335 not one of the fastest??? - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

bamboobuild · 04-12-2012, 04:18 PM

Just saw this article on yahoo, no mention of our 335.

http://autos.yahoo.com/news/10-faste...0.html?page=10

gatoman39 · 04-12-2012, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by bamboobuild

Just saw this article on yahoo, no mention of our 335.

http://autos.yahoo.com/news/10-faste...0.html?page=10

depends what your definition of speed is...

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So what’s the best way to determine a car’s speed? Horsepower and weight: the lower the ratio of power to curb weight, the faster the car, experts say. Based on that metric, researchers at Edmunds.com helped us determine the fastest cars under $50,000.

Syndicategt · 04-12-2012, 04:23 PM

Because stock it's just mediocre. Hell the Lexus IS350 is faster. Not to mention, I don't think they consider the 335i under $50,000.

bamboobuild · 04-12-2012, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Syndicategt

Because stock it's just mediocre. Hell the Lexus IS350 is faster. Not to mention, I don't think they consider the 335i under $50,000.

I forgot this

Bimmer84 · 04-12-2012, 04:26 PM

It's just mistitled. It's actually "10 Cars I wouldn't want to buy under $50,000". Except the 370 Nismo, I'd get that one, but not for a daily driver.

edirtaynine · 04-12-2012, 04:26 PM

the 335 can never lose. its the fastest car in the world.

Game · 04-12-2012, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Syndicategt

Because stock it's just mediocre. Hell the Lexus IS350 is faster. Not to mention, I don't think they consider the 335i under $50,000.

The Lexus is slower in the 1/4 mile.

Longboarder · 04-12-2012, 04:28 PM

Their definition of "fast" is computed on advertised horsepower divided by weight. That's all. Moronic article IMHO.

jon328i · 04-12-2012, 04:30 PM

I think it's the price of the 335i that's why it did not make it on the list, even my evo x did not make it on the list, they based it on power to weight ratio..meaning they measured fast on paper, not actually driving them.

Bimmer84 · 04-12-2012, 04:31 PM

If you read most of the Yahoo car articles, the "As Driven / As Tested" price is always with options. This being said, the 335i would more than likely be over the "As Driven" mark of 50k anyway. I didn't compare the prices of the cars mentioned though, so in this case it may not apply and they just used base MSRP, but they usually don't.

Syndicategt · 04-12-2012, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Game

The Lexus is slower in the 1/4 mile.

Yea you are right, but I was just trying to make the point the 335i is just not that fast of a car stock. 335i 13.4 sec / IS350 13.5 according to a MotorTrend test.

Well shit, if they are strictly doing a power to weight ratio the Mazda Miata MX5 (2500 lbs / 200 hp)should be on there, not to mention it's probably the "fastest" car around any track under $50k

SilverII · 04-12-2012, 04:33 PM

you should write to the editor and complain

be1ieve1111 · 04-12-2012, 04:40 PM

Why is it not on there? Simple math. 335i has 300 hp. #10 was STi with 300 hp. and it cost's 36,000. For starting at $42,000 and delivering the same 300 hp as a cheaper car, it obviously won't make it. Especially since cars in the $42,000 range are making 100-180 more HP than the 335i. Simple.

Barny · 04-12-2012, 05:03 PM

Yahoo is the National Enquirer of the news world anyway. They're more concerned about getting clicks than providing news.

sammy_0559 · 04-12-2012, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by edirtaynine

the 335 can never lose. its the fastest car in the world.

AddictedToBavarian · 04-12-2012, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by edirtaynine

the 335 can never lose. its the fastest car in the world.

techwhiz · 04-12-2012, 05:48 PM

335i/is is about 3600 lbs.
3600/300 = 12
So all have a batter power to weight ratio.
This means nothing if your power band is nothing more than a spike and you don't get any of you max power and or torque down low. We don't know the gearing, etc.

Now to be objective.

Dodge/Chrysler has a bunch of SRT8 cars in the lineup. They are all effectively the same car. Yes different body but the drivetrain the same along with the platform.
Big and heavy, but fun.

There are two mustangs.
There are two Z derivatives, the 370 and the Infinity.

So there are 6 actual platforms represented here. Mostly fun cars, but would I trade one for a 335? Maybe the 300 or the Charger. I need 4 doors and 5 seats.

But without a road test, none of it matters.

ProperXI · 04-13-2012, 04:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Barny

Yahoo is the National Enquirer of the news world anyway. They're more concerned about getting clicks than providing news.

agreed.... plus bmw doesnt need to spend funds on advertising when they can spend it on quality craftsmanship coupled with ridiculous power and better gas milage than every single one of those in their 10 shitiest cars to buy for 50k... g37? seriously... what a joke

BimmerCop · 04-13-2012, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by edirtaynine

the 335 can never lose. its the fastest car in the world.

Especially if it has the golf tee mod.

90rr · 04-13-2012, 09:03 AM

328 is in the class of it self

AddictedToBavarian · 04-13-2012, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by 90rr

328 is in the class of it self

Yes and I love it!

