Just drove a 328d wagon....and

PJPHughes · 10-07-2013, 05:28 PM

I have to say, I'm keeping my 335d (and '03 Saab 9-5 Aero wagon). The wagon. The 4 cylinder engine was much smoother than i had expected. The 8 speed auto is very smooth really makes the most of the engine's torque curve. Sport mode felt very peppy, but Eco Pro upshifted at about 1500-1700rpm and was definitely focused on total MPG. I didn't get a chance to test the start stop either.

It is hard going from a ZSP equipped 335d to a base 328d as well, considering the flatter seats and softer suspension. The steering actually felt better than the last 328i loaner I had.

I wonder what the car would feel like as a 320d Euro model with 6 speed manual...

Torque is your friend....and as such, I don't see myself swapping to a newer 328d any time soon. The 425 lb/ft is just too sweet to say goodbye to...and all for 5-10mpg.

Cheers,
Paul H.

koreez88 · 10-07-2013, 05:32 PM

Well, it's not like most people in US buy their diesels for fuel economy... More for torque.
Try Europe where you pay $150 for a full tank, that's where that extra 5-10mpg makes a real difference.

I'd like to take 320d for a test drive. Might be something I'd consider as next car.

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PJPHughes Private First Class 34 Rep 173 Posts Drives: '10 335d Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (1)	Just drove a 328d wagon....and I have to say, I'm keeping my 335d (and '03 Saab 9-5 Aero wagon). The wagon. The 4 cylinder engine was much smoother than i had expected. The 8 speed auto is very smooth really makes the most of the engine's torque curve. Sport mode felt very peppy, but Eco Pro upshifted at about 1500-1700rpm and was definitely focused on total MPG. I didn't get a chance to test the start stop either. It is hard going from a ZSP equipped 335d to a base 328d as well, considering the flatter seats and softer suspension. The steering actually felt better than the last 328i loaner I had. I wonder what the car would feel like as a 320d Euro model with 6 speed manual... Torque is your friend....and as such, I don't see myself swapping to a newer 328d any time soon. The 425 lb/ft is just too sweet to say goodbye to...and all for 5-10mpg. Cheers, Paul H.
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koreez88 Всем привет ;) 146 Rep 3,358 Posts Drives: Tesla Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (12)	Well, it's not like most people in US buy their diesels for fuel economy... More for torque. Try Europe where you pay $150 for a full tank, that's where that extra 5-10mpg makes a real difference. I'd like to take 320d for a test drive. Might be something I'd consider as next car.
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