I DON’T LOVE IT AS MUCH AS I DID?! BMW 335d Touring.

[@stuartgroves7545]

I have 2015 330d, had it four years now and never missed a beat and no additional costs other than routine servicing. Sport mode does make a difference.

[@marygaleac]

Mapped all my cars since 1993…..my 335 was an absolute rocket ship…not one of the newer ones….but still….went by everything with ease…..don’t by M cars….get a big diesel…get it mapped and buy a house extension with the change…..

[@peetee2028]

Hi Amelia! Great honest review and glad to see you are still enjoying it. We’ve had our 2017 335d Touring for over 4 years. IMO the 335d x-drive gives you an aura of invincibility in all weather and just ticks so many boxes in its Touring guise. The only thing it can’t do it wade water like an SUV Over those 4 years it’s done all the daily duties asked of it ranging from the nursery runs / supermarket runs / tip runs / airport runs / light off roading / towing / UK track days / Santa pod / trips all over Europe / hard Nurburgring laps. Like many I’ve toyed with the idea of chopping it in for performance wagons such as Alpina Tourings / RS6 but in all honesty the 335d for the price point and fuel economy is unmatched The 335d Touring just floats around under the radar, nobody bats an eye lid. It’s just another boring 3 series to many. I’ve had mine tuned by Unicorn Developments, it’s done almost 60k miles on the tune and it completely transforms the car. If you think the stock car is competent, wait till you remap it! I remember driving back to the UK one evening and was in a hurry to get to catch my euro tunnel train on time. A UK registered Ferrari Lusso who was more than happy to sit behind me the entire way. Regrettably my speedo stopped at 160 and my heads up display stopped at 162. The grin on the Ferrari drivers face said it all. Ricky @ Unicorn Developments leaves all of the cars safety parameters untouched. A word of advice would be to scrap the BMW’s factory recommended oil service intervals and to change oil and oil filter at least every 6-7k miles. Mine is nearly at 100k miles now, I think it’ll give me a few more years service at which point the last production (March/ April/ May 2024) M340d Tourings LCI’s may be at a more sensible price point. I need to update my PistonHeads thread soon ! 335d Perfect Daily :D Take care.

[@djscottbrady]

Tltrdc

[@Matt-jt1ic]

I think the perception of speed and performance is all relative and it depends what you're using as a yardstick. I have an ancient Fiat Panda with 45 hp to use for short journeys, so when I get in my stock 330d touring it feels like the fastest car in the world. It helps me appreciate what I have anyway.

[@AutomotiveGrowthOperator]

Great video, bought back fond memories of my 335d saloon. Had to sell when our 2nd child was due . Our 1st who was 2 years old at the time literally cried when new owner drove off…and I was close. Definitely emotionally attached! 10:32

[@Birmingham_racing]

In my eyes 335d estate is a perfect daily unless you carry 3 adults in the back then it's 535d estate

[@Matt-jt1ic]

I'd say the 5 is a whole other level of refinement compared to the 3, which is why I think they're worth it even if you don't need the space. But I'm a fat old man now so place a higher value on that sort of thing than others might.

[@Birmingham_racing]

@@Matt-jt1ic yeah if you do a lot of motorway miles 5 series is a better car

[@cj.6988]

I have the 640d same engine, the 335 is a little quicker due to weight and all drive. The 640d is a great all rounder, but I think what you're describing is maybe you just get used to it? The novelty quickly wears off when I got it I thought it was a beast with the 300 odd horsepower, and sport mode transformed it, but I quickly got used to it and you start to perceive the car differently, I didn't routinely drive in sport but I found it changed up through the gears too quickly, and rather than a roaring engine more of a screach. Ofg course you can manually use the paddle to change gear but you realise this car isn't a sports car it's a GT for a reason. It's a good rapid all rounder but best left in comfort, I found eco pretty much a waste of time. So I've a hankering for more power, V8, M6? However, the 640d is a dependable amazing all rounder, and mpg, but just lacks that thrill factor..

