335 not one of the fastest??? - Page 2 - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

ndog14 · 04-13-2012, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by ZheHbKa

mediocre to beat 8 out of 10 cars listed there

is350 is by no means faster

ur price point is very true though, if they would choose a base 335 it would be in that range

They choose a base model Shelby GT500. I'm sure the base model 335 is under 50k......

And it doesn't matter how good a car's power/weight is if the drivetrain is junk. It takes more than an engine to make a car go fast.

ZheHbKa · 04-13-2012, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by ndog14

They choose a base model Shelby GT500. I'm sure the base model 335 is under 50k......

And it doesn't matter how good a car's power/weight is if the drivetrain is junk. It takes more than an engine to make a car go fast.

base Shelby has a lot of standard equipment that 335 does not but i think they should've take a lightly optioned 335 sport line

you saying DCT or 6 MT on 335 is junk? i'll have to disagree with you there

roho3323 · 04-13-2012, 12:28 PM

I blame the N54 to N55 switch.

Syndicategt · 04-13-2012, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ndog14

And it doesn't matter how good a car's power/weight is if the drivetrain is junk. It takes more than an engine to make a car go fast.

How is the drive train junk? My 6AT was handling 500 rwhp, nearly + 240 rwhp over stock, with no slips. That's pretty good if you ask me. I do agree not having an optional OEM LSD is crap, but that was easily fixed thanks to Quaife.

Bimmer84 · 04-13-2012, 12:31 PM

My car's value was 57k when I bought it, so I'm not too worried it didn't make the list... I would think the majority here would feel the same.

Bimmer84 · 04-13-2012, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Syndicategt

How is the drive train junk? My 6AT was handling 500 rwhp, nearly + 240 rwhp over stock, with no slips. That's pretty good if you ask me. I do agree not having an optional OEM LSD is crap, but that was easily fixed thanks to Quaife.

Unless I read it wrong, he wasn't referring to our cars, he was referring to others.

ndog14 · 04-13-2012, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer84

Unless I read it wrong, he wasn't referring to our cars, he was referring to others.

+1, dumbasses...

Coolieman1220 · 04-13-2012, 12:38 PM

this thread is further proof that 335i drivers are egocentric, obnoxious and arrogant....

and these were stock cars, not tuned.

(None of those cars compare the the handaling and esepcially comfort of our BMW's)

Bimmer84 · 04-13-2012, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Coolieman1220

this thread is further proof that 335i drivers are egocentric, obnoxious and arrogant....

and these were stock cars, not tuned.

(None of those cars compare the the handaling and esepcially comfort of our BMW's)

Says the "d" driver.... I kid, I kid...

ndog14 · 04-13-2012, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Coolieman1220

this thread is further proof that 335i drivers are egocentric, obnoxious and arrogant....

and these were stock cars, not tuned.

(None of those cars compare the the handaling and esepcially comfort of our BMW's)

You should see the M3 drivers... There was an article about sports cars under $60,101 and the M3 wasn't included. They were so upset

Bimmer84 · 04-13-2012, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ndog14

You should see the M3 drivers... There was an article about sports cars under $60,101 and the M3 wasn't included. They were so upset

Why the arbitrary number?

AndreyT · 04-13-2012, 12:48 PM

In the article the "fastness" of the car is estimated through its weight-to-power ratio (which they incorrectly refer to as "power-to-weight ratio"). The less - the better. The 10th car in the article (Subaru Impreza WRX STI) has that ratio at 11.1, while 2011 335i sedan has it at around 11.9. No wonder 335i is not in the list.

And what did you expect in any case? BMW cars are too overweight to seriously qualify as performance vehicles. The very basic suspension type makes things even worse in the handling department. You didn't take those "Ultimate Driving Machine" TV ads seriously, did you? As it has been stated many times before, 3-series are nice cars and all, but from technical point of view they are nothing more than glorified grocery getters with selection of motors.

ndog14 · 04-13-2012, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer84

Why the arbitrary number?

The M3 STARTS at $60,100.

Bimmer84 · 04-13-2012, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ndog14

The M3 STARTS at $60,100.

lol

sammy_0559 · 04-13-2012, 01:37 PM

335=sleeper

nuff said

Squintz82 · 04-13-2012, 02:31 PM

There is also no way a brand new Shelby GT500 is under 50K, lol

ejazbmw · 04-13-2012, 02:37 PM

never considered the 335 a "fast" car, its quick but not fast for stock at least.

Dozhdbog · 04-13-2012, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Syndicategt

Because stock it's just mediocre. Hell the Lexus IS350 is faster. Not to mention, I don't think they consider the 335i under $50,000.

No, the Lexus 350IS is not faster.

pimp4cheddar · 04-13-2012, 04:45 PM

Top 7 are all american muscle...

Lame review...

Bimmer84 · 04-13-2012, 04:52 PM

Also, as mentioned, they more than likely had to pay for a spot. Yahoo probably proposed all companies... "This will get blah blah hits, bidding starts a 1 million dollars." So, they probably paid for the advertising.

