I Need Your Help Regarding The 335i Coupe!!!!!!

Bookburger · 04-14-2009, 05:40 PM

alright everybody i am considering gettin a 335i coupe..........i wanted to know if the performance of the car is worth 40,000..........in all honsty i have heard from some people the car is overated regarding its performance is this true?..........and i know it isnt in the same league as a new generation m3......but can it still compete with the 2006 m3 coupe???...........and if u have ever drove some of these other cars...........where does it rank among the new g 37 and 2008 mustang gt coupe??????...............I AM CONSIDERING BUYING ONE but want to know what the performance is like.........please help me out...........is this car relativly fast???

VTECaddict · 04-14-2009, 05:42 PM

1) only you can determine if it's worth the money or not

2) google/search for comparisons with other cars. it has been extensively compared to its competitors by magazines

3) test drive it

thegeneral101 · 04-14-2009, 05:44 PM

you will be getting a biased answer considering this is a forum devoted to 3 series enthusiasts

ejazbmw · 04-14-2009, 06:03 PM

why do you.........need to add........so many.......ellipses

EDM92 · 04-14-2009, 06:06 PM

Test.............................................. .................................................. .Drive

Psylight · 04-14-2009, 06:06 PM

............READ. or DRIVE (to a dealer)

srcstc · 04-14-2009, 06:14 PM

Get a G37 or mustang if that's what you want. You don't anyone to tell you what to buy.

Kbueno · 04-14-2009, 06:20 PM

It is worth 40k...best car I've ever owned, but you have to like the Dealer and loaner cars a bunch.
It IS in the same league as the new M3, just not a playoff team.
G37 and Mustang??? They still lack the feel of a BMW...the Germans have it down.
The car is fast...and with a tune, it turns into a beast.

gqmd · 04-14-2009, 06:29 PM

I'm not sure where you're getting a 335i coupe for 40K...unless its pre-owned (used)..Usually a new sedan can be had for that much with the current cashbacks and on-the0lot cars that aren't selling well.

It is a newer and more refined car than the E46 (2006) M3..straight line about the same or a bit faster..but def more low-end torque. You can actualy get a E46 M3 for mid-20K's or the 335i in the 40+K's. That was a decision I had to make when I bought the 335i recently.

And please don't compare a 335i to a G37 or Mustang..they are different cars..test drive one and you'll see.

A 335i in the 40+K range is a lot of bang for the buck..on top of that..It's a BMW.

Enjoy.

cotmfk · 04-14-2009, 06:32 PM

Everyone said the G37 was the closest competitor to the 335i. After driving both, it was really easy to tell for me which was the better car. Not even close, imo. But, to each his own... there are plenty of G37 drivers that like their cars. Just go out there and drive a bunch and see what you like.

SteveMD · 04-14-2009, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Bookburger

alright everybody i am considering gettin a 335i coupe..........i wanted to know if the performance of the car is worth 40,000..........in all honsty i have heard from some people the car is overated regarding its performance is this true?..........and i know it isnt in the same league as a new generation m3......but can it still compete with the 2006 m3 coupe???...........and if u have ever drove some of these other cars...........where does it rank among the new g 37 and 2008 mustang gt coupe??????...............I AM CONSIDERING BUYING ONE but want to know what the performance is like.........please help me out...........is this car relativly fast???

yes........the car........is......relatively fast.........eh!

gqmd · 04-14-2009, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by cotmfk

Everyone said the G37 was the closest competitor to the 335i. After driving both, it was really easy to tell for me which was the better car. Not even close, imo. But, to each his own... there are plenty of G37 drivers that like their cars. Just go out there and drive a bunch and see what you like.

Back when I got my first E9x (now i'm on my second)...I had test driven the G35 coupe quite a few times...During my recent new E92 purchase I once again tried the Infiniti...The dealer even gave me a demo to drive for a whole day and return it the following day..even though the G appears to have a lower center on gravity when you look at it...it drives nowhere close to a 335i...I liked the 335i coupe so much more that I bought it (instead of leasing it) this time around.

sflgator · 04-14-2009, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by cotmfk

Everyone said the G37 was the closest competitor to the 335i. After driving both, it was really easy to tell for me which was the better car. Not even close, imo. But, to each his own... there are plenty of G37 drivers that like their cars. Just go out there and drive a bunch and see what you like.

+1 AND you can easily and inexpensively tune the BMW 335i that turns it into a ~ 400HP/420 lb.-ft. TQ DD sports coupe/sedan car that beats an E90/92 M3 (at least in a straight line anyhow)!

That is well worth the extra few $$ over an Infiniti G37 or Mustang GT, imho.

