007DT

Anyone out there have a 335i (Sedan)? I'm selling my G35 (Sedan) DD and the 335i is my first choice as a replacement. I only have limited exposure (est drive, articles, etc.) on it and thus far.. I Love It!
I know its a BMW

Pan58

I drove one and loved it very fast car for the money

007DT

Really, Really FAST... & Balanced

Robert Collins - 96 993TT

I love my TT, but I drive an M5 every day and there is no need to apologize for thinking about a Bimmer. I think the new 335i is one bad *** ride. I think the convertible is awesome as well.

I would personally go for it, as I have been satisfied with every Bimmer (5) and Porsche (3) I have ever owned. Pretty darn reliable in the long run from both fronts. Believe it or not, it seems as if the most questionable German marque for reliability is actually Mercedes with all of their recent electronic nightmares.

goofballdeluxe

I'd take the new 2008 BMW 135i over the 335i everyday of the week. Same kick-*** turbocharged engine in a smaller and lighter package.

chris walrod

Same thoughts here as well!

993Brendan

Yep- the 135 is a bad *** ride...but from your avatar it appears you may need more room!

I've owned three BMWs and my wife is on her second. I can't say enough good things about them..the perfect counterpart for my 911.

I second Robert's observation about Benzs. My dad has a 97 E420 and I drive a 98 540i. My car is perfect with everything working as it should despite having nearly 120K on the clock. My dad's car, on the other hand, has only 70k miles and has a million things wrong with it.

race911

3400+ lbs of "light"? I'm still thinking of eurodelivering one if/when I get the convertible itch out of my system. (Yes, I know there will be a 1 series convertible.......someday.)

IamSMC

I also have an '06 330i sedan. Was thinking of replacing it with an 335xi sedan. But instead ordered an '08 135i.

Check it out:
http://content.bmwusa.com/microsite/...1SERIESESFMA01

goofballdeluxe

Well, notice I said "lighter", not light! BMW's these days are all about technological gizmos and gadgets and luxury features that make them porkers. They're fine cars, but it's a shame they couldn't bring in the 135i under 3000 lbs.

C4S_fan

Whatever you do, make sure you buy this mod: http://www.vishnutuning.com/bmw_335i.htm

007DT

This would be a Company Car so 4 Door is required. + we need room for the rug rats. I'm happy to hear your positive comments. Anyone wanna buy a G35????

agdamis

Chris,

C'mon mate. I don't want to have at it out with the Audi guys, again, but really man if the A3 and 135i are financially close it is absolutely no contest! You can even have fun on the track with a 135i. As its a daily - I wish they would bring the 123 diesel to the US, it is getting rave reviews in Europe.

4-cylinder twin turbo
M-sport suspension
6-spd tranny
rear wheel drive (not "quattro")
0-60 in 7
top speed - 148mph
and all that with 54mpg!

Yeah Audi will "copy" this recipe and get it right in about 3 years.


http://driving.timesonline.co.uk/tol...cle2744771.ece

mikestash

Go for the 335. The 07 bugs have been worked out (eg oiler cooler, etc.). I had a the last three generations of 3 series and my 06 330 was incredible driving experience. A bit of fit / finish problems but will probably get another one. I hate to say this but if you go for sport package, the combination of 19 inch rims and run flats, make a rough ride.

Go to bimmerfest.com to see lease rates. BMW does a great job making a lease attractive.

IamSMC

But I'm sold on the 135i's 5.1 sec burst to 60. And we all know BMW is always conservative on published numbers.