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#1369 of 1398 Re: 335i Overheating [00boxsters] by v8nuts

Oct 31, 2010 (7:18 pm)

Replying to: 00boxsters (Oct 22, 2010 5:56 pm)
same her live in South Florida and my 335i has never overheated . I just love driving it. The twin turbo's make it a blast to drive

#1370 of 1398 underwhelmmed by recent 3series test drives by jmaroun

Nov 15, 2010 (12:29 pm)

So, after a year now, I'm missing my lemoned 08 335i sedan (manual/sports pkg/that's it/paid $43k otd. To be honest, I missed it from the very first day! and am begrudged that BMW couldn't properly re-design the high pressure fuel pump leaving no other reasonable option but to have me part with such a beautiful car. Don't get me wrong, I Am enjoying my fully paid 2010 Mustang GT (manual/with FR3 Ford Racing Parts Suspenssion/3.73 Rear Axle/upgraded brakes/$28k otd/incl 7yr 100k miles full warranty/7yr 100k full maintaince). Yes, that is a full $15k less than the Bimmer, with double warranty and maintaince and no worries about a failed high pressure fuel pump, and in this economy, this is somewhat refreshing. I feel less anxiety about whether I did the right thing financially. It is hard to imagine two cars that can be so different yet have so much in common. The Stang and 3 series have 4 seats, are sporty in nature, have satisfying low end torque, provide a masculine drive; yet the 3 has more room in the back, has a more business suit sporty look, provides it's torque via forced induction rather than natural aspiration, and the 3 provides more of a sophisticated and precise level of control leaving one a sense that he is more a skilled master mind of the road as opposed to a rogue villan. Yet, there is a rugged purity to the Stang, at least with my minimalist settup. It is lighter than the 3..yes it is at around 3400lbs. Engine sound boosts testosterone levels, tail loves to swing out, rear seats fold down a standard option, convieniently allowing access through trunk, in black and lowered at leat 2 inches with the updated suspenssion, my Stang looks sharp. It holds its own impressively in the twisties and can run side by side with a 335 on any straight away if not pull ahead just before 60! Thats right fanboys. Obviously, the Stang does have alota flaws that I wish could corrected. Steering wheel is too large and lightly weighted for example. The Stang isn't nearly as planted as a 3 neither, even with updated suspenssion. There is a lack of sophistication, both in performance and asthetics..something I must live with as a compromise during this economy.
 
But, I stopped by my local BMW dealership, near Irvine, in hopes of being inspired. Dissappointment in what I saw did not cease from the moment I arrived. Not a single manual on the lot, nor in the country as I would want one. I would have to order it and it would take at least 6 weeks to get it. (MSports sedan, Premium, manual, black interior, aluminum trim, premium speakers, and white or blue exterior) An equally equipped 3 with the exact same features, would run not $43k otd (which is what I paid in 08), but probably closer to $48k if not more. One new option, that I would seriously consider, is a 3 with MSports package mainly due to the shorter shift knob, however I really don't like the M Steering wheel. It is too thick. One can't easilly make a U turn in a parking lot using one hand. WHY have they made the steering wheel so thick? Anyway, I was kinda bumbed out.
 
Joseph
Irvine

#1371 of 1398 Re: underwhelmmed by recent 3series test drives [jmaroun] by ivan_99

Nov 15, 2010 (2:22 pm)

Replying to: jmaroun (Nov 15, 2010 12:29 pm)
Nice write-up.
 
I remember when the 'new' mustang was released I was at an auto-cross event (as a drop-in...driving a relatives car). A new mustang was driven by a good driver...and did surprisingly well (beat me).
 
I always thought they were clumsy...sloppy handling cars; not so here (sounded great too)

#1372 of 1398 Re: underwhelmmed by recent 3series test drives [jmaroun] by shipo

Nov 15, 2010 (5:22 pm)

Replying to: jmaroun (Nov 15, 2010 12:29 pm)
Why do you insist on this continuous self abuse? We've been telling you for a number of years now that BMWs are the wrong car for you. In fact, when you lemonized your car a number of us laughed amongst ourselves because we predicted you'd do just that even before you bought the car. I humbly suggest you stick to Hyundais and the like.

#1375 of 1398 Re: underwhelmmed by recent 3series test drives [jmaroun] by jimbres

Nov 16, 2010 (5:31 am)

Replying to: jmaroun (Nov 15, 2010 12:29 pm)
I would have to order it and it would take at least 6 weeks to get it.
 
So order it, if that's what you want. I keep my cars for a long time, so I don't mind waiting a few extra weeks for a car that's equipped to my exact specifications.
 
I'm not in the market at the moment, but if I were, I'd go for a 328i with the sport package & nothing else.

#1376 of 1398 Re: underwhelmmed by recent 3series test drives [jimbres] by roadburner

Nov 16, 2010 (9:06 am)

Replying to: jimbres (Nov 16, 2010 5:31 am)
I'm not in the market at the moment, but if I were, I'd go for a 328i with the sport package & nothing else.
 
I'd go with a 128i. Equipped the way I want(no sunroof, manual seats, M Sport, Cold Weather, Convenience, and H-K) it would have an MSRP of around 36K.

#1377 of 1398 Re: underwhelmmed by recent 3series test drives [roadburner] by nyccarguy

Nov 16, 2010 (11:14 am)

Replying to: roadburner (Nov 16, 2010 9:06 am)
HaVe you thought of putting your name on a list for a 1 series M? I'm sure you know Joseph that the N54 Twin Turbo engine in your departed 335i is now a single scroll turbo N55 making the same hp/torque numbers.

#1378 of 1398 N54 N55 1M Re: underwhelmmed by recent 3series test drives [nyccarguy] by rayainsw

Nov 16, 2010 (12:37 pm)

Replying to: nyccarguy (Nov 16, 2010 11:14 am)
My understanding is that the 1 series M will have an uprated N54 -
not an N55...
 
http://www.bimmerfile.com/2010/10/12/new-details-emerge-on-the-1m/
 
"HaVe you thought of putting your name on a list for a 1 series M? I'm sure you know Joseph that the N54 Twin Turbo engine in your departed 335i is now a single scroll turbo N55 making the same hp/torque numbers. "

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