[chowser51]

Would I even care if my old 325xi can't beat an Accord or Camry or Mustang or Camaro? I get them every now and then at the traffic light wanting to race. I just look at them and say "B" "M" "W".
and no matter the outcome of the race, I win.
Same thing a kid down the street said, look at my new Camaro! With the ghetto lambo door mod. okay....when it gets repo'd this winter, we'll see who is driving to work in the snow and who is taking the bus.

[BTTGMan]

Originally Posted by 3Bimmer1994

Im happy i started this thread to see everyones opinions on the different cars, both amazing automobiles each serves a different purpose. i am just a BMW fan i love everyone of their models.

Wait. So what are the two different purposes again?

[eisenb11]

I've had my E93 328i for about 3.5 years now. Great car and I love it. Surprisingly, it's also been my most trouble-free car so far! The 328i was my first BMW.

Love the 335i and didn't want to give my loaner ones back (got to borrow a E92 335i and E90 335xi). Was thinking about getting an E92 335is, but I don't really want to deal with possible HPFP issues, so I went a different route when I put my order in for my next BMW last Monday.

[JatinderC]

Originally Posted by velvetaudio

328i is my first BMW and I love it. I looked at both 335s and 328s. Until I started reading the forums to do some research on reliability, known issues etc., I thought the only difference was the turbo vs NA and some HP. I had no idea there was such a big deal between the 335 owners and the 328 owners.

Yeah same here. Didn't really see why I needed the turbo. LOVE my 328i. First BMW and def. not the last. Shall we get some more photos in here? Lets see some more 328's

[chowser51]

haha, took me a second to figure out what badge you were talking about (old cop here). nah, I was going to purchase the new Camaro but they still weren't released yet and I needed something good in the winter as well. I'm getting a Camaro ZL-1 when they come out as my summer car.
I've had every generation camaro except the 1st.

[Flying_Dutchman13]

To be honest I just kinda stumbled into my 328xi. I was looking at other cars, and decided to give BMW a shot. My brother was pushing me to test drive the 335i or the 135i just based off of performance. I didnt want awd and I was looking at sedans prior to my stop at BMW. I went to BMW and decided to test drive an e90 328, to see if it was as unbearably slow as my brother claimed it would be. I was actually surprised, it was decently quick. I saw the e92 while I was walking around the lot and loved the look. The salesman told me I should give the awd a chance, gave me the key fob and said I could take it to a nearby parking lot to try it out. I guess he knew it would sell itself, cause I ended up buying the car. I work out of town for about 6 months a year and am home during the winter. So the AWD will probably come in handy. According to BMW.ca's current CPO list (when I got my car) I managed to get the lowest price in Canada for what was available in that model/year. So far my first BMW experience has been good and I will be a return customer if this keeps up.

[Wizwalker]

Originally Posted by 3Bimmer1994

once again i agree. there is no car out there. I REPEAT NO CAR out there unless your willing to buy a super car that handles like a BMW on a highway ramp, the way it sticks to the ground is truly amazing. I love the way the 328i handles, and everybody says The 328i
is sluggish, they are 100% correct comparing it to a bigger engined, more horsepower, torqued car. But by no means would i call it sluggish, it is a very spirited car and is simply a fun enjoyable car that i love. I love every single BMW everything from the 1 series to the x6 they are all unique and have their own purposes.

My DD is an S2000. Highway ramps are as easy as driving straight. F1 Genes. But my father owns a 328i and I have the honor of taking care of it in reward for driving it.. 328i's are nothing but masterpieces. People really do not give them the credit they deserve. And trust me, attention to all N54 drivers... They have more power than you think.. Never underestimate a modded N52... #win

[AddictedToBavarian]

This is a great car period. I don't really like the fact that people that own them are always justifying the reason for having one. If you truly are happy with you car like I am don't give in to the 335 owners thoughts. They might be the faster car in THIS SECTION of the forum, but there are many many cars out there that will rape them (and us) lol. I truly believe it's an age thing. I don't give a crap that young people own BMWs, but honestly do you think it's the guys that are 30+ on here talking crap about the 328? No, it's the 21 year old with their first fast car. So easy to tell the difference because it's always the SAME guys. You know someone is not a kid when they themselves own a 335 and will defend the 328.
I honestly wish we all cut the crap here. I like this forum, but too much time is wasted on "my car is better than yours". How are you a BMW enthusiast if you're going to bash anything that doesn't have a turbo? Yes, that's right they even bash the M3 at times I mean COME ON!

[Philz BMW]

Originally Posted by 328xi0wner

This is a great car period. I don't really like the fact that people that own them are always justifying the reason for having one. If you truly are happy with you car like I am don't give in to the 335 owners thoughts. They might be the faster car in THIS SECTION of the forum, but there are many many cars out there that will rape them (and us) lol. I truly believe it's an age thing. I don't give a crap that young people own BMWs, but honestly do you think it's the guys that are 30+ on here talking crap about the 328? No, it's the 21 year old with their first fast car. So easy to tell the difference because it's always the SAME guys. You know someone is not a kid when they themselves own a 335 and will defend the 328.
I honestly wish we all cut the crap here. I like this forum, but too much time is wasted on "my car is better than yours". How are you a BMW enthusiast if you're going to bash anything that doesn't have a turbo? Yes, that's right they even bash the M3 at times I mean COME ON!

