Do You Regret Buying a BMW 330d Over a BMW 335d?

[@neildixon6540]

I have bought a 330d estate (14 reg) and was very impressed straight away. Now had it mapped and it’s kicking out 477 lbf-ft. Very quick but it’s the endless and smoothness of the torque which is mind blowing! Superb motor! 👍

[@330dfam]

Hi maté agree once they are mapped completely transforms the car thats why I’m in no rush to change great performance and great economy form a big six cylinder 😎👍

[@sullytheg]

Subscribed purely for the fact you’ve replied to so many people in your community and you’re so passionate about this.

[@330dfam]

Thanks. Mate we do are best to engage with everyone it’s hard but it’s good manners 👍😎

[@Tom-dz7of]

Thanks mate we try and reply to everyone, just common curiosity, love any comment although we do get the same question over and over 🤦🏼‍♂️ grateful for your support mate 💪🏼😎👍🏻

[@johnshaw8013]

My f30 335d is xdrive, but the front axle only turns on when the rear wheels spin, most of the time it rwd. Its a weapon on launch! Does need the Eibach lowering springs though. BMW crippled it from new so it didnt show up the M3 in damp conditions. Love mine! Best car Ive ever owned.

[@330dfam]

They are a fantastic machine mate and the grip is next level from my experience 😎👍

[@DJAMAJD]

Don’t mention an M3 or all the M Owners will take a hissy fit and blag their car is somehow 100x better 😂 🤦‍♂️

[@0brand0brand34]

I went up to a 335d with Msport + (better brakes and extra kit). Completely different driving experience and the torque seems limitless. The engine notes are better - fake but sportier. I loved the rear drive slidability of my previous car, but those opportunities were fewer than the opportunities the 335d gives you for fun because you can destroy A-roads with so much more confidence on corner exit. Get off the gas and the nose tucks in and settles and as soon as it does you mash the throttle and it bites at all 4 corners but still slips a little at the back. You can do this over and over. Not so with S-drive - and much more scary. And then there’s the sheer straight line speed and overtaking ability. Compared to the 30 it’s another league. The adaptive dampers are a must though and they’re rare. I live in London with lots of speed humps - otherwise I’d lower it a bit. It’s the Swiss Army knife of cars, the 335d touring. Does everything - and nothing badly. But it’s ALL about that engine. Sometimes I just smile to myself thinking about it. I’ve been lucky too - 38k miles - 1 sensor issue is all in 8 years from new (I’ve had it 4 years). I had choice of the 330 touring with lots of goodies like pan roof, leccy seats etc or fairly standard 335d. No regrets. At all.

[@330dfam]

I like that mate the Swiss army knife they are great in a later vid we went out in a 335d tourer fantastic car they do give you more of a confidence compared to the 30 sd ..easily one of the best diesel engines out there 👍😎

[@richardkenworthy5602]

Excellent in depth comparison between the two. Chances are a 335 is more likely to have been hammered, why else would someone buy one? I think I'm in your camp that the 330 is just a bit more together as an every day. Looking to get one as it's just the right amount of fun especially mapped and the right weight when we need to tow our caravan to take the kids on holiday. Superb videos, keep up the great work it helps the rest of us make concise choices. 👍

[@330dfam]

Hello mate great cars the 30ds as I’ve said many times best all rounders thanks for the comment appreciate it good Look with your purchase 👍

[@the_jnlt_channel]

I'm a fan boy of the 335d of course as I had one and it was a beast of a car. But I agree with you on the Xdrive, it's not great in the older BMW's. The new Xdrive system is very different and alot better now, as I've found out on my current car. 335d is faster but you always find it hard to find one with alot of kit on it, compared to the 330d and they are always alot more. Obviously I'm in the M135i now, as I wanted to switch to petrol for the sound haha.

[@330dfam]

Nice the 135 mate you have the best colour to 👍think if i didn’t have the 330d id go for a 340 petrol love them ..I just thought I had to address this issue as I always get asked 😂😂

[@the_jnlt_channel]

@@330dfam I agree the 340i is the one 💪

[@330dfam]

@@the_jnlt_channel I’m going on eBay now 😂😂😂

[@Rusties844]

What yr was your 335d just out of interest, older xdrive had problems but they are now better, what years were they bad ,and better now as in from what yr onwards. Cheers

[@330dfam]

Hi mate I think there was issues with older models of tires were a different rolling circumference hence changing tires in pairs don’t think they have problems on later models 😎👍

[@adegreen2731]

Had similar decision to make recently between 430d or 435d (which is only available in xdrive). In the end I ended I went for the 430d. Once off the line and moving I felt the performance difference was marginal between them (especially when compared to likes of an M4). It was the xdrive that ruined the 435d for me though. With the SE suspension it sit higher, making it less sleek and had noticeable more wollow about it, plus it is heavier. For the same price I’d have had to get a car with about 10-15k more miles on clock as well!

[@330dfam]

Hi maté completely agree on the 330 335 situation it was x drive and price that did it for me cars with 80 + k on the clock for 16 k a few years ago I know they don’t get of the line as quick but the 30 is still the best all rounder 😎👍

[@JimJam-zn4bf]

I originally had 330d and loved it, but didn’t have xenon’s or nav etc, very basic spec, remapped to 300+ - fantastic car. Then got 335d saloon never appreciated the softness, then got a dog and second kid announcement - ditched to 330D xdrive with adaptive suspension - that was the best all rounder, with all the options. Then got an F80 M3 - loved it for 3 years, but 150-200 miles a tank, I’d had enough. Just gone to 335D touring, did 250 mile journey on Thursday night, fullllly laden 42mpg averaging 57mph…. The biggest issue, that wallow, over drain or pot hole you feel it loose grip, it doesn’t like that one wheel loosing grip. Should I get Ebach springs and just tighten it up a bit, thoughts???

