335i Coupe or Sedan?????

MiAmiBoosT305 · 12-23-2006, 05:02 PM

Hey whats up im new here my name is Martin and I live in Miami FL. Im looking to buy a 335i coupe or sedan within the next 2 weeks and I was hoping to see what is the difference of the two in car & driver they said the sedan is faster but i think the coupe is nicer.PLEASE HELP ME OUT!!!!!

teknochild · 12-23-2006, 05:02 PM

isnt the coupe faster? it looks better anyway, pretty sure it has a diffrent suspension setup too?

Fester · 12-23-2006, 05:06 PM

Coupe is lighter ~22lbs, have more rigid chassis - it's definately faster than sedan

Jay_328 · 12-23-2006, 05:06 PM

coupe looks cooler to me

visor · 12-23-2006, 05:09 PM

Coupe...

looks nicer
has 2 less doors
is just slightly faster
but is more expensive

Chris.G · 12-23-2006, 05:09 PM

We have had at least 20 of these threads. Please

next time.
To answer your question, COUPE if you don't need the extra space for kids, work stuff etc.

RiXst3r · 12-23-2006, 05:10 PM

Obviously there is no speed difference between the 2... car and driver just got different numbers on different cars, other mags have gotten the same numbers on both, or faster on the coupe. They are the same engine, and the coupe is only slightly lighter. Although the coupe is supposedly more "rigid", and most people consider the coupe more "sporty".

The sedan has nothing in it to make it "faster", obviously... it was just 2 different tests, 2 different cars, 2 different days, and they squeeked a .1 better 0-60 out of one of them... nothing to do with how many doors it had.

teknochild · 12-23-2006, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris.G

COUPE if you don't need the extra space for kids.

screw the kids they can sit in the trunk

DrDomer · 12-23-2006, 05:18 PM

IMHO coupe looks nicer. Performance is the same. If you need 4 doors... well.... then you need 4 doors. Not much else to it then that.

just4kickz · 12-23-2006, 05:29 PM

lol... like drdomer said... two doors or four doors... take your pick. your getting the same engine and the difference weight wise isnt that significant... however if ur plannin on hitting the twisties or mountains then take the coupe which supposedly has the better suspension.

Phil G · 12-23-2006, 05:45 PM

This pretty much something only you can answer. Neither is better than the other, and they are EXTREMELY similar as far as performance. I went with the coupe because I'm a single and am not transporting more than 2 people very often (and when I do, it's not me who has to sit in the back

). If you are transporting people very often, use your back seat a lot (for people or loading things), and like the looks of the sedan, go for the sedan. If you like the sportiness of the coupe and don't mind sacrificing the 5th seat and acessibility, go with the coupe. I just went with my heart on this one.....

Fester · 12-23-2006, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by teknochild

screw the kids they can sit in the trunk

I've got two and they love to sit in the coupe...no issues.

Ryan(e92) · 12-23-2006, 06:02 PM

Coupe

scm6079 · 12-23-2006, 06:09 PM

Coupe -- my son has *no* problems getting in the back seat, and once there fits nicely. If I had older children (teens too young to drive) I'd look to sedan, but otherwise coupe 100%. If you have more than adult kids to drive around regularly, I wouldn't look at a 3-series at all.

SoYank · 12-23-2006, 06:19 PM

I wanted the coupe last year but was unwilling to wait the additional 10 months and so got the sedan. I looked at a 335i coupe and was appalled at how little legroom there was in the back for an adult. It would be fine for kids under 10 years of age. And I agree with other posters that the coupe looks better. But it's really up to you in deciding which is best for you and your circumstances.

krafty04 · 12-23-2006, 06:29 PM

The coupe comes with a standard sport suspension, thus adding the sport package to to the coupe does nothing for the suspension and is something like $1200. The sedan comes with a milder suspension setup and by adding sport package, it upgrades suspension to be the exact same setup as the coupe, for a higher price... it's $1,600. The increase of $400 pays for the additional components.

