Current 335 Coupe owners

bobnaz · 10-20-2006, 06:08 PM

Well, how do you like it?
Anyone of you give up a 350Z for it and was it worth it?

geoff2010 · 10-20-2006, 08:26 PM

i absolutely love it. I have had the car since tuesday. I have "snuck" out of my house at least once after everyone else went to sleep to go for a drive... just can't get enough! Let's just call it coupe-crack.

Aside for not really knowing what to do with 300hp, I have not a single complaint.

bobnaz · 10-20-2006, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by geoff2010

i absolutely love it. I have had the car since tuesday. I have "snuck" out of my house at least once after everyone else went to sleep to go for a drive... just can't get enough! Let's just call it coupe-crack.

Aside for not really knowing what to do with 300hp, I have not a single complaint.

Besides:
http://yahoo.businessweek.com/autos/...017_704775.htm

Taittinger · 10-20-2006, 09:37 PM

Turned in my 350Z and picked up my 335i. Different cars entirely and at this point in my life the 335i is what I want.

sal501 · 10-20-2006, 10:00 PM

Sold my Z for the 335 Coupe. Contemplating when to order it.

bobnaz · 10-20-2006, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Taittinger

Turned in my 350Z and picked up my 335i. Different cars entirely and at this point in my life the 335i is what I want.

More detail?

Taittinger · 10-20-2006, 10:37 PM

I leased the Z in 2003 on an impulse and it was good fun; lots of torque and hp and you feel the 3.5L 6, all of it which is good and bad. There is much more of a feel of what the suspension, engine and tires will do with the Z; it is much more immediate, more raw. The 335 is more refined in how it delivers everything. It is the car I prefer now and am able to afford financially now as well.
As an example, I have read how much many think the ride with RFT tires is rough. My Z had conventional Bridgestone summer performance and they are, in my experience, at least 2-3 times as hard a ride than the 335 on RFTs. Also, the Z is definitely less practical; there were many times when I could not drive as much as I love driving simply because the Z is a 2 seater. The trunk space is also very limited due to the strut brace dissecting the area. I would have it as a second car but as a primary/only car it is impractical/not what I need now.

Zeroday · 10-20-2006, 10:56 PM

i also had a 2003 350z touring. i'm much happier in the 335 so far. that car tore up my aftermarket tires in just 6k miles due to a design flaw, had LOTS of rattles, the cabin was clustrophobic, the bose radio sucked immensely, the engine was rough and raucous, and it didn't feel nearly as fast as the 335. oh and the shifter was notchy as all hell would grind into gear occasionally.

other than that it was fun to drive, but it was def. my last nissan.

Taittinger · 10-20-2006, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Zeroday

i also had a 2003 350z touring. i'm much happier in the 335 so far. that car tore up my aftermarket tires in just 6k miles due to a design flaw, had LOTS of rattles, the cabin was clustrophobic, the bose radio sucked immensely, the engine was rough and raucous, and it didn't feel nearly as fast as the 335. oh and the shifter was notchy as all hell would grind into gear occasionally.

other than that it was fun to drive, but it was def. my last nissan.

In a nutshell, I felt every single increment of torque and hp with the Z. I could almost tell how fast I was going without the speedometer. With the 335, it sneaks up on me; I look at the gauge and am surprised. Guys are impressed as passengers in the Z; womenses are impressed with the smoothness of the 335i... in general.

Zeroday · 10-20-2006, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Taittinger

In a nutshell, I felt every single increment of torque and hp with the Z. I could almost tell how fast I was going without the speedometer. With the 335, it sneaks up on me; I look at the gauge and am surprised. Guys are impressed as passengers in the Z; womenses are impressed with the smoothness of the 335i... in general.

wow everyone that's ridden in my 335 says it pushes them back in the seat much more than the z. i notice it too. it's actually a pretty common comment regarding the 350z on my350z.com etc; the power is so linear that it just doesnt feel that fast.

Taittinger · 10-20-2006, 11:11 PM

I am not referring to the actual thrust; the 335 has plenty. I was expressing how much more sensational, in terms of sound and feel the Z is and the Z has more of a kick, but that may be because I have been trying to keep the 335 under 4000 rpm. I think in the end, they are doing close to the same but I definitely hear and feel everything in the Z more.

Zeroday · 10-20-2006, 11:16 PM

oh ok i'll certainly agree on feeling things more...vibrations from the road/engine/etc. i had 19's on mine so it made it even more of a harsh ride. the exhaust note on the z was cerrtainly more pronounced and better sounding than the 335..that was one of my favorite aspects of the car. At high speeds around curves (like on i-95) the z scared the heck out of me..just didnt inspire confidence like the 335 does. felt like the tail could come out at any moment.

E92TT · 04-27-2007, 10:47 PM

i sold my 2006 350z just for the 335i. i love it!