[@330dfam]

@JimJam-zn4bf good selection there mate heard a few people have put them on or bilstiens and said it’s improved the handling and the look to

[@JimJam-zn4bf]

@@330dfam yeah, I think I’ll have to look into it, feels dangerous at times

[@thepharcyde8285]

Your reason for getting the 330d over the 335d is spot on and I could not agree more. I only found out last week about the x drive (a friend of mine did it) which makes you swap all tyres which is just silly thanks god we have rwd. These tyres are expensive so when I did the rear ones last year set me back 340£ and front ones were around 260£ 2 years ago (goodyear labour and new valves included). The 335d with this weird suspension reminds me of a small gran turismo which is a shame still don't understand about such a high spec car having SE platform.

[@330dfam]

I know mate I paid 200 each for continental run flats I know run flats terrible..but still expensive ..335 would be interesting on rwd platform we were going to look into a conversion to turn the 30d twin turbo..the 35 ticks so many boxes and there so fast but ile be sticking with the 30d 👍

[@thepharcyde8285]

@@330dfamThe 335d is obviously very fast car but the 330d is the sensible choice. I have a friend with 640d which is mapped to nearly 400hp -absolute monster. What I don't understand is why they call it 640d if it has the engine of a 335d it should have been 635d like the old 6 series.

[@330dfam]

@@thepharcyde8285 I know mate they do it with the x5 to call it a 40d they have always done misleading numerical stuff don’t get why it’s not a 340d but I’m sure they have done that in the newer ones 👍

[@deanpedley]

That's not true you are suppose to change the 2 tyres on the same axle and not all 4 bmw specialist ive used years confirmed this to me and only then if opposite tyre has alot of wear to the new tyre and you should have same brand tyre across the axle

[@330dfam]

@@deanpedley hi mate I’ve just heard people on a few groups saying this probably an exaggeration

[@ConvexFolds]

Good comparison on both cars, been looking back and forth from the 335D and 330D for some time now, so good to get some insight 👍

[@330dfam]

Hi mate it’s a tough decision really tough all depends how much you want that extra turbo and xdrive and how much your willing to pay for it 😎👍

[@ConvexFolds]

@330dfam very true and wise words! Problem is I really like both lol, I mean RWD is proper fun but apparently you can disable the 4WD system on the 335D. I have an older E46 330D so definitely used to RWD. I'm finding that manuals are getting much harder to find these days, that's the 330D and 335i (hardly any with the 335i models). So yeah, I like the 3 series all round to be honest just comes down to money as you say

[@330dfam]

@@ConvexFolds defo mate manuals will be no existent soon the zf 8 in the f series is great for an auto ..and if you get a mapped 30d mapped there over 300 bhp which is plenty I like rwd but in winter would be thankful of an xdrive 😎👍

[@francisbegbie591]

Interesting video,thanks for posting. Had my 335d x drive on an18/68 plate for almost 4 years now.Golf GTD 65 plate manual before that.Got sick of gear changing in heavy traffic and fancied a fast auto so bought this one.Ex demo with 5K miles for £27k,so it was a no brainer back then.Before the madness set in. It's quite a spartan spec.Only Estoril,rear camera,sun protection glass,foldy mirrors.Standard music system is pretty poor.Had the wonderful Dynaudio with the Golf.Maybe i'm spoiled. It's wonderful in a straight line.Supercar overtaking performance.Wallows like a whale in the bends.Quite rubbish really.Getting away from roundabouts and junctions is quite something else.It just takes off,no wheel spin,no lag.Like a catapult really.One of it's best features. Getting about 42mpg with all sorts of daily driving.Still on it's Bridgestone runflats.Don't half feel the potholes with them. It hasn't missed a beat.Front pads,brake fluid and an Adblue change coming up in September.No reason to punt it for something else. PS.Have you seen the price of used Beemers recently?.Just crazy money.Offering me £21k to trade mine in for a 70 plate m340d at £40k.No thanks......

[@330dfam]

Hi mate …it’s an argument that will go in for a long time and I guess at the end of the day it’s personal preference and what people can afford..and yes used BMWs are crazy price wise 🤔👍😎

[@thefiestaguy8831]

Agrreed. Have a 67 plate 335D XDrive and running on Michelin Pilot Sport runflats, they handle reasonably but nowhere near as grippy as a standard summer tyre. That said the runflats were a life saver when I recently left for work a few days back and discovered the rear tyre had a slight split in the tyre due to some bulging... I was able to drive to and from work for two days before being able to get an appointment to get them changed.

[@330dfam]

@@thefiestaguy8831 hi mate run flats do definitely serve a purpose they get a lot of criticism but they can at least get you to a garage as you stated 😎👍

[@dopiaza2006]

The HK is garbage compared to the Dynaudio!

[@fsy9276]

I own a 2015 330D M sport salon, not mapped and it's fast enough for me. Just had the 6WB cluster retrofitted as well. Absolutely love the car and wouldn't look at a 335 twice just because of the extra turbo.

[@330dfam]

Hi mate yeah a few people have said they wouldn’t want the extra hassle of another turbo ..and yeah they are fast enough standard mines a bit tail happy since been mapped ..how much did you pay for the cluster ?👍

[@fsy9276]

@@330dfam Yh true mate. The extra cost is not worth it in my opinion, when there is remapping option that will bring the 330d on par with 335d anyway. Paid £1150 for the cluster (Supplied and fitted). Absolute game changer. Had the opportunity to buy one off eBay for £350 less if I could virginize the cluster and fit it myself...fitting is straightforward enough but it's my first ever BMW and not confident enough to be messing about with wires and softwares.

[@330dfam]

I know mate I wouldn’t be into messing around with the cluster are mate Gareth’s does all that at bmw tech services he maps the gearboxes to going to get him to upgrade my screen..I know the 35s go for a fair bit more with higher mileage .mine’s pushing 310bhp which is basically standard 35 but with a bit more torque I’m good with the 30d 👍😎

[@CameronAC]

@@fsy9276 you can get small side turbo replacement for like £180. Not that much of a hassle. Labour of course can be different but if you know what you're doing and have the tools not too bad tbh.