[@elijahcarr4137]

I've owned a 320d e92 for a few years now and other various cars after it but coming back to it, nothing else holds the road or puts down torque quite like the BMW and the steering is perfect. The slight lag is definitely something noticeable but nothing as bad as the new fords and VWs I've driven. The 2021 Polo felt unsafe on the motorway compared to 2008 e92 BMW

[@robbieshaft]

E92 is a great car, old now but still looks great on the road, looks better than anything newly registered that’s for sure

[@gouldianuk9875]

Tested 330d and 335d is a completely different beast. Xdrive comes into its own during torrential downpours, watching other vehicles driving slower whilst driving like it’s a sunny day outside says it all, slightest bit of ice or snow and my old tuned e9x 35d would try to kill you, it was really poor in such conditions in terms of not being able to drive it how it should be driven. A top spec mint condition and full or “over full” serviced f31 35d really is all the car you need on English roads if you have kids and a dog lol…

[@Jakidziad182]

You should be replacing all four tires simultaneously in a xDrive car. Your transfer case could be on its way out soon

[@ameliaautomotive]

They are all replaced as of now! ☺️

[@danyalcaven5806]

I've had an xdrive for 6 years and I've always done two at a time, never been an issue

[@leeridings8022]

Take It to darkside developments in Barnsley stage 1 tune and a xhp gearbox map makes a massive difference..

[@_a10.n]

Best thing you can do to a 335d, especially when they can get just under 900nm of torque out of it.

[@deanpedley]

I’ve had my 335d coming up 3 years and still love it I’ve remapped it to 400 hp and near 800 nm and it’s an absolute torque monster Obviously it’s not an hot hatch like your gti tcr you’ve had and the body roll isn’t the best so I’m lowering mine on eibach springs which does sort out that boat like handling Definitely remap it along with a xhp gearbox flash and you’ll love it I’m not sure where you’re based but dc remapping in warrinton are fantastic for theses I’m sure they’ll be others around where you live though

[@jamesmcknight8885]

Fantastic review, thank you!

[@nicholasg923]

Hi, I've just got a 2018 330d M sport . Black with those 19" wheels. Heated seats and steering wheel!! One thing for your car, much more than a remamp, is the BMW adaptive suspension. I would say that's what you're missing.

[@rimmerd9908]

I've had my 2017 335d Touring for a year and a half. I had a stage one remap and a stage 2 ZF gearbox map (the sweet spot) at Avon tuning Bristol just after I bought it as they have a four wheel drive rolling road (great service as well). A rarity it would seem. . I drive like a granny most of the time and only use the power of this remarkable vehicle pulling away from the lights or overtaking (and some fun moments as this is a seriously fast car as you know). The biggest difference I noticed was the ZF gearbox map. Much more controlled gear changes. The stage one map made the car more forceful during acceleration which despite the relatively small jump from 313bhp to my recorded 365bhp was super noticeable. Super fast car with decent handling. I disagree with the seat comfort. I drive long distances for work and they are the most comfortable seats.

[@jackwatson5400]

Xhp stage 3 gearbox tune sharpens up the changes and makes it feel so much quicker even without a remap And if your going stage 1 on the engine get the intercooler upgraded and slap a performance panel filter in it and remove the swirl flaps, 400hp and 750 to 800nm of torque can be achieved

[@din51gle]

Performance Remap in Gloucester for your stage 1 remap. Chris has done over 200 35D's. He custom remaps sensibly, taking into account the age and mileage of each vehicle.

[@carlgreen2721]

Great honest review and i completely agree with others and your opinion. You definitely need a remap and its essential couple that with the Alpina gearbox flash, the pair together will transform the car...keep enjoying it!

[@Anno_Nymous]

I have the 2015 335d, before this i had the 330 e91, It has everything i need. its a GTI killer, it's economical, it's very comfortable , great for long drives. it can haul a lot of cargo, pull a lot of weight. I have nothing on it that i don't like really. If you want more of that racing feel you can get a remap and downpipes.

[@rob6890]

I had one of these and sold it after a month because of the vague steering and the ride was WAY too hard. Swapped for an Audi A4 3.0 TDI

[@thefiestaguy8831]

I own and daily a 2017 (67) reg 335D saloon. Bought for £17,300 in December 2022 at 59,000 miles. Quite a deal back then as the next cheapest one advertised in the whole country was around £19,500. I do a lot of miles, around 2,000 miles a month and find it to be overall the best "happy medium" between efficiency and performance. It's been well looked after so far including 1 minor oil service, 2 full services, 1 major service, 1 gearbox transmission fluid change and I have it booked in for a walnut blast and transfer case fluid change in about 2 weeks time. It came with business navigation with the 6.5 inch screen which I upgraded to the 8.8 inch screen, and also changed the BMW LA400 style 18 inch alloys to the 19 inch 442M alloys, I got rid of the runflats and now run normal summer tyres and it drives so much better. For a large saloon car that does 0-60 in under 5 seconds, has all wheel drive and still returns around 30-35MPG in town and 45-60MPG on motorways you really can't ask for much more.

