mmm-five said:
True enough but I'll still take an S54 thanks!!
FS: E90 335i M Sport Saloon (57) - Potential PX/Swap
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True enough but I'll still take an S54 thanks!!
inkey$ said:shawna said:
335i is more refined in its delivery but with similar energy and urgency when needed. Not as quick of course, but pretty close and much easier to master. Twin turbos are extremely good fun but although it's sold as a no-lag solution, coming from the ///M I could notice a very slight hesitation when you accelerate harder than normal. Nothing ridiculous and I'm sure most people wouldn't notice but there's a definite split second gap that isn't present in the naturally aspirated ///M. I actually think the torque in the 335 is pretty matched but then that might be the way I drive! Just make sure you check the waste gates for rattle on the overun (new turbos).
You'll enjoy it
Great answer!
I meant lack of lag not torque in my post!!!
What do you mean by turbos rattling?
No problem shawna. As I say, there is lag but it's minimal and the torque and power it throws back at you is phenomenal; really pushes you back in your seat!
As for the turbo rattle, this was an identified fault that meant the arms that opened and closed the wastegate valves on the turbos could become loose and rattle on the rev overrun. Check out this video (not my car!) for the sound.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ch-z3kdQ48c
Rev the car and if you hear a rattle from under the front that sounds like a piece of heat shield is really loose, then there's an issue and it's a 10 hour job/not cheap; hence me buying a 335i with assurances and warranty from BMW! There have been fixes via software updates which delay the valve opening but that in itself has seen reports of huge turbo lag being added. The only real solution is to replace both turbos.
Don't let that scare you though. These are truly great cars and you'll always hear about the ones with issues and not the ones without.
As for the turbo rattle, this was an identified fault that meant the arms that opened and closed the wastegate valves on the turbos could become loose and rattle on the rev overrun. Check out this video (not my car!) for the sound.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ch-z3kdQ48c
Rev the car and if you hear a rattle from under the front that sounds like a piece of heat shield is really loose, then there's an issue and it's a 10 hour job/not cheap; hence me buying a 335i with assurances and warranty from BMW! There have been fixes via software updates which delay the valve opening but that in itself has seen reports of huge turbo lag being added. The only real solution is to replace both turbos.
Don't let that scare you though. These are truly great cars and you'll always hear about the ones with issues and not the ones without.
inkey$ said:
Never greedy when selling but then i'm never fussy on spec/colours/mileage or trim level when buying so usually get what i want for price i want to pay .
. More important to me is the right engine with the right owners & history
56 330d SE auto 92k FSH with zero faults & zero spend required in next 9000 miles / £7500 would take the car. Which i think is cheap ? some may not :wink:
I fell over your thread regarding the MPG on e90post this morning. I'm guessing that coming from an M the MPG won't have anything to do with the sale.
Good luck selling it. A Z4 is entirely doable if you only have 1 child and another car in the family. However, be prepared for the massive frustration of always having to leave it on the drive and take the boring family wagon on any family trips. That and baby number 2 did me in the end.
Good luck selling it. A Z4 is entirely doable if you only have 1 child and another car in the family. However, be prepared for the massive frustration of always having to leave it on the drive and take the boring family wagon on any family trips. That and baby number 2 did me in the end.
Lee - yeah, I know. I'm more of a motoring voyeur on anything other than Z4-Forum
Mowflow - mpg is pretty good on a run and 30mpg, with spirited hooning bringing back around 24mpg. Funnily enough I took it out today in the sun and it raised a lot if smiles and sounds lovely with the twin turbos.
Mowflow - mpg is pretty good on a run and 30mpg, with spirited hooning bringing back around 24mpg. Funnily enough I took it out today in the sun and it raised a lot if smiles and sounds lovely with the twin turbos.