[@mwezimwezi9618]

This is a really good and useful comparison review thanks. I do wonder why people drive while wearing a coat though - winter or not. Regards

[@simonh870]

Personally I would rather have the RWD 330d, but would try and find one with the larger brakes as fitted to the 335d. I found the standard ones are a bit marginal once the car was mapped if you press on a bit. The 535d is also another good RWD option if you can put up with a slightly larger car. The build quality inside is a bit better on those too.

[@330dfam]

Hi mate defo agree on the build quality with the 5 series so much nicer inside just think the 3 series looks a little more aggressive..I know both f series on the channel have the none m performance break setup always a talking point ..however the cost for discs is a good bit more they are meant to be really good tho 👍

[@thefiestaguy8831]

I have a 67 reg 335D X Drive. The standard OEM brakes are absolute naff. I've not quite got the 3 grand budget to fit a big brake kit but have bought front and rear EBC Yellowstuff pads which are a lot better than the standard OEM ones and highly rated. Once they are fitted I imagine it will transform the braking of the car. At the moment my parents 68 reg F48 X1 has better brakes than my 335D and it produces nowhere near as much BHP or Torque.

[@simonh870]

I have never really been a fan of EBC brakes. Performance friction would get my vote. I currently have M140i with I think the same brakes as the 335d, and with mintex pads it stops ok.

[@330dfam]

This time round I went for oem all round expensive but do the job well ohhh m140 that sound 😎😎😎👍

[@330dfam]

Really expensive to upgrade and expensive to maintain but I think standard brakes on the 335d are bigger than on the standard 30d brakes 🧐

[@magburner]

I have a 430D, with adaptive suspension, big brakes, and a stage one modification that gives the car 318bhp. I wanted a 335D, but I read that xDrive had issues. I went with the 430D in the end, and I love the car. It grabs that horizon with both hands, and brings it to the front of the car very quickly.

[@330dfam]

Hi mate sounds like you got a great car x drive does have pros and cons I was happy to get rwd you probably got a better car for less money the extra power of a 35 is nice but the 30 certainly isn’t slow 😎👍

[@augkuchiri1668]

330d E46 manual transmission mapped pulls like a train and the torque is enough to keep up with any car out there especially on motorways

[@330dfam]

Agreed mate, I had many a good time with my e46 330d mapped 200k+ milage, jutted I had to get rid of it, but iv still got the two m57 engines left in the e91 (manual 💪🏼) and e92, must admit tho the n57 in the f31 pulls well but unfortunately not a manual all mapped 👍🏻😎

[@MartinTeerly]

The problem is a turbo. 335 has two turbos in 1 and that smaller one blows that's the biggest problem

[@bobmarley6161]

335d makes all the difference in winter in the UK....apart from that both are fantastic diesel power cars.... In my opinion they don't need any remap.... Both are more than capable in everyday real world driving...

[@330dfam]

The 335d will be great in winter 39d can be a bit exciting..think the 30d warrants a map just gives it that extra poke 😎👍

[@bobmarley6161]

@@330dfam I use mine for everyday driving the occasional blast on b roads and countryside roads.... I like the assurance of four wheel drive...

[@330dfam]

To be fair mate the xdrive is absolutely fantastic from a grip point of view awesome in the wet and snowy conditions making them really practical..bet there great on the b roads 👍

[@iaing9028]

@@330dfamwinter tyres will give you much better grip in those cold wet conditions, mandatory in many countries when the temperature is under 7’c, the xdrive gives you traction not grip.

[@mikenelson1383]

Went for 430d GC Xdrive as I couldn’t a 35d in the spec I wanted in budget. 5.1 secs to 60 I doubt if I’ll notice the difference day to day, very quick off the line in the wet and off a roundabout but still kicks out if your not careful

[@330dfam]

Hi mate haha so you can still have a bit of fun in the xdrive ..I know real world driving it will probably never bother us it’s just when you map the 35 it turns into a real monster 👍😎

[@mikeyboybsb]

I have been so mixed 335 or 330 and I’m picking up my 2019 F31 330D Touring in the morning I can’t wait I think I made the right choice

[@330dfam]

Hi mate yeah it is a tough call but still not great cars ..join the facebook group Share some pics ..hope your happy with it 😎👍

[@Tom-dz7of]

You won’t be disappointed mate, I absolutely love my f32 330d, love the touring shape and it’s got all the power I need, saying that just got it mapped and wow, didn’t think it could be any faster, if you wanted a 335d just map yours and it will match 335d std figures, mines a rwd not Xdrive, didn’t think I could love it anymore 😎👍🏻

[@steveo8533]

Both great cars, looking into a 335d touring shadow edition 2018 is there any major problems that you are aware of? Thanks

[@330dfam]

Hi mate just watch out that it’s had regular services hence the timing chain issues 💪

[@calumbrown3763]

Had a F30 334d which was great, sold it and bought a F34 330d rwd and for me it hits the spot. Perfect size with great economy and keeps up with just about anything.

[@330dfam]

Hi mate few people have done that ..35ds are rapid know doubt but a mapped 30d is the best of everything 👍😎

[@calumbrown3763]

@@330dfam have you ever had any encounters with a 330d gt ?

