[chrisbin]

Originally Posted by rogerxp

I've been looking at those too (manual of course ) and would really like a spin in one. Can't decide if I love the coupe's looks though. One minute I do then I can't decide. I think the convertible is a much better looking car but a bit, dare I say, girly

Yep, manual agreed, its petrol!!

Coupe I like. Vert would be nice to get the aural (!) pleasure, but as you say, maybe a bit girly.....I guess with a few choice mods it could look a bit more manly....!!!!

Need to chek out just how small (or not) they are inside....

[toxicnerve]

135i msut be insanely quick and surely a little twitchy? I can't imagine it feeling as planted on the road as a 335i?

Or am I talking tosh?

[MOB]

The only 1 series I have driven was a 120d and it was a superb little go-kart - I would imagine a remapped 135i would be insane?

[Oil Burner]

Originally Posted by chrisbin

Yep, manual agreed, its petrol!!

Vert would be nice to get the aural (!) pleasure, but as you say, maybe a bit girly.....I guess with a few choice mods it could look a bit more manly....!!!!

Need to chek out just how small (or not) they are inside....

right you two outside right now!!!

and say girly to my face I have security guards at the moment to deal with you two. might just take me a while to get back to the UK

[Tunna_uk]

Petrol Petrol Petrol, never mind the evil diesels, constantly arguing with my work mates on this one, they like diesels and said I was mad to buy a 325i, but now I am the happy one and its doing 31 MPG Get in. AND what a noise. Great Luvvin it
Oh and gotta be a manwel

[Ti Rich]

Originally Posted by MOB

Having said all that I'm keeping a close eye on Jaguar XFR used values................

Me too! Having driven a XFR and a XKR they are quite a machine!!!

i get 40mpg out of my 330d and nevr drive at 65 on the motorway!

[dxb335d]

Originally Posted by Tunna_uk

Petrol Petrol Petrol, never mind the evil diesels, constantly arguing with my work mates on this one, they like diesels and said I was mad to buy a 325i, but now I am the happy one and its doing 31 MPG Get in. AND what a noise. Great Luvvin it
Oh and gotta be a manwel

Imagine if you had a 325d, some guys in europe have got 280HP out of them, Proper weapon.

[wrighty]

Originally Posted by rogerxp

Dare I be controversial here??? I've got a manual 330d and it really is one of the best cars I've ever owned. The manual box allows you to retain the 'fun' aspect you crave, by putting you completely in control of the car, whereas an auto box completely removes this in my opinion.

I've driven auto boxes loads of times and, even though very occassionally in certain traffic I'd like one, on the whole the manual rules the roost. It's the only reason I've not got a 335d. I just can't get on with an auto as I always feel detached (with or without paddles) but do appreciate their popularity.

Have you driven a large diesel with a manual box?? Loads of people on here have one which tells you something. I'd certainly thoroughly test one (if you can find one of course) - might just be what you're looking for

Yep me yoo , mines a manual and its awesome with the evolve remap great car to drive. Ive had 911s M3s Audi tts AMGs and they are all great but dam exspensive to run and depreciation is a killer. Ive got 18000 in the 330 and I cant think were i would go next, there seems no point in changing unless I can start earning so big money again but think I would still keep this motor as it is just so good.

[Tunna_uk]

Originally Posted by dxb335d

Imagine if you had a 325d, some guys in europe have got 280HP out of them, Proper weapon.

No thanks its a DIESEL. 4000RPM and its game over

[Nickleback]

Originally Posted by Tunna_uk

No thanks its a DIESEL. 4000RPM and its game over

Trouble is you've then got 1/4 mile to catch up !

[Tunna_uk]

Thought someone would bite at that !!!

[dxb335d]

Originally Posted by Tunna_uk

No thanks its a DIESEL. 4000RPM and its game over

The 335d pulls to 5k hard. Ok the 325d does not, but tuned to 290HP will eat so many cars for breakfast,

You what high revving, buy a gutless Type R mate.

325d vs 325i on a roll then its GAME OVER mate.

[gIzzE]

I have just bought another shop and was looking for something that I could do 75 miles across north Norfolk country roads 3-4 times a week in complete comfort.
I thought about another E90 or an E92 and have been looking at 335i, 335d, and even another 320d auto, but I am then drawn back to my old 1 series M-Sport.

I have said it before and I will say it again, the 120d m-sport was the best all round car I have owned, it easily gobbled 3000 miles in 2 weeks around Europe, it is excellent round London and when you want to have fun it is like a go kart and entertains in a way a 3 series never can.


