tomdotc Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 A change in job roles will require me to drive a fair bit to client sites. Recently took the zed out to a few clients who were 100+ miles away and averaged 31mpg, I'm happy with that but still would like to get a different car for work. Something thats quick when you want it to be but also has good mpg. I've come across a Volkswagen Scirocco R line which I like but just wanting other peoples opinions and what they drive to work (if its different to their zed). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 335i or 335d. /thread 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 Not that I drive either, but I'm guessing a 2 ton truck probably isn't what you're after! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 335i or 335d. /thread No point suggesting anything else then. Good luck with the BMW hunt then Tom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy78 Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 We've just got a 320d which is all the car you would ever need. The 335's must be absolutely epic. 335 coupe all the way, unless you need 4 doors. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 335d mapped coupe, great mile muncher and fast when needed I've driven one a lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gangzoom Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 (edited) I wouldn't recommend a 335i if your doing regular 100mile commutes. I have one and yes you can see 35-40mpg on M ways if you keep your speed down but there's too much temptation to use the power...and if you do it's not better than the 350Z on fuel, and on top your have the headache worrying about what's going to break next (and things will break...a lot). I'm constantly listening/watching out for rattles, shakes, smoke...is it a turbo seal about to go or maybe finally the wastegates have gone, another fluid leak from somewhere, are the injectors about to go....it's not really a good car if you need it to cover big miles every day. Our 2.2 diesel Civic on the other hand is more than fast enough for every day use, munches through the miles, starts every time/day (where as in the 335 I had to be towed to the garage once), oh and does 50mpg regardless how hard I drive it Edited June 8, 2014 by gangzoom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bounty Bar Kid Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 I'd recommend the 530d but with the lci engine. I believe that is a 57 plate onwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saihaynes Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 Another thumbs up for diesel civics, we have a 2013 1.6, it's fairly quick, comfortable and easily does 45-60 dependant on driving style Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock_Steady Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 my dad's got the 330d M mapped and oh my, that really gets a move on. Superb car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsexr Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Why not get a normal mile muncher so the zed feels even more special when you get in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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