[@330dfam]

@@calumbrown3763 a blue one 🤔

[@DJAMAJD]

Unless your going to add a big hybrid turbo, your better going for the 335d

[@Jetturbiner]

Ive had an f30 330d stock to stage 2, and ive got the f32 435d stock to stage 2 now. Both brilliant n57 engines. The stock 35d felt a bit underpowered and boring coming from a stage 2 f30 330d but even stock the 35d was faster to 60 and 1/4 mile. Stage 2 in the 435d is a bit of a weapon and rinses the likes of tesla model 3 performances, golf r's and amg a45's etc where the 330d wouldnt have a chance off the line. Its a traffic light stormer and the fastest diesel ive ever had. The 330d did feel more enthusastic when cornering and the steering and thevway the 330d pulled its nose into bends was lovely. 435d rolls a bit and requires me to just throw it in and hope xdrive does its thing.. All in all i prefer the 35d xdrive. Ive got plans for the larger turbo and fueling to be upgraded so i can break the 500bhp magic number and it will he staying with me for life. F10 M5 probably on the cards for something a bit more spicey and that rwd feel to razz about on nice days. If youre considering either a 35d or 30d, id try them both and had no regrets either way. Ive had a e46 330d, e60 530d, f30 330d and my 35d.. all amazing diesel 6 pots.

[@330dfam]

Some cars there mate and some interesting opinions haha and the m5 is always a must both cars 30 35d are at the top of the game in the diesel world 😎👍

[@wii7876]

335 faster and safer as I family man, but if I wasn't, the 330 just for the fun danger factor ,its like In top gun 2, we all know that old f14 is more fun than the new high tech fighters 😂

[@330dfam]

Haha yeah kind of a true statement that mate 😂

[@glennwislon9743]

Def agree, love my 330d I just can’t believe the adaptive suspension is so rare it’s such a must it’s like having two cars:) they don’t cost that much as A factory extra but trying to get one with all the best spec is a pain so many extras lol.

[@330dfam]

Hi mate cheers ..can’t say I’ve driven one with adaptive suspension seen people say it’s a 700. Pound option..it is hard getting a great spec on a 335 think because the car is so much extra than a 30d new so people skip a few extras .

[@glennwislon9743]

Yes it’s hard on a 330 too :) I really had to search to get adaptive suspension , heated front and back seats, also get the large screen and digi dash and I also got cameras in front bumper :) so many options if you don’t know your stuff it’s hard to get a decent spec. But ye the adaptive even with 19 inch wheels is a nice ride then put it in sport and it’s stiff,,,crazy how few are out there it’s so good :)

[@330dfam]

@@glennwislon9743 sounds like you got a fantastic spec mate the f31 on the channel is a really good spec my f30 is in the middle medium sat nav and sound system got heated seats not rear tho it does the job ile upgrade the screen and ile be happy might add Apple car play to stil in two minds about going to 19s but it would complete the look 👍

[@glennwislon9743]

Yours looks good on 18,s black look good prob not worth the harsh ride on 19,s :) that’s the beauty of adaptive the ride is still nice :) What sort of mpg do people get on a stage 1 remap I have a 2015 330d stage 2 remap with 75000 on I get low 30’s driving nice and low 20’ driving 🎉more enthusiastic unless the computer is wrong that seems a bit bad to me :) before I got mine I test drove a 335 standard suspension and the handling was floaty and the steering was light, all that power is no good without suspension def prefer the 330 with stage 1 :) just thought the mph would be better :)

[@330dfam]

Yeah I still might stick with 18s as I do a lot of mileage ile stick with black on white ..with my commute I’ve seen 51 mpg driving in eco pro that’s motorway byepass and a bit of town driving ..so have you had the bigger intercooler fitted ..ps don’t get why the 35 has non msport suspension when it’s the flagship diesel 🤔

[@blooter6360]

Great video Got a 335i Looking to go 335d or 330d !!! This has helped a lot

[@330dfam]

Hi mate thanks and glad it helped great cars ..still 335i is a great car why the change ?

[@blooter6360]

@@330dfam cheers , aye 335i fantastic it’s the f30 2012 model, I always had diesels before that mainly VAG , but I’m seriously impressed with these 330 and 335d, might be a bit easier on the old fuel bill Aswell , I can get 40 mpg on motorway driving like your daisy there 😂😂😂 but floor it and it drips drastically , but by Fuk it’s quick 👌

[@330dfam]

@@blooter6360 I bet it’s a quick car buddy had a look at them myself..yeah the 30 35 Ds are great all round be kinder on the pocket and yes if you want to drive like me 😂😂you can get great mpg ..and even with your foot down not to bad ..be a shame to get rid of the 35i but if it’s about money fair play 😎👍

[@markfarrier1711]

I have f15 3.0d always go for single turbo less stressful for engine imh

[@TuckerTC]

Recently got a 2015 335d GT it's ugly but a mega car for practicality also goes like sh*t off a shovel. Does drink some fuel though, averaged 43.1mpg on a 215 mile round-trip with fairly conservative driving, which is ok. My brother just done a 120 mile round trip in a 320d and got 73.5mpg - fuel plays

[@330dfam]

There not that ugly mate proper sleeper family car that tho 💪

[@330dfam]

For a 3.5d 43.2 mpg isn’t bad, considering it will smoke the 320d 🤔, I’d be happy with that 1.5 ltr bigger engine, that’s a fiesta bolted on 😂

[@Breadstar90]

35d with eibach lowering springs and brand new stock shocks, you could also add the H&R roll bars, these mods solves the boat feeling, and a stage one would take you to around 370bhp, the more power the better. Defo the best all rounder with those tweaks. The xdrive makes it stick to the ground especially when you have a set of eagle f1’s all round

[@330dfam]

Hi mate they are probably the best sleeper diesel out there like you say few minor mods and they can keep up with the best of them 😎👍

[@wilspu5590]

Brakes?

[@330dfam]

Hi mate mine doesn’t have m performance breaks great mod if you can afford it 😎👍

[@dopiaza2006]

The change all tyres thing with xdrive is a myth. If your car has a problem with different tread depths then your transfer box is on its way out.

