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      09-12-2009, 04:45 PM   #1
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Drives: M3 E92 ED'09 / 335d Sport DD
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: TX

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M3 needs a rest, so ordered a 335d as back-up - thoughts

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OK, so is there too much of a good thing? We picked up our M3 in June; just got it back 2 weeks ago (another post goes into the saga).

In 10 days I racked up another 1300 miles (=2,600) on the M3 E92. I love it but it's crazy to do that many miles in an M, and mostly hwy commute. We have lived in Germany and driven TDiesels and like them a great deal.

So, decided to order a 335d as a back-up commuter car.

Specs:
Space / Chestnut / Aluminium
Sports pack / Paddles
Comfort access
iPod
Satellite / HD
Folding rear seats
Anti-theft
~ %51k

Getting a decent trade on a 540iT + some $k off.

I decided I wanted to save some money, after dropping $70K on an M in the same year, so I didn't order the other expensive options: Nav / Premium. Of course I have all that on the M3.

Any thoughts that I am making a big mistake re specs? I suppose some will say the nav (re-sale) but after having had a nav system go out on a 540i w/ 69k on it - cost $3,200+ (!) I'm kinda burned on having too much tech. And the diesel should be good for 200k+.

Anyone seen this colour combo?

I worked out that by sharing these cars my avg mileage should come in at ~ 27 mpg (a lot better than 17!) And I can keep more miles for fun drives in the M3.

Whew, did not want to drop $125k on new cars this year but I guess we do choose to live in the country.

Cheers,

-- V

ps no testers in Austin so have had to buy undriven.
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