2012 35d

[Ranger 6]

Picked it up on saturday, absolutely blown away by the thing and what a difference to the E83.

Here's the spec, pics to follow:

1CC AUTOMATIC START/STOP FUNCTION
1CD BRAKE ENERGY REGENERATION
2NE M LT/ALY WH. 541M,20"
2PA LOCKING WHEEL BOLTS
2TB SPORT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2VG PERFORMANCE CONTROL
223 DYNAMIC DAMPER CONTROL
249 MULTI-FUNCTION FOR STEERING WHEEL
3AC TRAILER TOW HITCH
3AH REAR VIEW CAMERA WITH TOP VIEW
3MC IND.ROOF RAILS HIGH-GLOSS SHADOW
316 AUTOMATIC TAILGATE OPERATION
337 M SPORT PACKAGE
402 PANORAMA GLASS ROOF
459 SEAT ADJUSTM., ELECTR. W. MEMORY
481 SPORT SEATS F DRIVER/FRONT PASSENGER
488 LUMBAR SUPPORT DRIVER/FRONT PASSENGER
494 SEAT HEATING F DRIVER/FRONT PASSENGER
5AC AUTOM. HIGH-BEAM HEADLIGHTS CONTROL
502 HEADLIGHT WASHER SYSTEM
508 PARK DISTANCE CONTROL (PDC)
521 RAIN SENSOR
522 XENON LIGHT
524 ADAPTIVE HEADLIGHTS
534 AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING
544 CRUISE CONTROL WITH BRAKING FUNCTION
563 LIGHTS PACKAGE
6AA BMW TELESERVICES
6AB CONTROL TELESERVICES
6NL CONNECT. BLUETOOTH A.USB DEVICES IN
6VA CIC CONTROL
6VC CONTROL COMBOX
609 NAVIGATION SYSTEM PROFESSIONAL
612 BMW ASSIST
614 INTERNET PREPARATION
615 EXTENDED BMW ONLINE INFORMATION
616 BMW ONLINE
633 PREP.MOB. PH. BUSINESS BLUET.INTERF.
654 DAB TUNER
676 HIFI LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM
698 AREA-CODE 2
7XA M LEATH.STEERING WHEEL W.PADDLES/MULTI
715 M AERODYNAMICS PACKAGE
760 INDIVIDUAL HIGH-GLOSS SATIN CHROME
775 INDIVIDUAL ROOF-LINING ANTHRACITE
8S3 AUTOMATIC LOCK WHEN DRIVING AWAY
8TG ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM
8TN DAYTIME LIGHTS ABOUT LIGHTMENU ADJU
520 FOGLIGHTS

From driving it for a couple of days it's fantastic - the VDC makes the 20s actually feel quite good.

[G_M_S]

Is there anything it doesn't have?

I'd be interested in your feedback of ownership - knowing your love of the E83 from over on BMWLand, I've had (got) various E83's and when I had my E83 35d I took a newer F25 out and didn't find it as engaging, the newer 8 speed box, didn't I think feel as fast or as raw as the E83's 6 speed box.

Having said that, now with an E70 4.0d and the 8 speed box I may go back to the F25 in a different light.

Looking forward to pictures.

[535dboy]

Stick up some pics then!

[Ranger 6]

[quote="G_M_S"]
Is there anything it doesn't have?
[/quote]
) yup - heated rear seats and adaptive cruise.....

Initial thoughts are very good, I know what you mean about engaging I felt the same about the 30d.

The dynamics are really quite soft in comfort mode compared to the E83, even on 20"s. However, when in sport or DS it's transformed and responds in the way I'd hoped it would - sharper and quite involving.

When testing I found the 30d just not 'special' enough. I know it's quieter and more powerful etc, it just didn't inspire me. The 35d has nearly 100bhp more than my old 3.0d and you can really feel it. I've taken to using ECO mode on the commute as in a line of traffic Sport is just overkill.

Dynamics aside, the whole thing feels good, there's more space, the quality is improved and the gadgets are the icing on the cake.

I'll take some pics at the weekend and post them - I wasn't too keen on the 541s to start with but they're growing on me. Let me know what you think from these dealer photos.

[535dboy]

I like the wheels!

[saucysimon1954]

You should buy a set and stick them on your leaf.

[AW8]

Ranger 6,

Great to read and see of your latest X3.

I am a big fan of the F25 and it's handling albeit the one I put through its paces was only a launch model 2.0d SE

Your positive comments re adjustable suspension particularly interesting.

Being owned by your good self I have no doubt that the vehicle will be used properly and tested in a wide variation of environments and conditions.

The wheels look superb btw.

[Ranger 6]

Thanks - yes have already been out and about. Abingdon CARnival this time.

Pics to follow