I drove the coupe on a L O N G test drive without the sales agent. Then went back and too the sedan out for a short run. The only difference is back seat, and looks. I could not get comfortable in the back seat of the coupe and I'm only 6'. Now we know the driver will never ride in the back seat, but if I'm paying 45g for a car, you better damn well belive whomever is going to sit in the back is going to be comfortable, and I am not going to get out of the car everytime someone wants to get in or out...

Plus, I'm not sold on the coupes looks from the rear....the sedan has the balanced look, plus you could say your 4 door sport sedan has 300hp. Think of the looks on the kids faces when you pass them in their rice rockets...

Everyone has their own opinions, go drive them both and look at your needs.
Good luck and let us know what you decide.

King Luis · 12-23-2006, 06:40 PM

if you have people driving with you, you may want to go for the sedan,
but if its only you driving it, go for the coupe.

Hawkshaw · 12-23-2006, 06:51 PM

Sedan!

I believe I'm one of the minority that actually prefers the look of the sedan over the coupe, forgetting about personal cirsumstance and need for a second.

Bottom line, you can't go wrong with either! Good luck!

dmboone25 · 12-23-2006, 07:12 PM

Like the looks of the coupe--personal pref tho....

Chio · 12-23-2006, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hawkshaw

Sedan!

I believe I'm one of the minority that actually prefers the look of the sedan over the coupe, forgetting about personal cirsumstance and need for a second.

Bottom line, you can't go wrong with either! Good luck!

it really is up to you i have people in my car alot so i need 4 doors

LTO · 12-23-2006, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hawkshaw

Sedan!

I believe I'm one of the minority that actually prefers the look of the sedan over the coupe, forgetting about personal cirsumstance and need for a second.

Bottom line, you can't go wrong with either! Good luck!

i too like the look of the sedan better. i preferred my '92 4 door integra over the 2 doors.

stressdoc · 12-24-2006, 10:19 AM

We cannot help you much on this one. The coupe and sedan w/ ZSP are effectively identical. Boils down to personal choice, almost like choosing a color. I have kids, so the sedan was a no-brainer.

