335i

wezzie · 03-11-2016, 11:11 AM

Hi chaps can i have some views on a 335i please for and against,fuel consumption every day running costs etc.. thanks in advance...

pdk42 · 03-11-2016, 12:45 PM

Love mine. I'm getting 31mpg indicated long term consumption. Mix of longer runs and local stuff. Engine is sublime. Always brings a smile to my face whether it's pootling along in quiet and refined mode or snarling with stick to the left and foot on the floor in hooligan mode. Running costs so far good. Car's now 15 months old with 13k on the clock and first service showing in another 10k. Tyres look good for another 15k miles too.

Only down side is suspension. Mines the M - Sport, but it's still wallowey unless you do some upgrades- ACS, Bilstein, Birds etc.

Ice Man · 03-11-2016, 02:01 PM

Love mine to and now it has a few miles on it it just gets better and better. I seem to be struggling on fuel economy though. Mine is running at in the low 20's but that may have something to do with a combination of short journeys and the fact I love the noise and acceleration when you floor it.

wezzie · 03-11-2016, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by pdk42

Love mine. I'm getting 31mpg indicated long term consumption. Mix of longer runs and local stuff. Engine is sublime. Always brings a smile to my face whether it's pootling along in quiet and refined mode or snarling with stick to the left and foot on the floor in hooligan mode. Running costs so far good. Car's now 15 months old with 13k on the clock and first service showing in another 10k. Tyres look good for another 15k miles too.

Only down side is suspension. Mines the M - Sport, but it's still wallowey unless you do some upgrades- ACS, Bilstein, Birds etc.

Thanks for info, however how much difference will adaptive make ?. i dont really want to go down the road of suspension changes...

Observer1122 · 03-11-2016, 02:26 PM

Great car. Mine is just over 3yrs now, so currently looking at moving to the 340i. Averaging about 29mpg long term consumption.

The engine did not really loosen up until about 20k and it felt like a different car.
When changing there are options i am willing to depart with, however the are equally options that the next car must have HUD,electrics seats and Harman Kardon being amongst them.

335i nthehouse · 03-11-2016, 02:47 PM

Awesome all around car. Struggle to find a similar price car that is a mixture of build quality, refinement, fun and practicality.

Comfort mode with kids, happy days chugging along 31mpg average mix of mway and rural.

Into sport stick left and all the fun you need this side of an M3, which it isn't, but with the MPE just sounds awesome

I have Msport suspension and don't find it too soft, but I'm no track day specialist

Edinburra · 03-11-2016, 04:40 PM

Really happy with mine, after two years of ownership it still surprises me with its performance, which is stunning, the economy, at 31 mpg overall is amazing , and the comfort are all beyond my expectations.

Craig 1527 · 03-12-2016, 12:32 AM

love mine even though its going soon it has the mppk and mpe sounds great and drives great always makes me smile.
Its only done 2200 miles and loved everyone of them but I never look at fuel consumption so no help there sorry but its one car I will miss.

jgoens · 03-12-2016, 12:51 AM

How are you guys getting 29-31 mpg? Don't get that. My mpg is 15.7 and I haven't floored it in a week.

lens · 03-12-2016, 12:56 AM

Love the car, have it with adaptive M suspension and it's probably the best thing to have. I get about 22-24 MPG during winter, and between 26-28 MPG during summer even if I have a heavy foot, around 32-35 MPG highway.

I have MPPK and Borla ATAK aftermarket exhaust and absolutely love the exhaust note.

Will get ACS or Dinan springs later along with DP/CP.

Mark1966 · 03-12-2016, 12:58 AM

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How are you guys getting 29-31 mpg? Don't get that. My mpg is 15.7 and I haven't floored it in a week.

I reckon they must be a bunch of nancy boys, why fucking bother getting a 6 pot petrol if you are going to drive it like a girl

roshambo · 03-12-2016, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by jgoens

How are you guys getting 29-31 mpg? Don't get that. My mpg is 15.7 and I haven't floored it in a week.

I reckon they must be a bunch of nancy boys, why fucking bother getting a 6 pot petrol if you are going to drive it like a girl

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Excellent. My 35i is sitting on 27mpg but that's only that high because of 60% motorway miles which is probably what those above do.

Mark1966 · 03-12-2016, 01:38 AM

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Excellent. My 35i is sitting on 27mpg but that's only that high because of 60% motorway miles which is probably what those above do.

I am bad

pdk42 · 03-12-2016, 02:07 AM

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How are you guys getting 29-31 mpg? Don't get that. My mpg is 15.7 and I haven't floored it in a week.

