[vtwin_man]

Hi all

I've just sold my E90 330d and am down to these two models as a replacement.

I'm retired now, will be doing only 5k miles per year max including two trips to the highlands and back to Cheshire.

Any thoughts from you experts

Cheers in advance...

[Jeff123]

Go for the 235i; sounds fun.

[vtwin_man]

Originally Posted by Jeff123

Go for the 235i; sounds fun.

Thanks,

Other than space, I've not heard a bad word about them to be honest...

[smuler]

5k pa, no reason to think of diesel , surely ??
With 335d, that's AWD so that can make sense if it's a daily driver on a demanding drive but for just 5k it will dilute the fun of RWD for no good reason.

Only things really in favour of 335 is it's better looking (subjective) and it's going to have more space , but then if you're thinking M235i, I doubt space is an issue.

Therefore M235i is best,

[vtwin_man]

Originally Posted by smuler

5k pa, no reason to think of diesel , surely ??
With 335d, that's AWD so that can make sense if it's a daily driver on a demanding drive but for just 5k it will dilute the fun of RWD for no good reason.

Only things really in favour of 335 is it's better looking (subjective) and it's going to have more space , but then if you're thinking M235i, I doubt space is an issue.

Therefore M235i is best,

Good points there, thanks 👍

[DanTheManc]

How about a 435i? Best of both worlds.

[SteveC]

on where you will be mainly driving and how you drive.

If you're mainly on winding single lane and like a 'spirited' drive, go for the M235i

If on the other hand its going to be a few long trips per year on motorways and you like effortless cruising, the 335d will do nicely.

The 335d is a beautiful car to drive...cool and unruffled with oodles of torque, but not a lot of personality....the M235i on the other hand is a fun, hot little chilli-pepper of a car that sounds glorious but that still takes long trips in its stride.

If you do get either car, make sure you get adaptive xenons....there's simply too much performance for anything less

[BMW Steve]

Congrates on your Retirement, some thing I look forward to in the years to come...

It would be the Hot Chilli Pepper if it were me. Some thing quick and nimble and comfortable at the same time.

[djgandy]

I'd not even bother with the diesel.

Buying new or used?

the new 2/3/440i engines are pretty nice if new.

[vtwin_man]

I reckon it's going to be the M235i.

I can pick up an AUC 10k miler for about £25k fully loaded, a new 240i is coming in at £35k ish spec'd up through coast to coast, which is too much for me.

I do miss that big straight six sound from the days of my 130i. That was an awesome engine, so the 235i will do nicely.

I've now got goose bumps!!

[Dace64]

Hatchback or Coupe?

[vtwin_man]

Originally Posted by Dace64

Hatchback or Coupe?

It'll be the 2 series coupe I think...

[MattOz]

Originally Posted by vtwin_man

It'll be the 2 series coupe I think...

Couple of guys at work have M235i's. Great looking car and both rave about them. It's a great motor and if you can find ine with some toys, then all the better. Grey with red leather looks great.

[Dann]

Without question it would have to be the 235i.

Very very capable and sorted cars, how you could even be considering a diesel for that mileage I don't know

[vtwin_man]

Originally Posted by Dann

Without question it would have to be the 235i.

Very very capable and sorted cars, how you could even be considering a diesel for that mileage I don't know

Hi
Mainly because I've had the 330d for a couple of years and have been very impressed and happy with it?
Running costs aren't an issue, but I want a replacement with 'soul'. The 330d has that in bucket loads and I will really miss that smile on my face every trip... if I make a poor choice.

[Rudz]

Ah man u won't miss ur 330d at all, I've moved from a 335i with N55 and DCT (same engine as the 235i) to a 330d and I miss it badly, the noise from that pertrol engine is intoxicating, power delivery is smooth, hate the torquey, back in the seat power delivery from the diesel, u will love it for sure

[R99]

Going off reviews on babybmw I'd hold out for a B58 engined M240i if you could?

[Chappers 71]

I would go for the M235i but seeing as your now retired maybes a Jaaag would be more suitable

[vtwin_man]

Originally Posted by Chappers 71

I would go for the M235i but seeing as your now retired maybes a Jaaag would be more suitable

Ha! I think I've found a 235 now, so watch this space 👍

[vtwin_man]

Hi
Just to tie this thread up, I've gone for an m235i, spec as follows:
A96 Mineral White Metallic
LCSW Black Dakota leather
Service plan Active from 01/09/2014 to 31/08/2019
2PG 18" M Double-spoke style 436M light alloy
2TB Sport automatic transmission
2VF Adaptive M Sport suspension
3AG Reversing Assist camera
4AD Brushed Aluminium Trim
4DL High-gloss Black interior trim finisher
430 Exterior Mirrors - folding with anti-dazzle
459 Elec Fr Seats + Driver Memory
465 Through-loading system
494 Seat heating. front
6NS Enhanced Bluetooth telephone with USB &
674 Harman Kardon - Hi-Fi
ZNP Media package - Professional
Z0A Driver comfort package
Z0C Visibility package
Z0D Sun protection package

FULL BMW SERVICE HISTORY

Hopefully the right choice, photos next week after pick up. Thanks for everybody's input!

[Chappers 71]

Good choice would like to hear what it's like once you've had it a while.
Am thinking I'd like one as my next car

[vtwin_man]

Originally Posted by Chappers 71

Good choice would like to hear what it's like once you've had it a while.
Am thinking I'd like one as my next car

Thanks, I'll let you know how I get on.
One bonus of being old is the insurance quote for the 235 coming in at £275 with Admiral!
👍