Some people don't believe a diesel has any place in an enthusiast's driveway: how wrong they are. The 335d is very close to supercar fast when kept between 2000 and 4000rpm and it still averages 35mpg. 'In the real world' is an often used cliche but it's also where most of us drive. In this environment I don't know a better all-rounder. The six speed auto and manual override are silky smooth and build quality is excellent. As a 911 Carrera 4S driving friend said, 'I had no idea it was that good'. Try one.