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Originally Posted by Tacoma

What is it exactly that you miss about your old 330xi? Your F30 328i should be just as fast and powerful as any 330, so can you actually feel 4-cyl vs. 6?

Or is it the Lexus-like lack of road feel that many have complained about the F30 compared to previous models? If that's the case, I'm not sure that upgrading to the 335 will help all that much.

And while you say you don't want to offend anyone, you might consider refraining from using the derogatory/racist term "cheap jap".

I have to say one thing - i truly apologize if i have offended anyone with the term "cheap Jap" - I meant a cheaper japanese/korean made car, or for that matter a cheaper made american car.

I want to explain why:

1) Wind noise is very noticeable in highway speeds
2) The doors seem very light and shut differently than the previous version
3) Material used in interior seem a little cheaper
4) Under carriage exhaust position and mount remind me of a less expensive car
5) Yes the 4 cylinder noise just doesn't feel right

I say it again, it is my opinion and again i truly feel that i misused the above mentioned words.

I said i want to keep the car for three years to make some financial sense, and no im not in college, but i have to think about my kids going to college soon

I have some h&r springs coming and I already spoke to Mike about a stage 2 upgrade since i have a e85 gas station down the road from my house. So hopefully that will "fix" some of the, on my opinion, shortcomings.

Originally Posted by zeezz

Solution: Test drive a few times before you sign on a dotted line.

i actually test drove the car twice, and even though i was a little concerned about the noise of the 4 cylinder, i put my faith into bmw like i did in the past, and I thought i was just being silly, since in europe 4 cylinder cars are 90% of the market.

Originally Posted by snowghost

You drive an E46 330i? I owned two E46s--2002 325i and 2006 M3. There is no lack of road feel in my F30 335i pal.

I had a e90 330xi. You are right, maybe the 335 non xdrive w sport is a totally different car.

Originally Posted by bavarianboar

I test drove 7 cars before I placed an order. All of them were either 328i or 335i with varied packages and couple of options.

I was coming from the NA6 E90 and noticed how much I would regret getting the N20/N26 engine. So far so good, but even the N55 is perhaps going to smooth out a little more, with break-in. I do miss the linear response of the NA engine even at present.

Find out what you can do without taking a significant financial hit. I understand how annoying it can be. Small mistake compared to what all there is in life.

Take it easy bro!

I understant your point and makes sense, there are bigger things in life, if i have to I will suck up the cost of my mistake =) or ill learn to like it!

Originally Posted by BavarianFanatic

What exactly is it that compels people to post this crap on forums? I really wish I had ordered a vanilla shake instead of this chocolate shake. I should go tell the world and convince them not to make the same mistakes I have. I suck at life.

I am not here to post crap, and I am sorry you feel that way. Sometimes you express your opinion with people that can relate, to find solutions to a problem, contribute or to get advice. It can be that maybe i should live with this car a little longer.

anyways, with that said, i am glad to be part of this forum and i appreciate the feedback, both good and bad, its monday..lets try to be cooperative