[@thefiestaguy8831]

@Shadowfire-n9f Mixture of places. Father works for a motor parts company, so I can get good quality parts at almost cost price (Bosch, Brembo etc). Once I got a dad's mate to fit the parts. One time had it done at a BMW indie in Sussex and the last oil and filter change I did myself - the last service I have only just done a week or so ago I did myself - cabin filter, air filter, oil filter and oil change. I can't replace the diesel filter as I don't have a jack or axle stands and my drive is sloped... but it's booked in for a walnut blast, transfer case service and differential service in the next 2 weeks and they will replace the diesel fuel filter for me. I got all of the filters (Bosch branded)... diesel fuel filter, oil filter, cabin/microfilter and air filter for about £70.

[@thefiestaguy8831]

@Shadowfire-n9f I did mine at about 85k or so. I would suggest doing it every 30k-40k miles, i'll probably end up doing mine again in the next 6-12 months at around 115-120k.

[@thefiestaguy8831]

@Shadowfire-n9f Similar to a gearbox or oil service - the fluid in the transfer case (which controls the power output to each wheel individually) is drained, and replaced with fresh fluid. BMW officially don't state it needs to be done, but then they don't state you ever need to do a walnut blast or a gearbox service - both of which are very recommended. BMW also state 18,000-20,000 miles between oil changes which is utter rubbish - if you want your timing chain to last (N47 and N57 engine like mine) the best thing you can do for it is regular oil changes, every 6,000 miles or so. I do usually 6-7k before changing oil filter and oil and I use BMW recommended Castrol Edge 5W-30 LL04 spec oil.... You can use cheaper oils but many people have found it causes performance issues or engine knocking, and I don't cheap out.

[@thefiestaguy8831]

@Shadowfire-n9f Essentially they fire ground walnut shells into the intake valves - which removes the (often thick) layer of carbon build up, especially on high mileage vehicles or vehicles used on shorter frequent "stop start" journeys, both of which I have. Not a cheap service since it requires removal of the intake manifold, and on my 6 cylinder 3 litre it's costing me £499 (estimated 6 hours work), and that quote is on the cheaper side as I was quoted £720 by another garage and then £664 by the BMW indie in Sussex I use a lot, their prices are higher purely due to their hourly rate being higher at £99 per hour PLUS VAT (total cost of £119.98 per hour). A walnut blast in theory restores some lost performance, and makes the car slightly more efficient since it's using less fuel as the valves aren't all clogged up with carbon.

[@derricknaisbitt7534]

Hi is it a left hand or a right hand you driving as one minute you sitting on the right hand side and then test driving you are on the left hand side ??

[@ameliaautomotive]

Hi! It’s right hand drive. I’ve had a few comments about this. I think it’s just the camera inverting it!

[@derricknaisbitt7534]

Hi it’s just that your seatbelt is coming over your left shoulder not your right shoulder as if you were driving a right hand side

[@donutmoron]

0.07, 325D?

[@machidaman]

We have an LCI 320D whcih honestly is enough as have an STi RA for fun. I had yo have the adaptive dampers and M Sport steering wheel so sacrificed things like heated seats, pro nav, and sun roof to get them in a car with the right history (literally one lady owner, an oxford professor no less) and mileage. Dont regret that decision but am unimpresssed with the LED lights. The bi-xenons you have arr much, much better, particularly on low beam and do wish we had those. All round though do love the car and will keep it for a while.

[@sambobrooklyn316]

330e m sport remapped to 400bhp infant throttle response with the hybrid/engine

[@Newman79-zg6yw]

Great video, good luck with the channel! 😊

[@_a10.n]

Definitely needs to be taken to darkside developments. I took my 335d to them, from a stage 1 remap and intercooler, puts out 390hp and 880nm of torque. 🙂

[@GucciBucketHat]

