The King is Dead! G37 beats 335i in comparo!
06-25-2007, 08:05 PM
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Originally Posted by GreenMonster
I'd probably go with a striped 335 before I got a loaded g37...
... or, a loaded A3.. 
Sounds like a good plan Greenie!
06-25-2007, 09:40 PM
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Good to see BMW get a smack for not putting in the oil cooler, stupid decision. Still, winning by default isn't that exciting (to me), the 335i took every single objective test, so I guess price and the oil cooler were the factor. I can live with both. 
06-25-2007, 10:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
Kinda looks girly compared to the old G35 coupe. 
06-25-2007, 10:19 PM
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Originally Posted by MSO4gtt
7. When the Nissan comes out, you won't be able to spit outside without hitting one.
06-25-2007, 10:34 PM
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That article made me want to go out right now and buy the G37-S over the 335i.
The new G is a huge improvement but I agree with
.....the materials used in the 3er are superior to the G = you get what you pay for.
The new G is a huge improvement but I agree with
.....the materials used in the 3er are superior to the G = you get what you pay for.
06-26-2007, 02:07 AM
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Originally Posted by GreenMonster
3668lbs... first thing I looked for when they released the specs for the 6spd sport...That's over 200lbs more then my CL... I don't understand why i can weigh so much either... but with the increase in HP, most people won't even look at the vehicle weight...
I'd probably go with a striped 335 before I got a loaded g37...
<--- waiting for the 1 series...
06-26-2007, 03:14 AM
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holy shit, 3668lbs! Even the FX35 (RWD) is @ 4150lbs... I know it's an odd comparison but the G37 is like only 500lbs away from it's SUV sibling! It just doesn't seem right 
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06-26-2007, 07:49 AM
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Originally Posted by MSO4gtt
5. Neither car will turn many heads.
The G37 may turn my head in the other direction.
The 3 coupe is gorgeous. Turned my head plenty of times.
06-26-2007, 08:10 AM
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Originally Posted by GreenMonster
I'd probably go with a striped 335 before I got a loaded g37...
Backtracking to the mention of the Altima coupe: it does look better in pictures than in person. I would rather get a leftover 07 G35C.
06-26-2007, 09:00 AM
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Originally Posted by speedzer
Anyone notice the front fascia kinda resembles the new IS? Just an observation.
in fact my first comment on the design (at another board) was:
"the bastard 2-door monkey-child of the IS350..."
oh and, I've stared at 335's many times... :P beautiful car.
06-26-2007, 10:00 AM
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I'm glad they used price. I can't stand it when they don't. IRL, people have to pay for the cars they drive. So basically, their conclusion is that BMW is not worth the extra cost.
Oh, and don't discount the oil cooler thing. That is a major mistake. What else did they forget? Definitley makes me leery of the car.
Oh, and don't discount the oil cooler thing. That is a major mistake. What else did they forget? Definitley makes me leery of the car.
06-26-2007, 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by brizey
I'm glad they used price. I can't stand it when they don't. IRL, people have to pay for the cars they drive. So basically, their conclusion is that BMW is not worth the extra cost..
Why bother comparing them if they are just going to judge a win based on $. When the BMW clearly was the better performing car.
Granted, I think mags should take $ into consideration but shouldn't weigh it nearly as much as the car's overall qualities.
06-26-2007, 11:52 AM
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"why choose slushboxes? Because they're vastly more popular and arguably more interesting, technically."
06-26-2007, 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Beltfed
Worth is relative, they shouldn't be judging a win based on $.....it should be on the car's driving stats.
Why bother comparing them if they are just going to judge a win based on $. When the BMW clearly was the better performing car.
Granted, I think mags should take $ into consideration but shouldn't weigh it nearly as much as the car's overall qualities.
Why bother comparing them if they are just going to judge a win based on $. When the BMW clearly was the better performing car.
Granted, I think mags should take $ into consideration but shouldn't weigh it nearly as much as the car's overall qualities.
if this had been a boxing match... a lot of people be wanting their money back from Pay Per View
06-26-2007, 12:01 PM
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The G37 haters / BMW fanbois come out!
I love the 335i, but the G37 is so close to it in performance, yet it costs ~$8000 less that I think the G37 is the best buy. Besides, I love the way the G37 looks, INSIDE and OUT, the 335i exterior is amazing, but the interior is weak. All IMO of course. Can't go wrong with either car for those that can afford them! =D
I love the 335i, but the G37 is so close to it in performance, yet it costs ~$8000 less that I think the G37 is the best buy. Besides, I love the way the G37 looks, INSIDE and OUT, the 335i exterior is amazing, but the interior is weak. All IMO of course. Can't go wrong with either car for those that can afford them! =D
06-26-2007, 12:02 PM
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G37 interior is bunkass.
335 interior looks refined and sophisticated, yet not overdone.
335 interior looks refined and sophisticated, yet not overdone.
06-26-2007, 12:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Beltfed
Worth is relative, they shouldn't be judging a win based on $.....it should be on the car's driving stats.
Why bother comparing them if they are just going to judge a win based on $. When the BMW clearly was the better performing car.
Granted, I think mags should take $ into consideration but shouldn't weigh it nearly as much as the car's overall qualities.
Why bother comparing them if they are just going to judge a win based on $. When the BMW clearly was the better performing car.