[@330dfam]

Hi mate thanks for the info 😎🙏

[@Tom-dz7of]

Agree mate but u hear so many horror stories, a few mm is the same as a slightly flat tyre, still rwd is bmw and that’s why I love them, just my opinion, also a big fan of the manual, but that’s a thing of the past with the big 6🤦🏼‍♂️

[@normski262]

I had the 2003 330D estate with with boost box, about 240BHP ish, back in day, 2005. I loved it, it flew like a rocket ship. now all them years later as in today, I am now looking to grab another one, the same but a 2016 335 D Xdrive with all the toys on it, about 62000 on the clock with full BMW service history, and that 313BHP beast under the hood..

[@330dfam]

Hi mate mega cars standard however with a simple map they are crazy 😎

[@normski262]

@@330dfam Do you know if the 550 D, Is a pile of problems or is up for playing nice for a few years.. ? Been offered nice one,,, very tempting

[@330dfam]

@normski262 to be honest I’ve had no dealings with them mate I wouldn’t like to say mate

[@normski262]

@@330dfam It seems the engine from tthe BMW X5 is used in the car, So I supose the rep should be quite good, Umm.

[@330dfam]

@normski262 like any bmw it will have its issues however when it work it will be amazing 💪

[@someoneelsesradio]

Thanks mate. When you remapped it, does it cost more on your insurance? How much roughly for a remap?

[@330dfam]

Hi mate I’m on a trade policy so I’ve had m3s rs6 on the policy o have no engine limit so not sure what it would cost for a normal policy the map cost me 150 👍😎

[@Eryeahmaybe]

Love my 330. Have you had any issues following the remap?

[@330dfam]

Hi buddy they are great cars ..I’ve had my map on the car for two years and it’s been fantastic 😎👍

[@Thuds593]

The tax is nearly £600 a year for the 335d compared to £190 for the 330d. Game changer really

[@330dfam]

Didn’t realise 35ds were that much 😬

[@robintierney1792]

They're not ​@@330dfam

[@330dfam]

What they charging 👍

[@Thuds593]

@@robintierney1792they’re cos it’s over £40k new

[@slotselectagamblingchannel7452]

Bigger intercooler bigger turbo and a custome map sorts the job out if you really want it faster. But we're does it end. Can we ever be satisfied haha

[@330dfam]

Haha no mate I ended up getting shut and getting a petrol 🙄😂

[@slotselectagamblingchannel7452]

Hope you like it. Cant beat the sound of a petrol

[@330dfam]

@slotselectagamblingchannel7452 does sound well better mate miss the torque tho 💪

[@TenPester]

I had a mk7.5 Golf R for about 5 months there. Coming off a roundabout, and a BM tags in at the back of me. Dual carriageway so I mash the throttle, and I'm gone, but this BM is still kind of a car or two behind, not giving up. I pull back cause of speeds, and he scoots up the inside, and it was a 335D. In Race mode a Golf R is an absolute animal, but at my age, I think I'd rather be in a 335D :)

[@330dfam]

Hi maté interesting that shame you couldn’t speak to the driver and see if it was mapped they are silly quick for a diesel them golf’s are bonkers tho ..what you driving now ?😂

[@TenPester]

@@330dfam In fear of losing a license, I bought a Jaguar F-Pace R-Sport 240, but the turbo blew so it's going back, now in the hunt for another quick car.

[@330dfam]

@@TenPester know what you mean buddy had an old rs6 it was Lethal for speed limits ..good old jags 😬 you not fancy a 35d then ?

[@TenPester]

@@330dfam I am looking. Considered a 435D gran Coupe, but the frameless doors always freeze in Scotland so that's out. Need a big boot for my golf bats.

[@330dfam]

Maybe an f31 335d estate great cars fully loaded big boot ..I do like the gran coupe tho I’ve been looking at m140s need to stop as I do mileage so the 30d does the job 👍

[@steveng5503]

I bought 435d last month. Bmw approved used. Perfect colour and set options. Even had icon headlights. Lasted two days. I went from a 330d coupe (e92) to that. 435d horrid car. Quick in a straight line. Returned it got refunded. Now hunting again for 430d with m sport suspension and rear wheel drive. Not do that mistake again. Anyway new sub. ✌️👍🇬🇧

[@330dfam]

Hey buddy thanks for the sub and thanks for watching crazy story that ..u actually sent it back ..it is personal preference you either love or hate that set up .I love the more traditional bmw set up ..good look on your hunt let us know what you end up getting 👍😎

[@steveng5503]

@@330dfam I sent it back to main dealer. One of the best spec’d cars I’ve seen. I had it for two days and covered 300 miles trying to acclimatise to it but no. I have an allergic reaction to the xdrive. I had driven xdrive before and noticed a difference but in 35d guise, it gets a no from me. Great in a straight line. Doesn’t like much power put through all four corners on a bend or roundabout, it’s a no from me. Understeer is an understatement. I’m not convinced. Xdrive needed for all that power but your RWD one similar power on map seems handle ok? So I’m back on looking for a late low miles 430d. Msport with the Msport suspension that has a nice set of options… not as many now due to xdrive.

[@330dfam]

To be fair mine handles pretty good really wet conditions it’s quite interesting that’s due to the torque which mapped it’s effortless I’m upgrading to 19s this year and will upgrade the screen but all in all I love the car mines on about 74 k kept the service intervals to 7k ..I’m not into the xdrive would be useful for them few weeks of ice and snow ile always be a rwd man hopefully u will get a good spec good colour 😎👍

[@CameronAC]

@@steveng5503 I'm running stage 3 480bhp and it rips out of corners.. either driver error or in the wrong drive mode.

[@steveng5503]

@@CameronAC I’ve driven BMW since 1987. I’ve owned at least one N57 concurrently since. The 435d I talked about was returned after it developed a heavy shuddering. I’m now on a 430d F32 lci 2019. Different car. I have driven many 435d. Just not been successful at owning one. Enjoy!

[@kidda74]

I've had my mapped e92 330d for 11 years and I still love it, great cars!

