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2) BMW 335i M Sport Coupe (E92) - more power! I don't think there's as many on the road and I'd like to have a turbo-charged engine as I'm yet to properly experience one (only test drove a Megane 250 for a few minutes).
 
If I was going to spend that sort of money I would go whole heartedly with the 335i Coupe. I have no reasons for a diesel and theyre just not me. I would go for the coupe over the saloon on looks alone. I dont require the practicality of 4 doors.
 
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i think theres such a thing as overkill. whilst the idea of a twin turbo BMW is nice, i think id prefer a more linear delivery and the sound of the stock v6 without a turbo hiss on it. i like the idea of RWD, revvy engine, 300bhp (im sure u could do some mods to get it to 300~).

you justified why yourself:

"Revvy power delivery style, most of the extra power over previous versions of this car comes at the top of the rev range." i drive a car that revs to 8,200rpm and i enjoy that style.

but thats not to say i wouldnt love an R32 skyline with turbo hiss however. infact im considering getting rid oif the corolla next year (when ill hopefully have 5 years protected ncb) and getting an 200sx or an R32...
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have you driven a 335i? They are the least turbo feeling turbo car ive ever driven or been in, it feels more like a large N/A (same sentiment was shared with all the passengers that went in it). It did like to rev, perhaps not as much as I imagine the 272bhp 330i does, but certainly better than the m54b30

Tom.
 
None of the above, but for the sake of trying to contribute to the thread - 335d Coupe.

If I wanted performance I would want the much more expensive M3. Having driven the 330i and 335i, the 335i has more urge. So I would go for the 335d because I think it feels as quick as the petrol version and I'd be happy knowing the economy was better.

I would actually want a late 335d saloon as I don't like the image of diesel coupes. Coupes shouldn't go: DAGADAGA imo.
 
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330i or 335i for me, coupe if possible.

I like a revvy driving style so the 330i might be something I could choose as a sensible all round car to meet my needs. 335i could be a burdon to run however 30mpg is 10 more than I acheive in the MX5 anyway, but I assume that figure is best case scenario so no doubt for my driving style it'll be much less.

I don't do the mileage for diesel and I couldn't live with the sound either. The 5 series is a nice machine but too big for my needs and I prefer the styling of the E92.

Would I actually choose either given the position? Probably not, I'd consider them but at the moment comfort and maturity aren't high on the list. Probably more of a case of expendability :S
 
335i for me, almost a no brainer. I hate diesels, and the 335i is a properly quick car. Warrantied you can treat it how you wish anyway.
 
BMW 335d M Sport Coupe

Decent delivery, decent economy - I do 25k miles a year, depending on my current project location etc and so this would make me pick the D over the 335 petrol.

Dont think the 5 series is as good looking.
 
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not overly complicated engine wise. unbeleivable mpg (40 combined with 270bhp?). has enough performance and ought to sound lovely.

i like the twin turbo dag dags but complicated engine could cause grief. do you really want that?

335 petrol. broadly similar performance to the 330, so why add the extra complication?
 
335i here.

I don't need the space of the E60 and would much prefer a coupé. As much fun as the 530d is, if it had been my choice it wouldn't have been a diesel.

Also, If I got the 330i I'd always be thinking about the 335i. I do it every time I see a 535d – twin turbo > single turbo :p

So to sum up:

335i because
a) it looks better
b) it's smaller
c) it's faster
d) It's not a diesel.
 
535d, out of those cars I would want with them all with an auto box and the diesel suits that really well (not really fair comparing the x30i engine to the x35d although theres no other choice in the 5). The 5 over the 3 as its bigger car and fits better with family and kids.

I would want a warranty with all of them, not because of engine reliability but because the electrical systems are so complex.
 
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