Which car would you get?

Dr Dave · 11-24-2009, 12:23 PM

335 Diesel SE?

NFS · 11-24-2009, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr Dave

335 Diesel SE?

Hmmmmnnn ... stealthy

Dr Dave · 11-24-2009, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by NFS

Hmmmmnnn ... stealthy

Especially in black!

zltm089 · 11-24-2009, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by beemerbird

Oh dear Kevin, afraid I've no real suggestions in that price bracket tbh.

But seeing as you're having continuous problems with your car, may I suggest that a great deal of my thinking about a particular marque is how any problems are fixed by the dealer. Yes, I realise that is possibly a sore point at the moment but what I'm trying to say is when (fingers crossed) the problems with your car are fixed see how you feel about your car then.

In other words, try not to let this bad experience affect how you see the brand as a whole. Although if it isn't sorted satisfactorily then in all honesty for me it could well stop me ever buying that marque again.

We're all different and think differently though.

yeps agree....

zltm089 · 11-24-2009, 02:06 PM

ah well...lookin at the "options"....nothing really cud replace a 335i for £18k.....

as a car enthusiast, I just feel so depressed when my car is not working...duno about u lot.... :-(

willhollin · 11-24-2009, 02:07 PM

Cupra K1

trixman · 11-24-2009, 03:33 PM

Just go crazy at them Kevin, make a scene, even try a different dealership to diagnose the issue as some have muppets working for them.

At the end of the day, for that price range the 335i covers every base better than anything else so your first choice should be to try to get yours sorted.

rogerxp · 11-24-2009, 04:32 PM

I was going to say stick with the 335i. If not the one you currently have, get shot, and get a different one. Perfick.

zltm089 · 11-25-2009, 01:59 PM

thanks for ur comments guys...

MIKEYBMW1 · 11-25-2009, 02:20 PM

personally I would kick some serious ass at Bmw and insist that they sort your car or give you a replacement FULL STOP .

zltm089 · 11-25-2009, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by MIKEYBMW1

personally I would kick some serious ass at Bmw and insist that they sort your car or give you a replacement FULL STOP .

when my car is sorted, I'll tell you guys more....

dxb335d · 11-25-2009, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by rogerxp

I was going to say stick with the 335i. If not the one you currently have, get shot, and get a different one. Perfick.

very good idea Roger EXPO

feederz · 11-25-2009, 04:09 PM

Interesting thread! (ignoring all the bits about "rice" and "my bad" whatever they mean of course

)

Some good suggestions already, here are some alternatives...

Alfa 159 JTDM
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1272181.htm
I know it has too many doors but to me it still looks great

Nissan Skyline R34
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1270403.htm

Audi S3
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1355791.htm
Great all rounder and ticks most the boxes?

Focus ST
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1343488.htm
Bit ugly, but supposedly great?

Vauxhall Monaro VXR
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1210101.htm
Or if you could cope with the extra doors (VXR8)

Saab 9-3 Turbo
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1223133.htm
Ok it's a soft top, not sure they do a Coupe?

Wildcards

...
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1353210.htm
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1306515.htm
Not really daily drivers though!

NFS · 11-26-2009, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by feederz

http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1306515.htm

Didn't that car used to belong to Marcus Tandy from Eldorado?

I used to have a thing for his girlfriend Pilar:

Steve A · 11-26-2009, 04:23 AM

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Originally Posted by NFS

Didn't that car used to belong to Marcus Tandy from Eldorado?

I used to have a thing for his girlfriend Pilar:

simon you need to go and get your eyes checked again

MB London · 11-26-2009, 04:50 AM

I’m with the OP, BMW suck. My money is going the way of Audi or Porsche.

No more fu*king BMW bollocks for me.

trixman · 11-26-2009, 05:18 AM

I think you'll find 'bollocks' at nearly every brand if your unlucky. Heard horror stories from every one, although the more you spend the better you get treated is the motto in general it seems.

creepy coupe · 11-26-2009, 05:19 AM

I was going to suggest an S3, but though it had to be a coupe.

markymark34 · 11-26-2009, 09:19 AM

Having owned 3 e46 bmws i know how you feel. To me the newer bms just arent as well built. Ive had so many fiddly problems with my e90 that i never had with any of the e46's despite 4 times the mileage.
Eg Door handles sticking open, blocked water thingy for the windscreen washers, stupid design for handbrake which somtimes takes 3 clicks other times 7 and more rattles after 30k than i had after 100k in the e46.

Having said that i cant think of anything that will hit all the basis like your 335i will, it makes a great noise (If a little quiet) and you could either thrash the life out of it or crusie for 10 hours without it annoying you. So i say either kick up a stink or change for another one!

dxb335d · 11-26-2009, 09:33 AM

Ain't got no. Build quality qualms with me E92. Maybe E90 ain't so good. s3 is not a 3 series rival. It's a 1 series rival.

NFS · 11-26-2009, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve A

simon you need to go and get your eyes checked again

It was the 80's Steve. Standards were lower then.

mark64 · 11-26-2009, 02:19 PM

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Have they made any changes to the RX8's engine with the latest version?? I've had my RX8 since Friday and can't quite make up my mind on it. If I was to be pushed I'm imagine the ownership might be a little short-lived!!!

What's the budget for ongoing costs like?? The Maserati 4200 is an awesome machine for 'drama' but not necessarily the sharpest tool in the box but does cost a fortune to run...

What about a Scooby??

