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      04-20-2014, 02:12 AM   #1
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BMW 430d v 428i?

Having recently just sold my 135I convertible I have decided to grow up a little and go for something more subtle but that still can push me back into my seat. I have ordered a BMW 430d m sport, 19" wheels, Sun glass in Estoril blue and Dakota black leather. Recently I have been having second thoughts and I'm still in a position to change.

The cars a company car but the scheme where I work means I literally could have ordered most cars, the following entered my final list:

428I m sport, auto box
430d (as above)
335d x drive (really prefer the coupe but cheaper list means this is affordable 435d too expensive!)
235I
420d lots of options ie professional Sat nav , hud etc


I decided the 430d was the best balance, but now not sure (especially as I can't find a review and BMW couldn't get me one to test drive!). What's everyone s thoughts on the list!?
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Having recently just sold my 135I convertible I have decided to grow up a little and go for something more subtle but that still can push me back into my seat. I have ordered a BMW 430d m sport, 19" wheels, Sun glass in Estoril blue and Dakota black leather. Recently I have been having second thoughts and I'm still in a position to change.

The cars a company car but the scheme where I work means I literally could have ordered most cars, the following entered my final list:

428I m sport, auto box
430d (as above)
335d x drive (really prefer the coupe but cheaper list means this is affordable 435d too expensive!)
235I
420d lots of options ie professional Sat nav , hud etc


I decided the 430d was the best balance, but now not sure (especially as I can't find a review and BMW couldn't get me one to test drive!). What's everyone s thoughts on the list!?
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      04-21-2014, 02:06 PM   #3
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As a driver of a 430d M Sport I can tell you that I love it. I came from an F30 320d (which I also loved) but always wanted the coupe shape so this was a natural evolution.

The answer depends on your priorities so, to answer your question better, it would be good to understand what you're looking for.

In my view the 430d offers a fantastic balance of power, torque, I6 refinement and sound, economy and, as a UK company car driver, CO2/BIK tax rate. Nothing else comes close. It's dramatically quicker, remarkably quieter and way better sounding than my 320d and feels much sportier to drive. The std options list on the 4 is pretty good so you can get away without adding much. That said, adaptive suspension, adaptive lights, HK, pro nav, HUD, parking camera(s) etc all bring fantastic benefits if you use them. Even little things like folding mirrors are helpful.

Feel free to ask me any questions about the car. That said, you should enjoy a much better response to this particular question if you post it on the UK sub-forum. Do come by and say hi!
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I've just ordered a 430d msport and agree with the points though I have yet to drive one I am confident that the 6 cycls and wall of torque will be wonderful
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      06-04-2014, 11:44 AM   #5
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given your list - i would go 430d
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      06-04-2014, 12:40 PM   #6
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I have a 430d, coming from an E92 335D. Cracking car, great all rounder - don't miss the 335D at all. My latest thoughts are here, in the UK section : http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=993091

And some pics here : http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=945433

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I bought a 335d without a test drive and after about 2 weeks I decided diesel was not for me, if you cant get a 430d for a test drive try a 330d before you decide
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