Snowkone · 04-28-2007, 12:54 AM

I had never owned a German car let alone a BMW before my E92... getting this coupe as my intro to BMW was probably the best major decision I ever made (besides college and grad school)!

I can't believe how smooth the ride is even during high speeds and fast accelerations... the cornering is just phenomenal compared to the last sports car I drove (Pontiac Trans Am WS6)... the interior is just clean and I love the aggressive look of the ride!

Like others, I find reasons to just go out and drive this beast on the highway... it's just too much fun!

Revlis · 04-28-2007, 01:31 AM

Along with the rest. This is my first BMW of my own. I traded in my 2005 RX-8 for this and I do not regret it at all. I miss some of the cornering ability the RX had but that is about it... Even with a faulty GPS, I couldn't be happier.

Money can buy happiness, and this car is proof of that. I freaking love it, and I am always looking for a reason to drive it. It's softer than the RX-8 but there is no loss in fun, or excitement.

tzuten · 04-28-2007, 02:57 AM

I had a modded 350Z before this. As stated the Z is more raw. It was a true sports car. The cable materials were cheap and it rattled like crazy. But the car was very athletic. IMO the handling on the Z is better than my 335i. I felt everything with the Z, more intuned to the road.

Overall I like the Z.. I do like the 335i a bit more, but often times I wonder if I should have opted for the C6..

Gort · 04-28-2007, 08:41 AM

Not a 350Z in my case, but a G35 Coupe. I liked the G35, but I love the 335i E92.

adamr · 04-28-2007, 09:50 AM

its nice ...

.... like more than my ///M3

Couch · 04-28-2007, 10:17 AM

Had mine for close to 2 months now and love it. But, after driving and now feeling more use to the car, I see why everyone hates the RFT's. I think it makes the car feel less stable too.

Now as far as a 350z goes, my roommate has one. He had already considered getting a new car, and when he saw mine, thought about getting into a 335 Sedan. He hasn't even driven mine yet. He's impressed though.

When I showed a friend of mine last week how well I could scratch 3rd gear, he got a big smile on his face.:rocks:

