F30 335d xDrive VS B9 V6 TDI Quattro
Discussion
Good morning.
Disclaimer, I'm still yet to drive both of these cars.
However, I'm coming into the market for a new car shortly (April/May) and would be interested to hear some input from both sides as to the preference of each engine/model.
The car is going to be used as a commuter and weekend warrior for hill walking/climbing/skiing in the highlands of Scotland. I appreciate that much of the car choice simply comes down to my own preference oninterior quality, road noise, driving dynamics but I'm keen to hear current/past owners opinions of fuel economy, daily driving experiences, motor reliability, auto/manual, 2WD/AWD etc
Any chat appreciated.
B
Disclaimer, I'm still yet to drive both of these cars.
However, I'm coming into the market for a new car shortly (April/May) and would be interested to hear some input from both sides as to the preference of each engine/model.
The car is going to be used as a commuter and weekend warrior for hill walking/climbing/skiing in the highlands of Scotland. I appreciate that much of the car choice simply comes down to my own preference oninterior quality, road noise, driving dynamics but I'm keen to hear current/past owners opinions of fuel economy, daily driving experiences, motor reliability, auto/manual, 2WD/AWD etc
Any chat appreciated.
B
I have a two year old F30 335d xdrive. I keep most my cars for 10 years or more (last one was an E36 2.5 kept for 19 years). If I could have bought a new version of the E36 I6 I would have done. It was lighter, smaller, more manoeuvrable. But...cars move on and get bigger, and I am more than happy with the 335d. I have got 45mpg overall over 25k miles. So tank range is over 500 miles.
I would imagine you would need winter tyres for your needs. People comment that the 335d sits a bit high. That is OK by me, and copes with tracks that have grass down the middle, the type you find in remote places. It is 4WD auto, and that helps with accelerating quickly from gravel side tracks onto main tarmac and wet roundabouts. It is very stable in cross winds, we have had some strong ones here recently. Road noise is mostly from tyres on certain surfaces. When people complain about certain aspects of their modern cars, I think ‘I don’t have that problem’. Minor, everyday things seem to be well thought through. The car has a manual handbrake, but on a hill you can use the footbrake only, come off it and the car will hold till you press the throttle. The paddle shifts are useful, as is the manual use of the auto box, especially if you want a bit of fun on B road switch-back hills. I think folding rear seats are standard on the saloon, they are very useful, as I do not like the looks of, nor need, an estate.
I would imagine you would need winter tyres for your needs. People comment that the 335d sits a bit high. That is OK by me, and copes with tracks that have grass down the middle, the type you find in remote places. It is 4WD auto, and that helps with accelerating quickly from gravel side tracks onto main tarmac and wet roundabouts. It is very stable in cross winds, we have had some strong ones here recently. Road noise is mostly from tyres on certain surfaces. When people complain about certain aspects of their modern cars, I think ‘I don’t have that problem’. Minor, everyday things seem to be well thought through. The car has a manual handbrake, but on a hill you can use the footbrake only, come off it and the car will hold till you press the throttle. The paddle shifts are useful, as is the manual use of the auto box, especially if you want a bit of fun on B road switch-back hills. I think folding rear seats are standard on the saloon, they are very useful, as I do not like the looks of, nor need, an estate.
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