Hello , New member about to buy a 335i or 135i

TheLustyLiver · 11-02-2010, 09:12 PM

Hello , I currently drive a 350z nismo and i recently just had a baby boy and now im in a situation were i need to sell my nismo because i can only afford to have 1 car.. My choices are between the 135i / 335i / Evo ix Mr <-- this is pretty much out of the question because at this time in my life im in for more class and elegance lol.. Anyhow ive been researching alot on the 135i and 335i and how would you compare the 2? Why would i get the 335i over the 135i ? and is the comparability enough to make 1 better then the other or is it just personal prefference? Im sure there are other threads but i havnt found any but i no there out there so *heads up and apologizing early if i posted in wrong section.. to me the 335i is the better choice and price is no issue as im looking to spend 25-35k and its going to be used and 07-09 years.. Thank you

EDM92 · 11-02-2010, 09:19 PM

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=449554

That post should help. Personally, I'd take the 335, especially with a family. It's much sexier than the 135.

FLA 335 · 11-02-2010, 09:23 PM

I love my E90!! and I don't have kids

hipnotic · 11-02-2010, 09:51 PM

335

donsgolf2012 · 11-02-2010, 10:23 PM

e90 would be a better fit. 4 doors +335 must be orgasmic

jrUTlaw · 11-02-2010, 10:26 PM

From what I've seen of the 1 series, the backseat is pretty useless. I think the more practical option would be a 3 series e90 sedan, but if you must have a coupe, the 3 series is still larger than the 1 series, so more practical. IMO, it would absolutely be horrible putting a child in the backseat of a coupe. Even my e90 backseat is tight and I'm normal height (6'0"). Good luck with your search and upgrade and congrats on the new baby.

bbob · 11-02-2010, 10:59 PM

just go with the 335i since price isnt an issue... ive always disliked the 1 series in general... the whole car seems a bit too small and the headlights are like disproportionately big compared to everything else lol.
but thats all just personal preference

alberto335 · 11-02-2010, 11:05 PM

335 of course

Drivaar · 11-03-2010, 12:16 AM

Yeah, those 1-series headlights are just huge... possibly the largest compared to the rest of the car for any model out there... can't really think of another with headlights so bulbous.

Quasimodem · 11-03-2010, 12:24 AM

If you are getting "used" consider the HPFP issue with either of your choices. What is the current warranty of the HPFP? 100,000 miles? Does this warranty transfer with the car even if it is not certified? Are you willing to bet BMW will come out with a new reliable HPFP for your engine if you plan on owning it past expiration of current HPFP warranty?

If you don't want to worry about that issue, the 328 or the 335d would solve the little problem.

bavarianboar · 11-03-2010, 01:57 AM

I would think with a baby coming into the family u need something safe AND 'reliable' and would look away from 335i.

Get the 335d or stick to 328i.

Evaluate the space in the back, try some friend's car or so, to make sure the car will be big enough for your convenience.

Good luck deciding.

akack79 · 11-03-2010, 09:32 AM

With a kid on the way, a 335i sedan b/c of ease of getting in/out of the backseat.

Ridiculous · 11-03-2010, 09:46 AM

My Dad has a 135i and I have a 335xi e92. Honestly, the back seats are MUCH more usable in the 3-series. Also, for daily driving purposes, the 135i is a bit small. I've always owned SUVs until now, so it's a pretty drastic change for me anyway. They're both awesome rides.

