Mike, another vote here for a 330d X drive. I have the Saloon version, but it's a fabulous all rounder, i've decided it's the only car I should ever need, so going to keep it a while. Manually changing gears or using Sport mode transforms the car, it's VERY quick. Only downside which was previously mentioned is the wallowy suspension. I too am looking to get the ACS springs fitted in the next month or so. When I bought the car, I didn't realise the X drives didn't come with the Msport suspension. Doh!
The loss of 3 mpgs is no biggie to me. I've filled up at Tesco Danestone, driven to Peterhead, then back to Blackburn and having reset the computer on fill up, had 55 mpg for that trip. That is probably best case scenario. Usually seeing high 30s, and if you put in some longer trips, i'd expect to see 43 - 45 mpgs.
P.S I was driving behind you through Blackburn yesterday lunchtime. Must be tough deciding which car to take out!! R8 looking was looking good though.