ZheHbKa · 04-13-2012, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Syndicategt

Because stock it's just mediocre. Hell the Lexus IS350 is faster. Not to mention, I don't think they consider the 335i under $50,000.

mediocre to beat 8 out of 10 cars listed there

is350 is by no means faster

ur price point is very true though, if they would choose a base 335 it would be in that range

04-12-2012, 04:18 PM	#1
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04-12-2012, 04:23 PM	#3
Syndicategt Brigadier General Drives: 335i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 3,738 iTrader: (11)	Because stock it's just mediocre. Hell the Lexus IS350 is faster. Not to mention, I don't think they consider the 335i under $50,000. __________________ 2008 BMW 335i e90 - Sold - Rob Beck Turbos / PROcede V5 / Aquamist HFS-4 / AR Downpipes / AE Exhaust / ER Comp FMIC / ER CP / TiAL BOV / Custom Intake / RPI Scoops / Quaife LSD / Swift-Koni Coilovers / DSS HS / Morr VS8.2 Sig Black / Michelin PSS / P3 Boost Guage / M3 body / M3 steering wheel / Adam's Rotors / Hawk HPS / SS lines /

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Bimmer84 Guardian of the Night Drives: 2010 335i M Sport Coupe Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: San Antonio Posts: 1,820 iTrader: (5) Garage List 2010 335i E92 [3.75]	It's just mistitled. It's actually "10 Cars I wouldn't want to buy under $50,000". Except the 370 Nismo, I'd get that one, but not for a daily driver. __________________ 2010 335i M Sport Coupe -- Black Sapphire Metallic\|Coral Red\|Loaded\|JB4 Stage 3\|BMS DCI\|VRSF DPs\|Camaross 6k AE\|Performance Gloss Black Grilles\|CF Performance Spoiler\|CF Quad Diffuser\|Double Layer Black Chrome Quad Tips\|CF Roundels\|Smoked Reflectors\|Red Cyba Scoops\|193s Painted Lamborghini Metallic Dark Gray

04-12-2012, 04:28 PM	#8
Longboarder Colonel Drives: 2013 e92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Kailua/Monarch Beach Posts: 2,055 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2013 e92 M3 [5.00] 2010 335i [2.17] 1998 M Roadster [0.00]	Their definition of "fast" is computed on advertised horsepower divided by weight. That's all. Moronic article IMHO. __________________ Track/Airstrip: 2013 e92 M3 MW FR DCT ZCP / ESS VT2 S/C, MRF mid/Akra slip, StopTech BBK (583 RWHP STD @ 8,600 RPM) Beater: 2013 STi Sedan / Cobb Stg 2 / WRX wing lol

04-12-2012, 04:40 PM	#13
be1ieve1111 Thread Killer Drives: 2007 E92 335i Join Date: May 2010 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 920 iTrader: (9)	Why is it not on there? Simple math. 335i has 300 hp. #10 was STi with 300 hp. and it cost's 36,000. For starting at $42,000 and delivering the same 300 hp as a cheaper car, it obviously won't make it. Especially since cars in the $42,000 range are making 100-180 more HP than the 335i. Simple. __________________ Current:2012 Lightning Red WRX Sold: 2007 E92 N54 Sold:Monaco Blue Sold:2006 Aspen White STi

04-12-2012, 04:26 PM	#6
edirtaynine Major General Drives: e92 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 5,238 iTrader: (0)	the 335 can never lose. its the fastest car in the world.

04-12-2012, 04:30 PM	#9
jon328i Wheelmaster Drives: E90 6MT Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 440 iTrader: (7)	I think it's the price of the 335i that's why it did not make it on the list, even my evo x did not make it on the list, they based it on power to weight ratio..meaning they measured fast on paper, not actually driving them.

04-12-2012, 04:31 PM	#10
Bimmer84 Guardian of the Night Drives: 2010 335i M Sport Coupe Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: San Antonio Posts: 1,820 iTrader: (5) Garage List 2010 335i E92 [3.75]	If you read most of the Yahoo car articles, the "As Driven / As Tested" price is always with options. This being said, the 335i would more than likely be over the "As Driven" mark of 50k anyway. I didn't compare the prices of the cars mentioned though, so in this case it may not apply and they just used base MSRP, but they usually don't. __________________ 2010 335i M Sport Coupe -- Black Sapphire Metallic\|Coral Red\|Loaded\|JB4 Stage 3\|BMS DCI\|VRSF DPs\|Camaross 6k AE\|Performance Gloss Black Grilles\|CF Performance Spoiler\|CF Quad Diffuser\|Double Layer Black Chrome Quad Tips\|CF Roundels\|Smoked Reflectors\|Red Cyba Scoops\|193s Painted Lamborghini Metallic Dark Gray

04-12-2012, 04:33 PM	#12
SilverII Colonel Drives: '11 335IS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: DFW Posts: 2,324 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 335IS [4.83]	you should write to the editor and complain

04-12-2012, 05:03 PM	#14
Barny Private First Class Drives: 335is Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: K-town, Germany currently Posts: 146 iTrader: (0)	Yahoo is the National Enquirer of the news world anyway. They're more concerned about getting clicks than providing news. __________________ *2011 Le Mans Blue 335is*

04-12-2012, 05:48 PM	#17
techwhiz Captain Drives: e90 335i Sedan Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bay Area, Ca Posts: 864 iTrader: (1)	335i/is is about 3600 lbs. 3600/300 = 12 So all have a batter power to weight ratio. This means nothing if your power band is nothing more than a spike and you don't get any of you max power and or torque down low. We don't know the gearing, etc. Now to be objective. Dodge/Chrysler has a bunch of SRT8 cars in the lineup. They are all effectively the same car. Yes different body but the drivetrain the same along with the platform. Big and heavy, but fun. There are two mustangs. There are two Z derivatives, the 370 and the Infinity. So there are 6 actual platforms represented here. Mostly fun cars, but would I trade one for a 335? Maybe the 300 or the Charger. I need 4 doors and 5 seats. But without a road test, none of it matters.

04-13-2012, 09:03 AM	#20
90rr Second Lieutenant Drives: 2007 328i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Delray Beach FL Posts: 265 iTrader: (0)	328 is in the class of it self __________________

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