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Sedans BMW 3-Series BMW 335i vs Infiniti G37
216 messages, Last post on Nov 24, 2009 at 12:35 PM
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Replying to: fedlawman (Jan 25, 2008 6:29 pm) On your thoughts: 1.) I'd never buy a BMW. Too much liability and reliability hassles. Several mechanics have warned me that BMW's tend to fall appart after 4 years. So, I'd rather lease'em. 2.) Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 tires: good idea however you get 2-3 less mpg and they tend to be slippery when cold (before driving 15-20 minutes). 3.) Dinan's excellent S1 Package for the 330i. For $4300 <-- that price does not include installation. 15.65 hours according to Dinan:  $150/hour..translates to an additional $2300..not including tax As for your personal attacks.. I wont stoop to your level. Hopefully moderators will keep you in check. As for the oil coolers.. I want'em there out of principal. Turbos tend to heat things up. Everyone knows that heat is the enemy of all things mechanical. As for the aerodynamic addon being useless... Looks are important. I think the 335i looks too bland. The stock front and rear bumpers look like Carmy'esque. They need a sporty touch. It matters. For now it's looking like the 335i will be my next car, Either Sedan or Coupe..not sure yet..with Sports package..not sure about transmission yet either. I might get a one year used one with extended warranty. I hope to hear of owner's impressions and will gladly consider friendly advice. Peace, Joseph San Diego http://www.carspace.com/blogs/enthusiastsdilemma08
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Replying to: jmaroun (Jan 25, 2008 10:15 pm) There are plenty of owner opinions posted here in the 3-Series group as well as the Infiniti G37 group that you can read. There is an awful lot of depth of content on this site that should be very helpful to you.  Check it out!
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Replying to: jmaroun (Jan 25, 2008 10:15 pm) Your right, a few uninformed mechanics have it over the several million BMW satisified BMW owners. If you read the G35 problems boards, you would come away with the same impression of the G35. |
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Replying to: jmaroun (Jan 25, 2008 10:15 pm) I'm not inclined to believe that. I've worked on plenty of old German cars, BMWs included, and I certainly would never say that they were falling apart after a few years and a few hundred thousand miles. "Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 tires: good idea however you get 2-3 less mpg and they tend to be slippery when cold (before driving 15-20 minutes)." Two to three miles per gallon lost due to the change of the tires? Are you serious? If tires were absorbing that much energy, those poor skins would melt off the rims in fairly short order. As for them being slippery when cold, yes, when below forty degrees they tend to be a bit diabolical, however, the number of times per year that San Diego gets below fourty can be counted on the fingers of one hand. As for the other advice (i.e. keeping your current car and adding some go fast goodies or tarting up a 335i), personally I don't see the point of either. Maybe it's just me.  Best Regards, Shipo
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Replying to: jmaroun (Jan 25, 2008 10:15 pm) 2.) Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 tires: good idea however you get 2-3 less mpg and they tend to be slippery when cold (before driving 15-20 minutes). ROTFLMAO!  |
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Replying to: shipo (Jan 26, 2008 8:13 am) I used to think that when I was younger but the performance difference in today's cars considering the price to do it right vs.utility is just not worth it (read:EGO BOOST ONLY). In a BMW, if you want performance, get any of the M cars. The 335 is a sedan with a great blend of performance that can't be maximized on the roads by 99% of the owners anyway. Watch the warranty when upgrading even if you lease, by the way. Dinan upgrdes are OK if you are going to use the car for the track. All hobbies come with a cost and racing has a higher cost to the non-do-it-yourself set. To each his own. No point to me. I'll take it stock,please. Regards, OW |
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Replying to: pat (Jan 25, 2008 10:17 pm) I agree with your sentiment..I only wish everyone else did as well. I won't let insulting remarks go unchecked. I hope you'd agree with me on that one. I come here to talk about cars. Specifically..I'm talking about cars that I'm seriously considering. This isn't just casual talk here. I've used Edmunds forums since around... 1999 I believe..when I bought my first car on the internet. Toyota Camry XLE V6. I must've posted hundreds of posts..and read tens of thousands..No exageration. Right now, the 335i and G37 are on my radar. And I appreciate impressions and friendly suggestions. I also appreciate the freedom to post my opinions about CARS..and not people. Ok..lets get back to talking about the cars I and millions of others want to buy already. Keep it friendly. Joseph San Diego blog: http://www.carspace.com/blogs/enthusiastsdilemma08
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I believe that the 335i is a beautiful piece of engineering. It's sporty, elegant, relatively simple..has great low end torque and handling, its steering feel is great. Unfortunately, its missing a sporty extreme edge I wish it had..More in appearance than anything else. Hard to explain... well..just look at its interior..for example. Yes it's refined inside and tidy, but it's just a tad bland no? The front bumber is also, way too tame IMO. dishing out $50k should be a bit more exciting Joseph San Diego blog: http://www.carspace.com/blogs/enthusiastsdilemma08
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Replying to: jmaroun (Jan 26, 2008 11:25 pm) Heres a thought, why don't you test drive the stuffings out of the two contenders and post your comments. This way we can talk about the cars instead of picking on other members' posts. |
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