F31 - 440i or 335d dilemma
Discussion
Hi All
Taking aside the usage/mileage requirements of a petrol or diesel in terms of what is better suited or what I prefer driving, I'd like to ask for opinions please
Given the diesel scaremongering, dropping diesel sales do you think a 440i would be a better proposition than a 335d?
My line of thinking is that in the next year or two when I come to sell it then it might be more desirable to buyers/easier to sell? Plus it's a rarer car as most F31 seem to be some form of Derv propulsion.
I'm a cash buyer so this is a consideration over the 'monthlies'
Thanks for the input
Taking aside the usage/mileage requirements of a petrol or diesel in terms of what is better suited or what I prefer driving, I'd like to ask for opinions please
Given the diesel scaremongering, dropping diesel sales do you think a 440i would be a better proposition than a 335d?
My line of thinking is that in the next year or two when I come to sell it then it might be more desirable to buyers/easier to sell? Plus it's a rarer car as most F31 seem to be some form of Derv propulsion.
I'm a cash buyer so this is a consideration over the 'monthlies'
Thanks for the input
Thanks for the replies and opinions chaps
Just to correct a mistake - the choice is between an F31 340i or F31 335d!
Sorry about that.
My gut feeling seems to chime with others too then.
The thing is that I prefer the drive of a 335d as the torque is so right for daily driving. The 340i seems to be pretty punchy all the same though.
My daily driving is town stuff/school runs with a vary rare motorway blast so in reality the 335d is not suited anyway.
I feel that touring versions are more in demand in the used market due to people like me who have children but still want something a bit spicy when those times with no passengers arise. So my man thinking thinks an F31 340i is going to be worth a chunk more in the coming years
Re the Kia stinger, it's something I'm not too struck on really but thanks for the suggestion
Just to correct a mistake - the choice is between an F31 340i or F31 335d!
Sorry about that.
My gut feeling seems to chime with others too then.
The thing is that I prefer the drive of a 335d as the torque is so right for daily driving. The 340i seems to be pretty punchy all the same though.
My daily driving is town stuff/school runs with a vary rare motorway blast so in reality the 335d is not suited anyway.
I feel that touring versions are more in demand in the used market due to people like me who have children but still want something a bit spicy when those times with no passengers arise. So my man thinking thinks an F31 340i is going to be worth a chunk more in the coming years
Re the Kia stinger, it's something I'm not too struck on really but thanks for the suggestion
The car I'm looking to buy is this one
https://www.halliwelljones.co.uk/bmw/approved-used...
It was pre reg in April by BMW UK and has been bought and offered for sale at my local stealer. Its only got 20 miles on the clock.
Seems to have enough spec for my needs and given the list when new price was 44k then it's not a bad price.
What do you think of the spec and price?
https://www.halliwelljones.co.uk/bmw/approved-used...
It was pre reg in April by BMW UK and has been bought and offered for sale at my local stealer. Its only got 20 miles on the clock.
Seems to have enough spec for my needs and given the list when new price was 44k then it's not a bad price.
What do you think of the spec and price?
Mr Whippy said:
Mike335i said:
Absolutely go petrol and RWD. With good tyres you'll have no traction issues even in the wettest of conditions unless you are really provoking it. Certainly not a 'fair weather tool'.
B58 engine sounds better too.
So it'll do 4.8s to 60mph in the cold and wet?B58 engine sounds better too.
In practice the 340i won't be able to use all it's power ever under 60mph in the wet.
1st, 2nd and 3rd will be traction limited at full throttle I'm sure.
The point is an f31 340i will not be anywhere near as desirable used in years to come, imo, vs a 335d.
They're family cars, not sports cars.
I'd absolutely go for safety and better performance more of the time (like exiting a rainy junction in the dark and knowingly it'll go, not big down with tcs) for my family.
If it's a sporty car for me I won't be buying an estate one.
If they did xdrive petrol ones it'd be a different story.
Why we're the Audi RS models so popular? Fast avants with awd.
BMW doing a fast avant awd diesel is a perfect combo that no one else does.
It will be way more desirable for buyers down the line imo.
I'm not sure about the 35d being worth way more though - the fact is there are lots more for sale and the public opinion on derv is souring.
The dealer I'm potentially buying from also has a few F31 35d in similar spec and price. I told him my feelings about depreciation and he agreed. He commented there has been a reduced demand for the 35d much to the annoyance of their used car sales manager having four or five in stock.
Wether the whole thing will blow over then I'm not sure but at the moment it does seem derv is on the ropes.
Thanks again for the opinions.
Just got back from the dealership and I didn't buy. It was all washed off and sitting pretty but it just didn't do it for me.
I've got an ugly F07 Diesel at the moment and obviously the change in size and interior space was a big eye opener. Not surprising thinking about it as the F07 is based on the & series chassis.
So my question on the F31 is answered.
I'm going to stick with the GT for a while and keep a sniffer out for a 535d Touring or 535d GT
I've grown accustomed to wafting around with masses of room!
Just got back from the dealership and I didn't buy. It was all washed off and sitting pretty but it just didn't do it for me.
I've got an ugly F07 Diesel at the moment and obviously the change in size and interior space was a big eye opener. Not surprising thinking about it as the F07 is based on the & series chassis.
So my question on the F31 is answered.
I'm going to stick with the GT for a while and keep a sniffer out for a 535d Touring or 535d GT
I've grown accustomed to wafting around with masses of room!
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