Bmw 335is vs Audi s5

tres · 07-31-2012, 10:48 PM

i got a new one but my reduced engine light came on again, the car runs fine but it doesnt feel as fast as it should. so its back to the dealer

Catalina Wine Mixer · 07-31-2012, 11:13 PM

Funny you say that Brand new Audi s5 didn't even have the license plates yet rolled up on me and kept tempting me so we took off I started pretty even for a little bit then i started to pull away from him and was gone... The look on his face once we both got to the stop light was priceless

. My car Stock he would have killed me.

Dozhdbog · 07-31-2012, 11:31 PM

I've edged out two S5's off the line, which surprised me... maybe they just didn't know how to get the most out of their cars yet.

ihc95 · 07-31-2012, 11:57 PM

I don't anyone has mentioned that the v8 sound from the S5 is absolutely incredible. Not even the m3 v8 sounds as good as the S5.

pits200 · 08-01-2012, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by ihc95

I don't anyone has mentioned that the v8 sound from the S5 is absolutely incredible. Not even the m3 v8 sounds as good as the S5.

The new ones are v6 supercharged

rmcard · 08-01-2012, 12:38 PM

though I did consider an S4. For some reason I really prefer the looks of the BMW coupe and the Audi sedan. I just don't think that 3 Series BMW sedans look quite as nice as the Audi A4s and S4s. I never got a chance to drive the Audi (none on the lot when I looked) so I'm happy to hear that many test drove both and preferred the 335is.

I have the DCT but wonder sometimes if I should have gotten the 6MT. I know the DCT is faster and I still drive in manual mode 99.9% of the time (and my wife can drive it in a pinch) but I do miss the feeling of rowing the gears and engaging the clutch. The DCT sometimes feels too "easy" for me.

All of that said, I'd probably give up the 335is for a '04-'07 S4 just so I can have a car paid off and don't have to make any more lease payments. Its my first leased car and, as much as I've enjoyed it, throwing money away takes away from the enjoyment... especially when I hardly get to drive it more than 3 miles/day (and its my DD... blame a short commute).

david 335is · 08-01-2012, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by tres

I have alot of fun with my IS but had a hpfp failure and now i feel like driving the car over cliff

ahahaha that JUST happened to me yesterday !! i feel like driving the car over a cliff as well. Maybe we should both drive em' off a cliff and film it, i am sure we'd get a few youtube hits

tastelikechicken · 08-01-2012, 01:10 PM

I love my 335is, its so quick, especially with a tune!

tres · 08-01-2012, 03:44 PM

LOL im just a bit worried since our cars and the 1m are not covered under the 100k fuel pump warranty

LOL

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Originally Posted by david 335is

ahahaha that JUST happened to me yesterday !! i feel like driving the car over a cliff as well. Maybe we should both drive em' off a cliff and film it, i am sure we'd get a few youtube hits

chaz_master · 08-01-2012, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by rmcard

though I did consider an S4. For some reason I really prefer the looks of the BMW coupe and the Audi sedan. I just don't think that 3 Series BMW sedans look quite as nice as the Audi A4s and S4s. I never got a chance to drive the Audi (none on the lot when I looked) so I'm happy to hear that many test drove both and preferred the 335is.

I have the DCT but wonder sometimes if I should have gotten the 6MT. I know the DCT is faster and I still drive in manual mode 99.9% of the time (and my wife can drive it in a pinch) but I do miss the feeling of rowing the gears and engaging the clutch. The DCT sometimes feels too "easy" for me.

All of that said, I'd probably give up the 335is for a '04-'07 S4 just so I can have a car paid off and don't have to make any more lease payments. Its my first leased car and, as much as I've enjoyed it, throwing money away takes away from the enjoyment... especially when I hardly get to drive it more than 3 miles/day (and its my DD... blame a short commute).

I feel exactly the same as you. The 3 series coupes just look better than the Audis, but the BMW sedans don't look as good as the Audi ones.

DCT is only worth having if you were to track the car in my opinion. As you said, it's too easy. It would take away half the fun of driving for me.

