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10-17-2010, 02:02 PM
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General
Drives: E90 335i M-Sport N55 6SP Nov10
Join Date: May 2005
Location: UK
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Originally Posted by NFS
I drove a 330d for a week between selling my 330i and collecting my 335i.
My honest opinion is as follows:
The 330d initially felt really unpleasant. The overly light (electro assisted) steering and nasty noise at tickover were real issues for me.
Happily, taking the car onto the motorway revealed it's other side. The 330d is a real mile eater and it is an absolute pleasure to drive long distances. The lazy torque lets you waft along in luxury and at motorway speeds the diesel noise and electric steering is not an issue.
Getting into the 335i afterward was interesting. In many ways it feels midway between the 330i and 330d. It has all of the motorway prowess of the 330d, but with the charms of a fast petrol (lovely noise, drama, engagement).
In summary, I think the 330d is hugely competent and it is definitely a car that you will appreciate over time. However, it lacks 'fun factor' compared to the 335i.
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Yes, yes and yes 
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2010 E90 335i M-Sport, 2005 E90 325i M-Sport, 2003 E60 520i, 2002 E46 330i Sport II, 2000 E46 325i Sport I, 1999 E46 318i, 1998 E46 323i SE, 1996 E36 323i SE, 1996 E34 518i, 1995 E36 320iA, 1994 E36 316i
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