[@330dfam]

Hi buddy agree e92s great cars and the 3L D in the is a fantastic motor you not tempted to go a bit newer 👍😎

[@kidda74]

@330d fam 😎 yeah I've been looking recently, but I'd rather buy a second bike 🤣

[@330dfam]

@@kidda74 haha yeah be cheaper what would you go for if you went for a new one ☝️

[@kidda74]

@330d fam 😎 you won't like this but I been looking at 435d m sports 🙈

[@330dfam]

@@kidda74 cool mate I do like them just wish they did them in rwd drive and had m sport suspension they are a fantastic motor we have a 335d on the channel hopefully on Friday so ile be interested to see what it’s like 👍😎

[@Joelee644]

I have had both and prefer my 30d all day mine is mapped with the adaptive suspension and just put the new conti 7 tyres on and it hardly looses traction even in the wet.

[@330dfam]

Love the 30 to mate good all rounder my continentals are at the end of there life there still legal but could be the reason for traction loss😎👍

[@Joelee644]

@@330dfam yer I had the rft Bridgestone and I could not get a bit of traction even in the dry. Defo need a good quality tyre on these cars

[@330dfam]

@@Joelee644 that torque mate it can be a hand full at the best of times 😂

[@IsaacSteele1]

absolutely smashing channel, 12/10. would love a test between a 335d and a 330 on fuel for one video maybe.

[@330dfam]

Hello mate appreciate that yeah would be interesting have to get back out with the 35 boys and do a comparison we have so much content to cover 😎👍

[@IsaacSteele1]

@@330dfam the amount of content you guys produce is so good for a small channel, for not even having 1 k subs having a few videos over 10k I think your about to get into the KZbin algorithm 👌 I do KZbin for a job manage a few small channels but also have one over 200k. Been binge watching your content over the last two weeks as I’m just about to purchase a f series 330 or 335d but borderline addicted to the videos now lol 👍

[@330dfam]

@@IsaacSteele1 we do try and keep the content regular plus with the being two of us producing content that help’s hopefully we will grow with time ..haha bet u you have some good insights into you 👍and as for the car purchase real tough decision you have to make there 30 or 35 both great cars ..and thanks for watching some really nice feedback there thanks 🙏 😎

[@Birmingham_racing]

The awd x drive do sit higher not sure why. 330d is a good compromise and am I right in thinking you can get a 330d in manual because I know you can't in the 335d?

[@330dfam]

I think it’s a good compromise between cost and performance you can only get the f30 330d in an automatic however they still do a manual 320d ..I might be wrong but I’m sure u can’t get the e92 330d as a manual to maybe the e46 was the last 🧐

[@trsisko]

Hello mate I have had my A3 Sline 2.0 tdi 140hp 2 door black sports edition since 2014 late now on 105k mileage. I need to upgrade because of ULEZ and its now or never with my insurance expiring so I guess I can lay down 16k to 22k for a used car, I usually contract in London central but I found a way to park north london and take the tube into central so daily commute would be 20 miles each way down the M-1 and parking in brentcross, Usually most of my contracts are based in London for now i got a WFH job first time ever but likely hood is worse case I'll be doing hybrid to london or 5 days a week. Now i did want a S5 but I am A not a hardcore car fan boy but im 43 and thinking is it worth going for a high performance car for once in my life, or ideally an element of good mpg and nice car. any suggestions please? Or shoudl I just get an A5 as I do know a private mechanic whos looked after my dads and my car for the last 10 years.

[@trsisko]

the mechanic is good and honest and not to expenisive is that a game changer?

[@330dfam]

Up to you mate I think later 30ds are ulez compliant have to check that bit a 30d or 35d will bring you amazing performance and great fuel economy all in one package 👍

[@hungrysurfer9471]

E91 330d with a remap gives 330hp. Needs an LSD and Birds BMW handling kit. 3k upgrade. Superb steering feel. 50 mpg plus. 10k all in is good value. But can you drive a 15 year old car ? It has a clutch and 3 pedals....

[@330dfam]

Hi mate yeah I’d drive a 15 year old car I still love all the E models and the m57 engine is fantastic and very reliable we have the e46 330d manual there and to drive it’s great and still very responsive with over 250k on the clock 👍

[@hungrysurfer9471]

@@330dfam My E91 has 320,000 on the clock... I owner since new... Me 😉. I use it as my daily driver. Totally reliable since 2010, never let me down ever. I recommend a full emmision delete plus remap combined with Michelin Primacy 4 plus tyres. Then fuel consumption on the motorway improves to mid 60s mpg in 6th gear cruising at 65 to 70 mph. Such good performance available with decent fuel economy. Birds kit really transforms the car. Feels like an Alpina. The LSD turns the car into a proper 2wd instead of 1wd. The traction and braking stability is much better afterwards.

[@330dfam]

@@hungrysurfer9471 wow that some milage that mate is that engine still original or been rebuilt we are still in to minds what to do with the e46

[@kianward5999]

well said bro one turbo less to worrie about lol great bit of content bro stunning motor duz az it sez on the tin enjoy bro love the channel👌👌👌👌

[@330dfam]

Thanks for that buddy appreciate that and thanks for your support 😎😎😎👍👍👍👌👌

[@jimjim8640]

My 330d has just been written off, planned to keep it a long time, so now trying to decide between another 30d or switch up to a 340i. Is the exhaust sound worth the fuel cost lol..?

[@330dfam]

Hi mate sorry to hear about the 30d ..tuff decision that buddy if you can afford it I’d say go for the 40 just to switch it up a bit …they do sound good 😎👍

[@monirmiah9673]

I’ve got 320d m sports LCI, currently 61k mileage, at what mileage you think I need the timing chain replace? Many thanks

[@330dfam]

A specialist online recommends 90k for the n47 engine I’d reduce your service intervals and use top quality oil to 👍

[@ShaksWD]

I do love the RWD, it’s a lot more fun but if they made a 35d in RWD I would’ve went for one. I know a couple of people lower the 35d along with uprated anti roll bars and it’s bonkers in handling after couple of simple modifications

[@330dfam]

I’m the same mate love rwd 35ds are a fantastic car and as you said modified there even better ..we are second best in all honesty 😂 but 30ds are still a happy medium and shouldn’t be ignored 👍😎

[@ShaksWD]

@@330dfam I can’t fault the ZF8 auto box though. Absolutely phenomenal!

