The number of D's seems to be racking up

maswastage · 03-26-2010, 08:02 AM

I've seen a few parked here and there around the DC area, but yesterday I saw one on the road for the first time, a red one with standard wheels.

The guy was in the right lane driving down 270. I cruised past him at about 5 over and gave him a thumbs up; I guess he was equally surprised to see my D badge, because he swung to the left lane and gave his car a spanking. DAMN it was impressive watching it accelerate from the outside.

In any case, this is now the 5th 335d I've seen in a span of about 7 months (yes I'm keeping track). Put it down to chance, or maybe people are finally coming to their senses and buying this exceptional machine!

HoustonScott · 03-26-2010, 08:04 AM

Still no sighting here in Houston...I guess I like that...

Ron1n · 03-26-2010, 08:19 AM

Still no road sitings for me, and I *know* there are people in the area that have em.

Wish some of you SD people with d's would come to the meets. :P

mysterl33 · 03-26-2010, 08:25 AM

seen a few around here in jersey.. wish i could afford it haha

Nalod · 03-26-2010, 08:28 AM

I drove one last year and was very very impressed! It was the torque monster it was advertised to be. I Think it puts out as much as a hemi they slap in Ram Pickup truck!

My driving day is mostly short trips and given our countries limited capacity to refine I can't see the economics of diesel. If we process more diesel we then short the supply of gasoline which would raise its price. Given the majority of engines run on gas I can't see us changing anytime soon.

But we should!!!

If I were a road warrior piling on hwy miles, and the economics aside the "d" is a great choice!

Almost enough to make me forgo a Manual transmission!

Good luck with it!

F32Fleet · 03-26-2010, 08:30 AM

I've been told that there's atleast one other in my town, but I have yet to see it. I am waiting to catch a glimse of The Road Warrior (www.thelonghighway.com) coming through town on one week day afternoon.

fdriller9 · 03-26-2010, 08:52 AM

The only D I have seen was a 320D in Aruba while I was on vacation. No D here in Philly or Jersey, that I've seen.

Chewy734 · 03-26-2010, 09:16 AM

Man, I thought this topic was about something completely different...

I must be spending way too much time in Belarus' thread lately...

Shieldze1025 · 03-26-2010, 09:55 AM

I've seen a bunch around this area also. I saw a few at BMW of Fairfax in their lot so I'm not surprised, nice to see them becoming popular!

I think many americans still have the mindset that diesel = black smoke coming out of a truck. It'll only be a few years before they realize that diesel is much better than gas.

Quasimodem · 03-26-2010, 10:02 AM

I have seen two since I got mine in May 09. One on the road with an out of state plate, the other parked around town which looked like one of the orginal ones given to dealerships because it was silver and few options.

It would be cool to start a D spotting thread, but I don't think it would be a good idea in this group.

saalim · 03-26-2010, 10:06 AM

I saw a Black 335d in Central NJ a couple of days ago.

lalitkanteti · 03-26-2010, 10:13 AM

I am yet to see another 335d on road.

saalim · 03-26-2010, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by lalitkanteti

I am yet to see another 335d on road.

How much do you pay for a full tank of diesel and what mileage do you get?

maswastage · 03-26-2010, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by saalim

How much do you pay for a full tank of diesel and what mileage do you get?

I've been getting right around 33mpg driving 65-35% highway-city. The cheapest diesel I've found is just 2 minutes from my house, and at $2.80 per gallon it's actually 10 cents cheaper than their premium.

dcorn · 03-26-2010, 10:29 AM

Haven't seen a D in person yet. I'd love to get one, but I'm only looking at used now and they are still well out of my price range. Although, if I'm getting 33mpg, that might make it well worth it. I drive 80 miles a day for work, pretty much all at highway speeds, so it would benefit me quite a bit.

saalim · 03-26-2010, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by maswastage

I've been getting right around 33mpg driving 65-35% highway-city. The cheapest diesel I've found is just 2 minutes from my house, and at $2.80 per gallon it's actually 10 cents cheaper than their premium.

Thats pretty good!

maswastage · 03-26-2010, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by dcorn

Haven't seen a D in person yet. I'd love to get one, but I'm only looking at used now and they are still well out of my price range. Although, if I'm getting 33mpg, that might make it well worth it. I drive 80 miles a day for work, pretty much all at highway speeds, so it would benefit me quite a bit.

Oh, driving that much highway you'd be getting well over 33mpg; during longer highway stints I've seen it get up to 38mpg. If I drive more carefully I can imagine easily breaking 40mpg.

Good luck shopping for it used, though. Historically diesels hold their value very well. The diesel VW's, for example, have barely lost $1000 since they were new.

zaheer · 03-26-2010, 10:55 AM

335D is my next car...isit true same amount of torque as a 911 turbo??? :-O

zaheer · 03-26-2010, 10:55 AM

335D is my next car...isit true same amount of torque as a 911 turbo??? :-O

Ron1n · 03-26-2010, 10:57 AM

911 Turbo has 480lb/ft of torque, so no...not quite that much. :P Plus, they also have an overboost that pushes it to 516lb/ft.

Schumacher · 03-26-2010, 11:01 AM

It must be horrible watching some guy spanking his diesel to the pitiful 5000RPM redline.

Ron1n · 03-26-2010, 12:00 PM

Was that a jab or insult somewhere in there?

Try test driving one before you make comments like that.

