335i v 330i v 330d

Howard said:
No, it's an "I enjoy driving and am an enthusiast" thing. :p

I doubt a 272bhp 330i is going to lack 'grunt' at lower RPMs, just have a bit less than the 335i.
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I can't really answer that at all as i have driven neither! But i know the on paper figures and how a N/A feels as opposed to a turbo. In my car at least, you feel the power growing as you go up the rev range, but with something like the 335i, you get the full blast of torque from 1800rpm ish right up to ~5000rpm and there's something there which i would think would be very addictive.
 
Gaygle said:
I can't really answer that at all as i have driven neither! But i know the on paper figures and how a N/A feels as opposed to a turbo. In my car at least, you feel the power growing as you go up the rev range, but with something like the 335i, you get the full blast of torque from 1800rpm ish right up to ~5000rpm and there's something there which i would think would be very addictive.
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The 335i doesn't feel turbocharged though - thats the most interesting thing about it.
 
Gaygle said:
I can't really answer that at all as i have driven neither! But i know the on paper figures and how a N/A feels as opposed to a turbo. In my car at least, you feel the power growing as you go up the rev range, but with something like the 335i, you get the full blast of torque from 1800rpm ish right up to ~5000rpm and there's something there which i would think would be very addictive.
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I guess I'm just a 'peaky power delivery' kinda guy, I'd personally find nailing a nice naturally aspirated 6 pot up to >6k and listening to it wail more enjoyable than flooring it at 3000rpm and getting a bit of a surge of power accompanied by a duller warble while not really getting any sensation of fun :D
 
From a quick look on Autrotrader, there are more 330i M Sport Coupes than I imagined that there would be. What options are a necessity for you Fox?
 
I have to say, the more I drive the 335i the more I am enjoying it. Yes it can feel a bit effortless, but on the right road it does like to be thrashed.

Its only when given the chance, an actual open road, that I really see the fun in it. As much as its a capable car at low revs, I find it responds very well above 4k, but no point if anyone is in front.
 
[TW]Fox;18720693 said:
The 335i doesn't feel turbocharged though - thats the most interesting thing about it.
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That means they got it right, thats a big bonus.
 
DanTheMan said:
From a quick look on Autrotrader, there are more 330i M Sport Coupes than I imagined that there would be. What options are a necessity for you Fox?
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From an almost daily ritual of having a browse on Autotrader, i can bet that they are either:

- £25k+
- No nav or other essential option
- Horrible colour combo
- Sold by ******
 
You seem to have found out what I've been telling people for a while about Audi interiors, they are simply not that special anymore, they have dropped the ball of late and the cheap plastics stand out on the current range. I still read 'typical Audi interior' and sadly it isn't the case I'm afraid, they've dropped the quality somewhat and have lost their real appeal on this front. Steering and brakes on most Audi's are still a good few levels off BMW but they are improving the ride quality.

330i seems to be the sweet sport but I have also tried to get across how an RS4, to me, felt boring (a relative term) as it is simply so easy to go quickly. Doesn't make it a bad car, far from it in fact, but it doesn't provide the 'i'm going for a drive just for the sake of it' that my M cars did and my GT3 had in skip full's. Modern cars I'm afraid, the days of raw performance is well behind us and though modern cars are simply quicker I actually feel as a sports car they are less special. Having said this a 3 series has always been about rapid progression with a smile and they still best Merc and Audi on this front.

Now buy one and get that old dag dag sold to someone else who can remove the seat dimples and post a 5 page thread on how! ;)
 
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