[N8N]

Personally I couldn't stand driving a Mustang with a V-6, that lovely straight six sound and smoothness is a big part of the BMW appeal to me. But that may be just me.

IRS is good, too - are any of the mustangs *not* live axle?

Personally I don't think that driving a 330 would be "settling" in any way. My ex has a E46 330xi and I think it's a great little car. If she hadn't bought it I probably would have bought it myself. But I ended up with a E92 335i instead, poor me

[amuzement]

Originally Posted by Amini77

18 years old

You should just keep your current car and save up for something you actually want. Don't settle for a V-6 mustang.. Save for a few years and if you still want a mustang, shop for a 5.0

[Amini77]

Originally Posted by amuzement

You should just keep your current car and save up for something you actually want. Don't settle for a V-6 mustang.. Save for a few years and if you still want a mustang, shop for a 5.0

I agree. I'll stick with this I can live with it for another 5+ years if nothing pops up lol

[starbai]

Originally Posted by Amini77

I have an '06 330xi and a friend of mine was telling me that I can get a 2011 Mustang V6 for 15-17k which is around what my car is worth (I have Cold Weather, Premium, and Sport Package) my car is fully loaded so I can probably sell it around 16k. After driving his E46 M3 I want more power but there isn't anything out there like a BMW. But then again I only have 255 hp and the mustang v6 comes with 305 hp. I'll have to spend a lot on my car to make it faster and even then it won't be as fast as a v6 mustang. I was planning on installing Coilovers, Intake, Headers, Quads, Mtech Body, AA tune, etc within the year but I'm now considering just going with a Mustang... what would you guys do? Mustang or stick with my 330 and throw all the mods on? Don't really want to leave the euro scene lol. If the argument is just for looks the e90 wins but I honestly don't mind for looks, let's keep performance in mind. Thanks guys!

I just bought a 335 selling a 2011 Mustang GT with the new 5.0L
The car was a beast... but extremely unrefined... fastest thing I've ever personally owned though.

I'm now learning that my 335 with a few simple bolt ons and a tune could keep up with if not at least get pretty close to a stock 5.0GT.

If I was you I'd go for another BMW but this time trade up to a 335. even if its a little older.

just my two cents. I loved my mustang, but it was a whole different world. I dont think I'da ever even considered the V6.. the power in that car was the only thing that made it worth it, and I can't imagine the v6 version even with 306hp felt as nice as a BMW to drive. (even if u do "only" have a 330)

[starbai]

Originally Posted by Amini77

I agree. I'll stick with this I can live with it for another 5+ years if nothing pops up lol

I just learned the hard way the 5.0's even with the bigger engine aint holdin up well in value... wait another year or two and if u really want one, could probably still get a 5.0 for a straight trade for your car, i'm gonna assume the BMW will hold value a little better while the mustang by then will have totally tanked.

[Amini77]

Originally Posted by starbai

I just learned the hard way the 5.0's even with the bigger engine aint holdin up well in value... wait another year or two and if u really want one, could probably still get a 5.0 for a straight trade for your car, i'm gonna assume the BMW will hold value a little better while the mustang by then will have totally tanked.

True it probably will hold a little longer but its depreciated fast with the new models coming out, I think you guys convinced me to keep my 330. But I won't be looking at a 335 anytime soon, if I were to get one I'd get it low mileage and I can't afford that right now. Thanks for your help!

[starbai]

Originally Posted by N8N

Personally I couldn't stand driving a Mustang with a V-6, that lovely straight six sound and smoothness is a big part of the BMW appeal to me. But that may be just me.

IRS is good, too - are any of the mustangs *not* live axle?

Personally I don't think that driving a 330 would be "settling" in any way. My ex has a E46 330xi and I think it's a great little car. If she hadn't bought it I probably would have bought it myself. But I ended up with a E92 335i instead, poor me

thats a good point you bring up there about the LRA ---

If you ever intend on lowering it, i mean even an inch... plan on driving the worst riding car you've ever been in. I mean its ROUGH.

I really did like the car, but I dont think at least after all the mods i did to it, that it was a practical daily driver anymore...

I'd consider buying a used GT500 some day though for a weekend toy.

Here is what mine looked like..

[alexukie]

bmw>ford

[Amini77]

Originally Posted by starbai

thats a good point you bring up there about the LRA ---

If you ever intend on lowering it, i mean even an inch... plan on driving the worst riding car you've ever been in. I mean its ROUGH.

I really did like the car, but I dont think at least after all the mods i did to it, that it was a practical daily driver anymore...

I'd consider buying a used GT500 some day though for a weekend toy.

Here is what mine looked like..

Damn that looks mean as hell

[Amini77]

Originally Posted by alexukie

bmw>ford

you don't say lol

[idrift4wd]

Originally Posted by Amini77

you don't say lol

Take a plunge and get a 5.0

[parksjm7]

I've had my heart set on a 2011 with the 5.0 for a good three years and I test drove the 2013 model in April. Then I bought the 335 and never looked back.

everything about the stang was unrefined and I felt like I was driving a truck.

The dealbreaker was the interior. Oh the interior...

bottom line, to me the 335i package as a whole and how it makes me feel is more important than any single trait the mustang may have. And with the tune, I can't ask for any more performance in my daily driver.