[@330dfam]

@@ShaksWD makes driving an automatic kinda fun sure that box is in the rolls Royce

[@ShaksWD]

@@330dfam I believe they’re also the supplier for Rolls Royce and they fall under BMW as well. The new A90 Supras has the ZF box with the b58 engine 🤩🤩🤩

[@330dfam]

@@ShaksWD sounds about right mate just had a quick read was looking at 340 before hold there price them 🤔

[@chrispick306]

Each to their own isn’t it, but to me buying a 30d over a 35d is a bit like buying an Impreza wrx over an sti, or buying a Porsche boxer as opposed to a turbo s etc if you want a fun rear wheel drive car you probably wouldn’t get a diesel anyway, most people want a diesel for reliability, economy and the masses amount of torque, and that’s it.

[@330dfam]

Hi mate interesting point of view 😎👍

[@chrispick306]

@@330dfam but as you stated mate, I’d rather have a lower mileage better spec 30d over a higher mileage less specced 35d so I’d say you’ve chose right if price comes in to it 👍🏻

[@330dfam]

@@chrispick306 sadly price always dictates but overall happy yes 35 is amazing but 30d happy daily driver 👍😎

[@chrispick306]

@@330dfam top man 👍🏻

[@330dfam]

@@chrispick306 both great cars 35d are silly money but they are too dog ..u got a 35d ? 👍

[@AJValente]

So someone goes "yeah mate why don't you JUST buy a [car with better stats on paper but all the extra grunt is at the top end, that's much harder to find, more expensive to buy and run, doesn't drive as well, and has an inferior stance, but the badge has more cred]?"

[@AJValente]

There's a reason why they're X drive too, which ties into why your mapped one is a handful at times. If you can't easily feed in the power then you don't enjoy the drive, so you need extra traction to compensate.

[@330dfam]

Hi mate I agree if I had x drive it would launch a lot better however in the dry it’s fantastic to be fair I love my 30d I respect what the 335d is and how it performs ..the price of them is high but people will argue the performance justifies the price 🤔

[@AJValente]

@@330dfam when you say 'people' you mean people who already paid the higher price 😂 Joking aside, there are always pinnacle models in any range that owners look up to with misty eyes and respect. I can imagine launch control would be face-melting in the twin turbo (they were in the E92 anyway) so if I lived in the city of (traffic) lights I'd probably be daydreaming too. Then again, leecy cars have got the drop on everything now so it's pot luck if you like your 0-40 racing 😆

[@330dfam]

@@AJValente to be fair the mapped 30d is mega 0 to 40 and even to 60 know what you mean ..if I was town driving I’d have a 335 or a 340 petrol and I’m so not ready to face electric cars just yet I do respect them just not for me no soul 😂

[@CameronAC]

will leave the 30d 10 car lengths behind on launches though. It's a hard choice for me to make because I love beating people off the line consistently, but do miss my rwd at times.

[@TheGrove54]

I sold a 340d big mistake just bought one back😁

[@330dfam]

Hi mate I know great cars did you get a good spec 😎👍

[@TheGrove54]

@@330dfam Yes this time round heads up & HK

[@330dfam]

Nice mate wish I had hk sound so much better that the standard system heads up nice touch to 😎👍

[@bobmarley6161]

Dam i didn't know they did a340d....

[@330dfam]

Yes mate in the newer g series 👍😎

[@jcytf8333]

Me too i had 65 plates 330d, now 16 plates 335d x drive.. so is a huge difference

[@330dfam]

Hi mate agree there is a large difference a mapped 30d is amazing a mapped 35d is a monster 😎👍

[@thefiestaguy8831]

Have a 67 reg 335D X Drive. Rapid as anything even in Comfort mode.... Sports mode makes it stupidly quick.

[@330dfam]

Mate us 30d boys are just trying to catch up 😂😂mental the 35 super diesel 😎👍

[@thefiestaguy8831]

@@330dfam Super rapid. The amount of times i've left cars for dead off a green light at a traffic light controlled roundabout is unreal. Last time i'd pulled away and got to my exit before the car behind had even crossed the stop line. I know people slate the X Drive but the way it constantly puts the power down is the key point.

[@330dfam]

I know mate it’s crazy how quick they are off the line these 30ds are next level that gearbox helps to 😎👍

[@Thuds593]

@@thefiestaguy8831do you like the tourers ?

[@330dfam]

We love them mate 👍😎

[@sammbaldwin6402]

This debate will rage on but personally I've had e46,e90 and f30 330ds for several reasons, lower insurance/tax, higher mpg, rwd, and f30 sits lower. Plus I still prefer a high spec 330d then a low spec 335d, just depends what's on offer out there

[@330dfam]

Hi mate yeah I’m pretty much in the same boat the price of the 35 compared to its spec and mileage wasn’t great think ile be sticking with the 30d it fast enough with great economy 👍😎

[@magicmax6973]

is the rear axle different in 335D ?

[@330dfam]

Hi not sure due to x drive the diff may be different

[@monirmiah9673]

What about 320d , any thoughts?

