a decent remap that isn't too sharp on the flywheel and comes with a warranty, then you'll pay 500 to 700 easily