Scooba0010 has taken delivery of a 430D, and I am awaiting delivery of my 430D to replace my E92 335D - expected feb. Scooba0010 seems very happy with his.
While the performance of the 435xD will be excellent, I am buying a coupe and the Xdrive ride height of the 435xD is excessive ( I'm not alone thinking that :
http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=926242) . I found the day-to-day performance of the 430D slightly more sprightly than my existing 335D primarily because of the new 8 speed automatic (the 0 - 60 figures actually bear this out), just at the upper revs lacking that final bit of oomph. But, that will be rectified with the MPPK.
Plus, I know how to pull out of junctions in slippy conditions......
(just teasing the xdrive boys : some like Xdrive, some don't. vive la différence. )
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