[BanziBarn]

I had the same problem getting a test drive in a 335d, never managed it in the end.

I've been over the moon with the 245 330d, I like the fact that it's the most up to date engine (335d engine soon to be replaced).

Dynamically the 330d should be better, smoother, more economical and, while having never heard a 335d my understanding is that it sounds better too. Mine certainly sounds awesome.

335d is obviously faster, but the 330d isn't a slouch. I've owned some fairly quick cars (civic type-r for example) and the 330 is much quicker than that. I've got a friend with and RS4 which is massivly fast, but I've never felt the 330 is too slow after being in something with 450bhp.
Not saying its anywhere near as fast as an RS, but in the real world I can't see me wanting more grunt.

Also, in these winter conditions, getting the power down with 245 hp is hard enough, let alone 289!