Our gallon is bigger.

jgoens · 03-12-2016, 02:16 PM

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I reckon they must be a bunch of nancy boys, why fucking bother getting a 6 pot petrol if you are going to drive it like a girl

Those fucking nancy boys!

Rob 1267 · 03-13-2016, 09:19 AM

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I reckon they must be a bunch of nancy boys, why fucking bother getting a 6 pot petrol if you are going to drive it like a girl

Yeh my 340i has dropped to 27mpg after 400 miles and I'm trying to keep it below 4500 rpm for first 1200. I did accidentally red line it this morning in sport mode

. These cars just encourage us to go faster officer

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wezzie Lieutenant 78 Rep 424 Posts Drives: f30 330d Join Date: May 2010 Location: uk iTrader: (0)	335i Hi chaps can i have some views on a 335i please for and against,fuel consumption every day running costs etc.. thanks in advance...
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pdk42 Eh? Team member 514 Rep 1,190 Posts Drives: F31 335i Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Leamington Spa iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 Audi TT Roadst ... [0.00] 2014 f31 335i M Sport [9.50]	Love mine. I'm getting 31mpg indicated long term consumption. Mix of longer runs and local stuff. Engine is sublime. Always brings a smile to my face whether it's pootling along in quiet and refined mode or snarling with stick to the left and foot on the floor in hooligan mode. Running costs so far good. Car's now 15 months old with 13k on the clock and first service showing in another 10k. Tyres look good for another 15k miles too. Only down side is suspension. Mines the M - Sport, but it's still wallowey unless you do some upgrades- ACS, Bilstein, Birds etc.
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Ice Man Captain 325 Rep 737 Posts Drives: F36 435i M-Sport Join Date: May 2015 Location: BSE iTrader: (0)	Love mine to and now it has a few miles on it it just gets better and better. I seem to be struggling on fuel economy though. Mine is running at in the low 20's but that may have something to do with a combination of short journeys and the fact I love the noise and acceleration when you floor it.
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Observer1122 Private First Class 24 Rep 199 Posts Drives: 335i M Sport Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: uk iTrader: (0)	Great car. Mine is just over 3yrs now, so currently looking at moving to the 340i. Averaging about 29mpg long term consumption. The engine did not really loosen up until about 20k and it felt like a different car. When changing there are options i am willing to depart with, however the are equally options that the next car must have HUD,electrics seats and Harman Kardon being amongst them.
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335i nthehouse Captain 273 Rep 915 Posts Drives: F30 335i Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Devon iTrader: (0)	Awesome all around car. Struggle to find a similar price car that is a mixture of build quality, refinement, fun and practicality. Comfort mode with kids, happy days chugging along 31mpg average mix of mway and rural. Into sport stick left and all the fun you need this side of an M3, which it isn't, but with the MPE just sounds awesome I have Msport suspension and don't find it too soft, but I'm no track day specialist
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Edinburra Major 547 Rep 1,484 Posts Drives: Audi A5 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland. iTrader: (0)	Really happy with mine, after two years of ownership it still surprises me with its performance, which is stunning, the economy, at 31 mpg overall is amazing , and the comfort are all beyond my expectations.
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Craig 1527 Craig 233 Rep 389 Posts Drives: x3m comp Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: chester le street iTrader: (0)	love mine even though its going soon it has the mppk and mpe sounds great and drives great always makes me smile. Its only done 2200 miles and loved everyone of them but I never look at fuel consumption so no help there sorry but its one car I will miss. __________________ f97 x3m competition Donnington/Adelaide. f80 m3 competition pack white/black gone f15 40d space grey/ ivory/black gone f31 335i mineral grey/coral gone but will be missed. gone 2014 range rover sport dynamic.
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jgoens Major General 3788 Rep 5,776 Posts Drives: 2013 335i msport Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: San Mateo, CA iTrader: (0)	How are you guys getting 29-31 mpg? Don't get that. My mpg is 15.7 and I haven't floored it in a week.
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lens Colonel 2070 Rep 2,639 Posts Drives: 2018 340i xDrive Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Halifax NS, Canada iTrader: (5)	Love the car, have it with adaptive M suspension and it's probably the best thing to have. I get about 22-24 MPG during winter, and between 26-28 MPG during summer even if I have a heavy foot, around 32-35 MPG highway. I have MPPK and Borla ATAK aftermarket exhaust and absolutely love the exhaust note. Will get ACS or Dinan springs later along with DP/CP.
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