[driver911]

I had a 335 e 92 and was going to get f30 328..and then i drove it..while not bad i couldnt imagine driving it...335 is much better in term of sounds and speed but still dosent have that magic feeling like older BMWs had

[Efthreeoh]

Originally Posted by jboy

Sorry to not get back for so long.

Please note that I said I am "a little disappointed" with the 3013 328. I am not strongly disappointed with the car and we plan on keeping it. It gets great mileage (averaging 27 mpg) and I hope it develops more power as it breaks in (only 600 miles currently) and I can start using Sport mode more often.

I did test drive both the 2013 328s and a 335s and came away from the test drive feeling the 328 was fast enough, and for daily driving it is fine. Also, I got a heck of a discount for buying at on the 30 of December. The price difference of the discounted 328 vs a full charge 335 was in excess of $6,500. Both cars felt a little big and not as responsive as earlier 3 series models. To me the 3 series seemed to be getting more 5 like with every model. I base this on having owned a lot of BMWs (8 or more) and currently owning 4 3-series cars (2013 328, 2011 335, 2009 328, 2007 335 (this car is a rocket)).

So I will be driving the 328 to work and around town. But on the weekend trips down fun roads (ex. Highway 1 ) I will take the 2011 335 because it is a more fun car. More power, a little nibbler, and better balanced.

Jerry

I really hate to ask this, but why do you own three E9x's; 2007 335i, 2011 335i, and a 2009 328?

[tuned2ride]

Once you tasted the sound and appreciated the deep growl of the I6, there is definitely a sense of step-down when driving a N20 car, even it is faster. A good chunk of the 4-6K$ difference will be recovered at resale anyway.

[chrisv_335EBII]

Originally Posted by tuned2ride

Once you tasted the sound and appreciated the deep growl of the I6, there is definitely a sense of step-down when driving a N20 car, even it is faster. A good chunk of the 4-6K$ difference will be recovered at resale anyway.

The 328 is not faster...

[bnekic]

This is one of the many reasons you should lease. I have a 2013 328xi Sportline with tune, intake, exhaust and it's really fun to drive...no complaints.

But when my lease is up I'm definitely going for the 6 cylinder in 3 or 4 series trim. I'll then have had both engines for 3 years and can see if the 6 is really worth it to me.

[tuned2ride]

Originally Posted by chrisv_335EBII

The 328 is not faster...

...faster than the outgoing 328 E90. I should have been clearer.

[pkimM3r]

Originally Posted by Yay-Z

That's why I always tell people get what you want the first time so you don't regret after the honeymoon phase ends

Sigh. But only 2.5 yrs left now on my lease!! Great car though. But i need to go back to a teeth rattling gas guzzling stiff car.