10-20-2006, 06:08 PM	#1
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10-20-2006, 08:26 PM	#2
geoff2010 Mmmmmkay 70 Rep 433 Posts Drives: 2017 S6 + 2017 340 M sport Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Boulder, CO iTrader: (0)	i absolutely love it. I have had the car since tuesday. I have "snuck" out of my house at least once after everyone else went to sleep to go for a drive... just can't get enough! Let's just call it coupe-crack. Aside for not really knowing what to do with 300hp, I have not a single complaint.
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10-20-2006, 09:37 PM	#4
Taittinger Major 57 Rep 1,019 Posts Drives: Monaco Blue E92 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i Cpe [0.00]	Turned in my 350Z and picked up my 335i. Different cars entirely and at this point in my life the 335i is what I want. __________________ '07 Monaco Blue 335i ordered 9/4 built 9/21 shipped 9/28 arrived 10/12 at dealership 10/18 vroom 10/19 christened 11/3...
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10-20-2006, 10:00 PM	#5
sal501 Captain 104 Rep 605 Posts Drives: M4 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dublin CA iTrader: (0)	Sold my Z for the 335 Coupe. Contemplating when to order it.
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Taittinger Major 57 Rep 1,019 Posts Drives: Monaco Blue E92 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i Cpe [0.00]	I leased the Z in 2003 on an impulse and it was good fun; lots of torque and hp and you feel the 3.5L 6, all of it which is good and bad. There is much more of a feel of what the suspension, engine and tires will do with the Z; it is much more immediate, more raw. The 335 is more refined in how it delivers everything. It is the car I prefer now and am able to afford financially now as well. As an example, I have read how much many think the ride with RFT tires is rough. My Z had conventional Bridgestone summer performance and they are, in my experience, at least 2-3 times as hard a ride than the 335 on RFTs. Also, the Z is definitely less practical; there were many times when I could not drive as much as I love driving simply because the Z is a 2 seater. The trunk space is also very limited due to the strut brace dissecting the area. I would have it as a second car but as a primary/only car it is impractical/not what I need now. __________________ '07 Monaco Blue 335i ordered 9/4 built 9/21 shipped 9/28 arrived 10/12 at dealership 10/18 vroom 10/19 christened 11/3...
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10-20-2006, 10:56 PM	#8
Zeroday Colonel 46 Rep 2,350 Posts Drives: Plymouth Volare Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: your nerves iTrader: (0)	i also had a 2003 350z touring. i'm much happier in the 335 so far. that car tore up my aftermarket tires in just 6k miles due to a design flaw, had LOTS of rattles, the cabin was clustrophobic, the bose radio sucked immensely, the engine was rough and raucous, and it didn't feel nearly as fast as the 335. oh and the shifter was notchy as all hell would grind into gear occasionally. other than that it was fun to drive, but it was def. my last nissan.
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10-20-2006, 11:11 PM	#11
Taittinger Major 57 Rep 1,019 Posts Drives: Monaco Blue E92 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i Cpe [0.00]	I am not referring to the actual thrust; the 335 has plenty. I was expressing how much more sensational, in terms of sound and feel the Z is and the Z has more of a kick, but that may be because I have been trying to keep the 335 under 4000 rpm. I think in the end, they are doing close to the same but I definitely hear and feel everything in the Z more. __________________ '07 Monaco Blue 335i ordered 9/4 built 9/21 shipped 9/28 arrived 10/12 at dealership 10/18 vroom 10/19 christened 11/3...
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10-20-2006, 11:16 PM	#12
Zeroday Colonel 46 Rep 2,350 Posts Drives: Plymouth Volare Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: your nerves iTrader: (0)	oh ok i'll certainly agree on feeling things more...vibrations from the road/engine/etc. i had 19's on mine so it made it even more of a harsh ride. the exhaust note on the z was cerrtainly more pronounced and better sounding than the 335..that was one of my favorite aspects of the car. At high speeds around curves (like on i-95) the z scared the heck out of me..just didnt inspire confidence like the 335 does. felt like the tail could come out at any moment.
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04-27-2007, 10:47 PM	#13
E92TT www.signettour.com 15 Rep 297 Posts Drives: Z4MR Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (1)	i sold my 2006 350z just for the 335i. i love it! __________________ ///M
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04-28-2007, 12:54 AM	#14
Snowkone Private First Class 1 Rep 171 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Coupe (Sold) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Texas iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i Coupe [0.00]	I had never owned a German car let alone a BMW before my E92... getting this coupe as my intro to BMW was probably the best major decision I ever made (besides college and grad school)! I can't believe how smooth the ride is even during high speeds and fast accelerations... the cornering is just phenomenal compared to the last sports car I drove (Pontiac Trans Am WS6)... the interior is just clean and I love the aggressive look of the ride! Like others, I find reasons to just go out and drive this beast on the highway... it's just too much fun! __________________ 2007 SL55 AMG 2007 E92 335i (Sold)
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04-28-2007, 01:31 AM	#15
Revlis Now With 33% MORE Sarcasm Free! 157 Rep 3,462 Posts Drives: M4 i3 X3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Phoenix AZ iTrader: (0)	Along with the rest. This is my first BMW of my own. I traded in my 2005 RX-8 for this and I do not regret it at all. I miss some of the cornering ability the RX had but that is about it... Even with a faulty GPS, I couldn't be happier. Money can buy happiness, and this car is proof of that. I freaking love it, and I am always looking for a reason to drive it. It's softer than the RX-8 but there is no loss in fun, or excitement. __________________ A BMW is Just a Car, it doesn't make you smart, handsome, clever, better, cool, or wealthy.
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04-28-2007, 02:57 AM	#16
tzuten Enlisted Member 8 Rep 37 Posts Drives: Jet Black 07 335i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (0)	I had a modded 350Z before this. As stated the Z is more raw. It was a true sports car. The cable materials were cheap and it rattled like crazy. But the car was very athletic. IMO the handling on the Z is better than my 335i. I felt everything with the Z, more intuned to the road. Overall I like the Z.. I do like the 335i a bit more, but often times I wonder if I should have opted for the C6..
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04-28-2007, 08:41 AM	#17
Gort Klaatu Barada Nikto 30 Rep 1,169 Posts Drives: 2017 X3-35i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: A Bipolar Planet iTrader: (0)	Not a 350Z in my case, but a G35 Coupe. I liked the G35, but I love the 335i E92.
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04-28-2007, 09:50 AM	#18
adamr Major 71 Rep 1,032 Posts Drives: 997 GT3 RS Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Johannesburg iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 Porsche 997 GT ... [8.50] 2005 Mercedes Benz ... [0.00] 2008 E92 M3 (Bought ... [0.00] 2007 E93 335i conve ... [0.00] 2006 E92 325i Coupe ... [0.00] 2001 E46 M3 (Sold S ... [0.00]	its nice ... .... like more than my ///M3 __________________ 2007 Porsche 997 GT3 RS \|PCM with NAV and GSM\|Roll Cage\|PCCB\|Xenons\|Sports Chrono Plus\|PASM\|Leather Pack\|Silver Seat-belts\|
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04-28-2007, 10:17 AM	#19
Couch Colonel 142 Rep 2,900 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Houston iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [0.00]	Had mine for close to 2 months now and love it. But, after driving and now feeling more use to the car, I see why everyone hates the RFT's. I think it makes the car feel less stable too. Now as far as a 350z goes, my roommate has one. He had already considered getting a new car, and when he saw mine, thought about getting into a 335 Sedan. He hasn't even driven mine yet. He's impressed though. When I showed a friend of mine last week how well I could scratch 3rd gear, he got a big smile on his face.:rocks:
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