03-26-2010, 08:02 AM	#1
maswastage Resident Diesel Junkie 56 Rep 1,070 Posts Drives: 2010 AW 335d Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	The number of D's seems to be racking up I've seen a few parked here and there around the DC area, but yesterday I saw one on the road for the first time, a red one with standard wheels. The guy was in the right lane driving down 270. I cruised past him at about 5 over and gave him a thumbs up; I guess he was equally surprised to see my D badge, because he swung to the left lane and gave his car a spanking. DAMN it was impressive watching it accelerate from the outside. In any case, this is now the 5th 335d I've seen in a span of about 7 months (yes I'm keeping track). Put it down to chance, or maybe people are finally coming to their senses and buying this exceptional machine!
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HoustonScott Lieutenant 21 Rep 436 Posts Drives: 2010 335d, montego Blue Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Houston, Tx iTrader: (0)	Still no sighting here in Houston...I guess I like that...
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03-26-2010, 08:19 AM	#3
Ron1n Speed Demon 205 Rep 3,690 Posts Drives: 2021 M5C Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Irvine iTrader: (6) Garage List 2021 M5 Competition [0.00] 2016 BMW 550i [0.00] 2011 335is [0.00] 2009 E93 M3 [10.00] 2010 335d [9.50]	Still no road sitings for me, and I know there are people in the area that have em. Wish some of you SD people with d's would come to the meets. :P __________________ Current: '21 M5C, '15 X6 50i Previous: '18 M550i, '16 550i, '11 335is, '09 E93 M3 DCT, '10 E90 335d, '07 E90 328i
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mysterl33 ivannabimmer 2 Rep 44 Posts Drives: none Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	seen a few around here in jersey.. wish i could afford it haha
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Nalod Major 79 Rep 1,073 Posts Drives: 2013 535i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: NorthCarolina iTrader: (0)	I drove one last year and was very very impressed! It was the torque monster it was advertised to be. I Think it puts out as much as a hemi they slap in Ram Pickup truck! My driving day is mostly short trips and given our countries limited capacity to refine I can't see the economics of diesel. If we process more diesel we then short the supply of gasoline which would raise its price. Given the majority of engines run on gas I can't see us changing anytime soon. But we should!!! If I were a road warrior piling on hwy miles, and the economics aside the "d" is a great choice! Almost enough to make me forgo a Manual transmission! Good luck with it! Last edited by Nalod; 03-26-2010 at 08:35 AM..
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F32Fleet Lieutenant General 3576 Rep 10,356 Posts Drives: 2015 435i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Southeastern US iTrader: (0)	I've been told that there's atleast one other in my town, but I have yet to see it. I am waiting to catch a glimse of The Road Warrior (www.thelonghighway.com) coming through town on one week day afternoon.
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fdriller9 Banned 253 Rep 7,089 Posts Drives: '06 AW 330xi Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North Jersey/Philly/NYC iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 330xi [6.44]	The only D I have seen was a 320D in Aruba while I was on vacation. No D here in Philly or Jersey, that I've seen.
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Shieldze1025 Keepin' America Free 72 Rep 1,260 Posts Drives: F10 535i Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Haleiwa, HI iTrader: (7)	I've seen a bunch around this area also. I saw a few at BMW of Fairfax in their lot so I'm not surprised, nice to see them becoming popular! I think many americans still have the mindset that diesel = black smoke coming out of a truck. It'll only be a few years before they realize that diesel is much better than gas. __________________ F10 535i \| Retired: E60 ///M5 \| E92 335i "If everything seems under control, you're not going fast enough" -Mario Andretti
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Quasimodem Colonel 147 Rep 2,383 Posts Drives: 335d Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 335d US [0.00]	I have seen two since I got mine in May 09. One on the road with an out of state plate, the other parked around town which looked like one of the orginal ones given to dealerships because it was silver and few options. It would be cool to start a D spotting thread, but I don't think it would be a good idea in this group. __________________ Speakers: CDT Audio HD-42 comps--front doors (RAAMmat deadened), CDT ES-06 6.5" woofers--kickpanl Pods, Hertz EBX202R dual 8" ported trunk sub. Amps: Phoenix Gold RSd 500.4 (comps & pods). PG RSd 600.1 (sub). Power & Ground: 4AWG Streetwires w/RockFosgt RFDB1 distro blocks. Input: HU lineout--Kicker KISL RCA adapters--RockFosgt RFIT-6 cables--Audiocontrol Matrix--Monster cables--RSd 500.4--lineout Monstr Cabl to RSd 600.1.
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lalitkanteti Diesel 0 Rep 51 Posts Drives: 335d Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Boston MA iTrader: (0)	I am yet to see another 335d on road. __________________ Black Sapphire/Beige/Premium/Sport/Cold/CA/PDC
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dcorn Captain 77 Rep 940 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 335i Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NoVA iTrader: (2)	Haven't seen a D in person yet. I'd love to get one, but I'm only looking at used now and they are still well out of my price range. Although, if I'm getting 33mpg, that might make it well worth it. I drive 80 miles a day for work, pretty much all at highway speeds, so it would benefit me quite a bit.
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zaheer Captain 83 Rep 861 Posts Drives: E93 335i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: London, UK iTrader: (1)	335D is my next car...isit true same amount of torque as a 911 turbo??? :-O
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Ron1n Speed Demon 205 Rep 3,690 Posts Drives: 2021 M5C Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Irvine iTrader: (6) Garage List 2021 M5 Competition [0.00] 2016 BMW 550i [0.00] 2011 335is [0.00] 2009 E93 M3 [10.00] 2010 335d [9.50]	911 Turbo has 480lb/ft of torque, so no...not quite that much. :P Plus, they also have an overboost that pushes it to 516lb/ft. __________________ Current: '21 M5C, '15 X6 50i Previous: '18 M550i, '16 550i, '11 335is, '09 E93 M3 DCT, '10 E90 335d, '07 E90 328i
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Schumacher Second Lieutenant 27 Rep 219 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: A Box iTrader: (0)	It must be horrible watching some guy spanking his diesel to the pitiful 5000RPM redline.
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