335D Advice Please

[icdbdis]

Hello, my first post and asking for advice already...

I've been looking to change car and can't find anything that gets near the 335D, if economy, performance and tax are considered. I think I've made up my mind so it's just a case of what I can afford and what issues to look out for... cue post. Looking for something around £20k.

- My journey to work is less than 20 miles return. Am I going to be forever paying for the EGR valve to be serviced or some similar problem caused by lack of good run on a daily basis?
- Any issues I should look out for on a 2014 onwards model (I haven't even started studying model years and numbers yet)?
- Is there any particular option that I might really miss if I didn't hold out for a car with it (I appreciate that this is subjective but feel free to comment)?

I have more but don't want to use up my quota before I've even got 2 feet through the door. Any advice re this topic would be gratefully received, even if unrelated to the above questions.

Cheers,
IC.

[icdbdis]

Thanks for responses so far. I will look into the 335i. I think I'm leaning towards the estate; just prefer the shape (with a bit of consideration for the dog thrown in).

[icdbdis]

Thanks again.

[icdbdis]

So many great responses in so little time. Thanks. Maybe my consideration for d economy isn't that economic. I don't need xDrive so will think carefully. There again, I like the idea of all that torque (and scope for more) without having to rag the car to get it moving. Not that the i will need much encouragement. Best I test drive a couple.

I don't throw the 40kg dog in, honest. He does manage to jump but he's getting on and an estate boot would be kind.

[icdbdis]

Fox- said:

You'll get a better 330d for 20k than a 335d so unless you absolutely crave that performance its worth considering.

I was underwhelmed by the difference between the 535d and the 530d so instead opted for a newer 530d over a slightly older 535d.

Cheers for response and valuable advice. Although I'm old and getting older, I do absolutely crave availability of that performance. I'd never be happy paying almost the same money when something with a few more horses and torque is near (and that's before remap).

[icdbdis]

I've factored in a bit of a stretch already... but where does it end? Now you have me looking

[icdbdis]

numtumfutunch said:

335d wagon owner here

50mpg on the motorway at 70mph
45mpg at 85
Less than 30 in town

There is very little that will convincingly waste it from a standing start and overtaking anywhere is safe and easy
Its seriously fast

My teenage kids are pretty tall and gobby but have no complaints spending up to 5h at a time in the back on long trips

My car is leased and so poverty spec
Coming from a loaded RR Sport there is nothing I really miss kit wise
On a SH car Id expect ProNav with the big screen just because someone else has actually paid for it however in reality its just a pretty face with crap functionality - I use Waze on my phone, ProNav gives duff routes and only computes real time traffic on major arterial roads

The kids moan about not having rear arse warmers but the car has some kind of magic fan heater in its climate system which gets it producing decent heat in no time so thats not a big deal

The one thing Id say was essential on a Touring is 'extended storage' which costs about 150 quid from memory, you get nets on the door backs, a very useful cubby under the light switch, 12v in the back and a fantastic boot storage gizmo plus more nets in the boot. Id honestly not buy a Touring without it

And having said all of that I dont think I'll really miss it
The car is phenomenal but lacks a little character
A 340i would be worth a look and prices are dropping nicely
It will be abysmal in snow but a set of winters will see you right

And 20k should get you into a nice 3y old 335d if you really want to

Really useful. Thank you to all.

[icdbdis]

Thanks. That post aligns with a lot of my thinking.