Does the 328i have enough power?

Mavus · 12-16-2013, 02:15 PM

325/328 are excellent dd. The lower weight and handling is what you get with a nice engine. It's the sum of parts. 335 is heavy and allowed BMW to maintain the lead and bragging rights but the engine was not ready for the prime time in '07 hence the teething problems. They cut cost by not providing sufficient cooling, LSD etc. To make 335 usable it needs another $5-10k worth of parts.

Dylanize · 12-16-2013, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Smooth 330i

325/328 are excellent dd. The lower weight and handling is what you get with a nice engine. It's the sum of parts. 335 is heavy and allowed BMW to maintain the lead and bragging rights but the engine was not ready for the prime time in '07 hence the teething problems. They cut cost by not providing sufficient cooling, LSD etc. To make 335 usable it needs another $5-10k worth of parts.

So in essence, you're saying the 328 is the better car... right?

335iAP · 12-16-2013, 03:54 PM

Just make sure you don't drive a a 335i first

Krells · 12-16-2013, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Fortyb

To me this is a mute discussion concerning one Bmw to another. This is probably the only forum that bashes the same brand car.

To be fair the WRX vs. STi threads on the Subaru forums used to get pretty ridiculous.

derrick603 · 12-16-2013, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by alec1722

Just make sure you don't drive a a 335i first

+1.

Like it is with any other car, if you're used to more power, a 328i will feel slow, if you're used to less power, the 328i will feel fast. Coming from a tuned 335i, the 328i loaner I had a couple of years ago felt rather slow, but adequate for a DD. A co-worker (who drives a Corolla) thought the same car was really fast.

dman77 · 12-16-2013, 04:22 PM

Why does everybody gotta be hatin the other model?

The 328 is an excellent car that is a blast to drive (especially the manual) It has more than enough power to get in trouble, blast through corners, and to move through the city or interstate faster than 99% of what other drivers do.

The 335 is The same thing except with the added benefit of neck-snapping acceleration.

In the 328 you have to plan your corner exit for maximum grins.... matching speed, revs, gear selection.. its fun.

In the 335 you just mash the pedal and hold on.

In the 328 you will usually beat everybody else off the line because most drivers are actually grandmas at heart, but you might get dusted by a BMW X5 4.8is.

In the 335 you can get in to trouble WAY faster, but you wont get dusted by an x5.

I have a 328 and I love it, every time I drive it is a special experience...Do I still want a 335 sometimes?...Of coarse, however I am not mature enough to stay out of trouble at 45 maybe when I turn 50!! ..

ChuckBMW3 · 12-16-2013, 06:40 PM

I drove an e90 328 for almost 6 years, and have recently transitioned to an e92 335i, so I feel i can fairly comment regarding the 328's power...

In essence, the 328 AT does not have enough power. The POS GM AT that BMW MISTAKENLY put into that car, completely hinders the 328's performance capabilities. The tranny constantly searches for the "right" gear, regardless of driving conditions (i.e. high speeds, low speeds, etc.). Furthermore, the lag you feel when you try to quickly accelerate is completely unacceptable; I was almost involved in a couple of accidents because the car took a full 1-2 seconds to accelerate during dangerous situations. This is especially true if you're driving between 10-30 mph and gun it. Overall, I loved my 328, however, it was a huge PITA constantly battling with the transmission. If you're in the market for a 328, go manual!

Side note: my 328 model year was 2007. Not sure if the later models had a different/better transmission.

cdgatti · 12-16-2013, 06:52 PM

The BMS powerbox makes the 328 easy to live with as a DD. Sharpens the throttle response and you get rid of that annoying lags in stop and go traffic.

bahn_burner · 12-16-2013, 08:28 PM

It also helps to avoid getting the xi (increased weight) if possible. I have the 328 Sport and its quite fun with the manual. I did test drive the 328 auto and i agree that the throttle response is really messed up on the auto. If i hadn't found a manual i would have found it hard to justify buying the 328i. Even with the manual, a 2013 Honda Accord Coupe (260hp?) will beat you from a stop, but there is more to the bimmer than a drag race.

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Mavus Colonel 2026 Rep 2,669 Posts Drives: E90 335i, F80 zcp Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: PA iTrader: (9)	325/328 are excellent dd. The lower weight and handling is what you get with a nice engine. It's the sum of parts. 335 is heavy and allowed BMW to maintain the lead and bragging rights but the engine was not ready for the prime time in '07 hence the teething problems. They cut cost by not providing sufficient cooling, LSD etc. To make 335 usable it needs another $5-10k worth of parts.
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335iAP Captain 148 Rep 921 Posts Drives: AW E92 & F26 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	Just make sure you don't drive a a 335i first
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dman77 Enlisted Member 4 Rep 42 Posts Drives: 2010 328xi Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Concord California iTrader: (0)	Why does everybody gotta be hatin the other model? The 328 is an excellent car that is a blast to drive (especially the manual) It has more than enough power to get in trouble, blast through corners, and to move through the city or interstate faster than 99% of what other drivers do. The 335 is The same thing except with the added benefit of neck-snapping acceleration. In the 328 you have to plan your corner exit for maximum grins.... matching speed, revs, gear selection.. its fun. In the 335 you just mash the pedal and hold on. In the 328 you will usually beat everybody else off the line because most drivers are actually grandmas at heart, but you might get dusted by a BMW X5 4.8is. In the 335 you can get in to trouble WAY faster, but you wont get dusted by an x5. I have a 328 and I love it, every time I drive it is a special experience...Do I still want a 335 sometimes?...Of coarse, however I am not mature enough to stay out of trouble at 45 maybe when I turn 50!! ..
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ChuckBMW3 Lieutenant 12 Rep 433 Posts Drives: f30 335i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Jacksonville, FL iTrader: (0)	I drove an e90 328 for almost 6 years, and have recently transitioned to an e92 335i, so I feel i can fairly comment regarding the 328's power... In essence, the 328 AT does not have enough power. The POS GM AT that BMW MISTAKENLY put into that car, completely hinders the 328's performance capabilities. The tranny constantly searches for the "right" gear, regardless of driving conditions (i.e. high speeds, low speeds, etc.). Furthermore, the lag you feel when you try to quickly accelerate is completely unacceptable; I was almost involved in a couple of accidents because the car took a full 1-2 seconds to accelerate during dangerous situations. This is especially true if you're driving between 10-30 mph and gun it. Overall, I loved my 328, however, it was a huge PITA constantly battling with the transmission. If you're in the market for a 328, go manual! Side note: my 328 model year was 2007. Not sure if the later models had a different/better transmission. __________________ f30 335i: Current e92 335i: Sold 10/29/2015 e90 328i: Sold 12/7/2013
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cdgatti Colonel 255 Rep 2,547 Posts Drives: e90 328i Join Date: May 2011 Location: KY iTrader: (4)	The BMS powerbox makes the 328 easy to live with as a DD. Sharpens the throttle response and you get rid of that annoying lags in stop and go traffic.
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bahn_burner New Member 4 Rep 24 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 328i //JB//ZSP//6MT Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	A manual is a must on the 328i It also helps to avoid getting the xi (increased weight) if possible. I have the 328 Sport and its quite fun with the manual. I did test drive the 328 auto and i agree that the throttle response is really messed up on the auto. If i hadn't found a manual i would have found it hard to justify buying the 328i. Even with the manual, a 2013 Honda Accord Coupe (260hp?) will beat you from a stop, but there is more to the bimmer than a drag race.
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