drove 09 335i

90rr · 03-09-2012, 10:49 AM

I know that many of you will disagree with me . But , this is what i experienced driving a 335i first time .
I've been looking to trade my 328 for 335i for quite some time.
Finally decided to go for a test drive . My local dealership had nice 09 335 with sport package . loved steering wheel and sports seats. Exhaust growl was much better than my 328 as well . Went towards highway on a pretty much empty winding road near dealership. Car felt heavier and somehow disconnected comparing to mine . Also, short acceleration felt better in my car (in ds mode). Floored on highway .. its fast but again, didn't made that "wow" factor. Over 75-80 mph acceleration is significantly faster than 328 ,but overall driving experience didn't impress me too much .
Beside raw power 328 feels much more agile and responsive.
Is this just me or i should test another car ?
What do you guys think ?

Myriad · 03-09-2012, 10:55 AM

I think you're trying to start a 15 page troll thread, these threads all end up exactly the same. Also, the numbers disprove your analysis so maybe a bad car.

335:LOL MY CAR FASTR
328:LOL MY CAR STOP BETR MORE EFFICIENT

JDLM · 03-09-2012, 10:56 AM

I think you are crazy ....lol

DJJimGreen · 03-09-2012, 10:57 AM

RnmEvo9 · 03-09-2012, 10:57 AM

A stock 135i didn't 'wow' me either coming from a 400awhp machine, thats why I needed to mod it.

leungsta · 03-09-2012, 10:58 AM

trololol

90rr · 03-09-2012, 10:58 AM

hope not .. just wanted to share my experience. really surprised with my impressions. however , I am still considering 335

90rr · 03-09-2012, 11:05 AM

i owned cbr900rr for long time . i know it's a bike but i got used to on fast acceleration and high speeds . my friend owns a '11 mustang boos 302 and that car is a beast . acceleration and cornering made "wow" factor . 335i is nice but i cant see that huge difference that everyone saying. Straight line acceleration is not most important for me . I love to feel grip and sharp response when exiting corners.

RnmEvo9 · 03-09-2012, 11:11 AM

Get a GTR then.

CWS335 · 03-09-2012, 11:12 AM

Personally, I would not consider purchasing a car that did not impress me. Maybe you should look at an M3?

90rr · 03-09-2012, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CWS335

Personally, I would not consider purchasing a car that did not impress me. Maybe you should look at an M3?

would love m3 .. but to get cpo with relatively low mileage is still out my price range.

achien · 03-09-2012, 11:16 AM

two important factors that could affect your "driving experience":
1. N55 engine
2. AT instead of MT

Quote:

Originally Posted by 90rr

I know that many of you will disagree with me . But , this is what i experienced driving a 335i first time .
I've been looking to trade my 328 for 335i for quite some time.
Finally decided to go for a test drive . My local dealership had nice 09 335 with sport package . loved steering wheel and sports seats. Exhaust growl was much better than my 328 as well . Went towards highway on a pretty much empty winding road near dealership. Car felt heavier and somehow disconnected comparing to mine . Also, short acceleration felt better in my car (in ds mode). Floored on highway .. its fast but again, didn't made that "wow" factor. Over 75-80 mph acceleration is significantly faster than 328 ,but overall driving experience didn't impress me too much .
Beside raw power 328 feels much more agile and responsive.
Is this just me or i should test another car ?
What do you guys think ?

PR3CI5N · 03-09-2012, 11:18 AM

I feel u, a stock n54 isn't much fun to drive. I only drive mine stock to and from the dealer. The rest of the time my JB4 is in and that's when this motor really wakes up. I'd say find a friend with a tuned n54 then make your decision. I think you'll have a change of heart compared to your first test drive

2M · 03-09-2012, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 90rr

I know that many of you will disagree with me . But , this is what i experienced driving a 335i first time .
I've been looking to trade my 328 for 335i for quite some time.
Finally decided to go for a test drive . My local dealership had nice 09 335 with sport package . loved steering wheel and sports seats. Exhaust growl was much better than my 328 as well . Went towards highway on a pretty much empty winding road near dealership. Car felt heavier and somehow disconnected comparing to mine . Also, short acceleration felt better in my car (in ds mode). Floored on highway .. its fast but again, didn't made that "wow" factor. Over 75-80 mph acceleration is significantly faster than 328 ,but overall driving experience didn't impress me too much .
Beside raw power 328 feels much more agile and responsive.
Is this just me or i should test another car ?
What do you guys think ?

I dunno , I have a 328i Coupe powerbox + Injen , and it feels pretty quick, but when i test drove a cpo 135i I fell in love. I never got it cause of financial reasons. I would love to get into a 135 or 335 but my financial situation does not currently allow me to do so.

PR3CI5N · 03-09-2012, 11:20 AM

He said it was a 09' so its a n54, not n55. And either granny is fun IMO.