Sweattdogg · 08-01-2012, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ihc95

I don't anyone has mentioned that the v8 sound from the S5 is absolutely incredible. Not even the m3 v8 sounds as good as the S5.

How does the s5 sound at 8,000 rpm? Test drove one then bought an m3. S5 6mt also has tons of tranny problems. At least to '11 when I was shopping

BQTuning · 08-01-2012, 10:03 PM

335iS + Tune + DCT = Oh Shit !

Maddict3 · 08-01-2012, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by david 335is

ahahaha that JUST happened to me yesterday !! i feel like driving the car over a cliff as well. Maybe we should both drive em' off a cliff and film it, i am sure we'd get a few youtube hits

you guys are scaring me lol

Maddict3 · 08-01-2012, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by BuraQ

335iS + Tune + DCT = Oh Shit !

This is awesome honestly

david 335is · 08-02-2012, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by BuraQ

335iS + Tune + DCT = Oh Shit !

uuuuggghhhh! now i REALLY want to tune my IS, this was just amazing. I would only do the renntech tune

Dozhdbog · 08-02-2012, 12:28 AM

The Dinan tune is pretty sweet too.

Mixalota · 08-02-2012, 05:12 AM

onevrsix · 08-02-2012, 03:25 PM

I beat a bolt on 335i in my jetta...moral of the story is, buy a vw Golf R, tune it and call it a day, you'll be eating S5s & 335's for breakfast...and upgrades are cheaper

BQTuning · 08-02-2012, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by onevrsix

I beat a bolt on 335i in my jetta...moral of the story is, buy a vw Golf R, tune it and call it a day, you'll be eating S5s & 335's for breakfast...and upgrades are cheaper

Funny, I have been having tuned Jettas w bolt on lately for dinner

Soliditude · 08-02-2012, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by dr335is

There is a lot of @#$%^&* written in your post:
Why is the S5 mainly rival to the 335i and not to the IS??? Price, HP, Performance, Equipment...all is closer to the 335IS.
F30 335i Sedan is NOT faster than the e92 335IS, where do you get your info???

Does the F30 M-Sport really get a HP boost over the standard F30 335 Sport??? I would be surprised if true...

Because, genius, the IS was released only about 4 years after the S5 was already around, wherein that time only the regular 335i was around. So yes, it's mainly a rival for the regular. The fact that the Audi is more expensive is just because the Audi is more expensive.

I was referring to the M-sport sedan being faster. It gets a boost like the PPK Stage 1 that you can buy for the current model, and it's lighter than the E90 and E92, placing it within the same range as the IS. Where do you get your no-info?

Soliditude · 08-02-2012, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Maddict3

I honestly was laughing a bit when i read the part where he mentions that the F30 335i is faster than the IS lol never

Referring to the M-sport sedan being in the same range as an IS, not factually faster. You may want to laugh about your reading skills, though.

gtron · 08-02-2012, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by onevrsix

I beat a bolt on 335i in my jetta...moral of the story is, buy a vw Golf R, tune it and call it a day, you'll be eating S5s & 335's for breakfast...and upgrades are cheaper

i feel like this has to be a joke. troll?

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rmcard Private First Class 40 Rep 164 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 (AW/ZCP) Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: TX iTrader: (1)	I have a 2011 335is and I love the car... though I did consider an S4. For some reason I really prefer the looks of the BMW coupe and the Audi sedan. I just don't think that 3 Series BMW sedans look quite as nice as the Audi A4s and S4s. I never got a chance to drive the Audi (none on the lot when I looked) so I'm happy to hear that many test drove both and preferred the 335is. I have the DCT but wonder sometimes if I should have gotten the 6MT. I know the DCT is faster and I still drive in manual mode 99.9% of the time (and my wife can drive it in a pinch) but I do miss the feeling of rowing the gears and engaging the clutch. The DCT sometimes feels too "easy" for me. All of that said, I'd probably give up the 335is for a '04-'07 S4 just so I can have a car paid off and don't have to make any more lease payments. Its my first leased car and, as much as I've enjoyed it, throwing money away takes away from the enjoyment... especially when I hardly get to drive it more than 3 miles/day (and its my DD... blame a short commute).
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