Why so little 335d footage or reviews?

kavesig · 11-23-2014, 05:56 AM

I just don't get it. Obviously being a lucky owner I am biased but there can't be many all rounders offering as good a combination of performance, economy and practicality yet naff all on YouTube of in any of the mags. What's going on?

Tengocity · 11-23-2014, 06:00 AM

BMW didn't offer them up as press cars. No idea why not but I guess it's for marketing reasons prior to M3 coming out. Or else it's just not that important to them.

Evo reviewed the 435d as a first drive, and autocar had a brief drive of a 335d tourer, but many months after if first came out.

Both got good reviews.

jusdorange · 11-23-2014, 06:16 AM

As a %

They make up fewer sales, usually the 320d as that's the big seller

Nick the Greek · 11-23-2014, 07:17 AM

Juicy has hit the nail on the head.

The original press cars were 320d. Critical to BMW in the UK.

Autocar gave it a five star road test score.

JustChris · 11-23-2014, 10:30 AM

It's diesel therefore it's mainly the uk and Europe of interest. So many YouTube reviews, walk around etc are from the U.S.

Get your cameras out 335D owners and show the world what they're missing....

dopper99 · 11-23-2014, 11:22 AM

I agree there are not many reviews of the F3x 335d - not compared to the E9x 335d when that came out.

davyk31 · 11-23-2014, 04:01 PM

Maybe BMW aren't all that impressed with X Drive.

Tengocity · 11-23-2014, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by davyk31

Maybe BMW aren't all that impressed with X Drive.

Or the contrary, they know it's very good, but don't want to interfere with their own marketing on RWD being the ultimate driving machine....

....,,,,..,,.. · 11-23-2014, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Tengocity

Or the contrary, they know it's very good, but don't want to interfere with their own marketing on RWD being the ultimate driving machine....

Yes that sounds a good reason.

This is one of few countries where we have limited x drive models.

Other countries have had Xdrive a while and more models.

That and they seem to sell rather well.

Tengocity · 11-23-2014, 04:10 PM

I also wonder how much the EU rules on fleet CO2 emissions has on it all... they average is supposed to come down.. is that based on what you offer to the market by model or by what you actually sell?

If it's based on the mix of what you sell then selling loads more xdrives and other higher emissions cars then makes it harder overall I guess. It's a random theory on my part, but not sure how the EU targets work.

Trialskings · 11-23-2014, 04:43 PM

Most footage of the 335d would likely be illegal!

davyk31 · 11-24-2014, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Tengocity

Or the contrary, they know it's very good, but don't want to interfere with their own marketing on RWD being the ultimate driving machine....

So why are members all queuing up to fit ACS springs???

Tengocity · 11-24-2014, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ChesterM2

It's diesel therefore it's mainly the uk and Europe of interest. So many YouTube reviews, walk around etc are from the U.S.

Get your cameras out 335D owners and show the world what they're missing....

The springs are not the xdrive system. And you know it Davy, you're not stupid, you're just on the wind up.

dopper99 · 11-24-2014, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by davyk31

So why are members all queuing up to fit ACS springs???

I think he is talking about xdrive not springs. Two different components.
We all know the springs BMW decided to fit to xdrive cars are crap, but that doesn't make xdrive bad.

Edit, yer beat me too it,! ^^^

evil_scooby · 11-24-2014, 03:53 PM

You should do a video showing it doing a launch control start.
Launch control in a diesel still sounds wrong, so I'm sure it will get plenty views

davyk31 · 11-24-2014, 03:58 PM

I'm not being stupid hopefully but is it not the opinion of many owners that the suspension fitted to the x drive cars ruins the ride and handling. Thus they change the springs and hence why BMW may not want the car subjected to a road test as the review may not be favourable to the ride and handling.

....,,,,..,,.. · 11-24-2014, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davyk31

I'm not being stupid hopefully but is it not the opinion of many owners that the suspension fitted to the x drive cars ruins the ride and handling. Thus they change the springs and hence why BMW may not want the car subjected to a road test as the review may not be favourable to the ride and handling.

So why have they let magazines review the 330d xdrive and other engine versions with xdrive?

ipilcher · 11-24-2014, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Brigand

Yes that sounds a good reason.

This is one of few countries where we have limited x drive models.

Other countries have had Xdrive a while and more models.

That and they seem to sell rather well.

Be glad you live in a country with "limited x drive models.". The alternative is having it rammed down your throat, whether you want it or not. (See the F34 in the US, for example.)

....,,,,..,,.. · 11-24-2014, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ipilcher

Be glad you live in a country with "limited x drive models.". The alternative is having it rammed down your throat, whether you want it or not. (See the F34 in the US, for example.)

Yeah, they do seem to only offer in it xdrive and no choice other than bloody petrol.

kavesig · 11-24-2014, 05:54 PM

So who is going to post something interesting (legal ofcourse) on youtube? I am out for 5 weeks following back surgery so have nothing better to do for now than plan a dms remapped 335d extravaganza come 23rd december sign off! Surely somebody can do something before then to save me from the monotony of daytime tv and ceilings!