Honestly I do NOT like a lot of estate cars because the rear changes so much and some have a really ugly side profile but this is a beauty! I hated the E91 estate and had an E46 but not by choice, it was pretty. Only an RS4/6 of literally every generation they do an estate of, I loved. New M3 touring is to die for but I don't think there's many good colours I'd happily own one of these but I bought a saloon E60 530i. Terrible on fuel but amazing looks, boot space is great and I'm 6'5 mostly legs so a 3 series, no one can sit behind me without my sacrificing my comfort Even the 5 isn't big enough for anyone taller than 5'8 so I need an X5. That 330ci you got, is it a coupe? Got the exact same engine, my cars heavier but it pulls well and is easy to do self maintenance on it. After your review I'd still have one but for the price I'd rather add on more £ for a big suv I can carry people in behind me (rent cars for road trips to be fair) or I'd get an older plate C63 saloon or B7 RS4 avant as my Van is my daily so I want an exciting weekend car

[@seanoconnor5737]

You need a right hand drive camera.

[@tomoxfford]

What about that electronic thingy (xDelete) that switches xdrives between rwd & 4wd whenever you want? Just over £100. Go on… buy one and do an upload of donuts from Tesco one rainy Sunday afternoon.

[@JRWILDY]

Take it to darkside developments for a proper rolling road remap. Bit more expensive than others but they do a proper job and no coal out of the exhaust.

[@christaylor3627]

As another person has said, on UK roads you dont need to remap one of these unless its a track car. My 335d MSport is the best car Ive ever had and that is the last ten years. I will resist changing it as it has a superb blend of crazy mad speed aith amazing economy. The interior is so comfortable and the sound system is great. Cant imagine what else could offer so much and do it so well.

[@thefiestaguy8831]

Couldn't agree more. Used to own a 2017 Ford Focus ST 2... 2 litre 247bhp. My 335D despite being larger and heavier is actually quicker and more efficient, flies off the line due to being 4 wheel drive.

[@robbieshaft]

Keep the older cars lads, all these cars coming out now are just boring and in a few years everyone will have one if you want a newer car. I’ll keep my 2007 thanks

[@lint8391]

300 hp on English roads and you think it needs a remap? I have a 2010 330D Coupe and I find the performance on it pretty pointless. Plant your foot down and within like 3 seconds it's time to ease off as you're hitting the speed limit. With your 335D how often do you have your foot full down, and for how long? On the German Autobahn the power of these cars is nice to accelerate from 60 mph up to 100, or 120, or 140 mph.

[@nickslidel]

325d or 335d

[@dan1ukdsjn]

if you're thinking of tuning the 335D you should have chat with the blokes at Darkside Developments, very knowledgeable blokes when it comes to these engines!

[@1blackballed]

I had a 435d but the 2 doors did my head in...got a few other cars over the last 2 years but now in a 430d grand coupe and much prefer it. Was tempted by a 330d but the higher spec 4 series won in the end..... though my wife thinks im mental as it has 180,000miles on it lol

[@thereallotharmatthae]

Loooovveee my 335d F31. Will never sell it. A classic. Newer BMWs can’t keep up in terms of design. Love the eco mode in downtown.

[@stijepozupanovic7225]

It is very important that you use genuine parts,specially filters, and do regular service not every 30 000km oil service,every 15 000km.

[@tony152]

I owned a 340i for three years it was very scary car to drive if you wasn’t on it it would try and finish you.

[@crazyforiegner2]

Sounds to me like the gti is a better car, the perfect daily. Can remember test driving a 3 series and thinking how dull it is to drive compared to my gti. Now i have a fiesta st mk8 and that makes the gti seem dull to drive. Maybe consider swapping to a focus st mk4 since that would be tbe perfect daily. More roomy backseats than the 3 series too.

[@kerrlawson7134]

🤣 focus st…..🤣

[@sambobrooklyn316]

The g20 models are alot better I'd go for one of them, I had a 20 plate now got the 24 plate.

[@RobWoodhouse46]

2018 520d auto touring as my work horse doing 3k miles a month gives excellent fuel economy. Have hit 68mpg on a near 300 mile drive to Newcastle and have my best ever run on a full tank at 795 miles. I also have a 2015 435i manual as my weekend drive and I'm well happy with my balance of work and fun.

[@NoelMcGovern]

Great car but it does amaze me that a lot of people with nice powerful cars leave them outside their driveway more often than they are on the road. A lot of times it's all flash and little cash. I see when they go on holidays they would walk 5 miles for the cheapest pint and have just chips for tea.