Rotary Rasp · 04-13-2012, 04:58 PM

forbes is crap anyway.

Rotary Rasp · 04-13-2012, 05:01 PM

this reminds me of the time forbes said that the Acura RL was japans best supercar....

http://www.forbes.com/2006/09/27/acu..._0928show.html

04-13-2012, 12:28 PM	#25
roho3323 The Professor Drives: 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 655 iTrader: (14)	I blame the N54 to N55 switch. __________________ 2010 BMW M6 (12,000 mile garage queen) 2007 BMW 335i (daily driver) 2012 Audi S4 (recently sold)

04-13-2012, 12:31 PM	#27
Bimmer84 Guardian of the Night Drives: 2010 335i M Sport Coupe Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: San Antonio Posts: 1,820 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2010 335i E92 [3.75]	My car's value was 57k when I bought it, so I'm not too worried it didn't make the list... I would think the majority here would feel the same. __________________ 2010 335i M Sport Coupe -- Black Sapphire Metallic\|Coral Red\|Loaded\|JB4 Stage 3\|BMS DCI\|VRSF DPs\|Camaross 6k AE\|Performance Gloss Black Grilles\|CF Performance Spoiler\|CF Quad Diffuser\|Double Layer Black Chrome Quad Tips\|CF Roundels\|Smoked Reflectors\|Red Cyba Scoops\|193s Painted Lamborghini Metallic Dark Gray

04-13-2012, 01:37 PM	#37
sammy_0559 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: e93 2008 Montego Metallic 335i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: FortWorth, Texas Posts: 1,728 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E93 335i [1.83]	335=sleeper nuff said __________________ FBO..turbos bolted on too ..METH. *FREEE SYRIA*

04-13-2012, 04:52 PM	#42
Bimmer84 Guardian of the Night Drives: 2010 335i M Sport Coupe Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: San Antonio Posts: 1,820 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2010 335i E92 [3.75]	Also, as mentioned, they more than likely had to pay for a spot. Yahoo probably proposed all companies... "This will get blah blah hits, bidding starts a 1 million dollars." So, they probably paid for the advertising. __________________ 2010 335i M Sport Coupe -- Black Sapphire Metallic\|Coral Red\|Loaded\|JB4 Stage 3\|BMS DCI\|VRSF DPs\|Camaross 6k AE\|Performance Gloss Black Grilles\|CF Performance Spoiler\|CF Quad Diffuser\|Double Layer Black Chrome Quad Tips\|CF Roundels\|Smoked Reflectors\|Red Cyba Scoops\|193s Painted Lamborghini Metallic Dark Gray

04-13-2012, 04:58 PM	#43
Rotary Rasp Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2009 E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SoCal - Torrance Posts: 1,502 iTrader: (6)	forbes is crap anyway. __________________

04-13-2012, 12:38 PM	#30
Coolieman1220 Banned Drives: 2010 335d Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New York City Posts: 1,770 iTrader: (0)	this thread is further proof that 335i drivers are egocentric, obnoxious and arrogant.... and these were stock cars, not tuned. (None of those cars compare the the handaling and esepcially comfort of our BMW's)

04-13-2012, 12:48 PM	#34
AndreyT Captain Drives: 2011 335i Sedan, Sport Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Northern California Posts: 760 iTrader: (0)	In the article the "fastness" of the car is estimated through its weight-to-power ratio (which they incorrectly refer to as "power-to-weight ratio"). The less - the better. The 10th car in the article (Subaru Impreza WRX STI) has that ratio at 11.1, while 2011 335i sedan has it at around 11.9. No wonder 335i is not in the list. And what did you expect in any case? BMW cars are too overweight to seriously qualify as performance vehicles. The very basic suspension type makes things even worse in the handling department. You didn't take those "Ultimate Driving Machine" TV ads seriously, did you? As it has been stated many times before, 3-series are nice cars and all, but from technical point of view they are nothing more than glorified grocery getters with selection of motors.

04-13-2012, 02:31 PM	#38
Squintz82 Private First Class Drives: 2008 TiAg E92 335i Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 104 iTrader: (3)	There is also no way a brand new Shelby GT500 is under 50K, lol

04-13-2012, 02:37 PM	#39
ejazbmw blahhh Drives: 2011 E92 335i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NJ/NY Posts: 6,335 iTrader: (7)	never considered the 335 a "fast" car, its quick but not fast for stock at least.

04-13-2012, 04:45 PM	#41
pimp4cheddar El Capitán Drives: Mojave E92 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,479 iTrader: (8)	Top 7 are all american muscle... Lame review...

04-13-2012, 05:01 PM	#44
Rotary Rasp Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2009 E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SoCal - Torrance Posts: 1,502 iTrader: (6)	this reminds me of the time forbes said that the Acura RL was japans best supercar.... http://www.forbes.com/2006/09/27/acu..._0928show.html __________________

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