1 year on with the 335d (report and pics)

[dxb335d]

The DXB335d was a year old last month on the 10th of March.
She is still Performing impeccably, calling upon her many horses day in day out with the only thing she has a real appetite for Diesel, rubber and Brakes
We have travelled most of the country together in the last 13 months attending over 6 meets and 3 Santa Pod (drag strip) visits She proved her worth over the Quarter-mile standard (13.9@101.5mph) and re-mapped (13.5@105mph) and is a Right beast on the road
Shes covered a fair few miles in 13 months but (touchwood) has never had to go back to the dealer for any problems just routine servicing.

Currently she is still stock bar the DMS Re-Map which has transformed an already fast car into a Blindingly fast car.... (Much quicker on the road that what the 1/4mile times suggest)


This year I will treat her to a few cosmetic and handling modifications: First on the list being a Aero Front splitter and maybe an M3 lip spoiler for the boot.
Lowering springs seem a good idea although I dont think she actually needs lowering and she sits perferctly standard. It may just enhance the look ever so slightly.


Rims:

I have thought about upgrading the rims, although upgrading seems the wrong word as the 19" 230's suit the flowing lines of the E92 fantastically anyhow so im still unsure of what to do on this score. What about 20"? will this ruin the ride and coudl they look too big?
the plus side of the 230's is sometimes they look larger than what they are, if i go for a different aftermarket style 19" risk is they could ''appear'' smaller.


A drive out:

I went for a propa hoon (fast drive) the other day, and the day after had got driving fast right out of my system so i took a leasuirly drive into my local countryside to stop at various locations for a photoshoot.
The DXB when clean does look very nice in Monaco blue and the Cream leather contrasts very well

She is a joy to drive whether it be at 10/10ths or just 1/10th BMW really know how to make cars these days:thumsup:
Now i Know people critisise autos for lack of involvement, and not having an auto before the 335d i had nothing else to compare it too, but i never have had any issue with the superb Steptronic autobox in the 335d.
BUT i drove a 57 plate mini cooper yesterday with an autobox, HOW AWFUL was that, NOW i can see why people dont like autos... the mini was downchanging when i didnt want it too, was slurring and really in my opinion not match the engine whatsoever..
This is completely the opposite of the 335d, the autobox is matched PERFECTLY. There is no hesitation, no unecessary kickdown and certainly no slurring, it offers alot of involvement with the paddle shift and can be used to good effect on winding roads. A match made in heaven i feel.:party0030:




Here are some pics from my drive the other day. I hope you like them and my short report on the DXB335d.






























Best Regards

Carlos

[ree]

Thanks for this review!! You wrote, that she is drinking a lot of fuel - how many on 100 km? Love your car and some cosmetics - especially the Aero front splitter. Personally, I don't like the M3 lip spoiler. The rims - good question. 20' - maybe they will look to big. But I will check the E92 Picture Thread - maybe there are some with aftermarket rims.

So, many happy miles for the next years!

[Amo]

Your car still looks fantastic! I personally wouldnt lower the suspension any further, and I wouldnt go for 20" wheels, looks great the way it is. Aero spoiler at the front might look good though!

[dOmInIX]

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[Steve]

Carl nice review, you still in love with her then??

I git bored of the engine noise, thats why i got rid of mine.

I have to agree the speed of a remapped 335d is ballastic.

See you at UK5

Steve

[dxb335d]

Guys, thank you for the nice comments.

She is averging 28mpg, in UK terms. Not sure what the converion would be for you guys.

Its great to be featured on BMWblog, is that an American website?


Steve yes i still love her, she is a great car. See you Saturday if your still coming with your Merc tank

Carlos

[dr Dunkel]

28 mpg is about 8.4l/100km.