Bought a 08 335I convertible today

xtremecruiser · 08-28-2008, 09:47 PM

Well I have been looking for a M3 for almost a month now and today went by the dealer to look at the new M3 and 335I
He had a used 335I convertible there and I really liked how it look, I had already drove the new M3 he had there and could not justify the 80K price tag.
So we got the keys for the 335I and we transformed it from a hardtop to a convertible in a few seconds, very cool.
So we take the same roads that I drove on with a E46 M3 last week.
Having know the sales guy for some time, he says "Ken lets go find a few on and off ram loops where you can throw her into a corner and test the cornering"
So off we go, this is a sharp U ram with a incline going on to the interstate and I am doing the 30 mph speed limit, slam the auto into the manual mode, slap the paddle down a few gears and roll around the sharp curve around 75 mph, my buddy from work was with me and I swear he shait his pants.
We let him drive it around on a loop too, he pussed out and was scared to push it.

For those that say the 335I has a lag in the tubo's, it's slow, and does not handle, all I can say is go drive one

Is it as fast as the new M3, no its not.
Is is as fast as the E46 M3, thats a wash.

I drive anywhere from 300-500 miles a week for work alone and another 50 miles back and forth to work each day and to be honest the rare Bettle Turbo S that is slammed and moded just beats me to death and the 6 speed kills me by the end of the day.
I did not like the price tag on the used 07 335I vert at 47K, so I asked what can he get me.
They had new 08 demo, black on black, with every option and with 19's
Sticker was 62k...
At the end of the day I walked out with if for mid 50's OTD with the the 100k warranty and maintenance at .9% after I slapped a big check down on them.

I had all intentions of just driving the 335I, it being nothing great, out of the back of my mind, and flying down to FL and a red E46 vert
Butt it was everything I needed and close to what I wanted.
It's a hardtop and a vert, it looks good to my eye, its rides nice, handles great, and it's rocket fast.

Right now I am still in shock that I wrote such a big check and have a new car at the house.

What rims will fit on this new toy of mine, I like the deep dish look.

gimp2x · 08-28-2008, 10:50 PM

you drove a turbo bettle......convertible....lol

zamboni · 08-28-2008, 11:00 PM

Congrat have fun on your new toy.

continentalg5 · 08-28-2008, 11:03 PM

Pics or ban!

roadkillrob · 08-29-2008, 06:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gimp2x

you drove a turbo bettle......convertible....lol

Gay!

shahils12 · 08-29-2008, 11:25 AM

welcome to the family.... you won't regret the purchase... having the convertible option is just priceless.....

Aeroav8r · 08-29-2008, 11:32 AM

Enjoy the ride, they are fun cars.

Crown335xi · 08-29-2008, 11:52 AM

I personally like the DPE wheels if u have the cash to spend they are off the chart good luck with it. beautiful car

MagicWizard · 08-29-2008, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gimp2x

you drove a turbo bettle......convertible....lol

EXTREMELY GAY!

MB330 · 08-29-2008, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zamboni

Congrat have fun on your new toy.

+1! Congrats!!!

AdamJ · 08-29-2008, 01:25 PM

You drove a turbo beetle? I hope you are a woman.

xtremecruiser · 08-29-2008, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roadkillrob

Gay!

Hope this is not the overall attitude here.
My rare Turbo S bettle will run with the 335I

Put 400 miles on the 335I today, a nice trip

Seminole · 08-29-2008, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xtremecruiser

Hope this is not the overall attitude here.
My rare Turbo S bettle will run with the 335I

Put 400 miles on the 335I today, a nice trip

They are just messing with you. But you have to admit, the Beetle is kinda a womans car

But I guess I can't make fun of you, I drive an old people's color.

Congrats on your new E93!

Raja Ventureshield · 08-29-2008, 11:18 PM

hip hip horray!!!

stle57 · 08-29-2008, 11:21 PM

congrats...can i buy your original rims off of you?!

montreal red · 08-30-2008, 12:38 AM

congrats! pics please!

xtremecruiser · 08-30-2008, 01:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seminole

They are just messing with you. But you have to admit, the Beetle is kinda a womans car

But I guess I can't make fun of you, I drive an old people's color.

Congrats on your new E93!

I liked the Bettle, just to little, 225 HP on that tiny car does not make it slow
The 335I is in a different class though

xtremecruiser · 08-30-2008, 02:27 PM

A few pics of my new toy

xtremecruiser · 08-30-2008, 02:37 PM

opps

rmorin49 · 08-30-2008, 02:48 PM

Very nice, I like the 230 wheels. My 09 is coming with them as well. I assume they are fitted with BS RFTs, right?

halB · 08-30-2008, 03:40 PM

If you like deep dish wheels you might like to try something similar to mine. iForged Monaco 19" 3-pc black with polished lips, with 235/35-19 front 275/30-19 rear:

40yroldawakening · 08-30-2008, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xtremecruiser

I liked the Bettle, just to little, 225 HP on that tiny car does not make it slow
The 335I is in a different class though

Ok, is that you on the beetle, after re-reading your OP, I would have laid a 100 spot down that you were a female.

Nice vert. have fun and you will enjoy it.

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xtremecruiser First Lieutenant 34 Rep 317 Posts Drives: 08 Waterfall Vert Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SC iTrader: (0)	Bought a 08 335I convertible today Well I have been looking for a M3 for almost a month now and today went by the dealer to look at the new M3 and 335I He had a used 335I convertible there and I really liked how it look, I had already drove the new M3 he had there and could not justify the 80K price tag. So we got the keys for the 335I and we transformed it from a hardtop to a convertible in a few seconds, very cool. So we take the same roads that I drove on with a E46 M3 last week. Having know the sales guy for some time, he says "Ken lets go find a few on and off ram loops where you can throw her into a corner and test the cornering" So off we go, this is a sharp U ram with a incline going on to the interstate and I am doing the 30 mph speed limit, slam the auto into the manual mode, slap the paddle down a few gears and roll around the sharp curve around 75 mph, my buddy from work was with me and I swear he shait his pants. We let him drive it around on a loop too, he pussed out and was scared to push it. For those that say the 335I has a lag in the tubo's, it's slow, and does not handle, all I can say is go drive one Is it as fast as the new M3, no its not. Is is as fast as the E46 M3, thats a wash. I drive anywhere from 300-500 miles a week for work alone and another 50 miles back and forth to work each day and to be honest the rare Bettle Turbo S that is slammed and moded just beats me to death and the 6 speed kills me by the end of the day. I did not like the price tag on the used 07 335I vert at 47K, so I asked what can he get me. They had new 08 demo, black on black, with every option and with 19's Sticker was 62k... At the end of the day I walked out with if for mid 50's OTD with the the 100k warranty and maintenance at .9% after I slapped a big check down on them. I had all intentions of just driving the 335I, it being nothing great, out of the back of my mind, and flying down to FL and a red E46 vert Butt it was everything I needed and close to what I wanted. It's a hardtop and a vert, it looks good to my eye, its rides nice, handles great, and it's rocket fast. Right now I am still in shock that I wrote such a big check and have a new car at the house. What rims will fit on this new toy of mine, I like the deep dish look.
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