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Old Apr 12, 2014 | 09:55 PM
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I have been looking at all sorts of cars, in the end I was blown away by the 335i xDrive M-Sport in Estoril Blue!!!

This is what I got, pretty loaded-
Estoril Blue
M-Sport
403M wheels (these look amazing in person)
Cold Weather Package
Driver Assistance Package
Premium Package
Tech Package
M-Sport Brakes
Sport Auto
Black Kidney Grills
Wheel Locks

Think I am going to add the Carbon Lip Spoiler and a few other things the next few months.

Here are a few pics-




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Old Apr 12, 2014 | 11:14 PM
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very nice car. I am just tired of BMW (and many other brands) charging so much for a decently optioned version of an entry level car.

I mean how much did you spend on that? 60k? More?

AWESOME car! Don't get me wrong. I just remember the BMW days when things weren't the way they are now but the same thing could be said for Porsche, too.... oh well
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Old Apr 13, 2014 | 01:12 AM
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I agree, the sticker was $60K, thanks to USAA and Dealer Cash I got it for just over $53K. Still a lot of money, but much cheaper then the comparable S4 I looked at.

Seems like cars in General have gone up substantially the past 5 years or so.
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Old Apr 13, 2014 | 01:59 AM
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Parallel lives: My wife is looking for a new car and we tested the S4 and the 335i xDrive. The M-Sport package really makes the BMW. The S4 is a good drive, but neither of us could get excited by the exterior styling of the Audi. Very understated, which I guess is what some people like about it. Your 335i looks great. Good taste!
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Old Apr 13, 2014 | 02:29 AM
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Parallel lives: My wife is looking for a new car and we tested the S4 and the 335i xDrive. The M-Sport package really makes the BMW. The S4 is a good drive, but neither of us could get excited by the exterior styling of the Audi. Very understated, which I guess is what some people like about it. Your 335i looks great. Good taste!
Funny that you say that. The E9x series still suffers from or is the beneficiary of Chris Bangle's design vision. There doesn't seem to be much middle ground; people are either repulsed by BMW's design and opt for the utilitarian Audi or they love BMW and find the Audi as stale as last years bread.
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Old Apr 13, 2014 | 08:52 AM
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Congratulations - That is one of the most stunning BMW colors. Great cars - solid as a rock and a blast to drive. I love my Z8 which with over 91K miles feels like it was just driven off the showroom floor. We have owned quite a few BMWs (316, 325ES, 525, 540i Sport, M5, and 3 X3's including the one we now have) and they all have been trouble free and low cost to maintain to boot. Enjoy your new ride!!!

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Old Apr 13, 2014 | 10:48 AM
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Originally Posted by MessyMarvin
I have been looking at all sorts of cars, in the end I was blown away by the 335i xDrive M-Sport in Estoril Blue!!!

This is what I got, pretty loaded-
Estoril Blue
M-Sport
403M wheels (these look amazing in person)
Cold Weather Package
Driver Assistance Package
Premium Package
Tech Package
M-Sport Brakes
Sport Auto
Black Kidney Grills
Wheel Locks

Think I am going to add the Carbon Lip Spoiler and a few other things the next few months.

Here are a few pics-




Very nice! I'm thinking getting a 3 as well, and I think bmw blew it with the 5 as it's so heavy. The 4 looks awful.

I've done the configuration many times and haven't liked the m sport look. But your car is changing my mind. Your option list looks perfect too.

Congrats
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Old Apr 13, 2014 | 04:28 PM
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I have a 14 335xi M sport car arriving Tuesday. Alpine white being the only difference. They're wonderful cars. Quick when modded properly.
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Old Apr 13, 2014 | 07:33 PM
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Funny I sold my 09 335xi for the Porsche. I have one word for you. COBB. That BMW was stupid fast. My wife hated the turbo lag though.
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Old Apr 13, 2014 | 07:54 PM
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Very Nice daily!
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Old Apr 13, 2014 | 08:18 PM
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that is one BEAUTIFUL daily driver. nice color too
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Old Apr 13, 2014 | 09:24 PM
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Thank you all, I am not sure how much I will mod it, but so far I am very happy!!!
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Old Apr 13, 2014 | 10:10 PM
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Nice! I have that too in a 2009 model with a manual. Fantastic on ice with just Michelin AVS Sports.
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Old Apr 13, 2014 | 10:16 PM
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Originally Posted by shammerman
Congratulations - That is one of the most stunning BMW colors. Great cars - solid as a rock and a blast to drive. I love my Z8 which with over 91K miles feels like it was just driven off the showroom floor. We have owned quite a few BMWs (316, 325ES, 525, 540i Sport, M5, and 3 X3's including the one we now have) and they all have been trouble free and low cost to maintain to boot. Enjoy your new ride!!!
That's one bad *** car - I love the Z8.
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