Tengocity · 11-24-2014, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by kavesig

So who is going to post something interesting (legal ofcourse) on youtube? I am out for 5 weeks following back surgery so have nothing better to do for now than plan a dms remapped 335d extravaganza come 23rd december sign off! Surely somebody can do something before then to save me from the monotony of daytime tv and ceilings!

Sorry can't help you there unless someone fancies lending me a Vbox, and go pro and an abandoned airfield?

evil_scooby · 11-25-2014, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by kavesig

So who is going to post something interesting (legal ofcourse) on youtube? I am out for 5 weeks following back surgery so have nothing better to do for now than plan a dms remapped 335d extravaganza come 23rd december sign off! Surely somebody can do something before then to save me from the monotony of daytime tv and ceilings!

What would you like to see?
Another 600 miles and mine will be run in and ready for action

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kavesig New Member 17 Rep 24 Posts Drives: bmw f31 335d touring Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: edinburgh iTrader: (0)	Why so little 335d footage or reviews? I just don't get it. Obviously being a lucky owner I am biased but there can't be many all rounders offering as good a combination of performance, economy and practicality yet naff all on YouTube of in any of the mags. What's going on?
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Tengocity General 8567 Rep 19,982 Posts Drives: 911, Cayenne Turbo, Disco 4 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Crieff, Perthshire, Scotland iTrader: (0)	BMW didn't offer them up as press cars. No idea why not but I guess it's for marketing reasons prior to M3 coming out. Or else it's just not that important to them. Evo reviewed the 435d as a first drive, and autocar had a brief drive of a 335d tourer, but many months after if first came out. Both got good reviews. __________________ Current: Porsche 911 991 C4S, Porsche Cayenne Turbo, Land Rover Discovery 4. Gone...G01 X3 M40i, Cayman S 987, F31 340i, Cayman GT4, F82 M4 CP, Lotus Exige V6, G20 330e, F30 330e, Boxster S 987, F31 335d, Mini Cooper SD, E89 Z4, E90 330d 320d, E60 520d, E46 330d 320d, MX5s, E30 325i
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jusdorange YOLO 440 Rep 2,854 Posts Drives: #mw Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Monaco iTrader: (0)	As a % They make up fewer sales, usually the 320d as that's the big seller
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Nick the Greek Banned 2010 Rep 6,065 Posts Drives: M135i. I don't do diesel. Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Juicy has hit the nail on the head. The original press cars were 320d. Critical to BMW in the UK. Autocar gave it a five star road test score.
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JustChris General 17488 Rep 25,115 Posts Drives: Tesla MYRWD Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	It's diesel therefore it's mainly the uk and Europe of interest. So many YouTube reviews, walk around etc are from the U.S. Get your cameras out 335D owners and show the world what they're missing.... __________________ My car made front page of Bimmerpost
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dopper99 Lieutenant General 3531 Rep 11,292 Posts Drives: Golf R Mk8 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (1)	I agree there are not many reviews of the F3x 335d - not compared to the E9x 335d when that came out. __________________ Current: Golf R Mk8 Previous: Golf R Mk7.5 Mercedes AMG C63 S Coupe F80 M3 Competition Pack
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davyk31 Major General 1042 Rep 6,946 Posts Drives: Macan GTS :-) & F40 M135i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Northern Ireland iTrader: (0)	Maybe BMW aren't all that impressed with X Drive.
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Tengocity General 8567 Rep 19,982 Posts Drives: 911, Cayenne Turbo, Disco 4 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Crieff, Perthshire, Scotland iTrader: (0)	I also wonder how much the EU rules on fleet CO2 emissions has on it all... they average is supposed to come down.. is that based on what you offer to the market by model or by what you actually sell? If it's based on the mix of what you sell then selling loads more xdrives and other higher emissions cars then makes it harder overall I guess. It's a random theory on my part, but not sure how the EU targets work. __________________ Current: Porsche 911 991 C4S, Porsche Cayenne Turbo, Land Rover Discovery 4. Gone...G01 X3 M40i, Cayman S 987, F31 340i, Cayman GT4, F82 M4 CP, Lotus Exige V6, G20 330e, F30 330e, Boxster S 987, F31 335d, Mini Cooper SD, E89 Z4, E90 330d 320d, E60 520d, E46 330d 320d, MX5s, E30 325i
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Trialskings Lieutenant 130 Rep 413 Posts Drives: Daddy Wagon Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Bristol iTrader: (0)	Most footage of the 335d would likely be illegal!
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davyk31 Major General 1042 Rep 6,946 Posts Drives: Macan GTS :-) & F40 M135i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Northern Ireland iTrader: (0)	I'm not being stupid hopefully but is it not the opinion of many owners that the suspension fitted to the x drive cars ruins the ride and handling. Thus they change the springs and hence why BMW may not want the car subjected to a road test as the review may not be favourable to the ride and handling.
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kavesig New Member 17 Rep 24 Posts Drives: bmw f31 335d touring Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: edinburgh iTrader: (0)	So who is going to post something interesting (legal ofcourse) on youtube? I am out for 5 weeks following back surgery so have nothing better to do for now than plan a dms remapped 335d extravaganza come 23rd december sign off! Surely somebody can do something before then to save me from the monotony of daytime tv and ceilings!
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