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00:40 - BMW 335d Overview - The Torque Monster Diesel Sports Sedan

We discuss what it is like to drive a 335d and the joy of driving a sports sedan with 425-lb.ft of torque. That's 125-lb.ft more torque than BMW's 335i gas fueled sports sedan.

03:00 - Why You Might Want One

• You love torque and quick acceleration
• You love great handling, fun to drive cars
• You need to carry 4-people at a brisk pace on long road trips
• You want a car that's not only fast, but frugal as well

04:55 - BMW 335d Details

Engine

• 3.0-liter DOHC 4-valve/cylinder in-line 6-cylinder twin turbo diesel
• 265-hp @ 4200 rpm
• 425-lb.ft @ 1750 rpm

Transmission

• 6-speed shiftable automatic
• Rear wheel drive

Suspension

• Independent F/R
• Front: MacPherson Stuts, coil springs, tube shocks and anti-roll bar
• Rear: Multi-link, coil springs, tube shocks and anti-roll bar
• Rack & Pinion Steering
• 51%-Front/49%-Rear weight distribution

Brakes

• Large vented discs front & rear with ABS
• 13.7-inch front & 13.2-inch rear

Wheels

• Standard 17-inch wheels with 225/45R-17 All-Season tires
• Sport Package Cars got an 18-inch staggered wheel/tire set-up
• 18x8” wheel in front with 225/40R-18 Summer Tires
• 18x8.5” wheel in rear with 255/35R-18 Summer Tires
• Base 17-inch Wheels = longer tire life
• Sport Package 18-inch Wheels = better handling/braking

Performance and Handling

• Road tests back in the day got zero to 60-mph times between 5.5 and 6.0-seconds. 
• In a comparison test with a 2009 Audi A4, Road & Track's 335d hit 0-60 in 5.3-seconds & ran the quarter mile in 13.8 at 101.5-mph. 
• Braking 60-0-mph was 116-ft

EPA Fuel Economy Rating

• 23-city
• 36-highway
• 27-Combined
• Most drivers report better fuel economy over time

09:20 - What To Look For When Purchasing

13:20 - Problems You Might Encounter on a 335d

19:15 - Price Range

• Not many good options below $10K
• Multiple Options from $10K to $12K, but higher miles (90-110K)
• My Choice: spend $13K to $15K on an excellent private party car
• Look for examples with low miles (60K-80K), in excellent condition, with up to date maintenance and records to prove it.
• Most expensive examples from Dealers are $18K to $19K
• Get a pre-purchase inspection no matter the mileage, the price or what condition the car is in when you buy it.

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