Autocar 335d

2GPP · 05-10-2007, 06:30 AM

There is a good article in this weeks Autocar. One of the road testers has an Alpina D3 on long term test and swapped it for a week for a 335d coupe and loved it! The performance was far better than he was expecting and wonders why anyone would want something faster! Very impressed with engine and gearbox. Worth a read.

silverbmwz3 · 05-10-2007, 06:32 AM

Thanks, will get that tonight now.

Steve A · 05-10-2007, 09:20 AM

i cancelled my order for the D3 last week and have the 335d M sport Saloon comin on the 25th. 2 weeks and counting.

Im so glad i changed my order.

The Alpina still looks nice though

squeezebm · 05-10-2007, 09:43 AM

I'm waiting for Alpina to get hold of the E92 335d and do there magic

Then we'll have a nice motor

silverbmwz3 · 05-10-2007, 09:53 AM

Why did you cancel your D3 order if you don't mind me asking? What does a D3 do for you / cost these days?

- Paul - · 05-10-2007, 09:59 AM

What does a D3 do for you?

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...=alpina+review

Price 27K

The 335D will murder it.

squeezebm · 05-10-2007, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by silverbmwz3

Why did you cancel your D3 order if you don't mind me asking? What does a D3 do for you / cost these days?

He clever

silverbmwz3 · 05-10-2007, 10:13 AM

Alpina a bit different but also quite a bit cheaper than 335d I would've thought.

- Paul - · 05-10-2007, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silverbmwz3

Alpina a bit different but also quite a bit cheaper than 335d I would've thought.

13K difference? MSRP

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1stnewcar

What does a D3 do for you?

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...=alpina+review

Price 27K

The 335D will murder it.

silverbmwz3 · 05-10-2007, 10:26 AM

So can't really be compared I guess.

squeezebm · 05-10-2007, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by silverbmwz3

So can't really be compared I guess.

D3's are very nice-but just not in the same league.

dxb335d · 05-10-2007, 11:00 AM

looks nice tho!

BC4J · 05-10-2007, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2GPP

There is a good article in this weeks Autocar. One of the road testers has an Alpina D3 on long term test and swapped it for a week for a 335d coupe and loved it! The performance was far better than he was expecting and wonders why anyone would want something faster! Very impressed with engine and gearbox. Worth a read.

Yep. Love Sutcliffe's closing comment on the 335d - "Selling a car like this must be like taking sweets from a sleeping child".

Steve A · 05-10-2007, 01:54 PM

The D3 was a compromise car. Im fed up getting 17mpg not the cost but filling up every other day was just well pissing me off.

The D3 looks fantastic it drives very well indeed, ALPINA use different springs and dampers and the ride on 19"s is simply amazing it also does 45mpg.

But i began to think if im going to have a deisel then im going to have the best diesel engine in the world

So thats why a changed my order to the 335d.

so for me future mods would be 19" ALPINA classic alloys, Hartge ecu upgrade or DMS and the Quaiffe LSD

Then i think it would be truly sensational

Steve.

squeezebm · 05-12-2007, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Ashton

The D3 was a compromise car. Im fed up getting 17mpg not the cost but filling up every other day was just well pissing me off.

The D3 looks fantastic it drives very well indeed, ALPINA use different springs and dampers and the ride on 19"s is simply amazing it also does 45mpg.

But i began to think if im going to have a deisel then im going to have the best diesel engine in the world

So thats why a changed my order to the 335d.

so for me future mods would be 19" ALPINA classic alloys, Hartge ecu upgrade or DMS and the Quaiffe LSD

Then i think it would be truly sensational

Steve.

NICE.............

Steve A · 05-13-2007, 05:58 AM

Squeezebm im now edging towards the Hartge 19" Classic II's instead.

- Paul - · 05-13-2007, 07:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Ashton

Squeezebm im now edging towards the Hartge 19" Classic II's instead.

Good luck cleaning 'em - they look a PITA to clean!

squeezebm · 05-13-2007, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Ashton

Squeezebm im now edging towards the Hartge 19" Classic II's instead.

NICER................

mikem · 05-13-2007, 11:00 AM

I find these far easier to clean than my OEM ones.

Oli · 05-13-2007, 11:44 AM

What size are they? Any more pics on your car? Is it lowered?

mikem · 05-13-2007, 01:55 PM

They`re 19`s on standard M sport set-up. It`s been lowered since but haven`t taken any after pics.

Here`s 2 other pics, again before it was lowered.

Steve A · 05-14-2007, 01:54 AM

Mikem

The wheels look superb. Are they original Hartge or copies??

Where did you get them, and at what cost?

Thanks

Steve.