I had an rx8-pz 231bhp, you do have to put your foot down to get them going, but r a lot of fun but they do only 18mpg. to be honest i do miss mine

11-24-2009, 12:23 PM	#23
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zltm089 Banned 242 Rep 7,690 Posts Drives: 335i SE Coupe Space Grey Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: LONDON iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 335i [10.00]	ah well...lookin at the "options"....nothing really cud replace a 335i for £18k..... as a car enthusiast, I just feel so depressed when my car is not working...duno about u lot.... :-(
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11-24-2009, 02:07 PM	#28
willhollin Major General 268 Rep 9,915 Posts Drives: VW T5 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Worcestershire iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 BMW E92 330d SE [10.00] 2010 Transporter T5 ... [0.00]	Cupra K1
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11-24-2009, 03:33 PM	#29
trixman Major 33 Rep 1,269 Posts Drives: A Rental Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Creepy Crawley iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 BMW E92 335d [0.00] 2003 M3 CSL [0.00] 2007 E92 335i [0.00]	Just go crazy at them Kevin, make a scene, even try a different dealership to diagnose the issue as some have muppets working for them. At the end of the day, for that price range the 335i covers every base better than anything else so your first choice should be to try to get yours sorted.
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11-24-2009, 04:32 PM	#30
rogerxp Major General 164 Rep 5,950 Posts Drives: M3 Comp Pack / QQ+2 Tekna Join Date: May 2008 Location: Stockport, Cheshire iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 350Z GT Roadster [2.00] 2004 Honda S2000 [0.00] 2005 Nissan 350Z GT ... [0.00] 2006 E92 BMW 335i SE [9.00] 2003 Maserati 4200 [6.00] 2006 E90 330d M Sport [0.00]	I was going to say stick with the 335i. If not the one you currently have, get shot, and get a different one. Perfick. __________________ Current -: MW E92 M3 Competition Pack / Qashqai+2 Tekna 1.6dci Gone -: 370Z GT Roadster; BMW X3 3.0d xdrive M Sport; E46 330i M Sport Coupe; Mazda RX8 231; Nissan 350Z GT Roadster; BMW E90 330d M Sport; BMW E92 335i SE; Maserati 4200; Nissan 350Z; Honda S2000; Astra Coupe Turbo; Ford Probe
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zltm089 Banned 242 Rep 7,690 Posts Drives: 335i SE Coupe Space Grey Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: LONDON iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 335i [10.00]	thanks for ur comments guys...
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MIKEYBMW1 GT3 47 Rep 1,679 Posts Drives: PORSCHE GT3 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: LINCOLNSHIRE UK iTrader: (1)	personally I would kick some serious ass at Bmw and insist that they sort your car or give you a replacement FULL STOP . __________________ PORSCHE GT3
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11-25-2009, 04:09 PM	#35
feederz Private 1 Rep 76 Posts Drives: 335i coupe Join Date: May 2009 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Interesting thread! (ignoring all the bits about "rice" and "my bad" whatever they mean of course ) Some good suggestions already, here are some alternatives... Alfa 159 JTDM http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1272181.htm I know it has too many doors but to me it still looks great Nissan Skyline R34 http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1270403.htm Audi S3 http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1355791.htm Great all rounder and ticks most the boxes? Focus ST http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1343488.htm Bit ugly, but supposedly great? Vauxhall Monaro VXR http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1210101.htm Or if you could cope with the extra doors (VXR8) Saab 9-3 Turbo http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1223133.htm Ok it's a soft top, not sure they do a Coupe? Wildcards ... http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1353210.htm http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1306515.htm Not really daily drivers though! Last edited by feederz; 11-25-2009 at 04:45 PM..
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MB London Come as you are 136 Rep 1,404 Posts Drives: M4 SSll Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: London iTrader: (0)	I’m with the OP, BMW suck. My money is going the way of Audi or Porsche. No more fu*king BMW bollocks for me.
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11-26-2009, 05:18 AM	#39
trixman Major 33 Rep 1,269 Posts Drives: A Rental Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Creepy Crawley iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 BMW E92 335d [0.00] 2003 M3 CSL [0.00] 2007 E92 335i [0.00]	I think you'll find 'bollocks' at nearly every brand if your unlucky. Heard horror stories from every one, although the more you spend the better you get treated is the motto in general it seems.
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11-26-2009, 05:19 AM	#40
creepy coupe Lieutenant General 1867 Rep 13,043 Posts Drives: BMW M340I G20 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (2) Garage List 2015 BMW 435d [0.00] 2009 335i [0.00]	I was going to suggest an S3, but though it had to be a coupe.
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11-26-2009, 09:19 AM	#41
markymark34 First Lieutenant 18 Rep 319 Posts Drives: 2007 325d M Sport Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NI iTrader: (0)	Having owned 3 e46 bmws i know how you feel. To me the newer bms just arent as well built. Ive had so many fiddly problems with my e90 that i never had with any of the e46's despite 4 times the mileage. Eg Door handles sticking open, blocked water thingy for the windscreen washers, stupid design for handbrake which somtimes takes 3 clicks other times 7 and more rattles after 30k than i had after 100k in the e46. Having said that i cant think of anything that will hit all the basis like your 335i will, it makes a great noise (If a little quiet) and you could either thrash the life out of it or crusie for 10 hours without it annoying you. So i say either kick up a stink or change for another one!
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11-26-2009, 09:33 AM	#42
dxb335d The Tarmac Terrorist 944 Rep 29,345 Posts Drives: 997.2 GT3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: ''Fandango Towers'' iTrader: (3) Garage List 2010 Porsche 997.2 GT3 [9.50] 2003 BMW E46 M3 [6.00] 2007 BMW E92 335D [5.50]	Ain't got no. Build quality qualms with me E92. Maybe E90 ain't so good. s3 is not a 3 series rival. It's a 1 series rival. __________________ 997.2 GT3
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