Top Gear likes the new 330d

gr4z · 09-04-2008, 08:36 AM

http://www.topgear.com/blogs/drives/...eries-330d-se/

"...Those emission levels are just outstanding. If ever anything ridicules the case for the Toyota Prius, then this is it...."

Oh and so does Fifth Gear

http://fifthgear.five.tv/jsp/5gmain....n=BMW+3+Series

booforty · 09-04-2008, 08:47 AM

Remember TG also highlighted that the new M3 is more economical than the Prius

gr4z · 09-04-2008, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by booforty

Remember TG also highlighted that the new M3 is more economical than the Prius

When booting it around a track yes

big pimp · 09-04-2008, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by gr4z

When booting it around a track yes

when the Prius was booting it round and the M3 was just keeping speed with it

booforty · 09-04-2008, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by big pimp

when the Prius was booting it round and the M3 was just keeping speed with it

Budgie · 09-04-2008, 10:34 AM

295 lbs of torque is that right? Must be more surely

mjh93sa · 09-04-2008, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by fifthgear

there's nothing to touch the 330d and it's right up there in the race for that much-vaunted title of best car in the real world

Hotcoupe · 09-04-2008, 12:18 PM

The new 330D sounds a corker,I must give it a whirl soon.

The Prius would make a good trailer.

tisme · 09-04-2008, 01:20 PM

This is making it all that much worse for me.....16 days to go!

gr4z · 09-04-2008, 01:35 PM

Must resist temptation, must resist temptation, must resist....

1985mb · 09-04-2008, 01:39 PM

That's nice to know, but who really takes TG reviews seriously?

gr4z · 09-04-2008, 01:43 PM

Must resist temptation, must resist temptation, must resist....

CD · 09-04-2008, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by gr4z

Must resist temptation, must resist temptation, must resist....

nah ... live a little

i had a test in the 330d before deciding on the 335d! what a cracking car, was amazed by the smoothness of the power delivery. But i had the opportunity to drive both cars back to back and while i found the 330d to be very fast the 335d was just ballistic. Remaped the 330d i expect will be brilliant, wouldnt mind having a go in one

booforty · 09-04-2008, 02:47 PM

I understand that mapped 330d's are quick...

dxb335d · 09-04-2008, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by booforty

I understand that mapped 330d's are quick...

Yes they are.

booforty · 09-04-2008, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by dxb335d

Yes they are.

How do you know?

Hotcoupe · 09-04-2008, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by tisme

This is making it all that much worse for me.....16 days to go!

Cheers Tisme, so 17 days until I get a whirl huh!

Very, very quick car 330D, hardly needs a remap

dxb335d · 09-04-2008, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by booforty

How do you know?

cuz i know

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Originally Posted by Hotcoupe

Cheers Tisme, so 17 days until I get a whirl huh!

Very, very quick car 330D, hardly needs a remap

tizwoz lives near you then?

willhollin · 09-04-2008, 03:23 PM

Whats a remap?

dxb335d · 09-04-2008, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by willhollin

Whats a remap?

Its a reproduction of a UK map of roads.

Hotcoupe · 09-04-2008, 03:30 PM

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tizwoz lives near you then?

Dunno, but it will give me the chance to use my remapped A-Z.

booforty · 09-04-2008, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by willhollin

Whats a remap?

Its a reorganisation of maprotiline hydrochloride

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