Shannonsir
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I've been bitten by the bug and the fk2 could be departing this week for one of these, a
335d x-drive touring for the family duties.... Hope I'm not making a mistake but this should tick all the boxes for us.
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Stunning
Rocko
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Annoys me that they didn't put dual pipes on the 335D, or any of them for that matter.
Shannonsir
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Yeah they definitely should have made more of an effort with the rear , just to add those photos are not the actual car. Had to search for the balance of performance with practicality and I arrived at this... Seems logical.
Rallyfreaks
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Haha - I was the same from mid 20s, estates - BMW tourings, A6/A4 avant- (many of each) but now kids are up and I’m heading to wrong end of my 40s, I’m back to hot hatches... must be some sort of crisis!
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You sir, need a convertible...
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I agree
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I just cant imagine a world where a man suites a convertable,
What sort of man cares if others think a convertible suits him!
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Marilyn Monroe would look better in that though
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I'm also going through a phase (I hope) of wanting a van. Seen a double cab transit well kitted out when we were looking at pick ups at Malusk and started to think, that could be handy and I could put it through the books too. Still, too strong on the money front but started looking at 2nd hand ones
The only convertible I'd buy myself would be a Zonda f roadster. Just need numbers to come in on Friday or Saturday night
The only convertible I'd buy myself would be a Zonda f roadster. Just need numbers to come in on Friday or Saturday night
roverspeed
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I had a work van just like it. I even did the same as you and painted the lower trim on the front numper black! Great minds think alike eh. Few little differences, i had black 17 inch steels, 2 sliding doors, side opening windows and windows on the split tailgate.
Only downside of the thing was that there was obviously no bulkhead (just a half height one behind front seats) so it wasn't the quietest thing at motorway+vat speeds.
I did 126,000 miles in a little over 2 years in it, and apart from 1 rear window wiper becoming possessed and needing changed it didn't skip a beat.
We got it remapped at about 90,000 miles to 190ish bhp, twas pretty damn quick
roverspeed
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I test drove one, all I was in for was a roof rack ffs.
If you can get the usual Vauxhall discounts I think they would represent good value for money.
Interior quality seemed very good, maybe 80% Audi/BMW/Merc. They do the usual and cheap out on less travelled areas like the plastics on the sides of the centre console but overall it was grand.
They are a big car for the money, very slightly longer than both a A6 Avant, 5 Series Touring and E class shooting brake.
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Mate in work has one this same colour, it's an animal!
Without question the fastest way to get from A to B in complete comfort and totally under the radar.
I have limbs and other major organs for sale to fund an F31 335D X-Drive
Shannonsir
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I may aswell be giving organs to fund this, be no holidays for a while unless it involves a road trip to Portrush. They definitely need the m performance kit, eibachs and a good set of wheels to stand out /ish....and obviously a remap .. who doesn't need a 380hp hearse?.
@RickyB sold my best mates one recently, awesome spec and sitting on AC coilovers, 20's and a proper remap, it was genuinely a weapon of car and more than capable of hustling faster than most things on the road. I completely fell in love with the heated steering wheel and adaptive headlights during some late night runs up through England. Fantastic car that I wish I had of had the ability to buy at the time, Will still regrets selling it.
I must be the only person that thinks they're horrible looking things.
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