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00:40 - BMW 335d Overview - The Torque Monster Diesel Sports Sedan
We discuss what it is like to drive a 335d and the joy of driving a sports sedan with 425-lb.ft of torque. That's 125-lb.ft more torque than BMW's 335i gas fueled sports sedan.
03:00 - Why You Might Want One
- You love torque and quick acceleration
- You love great handling, fun to drive cars
- You need to carry 4-people at a brisk pace on long road trips
- You want a car that's not only fast, but frugal as well
04:55 - BMW 335d Details
Engine
- 3.0-liter DOHC 4-valve/cylinder in-line 6-cylinder twin turbo diesel
- 265-hp @ 4200 rpm
- 425-lb.ft @ 1750 rpm
Transmission
- 6-speed shiftable automatic
- Rear wheel drive
Suspension
- Independent F/R
- Front: MacPherson Stuts, coil springs, tube shocks and anti-roll bar
- Rear: Multi-link, coil springs, tube shocks and anti-roll bar
- Rack & Pinion Steering
- 51%-Front/49%-Rear weight distribution
Brakes
- Large vented discs front & rear with ABS
- 13.7-inch front & 13.2-inch rear
Wheels
- Standard 17-inch wheels with 225/45R-17 All-Season tires
- Sport Package Cars got an 18-inch staggered wheel/tire set-up
- 18x8” wheel in front with 225/40R-18 Summer Tires
- 18x8.5” wheel in rear with 255/35R-18 Summer Tires
- Base 17-inch Wheels = longer tire life
- Sport Package 18-inch Wheels = better handling/braking
Performance and Handling
- Road tests back in the day got zero to 60-mph times between 5.5 and 6.0-seconds.
- In a comparison test with a 2009 Audi A4, Road & Track's 335d hit 0-60 in 5.3-seconds & ran the quarter mile in 13.8 at 101.5-mph.
- Braking 60-0-mph was 116-ft
EPA Fuel Economy Rating
- 23-city
- 36-highway
- 27-Combined
- Most drivers report better fuel economy over time
09:20 - What To Look For When Purchasing
13:20 - Problems You Might Encounter on a 335d
19:15 - Price Range
- Not many good options below $10K
- Multiple Options from $10K to $12K, but higher miles (90-110K)
- My Choice: spend $13K to $15K on an excellent private party car
- Look for examples with low miles (60K-80K), in excellent condition, with up to date maintenance and records to prove it.
- Most expensive examples from Dealers are $18K to $19K
- Get a pre-purchase inspection no matter the mileage, the price or what condition the car is in when you buy it.
22:05 - Show Close