[@timpwalden]

According to TFL my 2017 335d ISNT ULEZ compliant, contrary to what is stated here. It is everywhere else in the UK… but not according to TFL. Despite several requests, they have been unable to explain that, other than simply referring me to their stated criteria for ULEZ exemption. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@bllxy8226]

Darkside Developments for all diesel tuning

[@aceace5457]

i would try the vw golf r estate v 7.5 that is what i have got and i would never get rid of it , it is a car for the road and a car to track in , i been driving for 40 years without a point on my licence two weeks after i bought the golf r i got a speeding ticket with 3 points on my licence , but i put up a nextcam which tells me if i am speeding lol. good luck in your deisal . but i will wait for the prices to go down for the new shape .

[@aceace5457]

oh my son works for sytner bmw so he will tell me .

[@DachshundDad]

Big fish tuning ive had two done there they are in Stokesley

[@davola1]

There’s no way you are getting 44mpg around town. 34mpg is more accurate, that is speaking from 7 years and 100k miles experience.

[@bahmad5052]

You're right man! I get 33mpg around town and on motorway in getting 49mpg on my 335D

[@ameliaautomotive]

We always get close to 40 at least round town in this but don’t put it in sport much

[@bahmad5052]

@ameliaautomotive I never drive on sport tbh or any other settings. I leave it on comfort, yet I never get the numbers you say you get unless you always drive it on eco. 🤣

[@jrobin4708]

Golf R estate or Cupra 300 st would have been a better choice for you. Much better looking too, both sleepers 👍🏼

[@robbieshaft]

Over a 335? Naa

[@Armada8589]

330d much better daily in UK with no winter. Lower running costs and better drive with rwd. Not much slower as well + Sits lower on m sport suspension

[@thiscocks]

How is it a better drive with rwd? 😒

[@bokibo87]

Do you have any issues with offset pedals?

[@Spatan117]

Do indicators come with the M BMWs? 😂

[@alfiehaines]

Can you explain how you got your car to be ulez complaint as I’m sure they are euro 5b and not euro 6. Thanks.

[@alfiehaines]

I picked up a f31 330d yesterday, after driving both the 335 and 330 I preferred the rear wheel drive of the 330. Like you mentioned it just feels much more fun to drive and plenty quick enough.

[@WrightyBoy8]

A few of the very late pre lci models were ULEZ compliant.

[@danielwolski7312]

All 335d x drive models are euro 6.

[@kerrlawson7134]

Euro 6 confirmed

[@danielheathcote5625]

Do you need an emotional attachment to it? Sometimes it’s quite nice having a car you can just ge5 in and it does its job is quite nice.

[@ameliaautomotive]

You’re definitely right! It is nice to just get in and go as a daily with no attachment.

[@lm68lancashire60]

Brake discs and pads all round and 4 tyres and a service and mot for £1000?? 😂

[@ameliaautomotive]

Sorry two new tyres if that wasn’t clear! We’ve just got two more so add another £350 to that now!

[@Birmingham_racing]

You need to state where your from before asking for remap suggestions so hopefully find someone close to you. I don't know much about bmw tuning but revo are known

[@glengarryglenross7127]

skoda octavia mk3 pre fl 1.8tsi lauren and klement

[@diceee9780]

for 20k pounds you get nothing in germany. you can be glad. would love to drive it too at this low prive... maybe i have to move

[@HS-sr9ww]

She doesn't know the car, 335d is fun enough to drive and has a ZF gearbox but GTi has Dct gear box more faster engaging the gear shift that's the reason why it felt fast but it's not really fast.

[@ameliaautomotive]

‘She’ knows it’s faster and on paper the better car, but at the end of the day it’s how a car feels to drive. Also the GTI has a DSG gearbox not DCT. ☺️

[@acelectricalsecurity]

Having had a few BMW's I find them boring, the interior is bland and very generic in all models plus they are tight when it comes with standard equipment the UK have been sucked into buying German cars which are designed to fail because of their in built design.

[@fizywig]

Trade it in for a golf r estate, mk 8, about 36k for a 10k mileage 2022 model. Much more fun to drive

[@SeanT6792]

Who wants to drive about in a 2.0 car that sounds horrendous. No thank you. Could get an M340i, M340d for that money.

[@ApnaChoud]

Like most of the German stuff over rated and way over priced. Having owned most of them Merc, Audi, BMW over the years. When they go wrong you need the budget of a small country. Think all in all though Audi are prob the least problematic of the 3.

[@philfyphil]

I cannot stand estate cars, ugliest cars on the road.

[@Dung8aj]

DMSautomotive for a remap