11-02-2010, 09:12 PM	#1
TheLustyLiver Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 08 350z Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: san diego iTrader: (0)	Hello , New member about to buy a 335i or 135i Hello , I currently drive a 350z nismo and i recently just had a baby boy and now im in a situation were i need to sell my nismo because i can only afford to have 1 car.. My choices are between the 135i / 335i / Evo ix Mr <-- this is pretty much out of the question because at this time in my life im in for more class and elegance lol.. Anyhow ive been researching alot on the 135i and 335i and how would you compare the 2? Why would i get the 335i over the 135i ? and is the comparability enough to make 1 better then the other or is it just personal prefference? Im sure there are other threads but i havnt found any but i no there out there so *heads up and apologizing early if i posted in wrong section.. to me the 335i is the better choice and price is no issue as im looking to spend 25-35k and its going to be used and 07-09 years.. Thank you
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11-02-2010, 09:19 PM	#2
EDM92 Colonel 158 Rep 2,561 Posts Drives: Low&Slow Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Florida iTrader: (9)	http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=449554 That post should help. Personally, I'd take the 335, especially with a family. It's much sexier than the 135. __________________ Montego Blue 2007 E92 335i - ZSP / ZPP / Steptronic / Logic7 Broadway Static - CCW - Megan - Orion Instagram: bmwforlife
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11-02-2010, 09:51 PM	#4
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11-02-2010, 10:23 PM	#5
donsgolf2012 First Lieutenant 20 Rep 382 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Coupe Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	e90 would be a better fit. 4 doors +335 must be orgasmic
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11-02-2010, 10:26 PM	#6
jrUTlaw Esquire 8 Rep 84 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Sedan Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Jackson - Knoxville - Memphis, TN iTrader: (0)	From what I've seen of the 1 series, the backseat is pretty useless. I think the more practical option would be a 3 series e90 sedan, but if you must have a coupe, the 3 series is still larger than the 1 series, so more practical. IMO, it would absolutely be horrible putting a child in the backseat of a coupe. Even my e90 backseat is tight and I'm normal height (6'0"). Good luck with your search and upgrade and congrats on the new baby. __________________ 2007 335i e90 Sedan \| Titanium Silver \| Black Dakota Leather \| Tint \| Logic7 \| Premium \| Cold Weather \| 159s 2005 Nissan Altima 3.5SE \| Navy Blue \| Blond Leather \| Tint \| Bose \| Premium \| Sport \| Continental ExtremeContact DWS
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11-02-2010, 10:59 PM	#7
bbob Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 282 Posts Drives: 2009 e90 328i, 2011 e92 m3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Los Angeles/ Berkeley iTrader: (1)	just go with the 335i since price isnt an issue... ive always disliked the 1 series in general... the whole car seems a bit too small and the headlights are like disproportionately big compared to everything else lol. but thats all just personal preference
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alberto335 LORD 335 14 Rep 386 Posts Drives: bmw 335 08 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: XALAPA Mexico iTrader: (0)	335 of course __________________ --------------------335--------------------------------
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11-03-2010, 12:16 AM	#9
Drivaar Lieutenant 73 Rep 463 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Earth iTrader: (0)	Yeah, those 1-series headlights are just huge... possibly the largest compared to the rest of the car for any model out there... can't really think of another with headlights so bulbous.
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11-03-2010, 12:24 AM	#10
Quasimodem Colonel 147 Rep 2,383 Posts Drives: 335d Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 335d US [0.00]	If you are getting "used" consider the HPFP issue with either of your choices. What is the current warranty of the HPFP? 100,000 miles? Does this warranty transfer with the car even if it is not certified? Are you willing to bet BMW will come out with a new reliable HPFP for your engine if you plan on owning it past expiration of current HPFP warranty? If you don't want to worry about that issue, the 328 or the 335d would solve the little problem. __________________ Speakers: CDT Audio HD-42 comps--front doors (RAAMmat deadened), CDT ES-06 6.5" woofers--kickpanl Pods, Hertz EBX202R dual 8" ported trunk sub. Amps: Phoenix Gold RSd 500.4 (comps & pods). PG RSd 600.1 (sub). Power & Ground: 4AWG Streetwires w/RockFosgt RFDB1 distro blocks. Input: HU lineout--Kicker KISL RCA adapters--RockFosgt RFIT-6 cables--Audiocontrol Matrix--Monster cables--RSd 500.4--lineout Monstr Cabl to RSd 600.1.
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11-03-2010, 01:57 AM	#11
bavarianboar Lieutenant Colonel 332 Rep 1,771 Posts Drives: 2020 540i, 2020 430i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NorCal iTrader: (0)	I would think with a baby coming into the family u need something safe AND 'reliable' and would look away from 335i. Get the 335d or stick to 328i. Evaluate the space in the back, try some friend's car or so, to make sure the car will be big enough for your convenience. Good luck deciding. __________________ Driving: 2020 540i M-Sport Carbon Black, Ivory Nappa - Dec 2019 BTO - Feb 2020 Delivery Returned: 2016 535i M-Sport Carbon Black, Ivory Nappa :: 2014 F30 335i M-Sport Min Grey, Coral Red :: 2011 E90 328i Deep Sea Blue, Oyster Dakota
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akack79 Brigadier General 142 Rep 3,161 Posts Drives: '18 F80 M3 ZCP Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: T E X A S iTrader: (18)	With a kid on the way, a 335i sedan b/c of ease of getting in/out of the backseat. __________________ 2018 F80 M3 6MT ZCP
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11-03-2010, 09:46 AM	#13
Ridiculous isn't it? 21 Rep 262 Posts Drives: tiag 2011 X6 5.0 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: LI iTrader: (1)	My Dad has a 135i and I have a 335xi e92. Honestly, the back seats are MUCH more usable in the 3-series. Also, for daily driving purposes, the 135i is a bit small. I've always owned SUVs until now, so it's a pretty drastic change for me anyway. They're both awesome rides.
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