So although I can now get an E92 335i for less money than a 123d or a 130i I think I am going to get another 1er.
Personally I prefer the NA engine when going for a fun car, turbos are great for an easy life, but it is also the turbo that I get bored of so quickly too, all that 'press throttle and go' without any thought tires after a while for me. I know many love it and that's great, but not for me.
Plus I don't like the coupe rear end, and I adore the hatch shape.

I took out a DSG GTi, but I was pretty underwhelmed and thought it lagged well behind the baby beemer.

Chrisbin, you need to go and check one out, the 123d is a stunner, and the facelfit 130i is awesome too, plus it will return 28 at worst and 36 on a run which is damned impressive.

[chrisbin]

Originally Posted by gIzzE

I have just bought another shop and was looking for something that I could do 75 miles across north Norfolk country roads 3-4 times a week in complete comfort.
I thought about another E90 or an E92 and have been looking at 335i, 335d, and even another 320d auto, but I am then drawn back to my old 1 series M-Sport.

I have said it before and I will say it again, the 120d m-sport was the best all round car I have owned, it easily gobbled 3000 miles in 2 weeks around Europe, it is excellent round London and when you want to have fun it is like a go kart and entertains in a way a 3 series never can.


So although I can now get an E92 335i for less money than a 123d or a 130i I think I am going to get another 1er.
Personally I prefer the NA engine when going for a fun car, turbos are great for an easy life, but it is also the turbo that I get bored of so quickly too, all that 'press throttle and go' without any thought tires after a while for me. I know many love it and that's great, but not for me.
Plus I don't like the coupe rear end, and I adore the hatch shape.

I took out a DSG GTi, but I was pretty underwhelmed and thought it lagged well behind the baby beemer.

Chrisbin, you need to go and check one out, the 123d is a stunner, and the facelfit 130i is awesome too, plus it will return 28 at worst and 36 on a run which is damned impressive.

I'd forgotten you used to run a 1 mate.

I actually like the coupe styling, and apparently the boot is bigger too which is a bonus. Actually seem to be quite rare which is also a nice thing - soooo many E92's on the road now...Other option is the 'vert which would give open top motoring as an added bonus.

I'm thinking maybe the 125i (actually 3 litre engine) vert is a very good option - just needs to be specced right to look a little less girly!!



Alternatively I'll just get the 320d remapped and put things off for another 6 months.....

[JLR1969]

Originally Posted by chrisbin

I'd forgotten you used to run a 1 mate.

I actually like the coupe styling, and apparently the boot is bigger too which is a bonus. Actually seem to be quite rare which is also a nice thing - soooo many E92's on the road now...Other option is the 'vert which would give open top motoring as an added bonus.

I'm thinking maybe the 125i (actually 3 litre engine) vert is a very good option - just needs to be specced right to look a little less girly!!



Alternatively I'll just get the 320d remapped and put things off for another 6 months.....

I had the 320D re-mapped, 6 months later and I am wanting more power. Seem happy to know I have had the car from new and there are no surprises, quite like 55mpg also.

When I look at how often I drive the car hard its probably 5% of the time, so more power is a bit of a vanity thing.

[chrisbin]

Originally Posted by JLR1969

quite like 55mpg also.

[JLR1969]

Originally Posted by chrisbin

I think the re-map helps economy and the fact that 85% of my driving is on the motorway using cruise control the whole time.

Drove 650 miles 2 weeks ago and averaged 57.6mpg according to the OBD, all motorway as well.

[chrisbin]

hmmmm still

[jonnyuk06]

what about a 123d (remaped you can get 250bhp and so much torque) and still get 45mpg on a/b roads, 50+ on the motorway, £120 road tax.
get it in the coupe and you have a right sporty looking number that goes like stink.
if you need something slightly bigger what about an alpina, uses the same engine as the 123d (ok pay abit more but you have something very special).

[JLR1969]

Originally Posted by chrisbin

hmmmm still

If your car is an ED model then taking into consideration the auto box you should be getting very high 40s mpg.

What are you averaging?

[chrisbin]

Originally Posted by JLR1969

If your car is an ED model then taking into consideration the auto box you should be getting very high 40s mpg.

What are you averaging?

40.9.....get up to mid 40's on a run, but around town and commuting, more like 39.....better than the pre ED E90 manual I had though, that averaged 37...and no, I'm really not that heavy on my right foot....

[chrisbin]

Hmmmm well, after a day spent with a 1'er convertible......I was quite impressed with it. It was fun, roof down was great, and I was surprised at how unobtrusive the diesel engine was......but......

I got back in the E92 and it just felt so much more grown up....and it looks so much nicer (imo).....so.....gave it a bit of love this weekend!


Soooooo...looks like a remap is in order......if only Evolve wasnt so far away...