Alpina D3 or 330i MSport (Auto)

Fac51 · 10-18-2009, 01:49 PM

As title suggests, im still torn over which motor to go for.

I have a deal agreed on the 330i, but with it not being an EDyn model, its gonna be a lot thirsty than my 325i EDyn.

Haven't driven a D3 yet, but performance figures seem decent and a lot more frugal.

Any thoughts from those that have driven both?

dxb335d · 10-18-2009, 02:05 PM

Very different cars...

Test drive them both buddy for sure before making a decision.

F31-340i · 10-18-2009, 03:08 PM

D3s are impressive, but only 4 pots. You'll miss the extra 2.

Last time I went in my BMW dealer it was sad to see 12 of the 13 cars in the showroom had 4 cylinders. Sign of the times - make the most of the in-line 6s whilst they are still with us!

Fac51 · 10-28-2009, 04:14 PM

All sorted...... I ahem..... went for a 335d M Sport instead, and what a car!!!

335DPOWER · 10-28-2009, 05:14 PM

good choice

colour, spec?
pics needed

Fac51 · 10-29-2009, 01:15 AM

Black
Prof Nav
Bluetooth
DAB
High Beam
Leather
PDC F/R
Voice
Sun Prot
Heated Seats
Semi Elec Seats

Will sort photos once I get some time at the weekend....

NFS · 10-29-2009, 03:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fac51

All sorted...... I ahem..... went for a 335d M Sport instead, and what a car!!!

The clue is in your first post - (auto)

If you don't want a manual the 330i is difficult to justify and the big diesel makes a lot more sense

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Fac51 Enlisted Member 3 Rep 37 Posts Drives: E92 330d M Sport Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Northampton UK iTrader: (0)	Alpina D3 or 330i MSport (Auto) As title suggests, im still torn over which motor to go for. I have a deal agreed on the 330i, but with it not being an EDyn model, its gonna be a lot thirsty than my 325i EDyn. Haven't driven a D3 yet, but performance figures seem decent and a lot more frugal. Any thoughts from those that have driven both?
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F31-340i Colonel 156 Rep 2,475 Posts Drives: BMW 340i Touring Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ... iTrader: (1)	D3s are impressive, but only 4 pots. You'll miss the extra 2. Last time I went in my BMW dealer it was sad to see 12 of the 13 cars in the showroom had 4 cylinders. Sign of the times - make the most of the in-line 6s whilst they are still with us!
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