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02-10-2012, 10:26 AM | #3 |
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LOL indeed
It reminds me of my 120d I had for a few months, great chassis but that 4 potter I couldn't get used to. So I switched to the E90 330i 6MT when it came out instantly. 335i 6MT FTW |
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02-10-2012, 10:30 AM | #4 |
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I dont want to throw myself at Justin Bieber...
Therefore i made the right choice in ordering my 335i MT !! No regrets whatsoever, especially with the reward of a perfect orchestra music!
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02-10-2012, 10:35 AM | #5 |
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The 335 does sounds nice(especially in person), but ever since they made the switch from N54 to N55 i just got so pissed about it lol
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02-10-2012, 01:50 PM | #7 |
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"But that means driving the 328i with a manual requires a lot more attention: you can barely hear or feel the engine, so you wind up taking off with way too many revs -- or stalling it. Revving the engine out in each gear brings no acoustic pleasure, so you short-shift it and ride the enormous wave of low-end torque. And all the while, you're thinking that you'd be just as happy with the automatic. "
I don't think this guy knows what he is talking about.
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I could envision a scenario where it's only available on the 4 series tho, and that would suck.
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02-12-2012, 08:35 AM | #11 |
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You certainly can option the 328/335 to show a $7,500 difference, but when similarly optioned it is much closer. I just ordered a 335i F30, and a 328i with the exact same options was $3,200 less. When you factor in the increased resale value of the 335i, it made my decision easy.
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And then maybe you can hack it and make the 328i sound like an F1 car.
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328i : Sport Line, Premium Package, Sport Auto, Heated Front Seats, Xenons, Metallic Paint = MSRP $44,345 / Invoice $40,805 335i : Sport Line, Premium Package, Sport Auto, Heated Front Seats, Metallic Paint = MSRP $48,445 / Invoice $44,605 That price difference results in around $80 per month difference in payments under the same loan terms. I wonder how much difference would there be in insurance rates? |
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I have not yet driven the F30 328, but the F30 335 sounds like a turbine and pulls really hard, snapping off shifts quickly and smoothly. Also the 335's stop/start is relatively unobtrusive, which I was concerned about initially, after hearing that the 328 shuddered a bit upon restart. I went with the the six cylinder on the BMW because I just love the torque, power, smoothness, sound, feel, and heritage. The fuel economy is much improved, too, and I will bet that if one can restrain one's right foot a bit, it will get great mileage. I don't doubt the four's prowess and economy at all, however. It is definitely an over-achiever!
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with lower insurance, lower monthly payment (pay more at the end with APR) around $80 and better gas milage...I will take the 328i you can have you noise, imo.
Also this has been discussed else where and the resale value on the 328i and 335i are the same. If you pay 3.5k more for one you will get around 3k for resale, simple math imo. I do not bash either car or what you do with your money, to me sound is not worth it. Also you can there are tunes that have the 328i at 294hp/300ish torque. |
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I must say though, once BMW makes Xenons stand-alone option on the 328i or offers Convenience Package (like for the X3 2.8), it is game over for me. Then I wouldn't take the Prem Pack on the 328i and the price difference would be even bigger for my order. |
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You put the same options in and then get a price. I hate when auto mags make claims like, "It's $7000 different in price", when they're comparing a semi loaded 335i, which comes with standard items that you have to add to a 328i. This is good for leasers like me. The difference in price bodes well for leasing a 335i as it won't be that much more than an equivalently optioned 328i. I'm used to my 135i's MPG, and the new 335i's MPG is a bit better than what I get now. After seeing the new 3 in person I'm not sold. It's beautiful and looks very sweet. It's just gotten too big. But, I'll reserve final judgement until I get some test drives in both 328i and 335i sport with MT and AT. That could change my mind. Especially since BMW won't have a 1 series coupe replacement for about 1 to 1.5yrs. I'll bet insurance won't be too different. The 335i has a higher MSRP so that will probably result in a slightly higher amount for collision. Overall though these are both turbo's, so probably not too much. I'm 46 so for me insurance isn't too bad. But, I have a 135i and the premium now is about the SAME as it was 3yrs ago! I think that's because the 1 series tends to attract younger buyers, who must be doing some stoopid stuff and the premium is not dropping even though the value of the car is. An F30 328i or 335i will probably not cost too much more as my 135i coupe, as the F30 is a sedan typically driven by an older group. |
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