What was the slogan? Ford. Drive one? didn't work for me.

[starbai]

Originally Posted by parksjm7

I've had my heart set on a 2011 with the 5.0 for a good three years and I test drove the 2013 model in April. Then I bought the 335 and never looked back.

everything about the stang was unrefined and I felt like I was driving a truck.

The dealbreaker was the interior. Oh the interior...

bottom line, to me the 335i package as a whole and how it makes me feel is more important than any single trait the mustang may have. And with the tune, I can't ask for any more performance in my daily driver.

What was the slogan? Ford. Drive one? didn't work for me.

had mine for 2 years, and concur with this entire statement. But man was it a head turner...(not that there aren't other cars, 335 or otherwise that can't also be head turners)

The power was intoxicating... granted I've never driven a modded 335 and theres no reason to suggest that there cannot be MORE than enough power in a 335 (even in stock form) to be just as intoxicating in an equally awesome but different way.

Feeling a little nostalgic now (only been gone for 2 weeks lol) so here are a few more pics of "Rogue" if anyone cares to see it:



And this was considered an agressive drop... sportline springs... worst riding 'lowered' car I've ever had. And I've had some pretty slammed cars in my past... had these and got rid of both at the same time I bought the Mustang...

[E90_boostjunky]

just keep your 330. i used to own a 300HP S60R and i raced my friends 330i on the highway we went neck to neck. FYI BMW is underrated on HP numbers.

[Amini77]

Originally Posted by E90_boostjunky

just keep your 330. i used to own a 300HP S60R and i raced my friends 330i on the highway we went neck to neck. FYI BMW is underrated on HP numbers.

I've heard that that they're very underrated also. But they get about 205whp which is disheartening lol

[starbai]

Originally Posted by Amini77

I've heard that that they're very underrated also. But they get about 205whp which is disheartening lol

I see ur point... but in my opinion you buy a BMW for more than just brute power... theres just something about the way they drive that you'll never be able to replicate in a mustang no matter what you mod it with.

So i think it really boils down to taste and whats important to you. You absolutely get the power with the mustang, but it comes at the expense of any single shread of refinement, fairly stripped down crappy dealer service, etc.. .etc... etc...

[Amini77]

Originally Posted by DZhengHellaFlush

Lol at the end of the day youll have a ford. If your gonna get a mustang get a v8 dont get a v6 that my next door soccer mom drives on the weekend. When a girl see a guy driving a mustang she think oh cool car small penis/douchebag. when she see a guy driving a bmw. wow he got class. You pick. Im guessing your some kid still in HS.

No I graduated but I don't really care about the girl show-off thing, I've been with my girl before I got my car. But I've already decided I'm sticking with my car. Most of the reason was because its still a ford and bmw is...bmw lol. But anyways bmw isn't exclusive anymore but girls don't know that hahahah

[Amini77]

Originally Posted by starbai

I see ur point... but in my opinion you buy a BMW for more than just brute power... theres just something about the way they drive that you'll never be able to replicate in a mustang no matter what you mod it with.

So i think it really boils down to taste and whats important to you. You absolutely get the power with the mustang, but it comes at the expense of any single shread of refinement, fairly stripped down crappy dealer service, etc.. .etc... etc...

True, no car I've ever driven drives like a BMW. And thats also true but I've never been to the dealership lol car's out of warranty. Looked at some specs too and a mustang weighs in at 4500lbs...I thought my xdrive was heavy...So I'm sticking with good ol' Günter/Branchy/Heimlich

[Amini77]

Originally Posted by DZhengHellaFlush

Good answer. kudos happy you keeping your bimmer bro. Idk how you even consider a ford.lol unless it a ford GT or a ford gt500 super snake. the rest is garbage

Lol it's because I've always wanted an badass american muscle or truck to throw around lmaooo funny part is I'm persian and this sort of thing doesn't match but i can slide through cuz I look white. BUT HELL YEA BMW FTW!

[Amini77]

Originally Posted by starbai

had mine for 2 years, and concur with this entire statement. But man was it a head turner...(not that there aren't other cars, 335 or otherwise that can't also be head turners)

The power was intoxicating... granted I've never driven a modded 335 and theres no reason to suggest that there cannot be MORE than enough power in a 335 (even in stock form) to be just as intoxicating in an equally awesome but different way.

Feeling a little nostalgic now (only been gone for 2 weeks lol) so here are a few more pics of "Rogue" if anyone cares to see it:

And this was considered an agressive drop... sportline springs... worst riding 'lowered' car I've ever had. And I've had some pretty slammed cars in my past... had these and got rid of both at the same time I bought the Mustang...

Woah your rides are clean and that mustang looks like a boss, and yea The Boss ..I drove a stock 335i once my sister was borrowing but never really pushed it, I regret that but one day I'll see what all the commotion is about the next chance I get

[Amini77]

Originally Posted by DZhengHellaFlush

yo im 1/4 persian. Yea same here. ive always wanted a ford raptor or a duramax. but will probably never own one.lol

oh what haha I thought you were Asian. salam salam

[starbai]

Originally Posted by Amini77

oh what haha I thought you were Asian. salam salam

lol damn it now i want hookah.