[daniel96]

Hi there,

I'm beginning to look around for a BMW, but one of my problems is I don't know which I would rather have..

A newer 328i or a couple years older 335i? I could probably get around a 2011 328i, and either a 2009 or 2010 335i and I'm just very confused with which I would rather have, so I was hoping for some opinions.

I know I want a coupe, automatic transmission, and sport and premium packages for sure! If I could somehow find a M sport package life would be great but I think those are a little out of my price range. I was wondering what you guys' opinions were between the two...

Thanks!!

[David0ff]

deep pockets 335 (maintenance, fuel, insurance, tires, brakes etc)
not so deep,not 335

[Spensaur]

here we go again...

[335NJ]

[thomas88162]

Will 255 hp suit you or do you need 300? That is the question you need to answer yourself.

[RnmEvo9]

Drive both and see what you like better, it was a no brainer for me.

[wmb39e]

It all depends on your reasoning for the car. 335 is obviously faster than the 328 but costs more to maintain. If you get a 2011+ car it is LCI/facelift compared to 2010 and under. The LCI cars have quite a few subtle updates. So if you're purely going for cosmetics then I would go with the 328 2011+. If you're about performance then obviously the older 335.

[brewnami]

Drive them both and make your decision. This thread is going to blow up with BS with everyone with a 328i saying the 335i isn't reliable and people with 335i's defending themselves.

I've never had a problem with 2 335i's I've owned, although I know how to turn a wrench. My buddies 328i gauge cluster looks like a Christmas tree with all the lights so take that with a grain of salt.

[idrift4wd]

Oh god....not this again.

335i.

[Reckless335]

You actually WANT an automatic transmission?

[Kolyan2k]

Originally Posted by latino1ny

You actually WANT an automatic transmission?

Why not, not everyone likes to drive manual.

Keep in mind some or all years of 328 have shitty GM tranny whereas 335 comes with ZF

[nick01234]

Originally Posted by wmb39e

It all depends on your reasoning for the car. 335 is obviously faster than the 328 but costs more to maintain. If you get a 2011+ car it is LCI/facelift compared to 2010 and under. The LCI cars have quite a few subtle updates. So if you're purely going for cosmetics then I would go with the 328 2011+. If you're about performance then obviously the older 335.

2009+ have the facelift. I have a 2009 328i LCI

[Eddien123]

It's about power. 328 is slower than a 335. That's it. Looks the same and no one will know a difference unless they read the badge on the back. If you want a bmw just to have a bmw then go with a 328 to save some cash. If you want a car that's faster then go with a 335.

[steve_eclipse]

I just bought my first BMW........335 no question.

IMHO, the joy of driving can truly be felt with the perfect balance of luxury, sportiness, and power.

Get the 335, you'll thank me later.

[daniel96]

Originally Posted by wmb39e

It all depends on your reasoning for the car. 335 is obviously faster than the 328 but costs more to maintain. If you get a 2011+ car it is LCI/facelift compared to 2010 and under. The LCI cars have quite a few subtle updates. So if you're purely going for cosmetics then I would go with the 328 2011+. If you're about performance then obviously the older 335.

What do you mean it is LCI/facelift? Sorry I admit I have zero experience with these cars hence me coming to you guys with my questions hah

[daniel96]

Originally Posted by David0ff

deep pockets 335 (maintenance, fuel, insurance, tires, brakes etc)
not so deep,not 335

In terms of maintenance what is more likely to go wrong with the 35 versus the 28?

[daniel96]

Originally Posted by brewnami

Drive them both and make your decision. This thread is going to blow up with BS with everyone with a 328i saying the 335i isn't reliable and people with 335i's defending themselves.

I've never had a problem with 2 335i's I've owned, although I know how to turn a wrench. My buddies 328i gauge cluster looks like a Christmas tree with all the lights so take that with a grain of salt.

Thanks! I'll make sure to drive them both before I buy for sure. But you're advising me to make my choice off of that and not the thought of "Oh 335's are more likely to have maintenance troubles" correct?

[007_e350]

335 08 or 09 for under 20 Grand and put in 5 on mods, walk over 328 in reverse

[wmb39e]

Originally Posted by nick01234

2009+ have the facelift. I have a 2009 328i LCI

So your car has the LCI headlights and tails? Assuming you have a coupe since OP is wanting a coupe.

[wmb39e]

Originally Posted by daniel96

What do you mean it is LCI/facelift? Sorry I admit I have zero experience with these cars hence me coming to you guys with my questions hah

LCI stands for life cycle impulse. So the LCI has updated headlights which include the bright angel eyes. The taillights are also updated and make the car look much newer in my opinion. There are other things as well, just do a search on differences between LCI and pre-lci.

[FriedPiston]

Originally Posted by Eddien123

It's about power. 328 is slower than a 335. That's it. Looks the same and no one will know a difference unless they read the badge on the back. If you want a bmw just to have a bmw then go with a 328 to save some cash. If you want a car that's faster then go with a 335.

You can usually tell it's a 328i based on the single dual-tip exhaust.

[danhtran]

get a 335 bro
i got a 328 for almost a year and now thinking about the M3