08-07-2013, 07:29 PM | #1 |
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Just a quick note to say hello and introduce myself. I recently ended my lease on my 2011 E90 335 msport 6MT, and got into a 2013 F30 335 msport 8AT (ZMM, ZTP, 2TB, coral dakota). Loving it so far. It was hard to make the transition to an automatic after 10+ years of driving nothing but cars with manual transmissions... but I decided it's worth the sacrifice so that my wife can drive the car. Based on the infamous C&D article, I was really intrigued by the IS350 FSport. I test drove it... and all I can say is I do not get why anyone would put that car in the same category as the F30. Didn't feel fast, and the way Lexus pipes engine sound into the cabin is a total fail IMO (sounds like a video game). Needless to say, I'm glad I stuck with BMW. The car came with the 19" 403M wheels, which the dealer had powdercoated black. I know it's not a look everyone digs, but I really like it. I also installed black kidney grilles, and had 3.5" black exhaust tips welded on (the stock silver tips just weren't doing it for me). Thanks for reading and looking forward to contributing to the forum. Pics below. |
08-07-2013, 10:12 PM | #6 |
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I test drove both cars too, and the IS is a really really nice car... except for the engine. I agree that the car just doesn't feel fast, even tho it supposedly has the same 0-60 as the 328. It handles superbly, though.
In any case, I made the same decision as you. My 335 will be arriving on Tuesday and I can't wait! Where did you get the black exhaust tips and how much did it cost to get them put on? |
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Thanks everyone for the comments
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I believe the 19" 403m's run 225/40 front and 255/35 rear. iPhone shots so the quality isn't the best (wheels are pretty dirty too): Quote:
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08-09-2013, 10:47 AM | #8 |
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Wow that looks good. Have you considered tinting the windows?
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looks great! welcome and congrats
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08-09-2013, 11:33 AM | #10 |
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Thanks! Yes I will probably tint the windows at some point soon. Thinking a light tint, maybe 50%. I had 35% on my e90 and it seemed a bit too dark. I will probably add painted side markers as well (in place of the orange reflectors on the front fenders).
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08-09-2013, 01:58 PM | #11 |
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A really sweet looking ride. I like the things you've done.
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I would usually say always go 35%, since I've had a 50% tint previously and was disappointed, but I think 50% would be just right for your blacked-out combination. 35% would be a bit too much. Enjoy your new car..
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