[@330dfam]

Hi mate for a four cylinder I think there great just got to be careful with timing chains hear and read a lot of horror stories but for performance and economy there pretty good 👍

[@Birmingham_racing]

@@330dfam 2015 they changed the engine which fixed the problem far as I'm aware

[@330dfam]

Hope so there have been loads of problems

[@thepharcyde8285]

I have a friend driving 320d same year as mine even the same colour and if you don't look at the rear you can't say which one is 330d which 320d they are that similar from the outside. The real difference comes when you drive them. The 320d is very good for doing 70 on the motorway and a bit more economical, cheaper to service etc. The engine idle though is horrible it sounds as if will break apart any minute. There is nothing wrong with it it's just the way it works. The 330d even if stock is a completely different league - the torque is very good and if mapped becomes ridiculous. I personally would pay a bit more and take the 330d any day - the car is economical if driven sensibly and very very fast when needed.

[@330dfam]

@@thepharcyde8285 agreed maté totally agree but I think I’d consider a 20d if I was working round town dpf issues saying that I’d get a petrol 340 if I was working round town 😂

[@robertcolebrooke7557]

What about a 640d that’s rear wheel drive and sexy looking car

[@330dfam]

Hi maté totally agree stunning motors I’d have to have the grand coupe on the 6 ..2 plus 2 seating arrangement cool 👌

[@robertcolebrooke7557]

@@330dfam yeah I’m looking at getting on as I have 2 kids and the way they are priced against a 35d they seem a better option and a nicer interior

[@330dfam]

Agreed mate even the 535d we have on the channel the interior is so much refined that the f30 ..I’d go for it mate 👍😎

[@derekporter66]

@@330dfam I've got a 640d now. It doesn't fit in normal car parking spaces length wise.

[@330dfam]

@@derekporter66 hi mate they are big motors and is it me or have parking spaces got smaller over the years 🤷‍♂️

[@djjbennett]

Got the 330d running stage 2 big ass turbo init x5 jets had full map on engine and box an the beest sthit me up in 4 way 2 fast she runs off the clocks got it at 668bp and 1600 num run at 1.9br pressure weèeeeee I go

[@djjbennett]

The worst thing about it is the propshaft can't handle the power eats the doughnuts like a pack ov sweets 😫 😩

[@330dfam]

Hi mate that’s some mega power sounds fantastic be great if your on instagram share some pics etc with us 330dfam 😎👍

[@330dfam]

Hi mate that’s some mega power sounds fantastic be great if your on instagram share some pics etc with us 330dfam 😎👍

[@paulpotter8466]

330 is a good car but 335d any day

[@330dfam]

Hi mate I get that they are fantastic down to cost condition and mileage for me 👍

[@Euphobia-u2y]

When I got my 330D remapped I can see why 335Ds come with x drive as standard. Needs it for that amount of torque haha. Love how a remapped 330D feels though. Like you said, definitely need to respect having that much torque under your right foot, but loads of character just being RWD. Don't regret it for one second getting a 330D though. Found a fantastic specced one locally last year for a price I couldn't say no too, bar a few additions I could make myself easily i.e. M Sport brake upgrade. Would have been hard pushed to find a similarly specced 335D but got my 330D exactly how I want it now.

[@330dfam]

Hi mate yeah they are a bit lively at the back in certain conditions all good fun tho just the snow I like to avoid 😂with that big lump of torque… Feel free to share some pics of your 330d mate on our Facebook group nice quite group good bunch on there 👍😎

[@waeleb6106]

I will go for 335d better

[@330dfam]

Good for you 👍

[@damanmcdowell3320]

Love my 330d not sport

[@damanmcdowell3320]

M sport

[@330dfam]

Hi mate still a great car M sport isn’t to everyone’s taste 😎👍

[@TheZar76]

No you should have bought a 335i

[@330dfam]

A petrol ?

[@TheZar76]

@@330dfam they sound amazing put 1 big single turbo on :)

[@TheZar76]

@@330dfam Fuels a bit shitty though haha

[@UKCE]

330d can have xdrive too. Both nice cars 👏😁👍 #UKCE #ukce_uk_car_enthusiasts #881_scooby

[@330dfam]

Hi mate agreed just comes down to personal preference haha wish I’d had an x drive last week is that your f30 on your home page the blue one ?👍

[@330dfam]

Dropped you a sub pal looks like you have some decent content 😎

[@UKCE]

@@330dfam Yes mate, it's a 335d so clicked on your video when it came up as a suggestion lol

[@330dfam]

@@UKCE lovely looking car mate love the black wheels on the blue ..is it mapped ?

[@UKCE]

@@330dfam Thank ypu mate it's like riding on rubber bands. May as well not have tyres on the 20s 🤷‍♂️😂 Standard as far as I'm aware mate. The tyres have made a big difference for grip and ride. Michelin Pilot Sport 4s. Don't think they are run flats though but aftwr a while the teeth breaking appears again from the lack of rubber profile. Thee alloys look good though so I put up with it 🤷‍♂️

[@psp0guy]

If you don’t mind having xdrive then 335d! Wouldn’t want one for all the reasons you mentioned right enough Also don’t forget transfer box reliability problems. Another thing that would put me off one. I take a space saver around with me in the boot (Saved me once already) and you definitely couldn’t use that on an xdrive😂

[@330dfam]

Hi mate we’re did you get your space saver and did you get a little jack or you got a trolley jack in the the boot ..yeah defo no space saver with x drive 😂

[@psp0guy]

@@330dfam good question😂 soo.. I use a space saver from an old Jaguar. The wheel nut pattern is just slightly different on old Jags compared to bmw, but not enough that makes a difference and you can pick them up on eBay real cheap if you’re lucky For the Jack I bought an old e46 scissor Jack because the jacking point fits,, And they’re cheap

[@330dfam]

Thanks buddy ile look into that 👍😎

[@psp0guy]

@@330dfam also you might need spacers I did but I have blue breakers

[@StayPuft80]

Is that a wig

[@330dfam]

It is lad

[@330dfam]

Microsoft flight simulator 😂😂😂😂sad you mate

[@weedaveanderson]

Got a 2015 335d mapped to 371bhp and 720nm torque. Destroys most things off the line.

[@330dfam]

Hi mate I bet it does with that amount of torque proper impressive the 35 with a map 😎👍