^ Yea so far im shocked how well they do as a street tire already.

My crazy modding has started... painted reflectors installed! Whoa!

 

I was thinking about this as my next car

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...r_id=55803430&

 

so i dont have time to read through 100 pages in this thread but am considering getting a new 328xi or a 335xi.

thoughts on whether the 335xi engine is worth spending the extra $? any other feedback would be greatly appreciated, thanks!

 

335i is worth it.

The launches you can do in a tuned 335i with awd is insane.

 

So guess whos going to the Frankfurt autoshow, Nurburgring and Eisenmann headquarters?

Sorry just too giddy and and to mention it.

 

335 = Win

 

Congrats man!!!! Wow!

 

Hands down - 335. It's not even close in terms of performance.

 

A-W-E-S-O-M-E!!!!! I'm putting you on notice that you have to come back here with MANY pics!

 

Oh plenty of pics will be coming of everything. Its not till next month though.

 

those Z4 35is lease deals were the best I've seen. only $10k in depreciation for 2 years

 

Well, technically "next month" begins next week....

 

Not till September 13th! Giggity.

Maybe I will see the V8 Acura NSX on the ring

 

Crap. Are you going to do this from the anticipation?

Vaporware.

 

Comparing our 335xi to loaner 328's, the 335 kicks their butts!! Go with the twin turbo engine and don't look back!

 

I love those stock Z4 wheels!!!

 

Acutally, I believe the current iteration is a single turbo...but the HP is the same so it's almost a distinction without a difference.

 

You're right - our '07 has the twins.

 

Sorry, I have a tendency to be "that guy" when it comes to correcting specifics. Goes with the territory of being an accountant I guess.

 

thanks everyone! sounds like 335 is the way to go, i kinda had a feeling that everyone would say that haha.

 

are the newer 335 having issues with that high pressure fuel pump still?

 

Yep. Enjoy.

 

Supposedly fixed for 2011 and beyond.

 

are there any specific options/packages i should definitely get with this car?

 

Sport!

 

Sport package for sure! Premium Package as well if you can. And don't be cheap - get the nav.

You may also consider getting the 335is instead of the 335i.

 

Sport package is a must!

Premium is a really good value and the NAV gives you a little more insight/control of the car's electronics. I REALLY enjoy my Comfort Access feature.

 

thanks all, i'm going to test drive to the 328 also just to see how that performs, i'm coming from a tsx so either the 328 or 335 will be step up in hp.

saying that i know how i am, or have been with every car in the past, i am never satisfied with the cars "as is" and start modding them to get them where i want them to be. this new car is the going to be the first one that going into it i am telling myself i am not changing anything on it. therefor i am thinking i should go with a car that comes more hooked up from the dealer. which is why i am leaning towards a nicely equipped 335....

 

Night and day difference.

 

night and day from tsx or night and day between 328 and 335?

 

Between 328 and 335. A 328 is 230 HP/200 ft-lbs. tq., a 335i is running 300HP/300 ft-lbs. of tq.

By way of comparison, a 1G TSX is at 205HP/164 ft-lbs. of tq.

a 2G TSX (4 cyl) is at 201HP/172 ft-lbs. of tq.

So, there is a noticeable difference between the TSX and the 328, but the next step up to the 335 is SIGNIFICANT. First time you put your foot into the 335 you'll realize just how different those cars are (not to mention the new 335is option which gets you a few more horses with an ECU flash still under warranty from the factory).

 

I test drove a 335i first and then a 328i. After driving the 335i, there is no going back.

 

not surprised, did you also test drive G37X or a audi A4, or S4 by any chance?

 

335i > g37

 

I received an e-mail about the new 4 cylinder engine, which links to the blurb below. I thought I'd include it for general interest. Still, I'm sorry to see the naturally aspirated inline six vanishing.


Astonishing power meets incredible efficiency in our new 4-cylinder engine.

The new 2.0-liter TwinPower Turbo 4-cylinder engine is one fierce powerhouse and will make its American debut in the Z4 sDrive28i. Despite its small size, it's still unrivaled in performance. In fact, it boasts 260 lb-ft of torque, which is 30% more than its 6-cylinder equivalent. The maximum output of its 240-hp is achieved at 5,000 rpm – that's 1,500 rpm lower than a 3.0-liter 6-cylinder engine. Encased in an all-aluminum crankcase, it's also lighter and more compact. Plus, the combination of TwinPower Turbo technology and higher torque even increases its efficiency. With powerful and efficient performance like this, our smallest engine will surely take your breath away.

From: http://www.bmwusa.com/Standard/Conte...derengine.aspx

 

+1 on the night and day difference of a 328 and 335. If you do end up getting a 328 get it in a manual. The auto tranny's in the 328 are different in the 335 and just feel S L O W. This is fact for model years 2007-2009 not sure about 2010-11.

The 335's are also a lot more mod'able.

Good luck!

 

328 vs 335
Apple vs Orange

 

328i in DS mode feels very peppy to me. I enjoyed it for the short time I had it.

 

if i were to go pre-owned what model years should i stick with for 335xi ?

 

I'm afraid I, for one, don't know enough about BMW's all-wheel drive models to offer any insight; sorry.