Granted, I think mags should take $ into consideration but shouldn't weigh it nearly as much as the car's overall qualities.
But in the end, it is just an opinion....which is nearly impossible to quantify, of course.
06-26-2007, 04:03 PM
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Originally Posted by cob3683
lol
am i harsh? i dont think im harsh... :P
06-29-2007, 07:34 AM
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i was just reading the C&D on my throne this morning when I realized that the g37 weighs 300lbs more than the 335....7cu in. trunk (talk about tiny!) and of course way less torque.
Ummm.....kinda lookin weak now...atleast for what I am looking for.
Ummm.....kinda lookin weak now...atleast for what I am looking for.
06-29-2007, 08:01 AM
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I thought the weight difference was 3571 (335) vs. 3682 (G37).... for a difference of about 100 lbs...
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...hotopanel..2.*
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...hotopanel..2.*
The question remains whether the G37 Sport will match the acceleration of the BMW 335i, which hits 60 mph in only 4.8 seconds and trounces the quarter-mile in 13.3 seconds at almost 106 mph. Our seat-of-the-pants assessment says that the G37 isn't quite up to that task, due mostly to its torque deficit, fewer gears (the Bimmer has a six-speed automatic) and heavier estimated weight (3,682 pounds vs. 3,571 pounds).
06-30-2007, 07:13 AM
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So funny.
Don't believe the 8000$ thing. At resale, the net addtional cost (if any) will be far from this figure.
I don't doubt the G37 competence, I just can't stand its tasteless styling; the previous Coupe was much more classy.
Don't believe the 8000$ thing. At resale, the net addtional cost (if any) will be far from this figure.
I don't doubt the G37 competence, I just can't stand its tasteless styling; the previous Coupe was much more classy.
06-30-2007, 10:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Saintor
So funny.
Don't believe the 8000$ thing. At resale, the net addtional cost (if any) will be far from this figure.
I don't doubt the G37 competence, I just can't stand its tasteless styling; the previous Coupe was much more classy.
Don't believe the 8000$ thing. At resale, the net addtional cost (if any) will be far from this figure.
I don't doubt the G37 competence, I just can't stand its tasteless styling; the previous Coupe was much more classy.
06-30-2007, 11:33 AM
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Originally Posted by njzprettyboy
335i>g37 in everything but price.
06-30-2007, 01:07 PM
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I really hope the G75 coupe has a better sport suspension than the G35 sedan does.
I wasnt that impressed by the G35 sedan handling. Even though i still think its a great car for the money.
I wasnt that impressed by the G35 sedan handling. Even though i still think its a great car for the money.
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06-30-2007, 01:39 PM
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Whoa! there's a G75? 
06-30-2007, 04:17 PM
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G37 interior is bunkass.
335 interior looks refined and sophisticated, yet not overdone.
335 interior looks refined and sophisticated, yet not overdone.
The new G is an improvement over the old, but it's still not at the top of its class. My co-worker has a new G35 and I got a chance to ride along on a few lunch breaks. It's nice with soft touch dashboard and good plastics, but the minute you move your eyes and hands below the armrest - it's cheap plastic-ville. And the washi aluminum trim looks fake, even though I know for a fact it's real.
07-01-2007, 12:57 AM
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lol...i sat in the bmw and still couldn't understand why ppl praise it's interior...my gf and i looked for a very long time and still couldn't see wat was so nice bout bmw's interior...even the aluminum trim looked nasty
07-01-2007, 01:04 AM
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Originally Posted by EZZ
What about reliability, durability, and safety? We all know that Infinit>BMW in reliability. The 335 overheats pretty easily
i'm debating btween 335 coupe and G37 for my next car....went to bmw for the susan koman foundation and didn't even get a chance to drive the 335 coupe cus it was put in the shop...i waited for an hour and it still never made it out the shop...so i drove the 335 sedan instead....and let me say that thing is a monster but it's temp needle was right around 280 and would go down only a lil bit once i was cruising but never made it to the midline.
07-01-2007, 05:06 AM
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Originally Posted by MaximaPower
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i'm debating btween 335 coupe and G37 for my next car....went to bmw for the susan koman foundation and didn't even get a chance to drive the 335 coupe cus it was put in the shop...i waited for an hour and it still never made it out the shop...so i drove the 335 sedan instead....and let me say that thing is a monster but it's temp needle was right around 280 and would go down only a lil bit once i was cruising but never made it to the midline.
i'm debating btween 335 coupe and G37 for my next car....went to bmw for the susan koman foundation and didn't even get a chance to drive the 335 coupe cus it was put in the shop...i waited for an hour and it still never made it out the shop...so i drove the 335 sedan instead....and let me say that thing is a monster but it's temp needle was right around 280 and would go down only a lil bit once i was cruising but never made it to the midline.
1. You going to mod your car? if so 335i
2. The looks (subjective)
3. If you want bang for bucks, G37 beats the 335i by a long shot.
cheers!
07-01-2007, 01:19 PM
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Originally Posted by EZZ
What about reliability, durability, and safety? We all know that Infinit>BMW in reliability. The 335 overheats pretty easily and that 3800lbs adds to safety....if you hit anything in the G37 coupe short of a hummer, you'll have that extra heft!