New 335d or A5 3.0 tdi
Discussion
My boss has an A5 3.0 TDI(as a second car..alright for some)...i have driven it and the engine is very smooth and refined and yes its also very quick. However, personally i think they look rubbish and the interior looks a bit cheap to be honest.
Consumption wise, think he gets mid thirty's on average and he doesnt drive like a saint.....if i had a 335d i wouldnt worry about the MPG to be honest, as usual depends how you drive.....but why have a 335d and dawdle?
Its predictable but id have the 335d in a flash
Consumption wise, think he gets mid thirty's on average and he doesnt drive like a saint.....if i had a 335d i wouldnt worry about the MPG to be honest, as usual depends how you drive.....but why have a 335d and dawdle?
Its predictable but id have the 335d in a flash
MidlandDan84 said:
My boss has an A5 3.0 TDI(as a second car..alright for some)...i have driven it and the engine is very smooth and refined and yes its also very quick. However, personally i think they look rubbish and the interior looks a bit cheap to be honest.
Consumption wise, think he gets mid thirty's on average and he doesnt drive like a saint.....if i had a 335d i wouldnt worry about the MPG to be honest, as usual depends how you drive.....but why have a 335d and dawdle?
Its predictable but id have the 335d in a flash
Edited 'cos I can't type.Consumption wise, think he gets mid thirty's on average and he doesnt drive like a saint.....if i had a 335d i wouldnt worry about the MPG to be honest, as usual depends how you drive.....but why have a 335d and dawdle?
Its predictable but id have the 335d in a flash
Interesting - we have an E90 (320d), although I have the 35d engine in my E60.
A good friend of mine has an A5 3.0 TDi and I would say the interior is nicer than our 3 series - all down to personal preference and opinion I suppose.
I stand to be corrected but I'm sure my mate told me he couldn't get that 3.0 engine in an A5 with an auto? If I do remember correctly it might be important because the 335d is auto only.
I like the look of the A5 and prefer the interior (just) to an E9x. That said, I've driven both and find the A5 a bit dull - I'd get bored in time I think. The 35d engine is excellent - quite a bit more poke than the Audi lump too.
On balance it would be the 335d for me.
Let us know which way you jump!
Edited by richterswil on Wednesday 20th January 16:04
jas xjr said:
David 997t said:
jas xjr said:
i would have the 335 and debadge it. very capable car
"Your 997tt won't keep up etc etc etc"
Top car though.
David 997t said:
Its time to change my work car and i've narrowed it down to these 2. I know most will say the BMW but wondered if anyone had had both cars and what fuel and day to day running is like? Thanks in advance.
I arrived at the same shortlist and agonised over it at length – then bought a Z4 Coupe!As with the post above ^^^it's only a few that trot out the 'joke' every time a 335d is mentioned 
My shortlist was between the A5 and the E92, I couldn't drive the demo because they didn't have an auto and then a BMW came along at a price I couldn't resist and so far I am really happy with the choice.
ETA mine is the M-sport and the ride is fine because I have junked the runflats and I have been using Cont 3 and PS2's proper tyres and the grip & handling is superb and the ride quite comfy even on 19" wheels. Using 18" winter wheels at the moment.
My shortlist was between the A5 and the E92, I couldn't drive the demo because they didn't have an auto and then a BMW came along at a price I couldn't resist and so far I am really happy with the choice.
ETA mine is the M-sport and the ride is fine because I have junked the runflats and I have been using Cont 3 and PS2's proper tyres and the grip & handling is superb and the ride quite comfy even on 19" wheels. Using 18" winter wheels at the moment.
Edited by Mr E Driver on Wednesday 20th January 23:25
David 997t said:
Its time to change my work car and i've narrowed it down to these 2. I know most will say the BMW but wondered if anyone had had both cars and what fuel and day to day running is like? Thanks in advance.
Its down to personal preference. Each has their merits.If i was spending that sort of dosh on a car (again) and i wasnt sure, i'd be asking for a loan of each for a couple of days.
I really really like the 35d engine - i've had two 535d's, but i do like the idea of the A5.
FWIW i took a look at both the A6 3.0TDI Quattro Le Mans and the 535d and went for the 535d. But it was a very close thing.
Ive got the 335d, its a superb car and a very good "all rounder" ive not junked the run-flats but then my miles are mostly on the motorways so it really doesnt affect the ride. Mine is the E90 (saloon) M sport, had it about 9 months now and havent regretted buying it one bit. I re-newed the warranty in October with BMW at a cost of 480 pounds, all in, so im happy at the moment that any big bills will be paid up front by them. The only thing i feel that lets it down is the sat nav only reads 5 digits of the postcode, but thats down to me being a little tight not wanting to fork out another 200 pounds on a small peice of plastic to upgrade it. Other than that its a great car.
phumy said:
The only thing I feel that lets it down is the sat nav only reads 5 digits of the postcode, but thats down to me being a little tight not wanting to fork out another 200 pounds on a small peice of plastic to upgrade it.
Ahem, google search comes up with a...........works a treat too!
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