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Originally Posted by anzer
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Please post any drive impresssions between these two when you get a chance. No theory please ..just want to hear from people that have driven both and can provide a reasonable comparative view on things like sound (inside cabin and outside), general performance (from both standing start and rolling in-gear), smoothness, etc ...
I currently have 35d and am seriously thinking of switching to 50i when it lands in Aus in June.....
Thanks in advance for any input ....  |
I own the 2010 35d and drove the 50i. Important disclaimer, I'm not thrilled with the 35d sound at times (slow strolls through the neighborhood).
From a stop, the 50i felt stronger and more responsive than my 35d. I also found the 50i to be much quieter during those slower drives.
At freeway speeds I hardly noticed a difference. The 35d is very quiet as is the 50i. Both feel strong in normal driving. If I push the 50i, it offers more general excitement than the 35d.
I'm amazed at how smooth the 50i is, great engine. Then again, once rolling, the 35d is also smooth once it finds its sweet spot.
The only thing that scared me with the 50i was the trip computer. Yes the 50i I drove was obviously new, but the trip computer showed 8 MPG (I'm sure it will do better, but not sure how much better in the city).
If the 35d didn't clatter as much in some situations, I would prefer it over the 50i since the 35d performs pretty well overall and will be much cheaper to operate. If money was no object, I would drive the 50i.
I read your post after I drove the 50i, so not sure I can answer all your questions.