Quote:

Originally Posted by achien

two important factors that could affect your "driving experience":
1. N55 engine
2. AT instead of MT

JDLM · 03-09-2012, 11:21 AM

MCoupeInsanity · 03-09-2012, 11:34 AM

To me, the beauty of the 335i is how undramatic all that power is. It's very easy to drive fast, because you don't feel like you're driving fast. It's smooth, quiet, and competent. It's sneaky-fast; you glance down as you're cruising along and realize you'd better slow it down or risk a fat ticket.

It's a feature, not a bug.

BMWFanatic2008 · 03-09-2012, 11:35 AM

To the OP: you are biased; since you already have a 328, you WANT to believe that there isn't much difference between 328 and 335.

I test drove an F30 335 last week and was telling myself that E9x is a better car. Why? Because I drive one, for now

JRJ1970 · 03-09-2012, 11:36 AM

I chose to stay fat, dumb and happy with my 328i. I'm afraid if I did drive a 335i I'd need to trade mine in.

Michael Schott · 03-09-2012, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 90rr

i owned cbr900rr for long time . i know it's a bike but i got used to on fast acceleration and high speeds . my friend owns a '11 mustang boos 302 and that car is a beast . acceleration and cornering made "wow" factor . 335i is nice but i cant see that huge difference that everyone saying. Straight line acceleration is not most important for me . I love to feel grip and sharp response when exiting corners.

Then why get a 335 if acceleration is not your priority? Find a used 328i M Sport model.

Doctor///M · 03-09-2012, 11:37 AM

answer is simple - keep the 328 till u can get the M3 (unless you're looking to switch brands). I came from Audi and let me tell you, there's some serious road/steering disconnect there!!

AddictedToBavarian · 03-09-2012, 11:39 AM

You weren't impressed by the fastest car in the world!? NO WAY!

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90rr Lieutenant 107 Rep 459 Posts Drives: 2021 M340i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Boca Raton FL iTrader: (0)	drove 09 335i - not impressed I know that many of you will disagree with me . But , this is what i experienced driving a 335i first time . I've been looking to trade my 328 for 335i for quite some time. Finally decided to go for a test drive . My local dealership had nice 09 335 with sport package . loved steering wheel and sports seats. Exhaust growl was much better than my 328 as well . Went towards highway on a pretty much empty winding road near dealership. Car felt heavier and somehow disconnected comparing to mine . Also, short acceleration felt better in my car (in ds mode). Floored on highway .. its fast but again, didn't made that "wow" factor. Over 75-80 mph acceleration is significantly faster than 328 ,but overall driving experience didn't impress me too much . Beside raw power 328 feels much more agile and responsive. Is this just me or i should test another car ? What do you guys think ?
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Myriad Lieutenant 9 Rep 562 Posts Drives: E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Richmond, VA iTrader: (1)	I think you're trying to start a 15 page troll thread, these threads all end up exactly the same. Also, the numbers disprove your analysis so maybe a bad car. 335:LOL MY CAR FASTR 328:LOL MY CAR STOP BETR MORE EFFICIENT __________________ ZPP / ZSP / Navi
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90rr Lieutenant 107 Rep 459 Posts Drives: 2021 M340i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Boca Raton FL iTrader: (0)	i owned cbr900rr for long time . i know it's a bike but i got used to on fast acceleration and high speeds . my friend owns a '11 mustang boos 302 and that car is a beast . acceleration and cornering made "wow" factor . 335i is nice but i cant see that huge difference that everyone saying. Straight line acceleration is not most important for me . I love to feel grip and sharp response when exiting corners.
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RnmEvo9 Banned 247 Rep 1,827 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Pembroke Pines, FL iTrader: (2)	Get a GTR then.
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PR3CI5N need4speed 510 Rep 1,903 Posts Drives: 2010 E90 M 335i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: West Coast iTrader: (24)	I feel u, a stock n54 isn't much fun to drive. I only drive mine stock to and from the dealer. The rest of the time my JB4 is in and that's when this motor really wakes up. I'd say find a friend with a tuned n54 then make your decision. I think you'll have a change of heart compared to your first test drive __________________ N54
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MCoupeInsanity Lieutenant 74 Rep 569 Posts Drives: cars Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	To me, the beauty of the 335i is how undramatic all that power is. It's very easy to drive fast, because you don't feel like you're driving fast. It's smooth, quiet, and competent. It's sneaky-fast; you glance down as you're cruising along and realize you'd better slow it down or risk a fat ticket. It's a feature, not a bug.
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BMWFanatic2008 Major 233 Rep 1,179 Posts Drives: 2023 M3 6MT Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Miami iTrader: (5)	To the OP: you are biased; since you already have a 328, you WANT to believe that there isn't much difference between 328 and 335. I test drove an F30 335 last week and was telling myself that E9x is a better car. Why? Because I drive one, for now __________________ Current: 2022 X3M Comp Previous: 2020 X4M Comp \| 1982 E24 633CSi \| 2016 F82 M4 \| 2015 F80 M3 \| 2014 F30 335xi \| 2013 F30 335xi \| 2010 E92 335xi
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