535 or 335

[cam3048]

Hi Guys,

Just looking for a bit of advice. I currently have a 330d on the 07 plate and its clocking on nearly 70k now so am thinking of changing it and getting something a little newer and with a little more grunt.

It has to be a diesel because of the miles I travel to work so am looking at the 335d & 535d but I'm not massively sure about any difference between the 5 series and the 3 apart from size.

What is the main difference as from what I can see the 5 series is more expensive but what extra would I get for the cash??

Thanks for your help

Cam

[Output Flange]

Size and - depending on how it left the factory - spec.

And obviously they drive slightly differently too.

[cam3048]

So basically your just paying for a bigger car then as both an leave the factory with full spec.

I would have also thought the 3 would handle better than the 5

[Output Flange]

They do drive a bit differently, yes.

You need to go and drive one of each and decide which you prefer, if the additional space is a luxury rather than a necessity.

[jdcampbell]

I have driven both. The 5 is far more composed on badly surfaced roads, but is less agile on the twisties. My 330d bounces around a hell of a lot on the country lanes around my way and I've already switch from runflat tyres to try to improve things.

Just wiating for the right spec and right priced 5 series to reveal itself to me........

[cam3048]

jdcampbell said:

I have driven both. The 5 is far more composed on badly surfaced roads, but is less agile on the twisties. My 330d bounces around a hell of a lot on the country lanes around my way and I've already switch from runflat tyres to try to improve things.

Just wiating for the right spec and right priced 5 series to reveal itself to me........

Have you got the Msport? My 330d is a very smooth drive, I got the SE model as I was told the Msport is a harder drive and I do quite a bit of millage (20k.py) so I wanted a softer drive. Getting the Msport on the next one though, might take it on some countries to see what the handlings like as Im kinda swaying to another 3

[jdcampbell]

Mine is a 2007/57 M Sport. I believe facelift cars are better. I'm definately looking for a 5 series next time though.

[roofer]

5 is the better all rounder, especially LCI.