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I was totally planning to order the 435i until the July residuals came out and my projected monthly payment shot up ~ $50/month.
I just noticed that the M-Sport 428i is exactly 5k less than the 435i. The only differences are Anti-Theft Alarm (who cares) and the engine. I can't really imagine the N55 engine is worth $5k (50/month).... I'm coming from a 128i M Sport, so the 428i is still quite an improvement in torque, 0-60, and a slight HP bump. Has anyone else been wrestling with this same decision? |
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Well, not so much wrestling but initially I considered them both and actually test drove the 328i and 335i since there is no way of test driving a 4 series.
My main concern was the sound of the 4 cylinder engine. When first started, both engines are loud (not in a good way) but once warmed up they sounded very similar under daily driving conditions. The 6 cylinder engine sounds good when you floor it but it wasn't like a constant burb of V8 which would make a difference in most daily driving conditions. So I decided the difference in sound wasn't worth $5000. Also the 4 cylinder engine is 50 kg lighter (appx 110 pounds) so less weight on the front axle and roughly 10% more fuel efficient. So it looks like the more logical choice but I also understand people choosing the 6 cylinder for better straight-line performance and sound. |
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I am also interested in leasing so I went to BMW 2 days ago and priced out 428 vs 435 with the same options packages (M-Sport, Lighting package, and on 428 I added HK audio, 10k miles per year). Residual was .62 and the monthly payments according to them was just about $20 diff...? Does this seem right?
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It is coming from here. In the combined cycle 435xi consumes 7.6 liter where as the 428xi gets 6.7 liter. |
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i thought it would be much more that a $20 diff, not sure what the dealer mightve done and it was literally $20 diff... It'll probably be adjusted into a bigger diff when the car actually arrives. |
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07-11-2013, 08:16 PM | #55 |
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My take...the only significant difference between the 35s and 28i is power/torque. The difference in engine sound, NVH, fuel-economy, and standard features between the two are negligible. The 35i does look a lot nicer from behind the dual exhaust, though...
That said, while the 35i is faster, it's still not a fast car. At the end of the day it's a BMW 3-Series, not a purpose-built performance car. If you want a fast car, buy a fast car. Perhaps owning and driving cars approaching 1000 RWHP alters your perception of performance, which is why I'll be ordering a 428i M-Sport. |
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07-12-2013, 12:13 AM | #56 |
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I went for the 428i but mainly because of the high taxes that should be paid for the 6 cil. First opted for a 420d but in the end prefered the petrol engine instead.
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I test drove both the F30 335i and 328i a few weeks ago at the BMW ultimate drive event. 335 first and 328 second, the 328 was impressive you feel the torque and the car is quick but the 335 was not just quick but faster it's definitely worth the money in my opinion. 0-60 does make a big difference because it's where the fun happens, it's not everything but it's a great benchmark. I've had the opportunity to drive quite a few cars and I can definitely feel the difference between a 5.0 car and a 5.7 sec. When I drove the 335 I was much more confident switching lanes dipping in traffic. You could still have fun in a 328 don't get me wrong speed is not the sole thing that makes up a cars performance which is why Scion Fr's(Toyota GT86) are so popular.
On a side note I test drove a Porsche Cayman about a month ago and it felt GREAT one of the best cars I've ever driven but after a few starts from 0-50ish I could feel a lack in acceleration (0-60=5.4). Also consider the fact that about $1000 in mods can make the N55 really fast FYI- Were all discussing the n55 and n20 in the 4 door sedan. The 4 series has perfect 50-50 distribution and a much lower center of gravity not to mention 2 less doors so you might want to wait for the car to actually come out and test drive it instead of basing your opinion on F30 sedan. My pick: get the 435i you only live once
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easy to figure out.....
Do you care about gas mileage ever? If you don't and prefer to play around with more power go 335. If you care about mileage and lower expense more than extra power go 328i. For me it was - lower cost to buy, lower cost to insure, lower cost to operate. 328i w bms was the right decision for my life right now - every pump visit I see 500 to 590 miles per tank, for some reason that makes me smile now more that the power i had before. *I will say the radio is on much more now than ever before, I love the sound of a great engine, the N20 may be a great engine but it doesn't sound like it. |
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So true. Financially it's pretty hard to justify the extra cost just for the N55, but my heart says that I will be disappointed if I don't do it. 435i M sport 6MT is just too perfect to bail on in the 11th hour to save a few bucks. I think I'm sold
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More telling real-world acceleration statistics are like 5-60 MPH, 40-70 MPH,60-130 MPH, 1/4-mile trap speed, 1/8-mile trap speed and 1/4-mile trap speed delta, 1-mile speed, etc. These figures paint a better picture of how the car actually accelerates and powerband characteristics...not just launch. |
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very true, coming from a 335i owner....but saving $50 per month + gas $$$ does add up. I'm still debating between the 2. Need to decide quick as my lease is ending in August! |
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Nope but i drive with more spirit than your average american driver and I'm not talking about foot to the throttle acceleration I shift gears at about 3000 rpms until I get to 4th then let the car cruise. Unless I'm doing a test drive then I might red line out of first and/or second to get a feel for the car.
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I am getting a 428i coupe not too many options on a 3 year lease and then jumping ship to an M4.
Stepping up from a 428i minor options to a M4 full option will feel much more different/rewarding than a 435i (same engine apparently) Plus I'll save some money to the M4 fund |
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