05-10-2007, 06:30 AM	#1
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Steve A Brigadier General 96 Rep 3,465 Posts Drives: too much Join Date: May 2007 Location: Manchester UK iTrader: (0)	i cancelled my order for the D3 last week and have the 335d M sport Saloon comin on the 25th. 2 weeks and counting. Im so glad i changed my order. The Alpina still looks nice though __________________ C350 cdi sport estate facelift 457lbft 130i M SportMercedes C350 CDI Sport Estate AutoMini Cooper Auto.Mercedes E250 CGI,Lexus IS-F,R36, RS4 Saloon,ML 420 CDI SPORT,M6, 335d, C55, C32, M3, M5, S3, ALL SOLD but fondly remembered Last edited by Steve A; 05-10-2007 at 09:39 AM..
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silverbmwz3 Colonel 48 Rep 2,022 Posts Drives: X5 g05 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Buckinghamshire, UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2003 325 ci SE conv ... [0.00]	Alpina a bit different but also quite a bit cheaper than 335d I would've thought. __________________ Current: E90 335d (May 2007) \| Black/Black \| Prof Hifi \| Prof Nav \| 6FL \| Fully Electric Seats \| Xenons \| Folding Mirrors \| PDC Previous: 325ci Conv. Black/Black with lots of ACS Previous: z3 3.0 Silver with Black&Red Leather
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silverbmwz3 Colonel 48 Rep 2,022 Posts Drives: X5 g05 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Buckinghamshire, UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2003 325 ci SE conv ... [0.00]	So can't really be compared I guess. __________________ Current: E90 335d (May 2007) \| Black/Black \| Prof Hifi \| Prof Nav \| 6FL \| Fully Electric Seats \| Xenons \| Folding Mirrors \| PDC Previous: 325ci Conv. Black/Black with lots of ACS Previous: z3 3.0 Silver with Black&Red Leather
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05-10-2007, 01:54 PM	#14
Steve A Brigadier General 96 Rep 3,465 Posts Drives: too much Join Date: May 2007 Location: Manchester UK iTrader: (0)	The D3 was a compromise car. Im fed up getting 17mpg not the cost but filling up every other day was just well pissing me off. The D3 looks fantastic it drives very well indeed, ALPINA use different springs and dampers and the ride on 19"s is simply amazing it also does 45mpg. But i began to think if im going to have a deisel then im going to have the best diesel engine in the world So thats why a changed my order to the 335d. so for me future mods would be 19" ALPINA classic alloys, Hartge ecu upgrade or DMS and the Quaiffe LSD Then i think it would be truly sensational Steve. __________________ C350 cdi sport estate facelift 457lbft 130i M SportMercedes C350 CDI Sport Estate AutoMini Cooper Auto.Mercedes E250 CGI,Lexus IS-F,R36, RS4 Saloon,ML 420 CDI SPORT,M6, 335d, C55, C32, M3, M5, S3, ALL SOLD but fondly remembered
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Steve A Brigadier General 96 Rep 3,465 Posts Drives: too much Join Date: May 2007 Location: Manchester UK iTrader: (0)	Squeezebm im now edging towards the Hartge 19" Classic II's instead. __________________ C350 cdi sport estate facelift 457lbft 130i M SportMercedes C350 CDI Sport Estate AutoMini Cooper Auto.Mercedes E250 CGI,Lexus IS-F,R36, RS4 Saloon,ML 420 CDI SPORT,M6, 335d, C55, C32, M3, M5, S3, ALL SOLD but fondly remembered
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mikem Lieutenant Colonel 83 Rep 1,557 Posts Drives: Z4M Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Somewhere iTrader: (0)	I find these far easier to clean than my OEM ones. Last edited by mikem; 12-16-2007 at 09:41 AM..
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mikem Lieutenant Colonel 83 Rep 1,557 Posts Drives: Z4M Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Somewhere iTrader: (0)	They`re 19`s on standard M sport set-up. It`s been lowered since but haven`t taken any after pics. Here`s 2 other pics, again before it was lowered. Last edited by mikem; 12-16-2007 at 09:41 AM..
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Steve A Brigadier General 96 Rep 3,465 Posts Drives: too much Join Date: May 2007 Location: Manchester UK iTrader: (0)	Mikem The wheels look superb. Are they original Hartge or copies?? Where did you get them, and at what cost? Thanks Steve. __________________ C350 cdi sport estate facelift 457lbft 130i M SportMercedes C350 CDI Sport Estate AutoMini Cooper Auto.Mercedes E250 CGI,Lexus IS-F,R36, RS4 Saloon,ML 420 CDI SPORT,M6, 335d, C55, C32, M3, M5, S3, ALL SOLD but fondly remembered
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