Good post. Right on track. There will always be someone faster, richer. If you think you are solely defined by the car you drive, you are probably 19ys old and king of the world, or fat and balding with a super small peenaaaas.

These games are played no matter what forum you are on. Back in the day if you had a Civic Ex/Lx(110hp?), those with the Civic Si (160hp) looked down their noses and scoffed. V8 Mustang owners scoff at the V6 crowd, call them chick cars and oh the shame if you drive and auto vs stick. But, the V8 crowd knows their place if someone with a Cobra steps into the room. Starting to sound familiar?

Blah Blah Blah

So you drive a 335, M3, Ferrari, Porsche, Space Shuttle. Good for you.

[90rr]

I got mine '07 328i two weeks ago and love it more and more every day. Amazing car !

[carlos916]

Originally Posted by 90rr

I got mine '07 328i two weeks ago and love it more and more every day. Amazing car !

+1 mee too.. got it on 7/28 i think but yeah i like.. but of course the 335i looks more fun but if it was my choice if i had the extra cash id go 335d over the 335i any time! and id take wagaon!

[shazzy04]

Originally Posted by carlos916

+1 mee too.. got it on 7/28 i think but yeah i like.. but of course the 335i looks more fun but if it was my choice if i had the extra cash id go 335d over the 335i any time! and id take wagaon!

wagon is so but the 328 fits my needs very well.

the -35s are sweet however.

[idrift4wd]

Originally Posted by carlos916

+1 mee too.. got it on 7/28 i think but yeah i like.. but of course the 335i looks more fun but if it was my choice if i had the extra cash id go 335d over the 335i any time! and id take wagaon!

i like the way you think.

from 335i owner

[Anniehoang]

Cool

[plokij]

Originally Posted by Anniehoang

Cool

...Story, Bro

[BTTGMan]

How much longer is this elephant walk expected to continue?

[dmatre]

Originally Posted by BTTGMan

How much longer is this elephant walk expected to continue?

Seems a bit longer, since you bumped it to the top again....

[Q4P]

I think in the end it comes down to people's personal preferences for purchasing a vehicle. I see based on a lot of these comments that a lot of people are just badge whores and purchased their car simply because it is a BMW (especially the dude talking down the guy in the Camaro). I own a 335i but I would have bought a Mitsubishi just as quick if my particular BMW didn't have the N54 engine. I, for one bought a 335i because it has BMW's first motor that provides the owner the ability to tune it and gain over 80 hp with a simple $500 tune. I feel like that is what a lot of 335i owner appreciate about their cars especially if you read the tuning section below. As I've stated before my preference for buying this car was a unique combination of performance and luxury that no other vehicle offered at the time. Now, for everybody this may not be the case but I can tell you if it wasn't for that engine and the performance characteristics I would have never wound up in a BMW. It seems like a lot of people are bitter for the wrong reasons.

[MPower10s]

I for one got a 328 because I'm 18 and a 335 would've been to expensive for me and it also gives me something to work forward to for my next car in 4-5 years.

[Phil325]

Originally Posted by Propagator

If there really is kind of a pecking order in this board according to how many ponies you got under the hood as the OP suggests, I think that reflects very poorly on the taste of the members as car enthusiasts.

I don't really think there is such an order though, as I see plenty of vocal 328i owners. There are plenty of good reasons to choose the 328i over the 335i, including of course the fact that the former is more affordable. There is nothing wrong with saving a few bucks on your car by not paying for something you don't need, and clearly the 335i owners have done the same relative to the M3.

I had owned a WRX for 8 years, and when I was shopping for a new car, I specifically wanted a RWD car with an NA engine to have something different. I also learned during the first few years of WRX ownership that even with "only" 250HP and AWD traction, I can't really push the engine too hard before I end up doing things that I really shouldn't be doing on a public road.

I compare that to my wife's TSX, which despite having a fatal flaw of being an AT, is actually quite fun to push during my commute. There are multiple areas in that route that I can redline that engine quite safely, and combined with a nice chassis tuning and crisp steering, it makes for a very enjoyable drive. So I learned that I can have a lot of fun with a moderately powered car with a balanced chassis that I can push closer to its limit more often, without endangering myself and others.

So I personally have no desire to own a 335i, although I would have preferred a 330i over my 328i. It just pisses me off that I have a detuned version of something, even if the difference is not very significant.

Anyways, I certainly won't shut up just cause I have a 328i.

well said, sir.

[MPower10s]

i miss my car, I'm away at college in NY and its sitting at home in FL

[3Coupe4Me]

As a 328i owner I'm currently enjoying the last of a dying breed of the naturally aspirated kind before I'm dragged kicking and screaming to the new turbos. I commute approximately 80 miles per day with long stretches, on and off ramps and some twisties and even after a year with this car I still look forward to this drive everyday. It literally brings a smile to my face each time I rev this NA engine up to 7000 rpms. At some point I'll trade up to a newer turbo model when these go extinct but not before I try that sweet high revving/smooth V8 of the current M3. Then I'll be able to tell my kids about the days when I had smooth linear acceleration up to redline

Long live the 328i