New 335i M Sport Convertible
Discussion
I really fancy one of these but see that the CO2 is 226 which puts in a higher road tax band by 1 measly g\km.
Given the 'driving dynamics' has anybody heard of anybody at Bee Emm doing anything about 'shaving' the g\km. It does seem to make a big difference to the running costs - thanks to Messrs Brown\Darling.
Given the 'driving dynamics' has anybody heard of anybody at Bee Emm doing anything about 'shaving' the g\km. It does seem to make a big difference to the running costs - thanks to Messrs Brown\Darling.
Does seem strange that they did'nt make a minor alteration to the map to sneak it under.
I guess it must be something to do with the extra weight or drag CO of the convertible or something.
Coupe and Saloon 218 g/km (manual) 228 g/km (auto)
Touring 222 g/km (manual) 223 g/km (auto)
Convertible 226g/km (manual) 226 g/km (auto)
Also strange that the auto fairs no worse than the manual.
I guess it must be something to do with the extra weight or drag CO of the convertible or something.
Coupe and Saloon 218 g/km (manual) 228 g/km (auto)
Touring 222 g/km (manual) 223 g/km (auto)
Convertible 226g/km (manual) 226 g/km (auto)
Also strange that the auto fairs no worse than the manual.
Did anyone else find this car to be one of the worst engine-chassis matches ever? Don't get me wrong, I really wanted to like it, the engine note on the 335i was amazing, power delivery and auto gearbox were equally as good. But, the handling felt really loose. I have never driven a modern car which felt so unsettled and shaky (no, I have never driven a Saab). It was also heavier than my A8 4.2 which just seems wrong in every way.
The one I had though was before the M Sport came out, so perhaps it wasn't properly sorted. I had big rims and sports suspension, but maybe the non sports lack a certain something.
The one I had though was before the M Sport came out, so perhaps it wasn't properly sorted. I had big rims and sports suspension, but maybe the non sports lack a certain something.
eowen said:
To confirm - for some strnage reason, there is no 335d convertible (too much torque for the weaker bodyshell?).
The 335d only comes in auto (too much torque for the clutch?!), the 335i comes in auto and manual.
Well the M3 Convertible uses the same bodyshell & that's got a 4.0i V8, 420 BHP.The 335d only comes in auto (too much torque for the clutch?!), the 335i comes in auto and manual.
bad company said:
I have this inbuilt aversion to diesel. I did have a test drive in 535d once and I must say that it was quick.
It is a different experience. All that torque and a low redline makes it a bit like an old school V8 but without the great noise. If I could only have one car then it would be petrol, but I love my manual 330d coupe as a daily driver.MK4 Slowride said:
eowen said:
To confirm - for some strnage reason, there is no 335d convertible (too much torque for the weaker bodyshell?).
The 335d only comes in auto (too much torque for the clutch?!), the 335i comes in auto and manual.
Well the M3 Convertible uses the same bodyshell & that's got a 4.0i V8, 420 BHP.The 335d only comes in auto (too much torque for the clutch?!), the 335i comes in auto and manual.
AKA8 said:
Did anyone else find this car to be one of the worst engine-chassis matches ever? Don't get me wrong, I really wanted to like it, the engine note on the 335i was amazing, power delivery and auto gearbox were equally as good. But, the handling felt really loose. I have never driven a modern car which felt so unsettled and shaky (no, I have never driven a Saab). It was also heavier than my A8 4.2 which just seems wrong in every way.
The one I had though was before the M Sport came out, so perhaps it wasn't properly sorted. I had big rims and sports suspension, but maybe the non sports lack a certain something.
Big rims, sports boingy bits and.. Run flats! This just about explains what you experienced. Its not a good combination usually. Run flats are 'ok' in my experience, but only if you leave off the big wheels and sports suspension. Or.. Have the sporty bits, but do away with the run flat tyres also goes a long way towards sorting out the handling.The one I had though was before the M Sport came out, so perhaps it wasn't properly sorted. I had big rims and sports suspension, but maybe the non sports lack a certain something.
Tyre pressures are also often completely wrong from a dealer, and cause alarming handling traits.
Weight: Most modern cars are heavy. BMW is no exception. I guess your A8 is an exception however, as it likely has an aluminium body? Makes a big difference.
As for the emissions and tax.. Its tough luck im afraid.. There is sod all you can do to change it. But I too am surprised BMW didnt tweak it a tad to nudge it under the tax bracket. It would appear thats what they did to get the 118D into the £35 road tax bracket. That scrapes under the 120g/km threshold by 1..
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eowen said:
MK4 Slowride said:
eowen said:
To confirm - for some strnage reason, there is no 335d convertible (too much torque for the weaker bodyshell?).
The 335d only comes in auto (too much torque for the clutch?!), the 335i comes in auto and manual.
Well the M3 Convertible uses the same bodyshell & that's got a 4.0i V8, 420 BHP.The 335d only comes in auto (too much torque for the clutch?!), the 335i comes in auto and manual.
Cylinders/Valve - 8/32
Cubic Capacity (cc) - 3999
Stroke/bore (mm) - 75.2/92
Max Output (kW/hp/rpm) 309/420/8300
Max Torque (Nm/rpm) 400/3900
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