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      01-18-2010, 02:30 PM   #1
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Get to drive 335is later this week...

I'll be in Europe this week driving the new 5 Series as part of the North American press launch. Also have the chance to log a few laps at Estoril in the E92 LCI 335is.

I'll be doing the usual driving impressions and photography, but curious if anyone here has special requests.

Let me know...
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If you drive one with the DCT then let us know how the shifting feels? How far is it from the M3?
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      01-18-2010, 02:32 PM   #3
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Will definitely be driving the DCT. Very anxious to experience that with the N54.
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      01-18-2010, 02:35 PM   #4
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I think the best would be a full detailed review
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      01-18-2010, 02:41 PM   #5
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Will definitely be driving the DCT. Very anxious to experience that with the N54.
you will love it
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      01-18-2010, 02:43 PM   #6
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I'd be interested in some solid facts about the car; coupled with photos, and a solid review.
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      01-18-2010, 03:08 PM   #7
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I am mostly interested in how linear the response of the N55 is to the right foot in comparison to the N54.
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      01-18-2010, 03:11 PM   #8
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I'd be interested in knowing if you think the new 5er feels "big" to drive. They seem to get longer and heavier with each iteration. Is this still a serious driver's car?
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      01-18-2010, 03:44 PM   #9
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If you want to know how the dct feels in the n54-n55 drive the Z4...The DCT that is in the M3 is far better than the one found in the 3-series and Z4. Still shifts quick, but not as quick.
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nice..
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      01-18-2010, 06:29 PM   #11
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If you could take a gander at the engine bay and note how it compares to the current N54 bay+BMW Performance Power kit I'd appreciate it.

(Also perhaps a gander at the black exhaust tips and see if they are slip on covers on the existing tips or welded parts)

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      01-18-2010, 06:35 PM   #12
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Will definitely be driving the DCT. Very anxious to experience that with the N54.
I thought it was the N55 now??
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I thought it was the N55 now??
335is retains the N54.
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Looking forward to your review.
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      01-18-2010, 08:12 PM   #15
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Can you also take a look at the Headlight unit and take pictures of the LED angel eyes at different angles to see how uniform the corona rings are lit?
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Why do they keep the N54.... they promote the N55 so much... better response and fuel economy.
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I think there's a new single-turbo system, and I'd like to know how it compares to the the old 335i
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      01-18-2010, 09:38 PM   #18
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335is retains the N54.
Would you elaborate? I thought I read through all the upgrades and whatnot, and it said that the 335 engine would now be the N55?

Are they giving the N55 to the LCI versions, but not the 335iS? Wasn't the 335is going to be included in the LCI changes? Sorry, not trying to jack, just want clarification.
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Would you elaborate? I thought I read through all the upgrades and whatnot, and it said that the 335 engine would now be the N55?

Are they giving the N55 to the LCI versions, but not the 335iS? Wasn't the 335is going to be included in the LCI changes? Sorry, not trying to jack, just want clarification.

Regarding the e92/e93 LCI models,


The standard 335i will change to the N55.

However, BMW is adding a "s" model to the line up, the 335iS and it will keep the N54 but have increased horsepower.
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Would you elaborate? I thought I read through all the upgrades and whatnot, and it said that the 335 engine would now be the N55?

Are they giving the N55 to the LCI versions, but not the 335iS? Wasn't the 335is going to be included in the LCI changes? Sorry, not trying to jack, just want clarification.
The iS models like the 335iS and Z4 35iS will keep the N54 with the upgrade power of 335hp.
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      01-19-2010, 10:02 AM   #21
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thanks for the clarification, not sure why BMW wouldn't give the 335iS the updated N55.
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1) Takes pictures, lots of them, from every possible angle! I want to see how the front bumper looks without the fog lights.

2) Note the engine sound and exhaust sound compared to a normal 335i, or even an M3!!
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