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teknochild Your resident 4um troll 125 Rep 2,020 Posts Drives: 335 coupe Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: fl iTrader: (0)	isnt the coupe faster? it looks better anyway, pretty sure it has a diffrent suspension setup too?
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Fester Major 27 Rep 1,129 Posts Drives: '13 Porsche 911 (991) 4S Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Silicon Valley, CA iTrader: (0)	Coupe is lighter ~22lbs, have more rigid chassis - it's definately faster than sedan __________________ 2013 911 4S ...GT Silver/Espresso custom build w/ lots of options and all alphabets soup! 2007 335i Coupe ...TiAg/Grey custom build...Sold!
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Chris.G Banned 105 Rep 3,120 Posts Drives: 2011 LCI MSPORT X5 30d Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	We have had at least 20 of these threads. Please next time. To answer your question, COUPE if you don't need the extra space for kids, work stuff etc.
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RiXst3r 274 Rep 6,510 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ohio iTrader: (14)	Obviously there is no speed difference between the 2... car and driver just got different numbers on different cars, other mags have gotten the same numbers on both, or faster on the coupe. They are the same engine, and the coupe is only slightly lighter. Although the coupe is supposedly more "rigid", and most people consider the coupe more "sporty". The sedan has nothing in it to make it "faster", obviously... it was just 2 different tests, 2 different cars, 2 different days, and they squeeked a .1 better 0-60 out of one of them... nothing to do with how many doors it had.
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DrDomer Major 39 Rep 1,349 Posts Drives: 2004 330ci ZHP, 1999 Miata Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Iowa iTrader: (0)	IMHO coupe looks nicer. Performance is the same. If you need 4 doors... well.... then you need 4 doors. Not much else to it then that. __________________ Any man who can drive safely while kissing a pretty girl is simply not giving the kiss the attention it deserves. ~Albert Einstein
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Phil G Dominator of Deep South curvy roads 51 Rep 340 Posts Drives: '07 335i Coupe Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	This pretty much something only you can answer. Neither is better than the other, and they are EXTREMELY similar as far as performance. I went with the coupe because I'm a single and am not transporting more than 2 people very often (and when I do, it's not me who has to sit in the back ). If you are transporting people very often, use your back seat a lot (for people or loading things), and like the looks of the sedan, go for the sedan. If you like the sportiness of the coupe and don't mind sacrificing the 5th seat and acessibility, go with the coupe. I just went with my heart on this one..... __________________ -'07 335i coupe (build date 02/2007) - Space Grey/Black Dakota/Dark Burl - 6MT/ZPP/ZSP/Nav/CA/Heated Seats. Acquired in Munich 3/2007 via European Delivery. 16 years and almost 220k miles of pure joy! -'06 911 Carrera S - Black/Black - Full Leather/Sport Chrono/Porsche Sport Exhaust/Nav - 80k miles. Acquired 1/2021. One needy old German car just wasn't enough!
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SoYank Major General 571 Rep 7,519 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 335i MT Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Vinton, Virginia iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW E90 335i S ... [9.00]	I wanted the coupe last year but was unwilling to wait the additional 10 months and so got the sedan. I looked at a 335i coupe and was appalled at how little legroom there was in the back for an adult. It would be fine for kids under 10 years of age. And I agree with other posters that the coupe looks better. But it's really up to you in deciding which is best for you and your circumstances. __________________ **2009 E90 335i Montego Blue · Black Leather · Burl Walnut · 6MT · US Spec** SatNav • ZPP • ZCW • 6FL • TPMS • iDrive • PDC • HWS • Xenons • BMW Assist • Power Rear Sunshade • Logic 7 European Taillights • Rear Foglamp • OEM Alarm • PicoTray • DataToys XM-DVR • Multi-view Processor Quaife ATB LSD • Short Shift Knob • Hartge Anti-Roll Bars • AP Racing Front Brakes • 19" Style 269
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krafty04 First Lieutenant 5 Rep 313 Posts Drives: 04 Jeep Gr. Cherokee Overland Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Azores, Portugal iTrader: (0)	The coupe comes with a standard sport suspension, thus adding the sport package to to the coupe does nothing for the suspension and is something like $1200. The sedan comes with a milder suspension setup and by adding sport package, it upgrades suspension to be the exact same setup as the coupe, for a higher price... it's $1,600. The increase of $400 pays for the additional components. I drove the coupe on a L O N G test drive without the sales agent. Then went back and too the sedan out for a short run. The only difference is back seat, and looks. I could not get comfortable in the back seat of the coupe and I'm only 6'. Now we know the driver will never ride in the back seat, but if I'm paying 45g for a car, you better damn well belive whomever is going to sit in the back is going to be comfortable, and I am not going to get out of the car everytime someone wants to get in or out... Plus, I'm not sold on the coupes looks from the rear....the sedan has the balanced look, plus you could say your 4 door sport sedan has 300hp. Think of the looks on the kids faces when you pass them in their rice rockets... Everyone has their own opinions, go drive them both and look at your needs. Good luck and let us know what you decide. __________________ 07/335i/Sedan/TiAg/black/alum/sport/CA/step/nav/assist/PDC 04 JGC Overland 04 HD Nightrain 04 325 (sold) 98 318ti (daughters ride now)
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King Luis Private First Class 9 Rep 105 Posts Drives: E46 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	if you have people driving with you, you may want to go for the sedan, but if its only you driving it, go for the coupe.
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Hawkshaw Major 100 Rep 1,013 Posts Drives: X3 xDrive28i Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Fredericton, NB, Canada iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Sedan! I believe I'm one of the minority that actually prefers the look of the sedan over the coupe, forgetting about personal cirsumstance and need for a second. Bottom line, you can't go wrong with either! Good luck! __________________ Paul
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stressdoc Moderator 618 Rep 10,855 Posts Drives: BMW i8; Toy 4runner TRD pro Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Waco TX iTrader: (0)	We cannot help you much on this one. The coupe and sedan w/ ZSP are effectively identical. Boils down to personal choice, almost like choosing a color. I have kids, so the sedan was a no-brainer. __________________ My recent ED photos: http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1026808 my not-so-recent ED: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31829 Please join BMWCCA http://bmwcca.org/index.php?pageid=c...&ref_by=300279
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