-=Hot|Ice=- · 04-14-2009, 08:28 PM

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JeepJeep · 04-14-2009, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by -=Hot|Ice=-

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wakeboarder109 · 04-14-2009, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by -=Hot|Ice=-

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haha, most responses are going to be biased. as far as the G37, it didn't even begin to compare for me and i'd never consider a mustang. just my $0.02

the search button is your friend

Oulixes · 04-14-2009, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Bookburger

alright everybody i am considering gettin a 335i coupe..........i wanted to know if the performance of the car is worth 40,000..........in all honsty i have heard from some people the car is overated regarding its performance is this true?..........and i know it isnt in the same league as a new generation m3......but can it still compete with the 2006 m3 coupe???...........and if u have ever drove some of these other cars...........where does it rank among the new g 37 and 2008 mustang gt coupe??????...............I AM CONSIDERING BUYING ONE but want to know what the performance is like.........please help me out...........is this car relativly fast???

All the cars you have named are overrated for what they might do to our lives, and....all....of....them....are....CONSIDERED....r elatively....fast.

bspaceman · 04-14-2009, 09:45 PM

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LZM Ray · 04-14-2009, 10:05 PM

If speed is all you want, there are better cars out there which are more raw and fun to play with, examples STI, EVO, Mustangs, G37, 370z,

coming from a G35 coupe, i feel the BMW feels a lot more solid and provides a more engaging driving experience. Cabin tech is great, the environment of the BMW is very hard to put in words owning a BMW feels great...
I believe the 50k BMW does provide a great deal of performance, and refinement in its technology and service. but if raw speed is all you want honestly a souped up civic can blow anything on the streets away LoL.

slowpoke · 04-14-2009, 10:13 PM

There are actually quite nice alternatives to the 3 series. There's the 370z ( fast but 2 seater ), the is350, g37, sti, etc etc. A lot of differences I've heard is that the driver feels more connected to the car than most cars. However, I do believe there are more fun cars out there like the 370z. Drove my friends and it was definately a fun ride, however, my life doesn't permit me to have a 2 seater car. It's just how much you are willing to spend to get the BMW name and the BMW quality.

edit: I also looove the 3 series coupe look. It beats anything out there by far. ( when properly modded )

sparcus · 04-14-2009, 10:13 PM

i think 335i looks the best out of the cars u listed.

second of all its a german car. not american, not japanese.

i always have fun in this car and its bmw, the ultimate driving machine. =)

Craig@SupremePower · 04-14-2009, 10:33 PM

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Kbueno Lieutenant Colonel 99 Rep 1,712 Posts Drives: F82 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: California iTrader: (5)	It is worth 40k...best car I've ever owned, but you have to like the Dealer and loaner cars a bunch. It IS in the same league as the new M3, just not a playoff team. G37 and Mustang??? They still lack the feel of a BMW...the Germans have it down. The car is fast...and with a tune, it turns into a beast.
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gqmd Chemo Doc 9 Rep 470 Posts Drives: e92 335i 6MT Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Maryland/DC iTrader: (0)	I'm not sure where you're getting a 335i coupe for 40K...unless its pre-owned (used)..Usually a new sedan can be had for that much with the current cashbacks and on-the0lot cars that aren't selling well. It is a newer and more refined car than the E46 (2006) M3..straight line about the same or a bit faster..but def more low-end torque. You can actualy get a E46 M3 for mid-20K's or the 335i in the 40+K's. That was a decision I had to make when I bought the 335i recently. And please don't compare a 335i to a G37 or Mustang..they are different cars..test drive one and you'll see. A 335i in the 40+K range is a lot of bang for the buck..on top of that..It's a BMW. Enjoy. __________________ jet black 335i, 6MT manual, black interior with silver aluminum trim, PP, SP.
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slowpoke Second Lieutenant 10 Rep 208 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	There are actually quite nice alternatives to the 3 series. There's the 370z ( fast but 2 seater ), the is350, g37, sti, etc etc. A lot of differences I've heard is that the driver feels more connected to the car than most cars. However, I do believe there are more fun cars out there like the 370z. Drove my friends and it was definately a fun ride, however, my life doesn't permit me to have a 2 seater car. It's just how much you are willing to spend to get the BMW name and the BMW quality. edit: I also looove the 3 series coupe look. It beats anything out there by far. ( when properly modded )
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sparcus Private 36 Rep 62 Posts Drives: e92 m3 Alpine White Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bay Area, Ca iTrader: (1)	i think 335i looks the best out of the cars u listed. second of all its a german car. not american, not japanese. i always have fun in this car and its bmw, the ultimate driving machine. =)
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