Traded: 2012 Ford Mustang GT for 2012 BMW 335i

3er · 01-30-2012, 09:06 PM

Hey guys,

I've been a long time fan of BMWs and have followed bimmerpost.com for years. I recently traded my 2012 Ford Mustang GT for a BMW 335i for several reasons.

My wife hated the car
My wife disliked the car
My wife detested the car

On a serious note, I got rid of it for a multitude of reasons. I originally purchased the car, knowing full well that she did not know how to drive a manual. My thought here is that I was going to teach her. I tried doing so during this past Christmas break, but realized that she had to sit crazy close to the steering wheel to full engage the clutch. Not only is this an inconvenience, but it's very unsafe and not something to take lightly. The other issue I quickly realized is that the passenger seat had no power, and therefore, had no way to adjust the height of the seat. As a result, the dash was eye-level for her, creating a very unpleasant and, at times, nauseating ride.

The final reason I decided to sell it was due to a wreck I had back in August '10 (other party's fault). I had many things I wanted to do to the car, but given my wife's lack of excitement over the car and the fact that it took a huge depreciation hit (I was compensated), I did not want to spend any more on it. It was a combination of all these things that got me looking into the other cars. I've always been a fan of BMW and decided to go with a BMW 335i M-sport (I'm still after my dream M3!).

Now, I won't tell you that it's as fast as the Mustang, because it's not - not even close. But, it is still very fast and very refined. Refined is not a word that I would use to describe my old car - more like brute force, full on power - a great thing given your mood :-). However, you have to take the good with the bad. I lost speed, but the ride is crazy smooth (in comparison) and the creature comforts are great (seats are comfy, quiet, etc.). Most importantly, my wife LOVES the new car. Honestly, I'm a bit indifferent when comparing the two because they both had their strong points. However, I'm happy that she is now able to drive the car (auto) and I'm really enjoying it. Unlike my "high hopes" for the Mustang, I'm keeping this car relatively stock other than tint and hard wiring my radar detector. I think the Harmon-Kardon system in it sounds great and I have no interest in changing things from that end. I'm also happy with the suspension's firmness and height. The only thing that would tempt me are new wheels. However, I'm going to play it cool for several months and do a lot of reading/researching.

I'm not quite sure how to end this other than with some pictures. Sorry about the low quality BMW pic - I was lazy and used my iPhone while programming the garage door opener. I'll have to take some time after I get it tinted to take some decent pictures.

Before:

After:

BMW!!

bmwti · 01-30-2012, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Austin85

Hey guys,
I'm keeping this car relatively stock

quoted for future reference.

matrix76 · 01-30-2012, 09:13 PM

Well I can only say welcome, and you made the right choice. Also, your wife was right for pushing the issue. Need to see more pics of your nice ride,

matrix76 · 01-30-2012, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by bmwti

quoted for future reference.

Good one,

3er · 01-30-2012, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by bmwti

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damn!

taibanl · 01-30-2012, 09:15 PM

beautiful e92

j2m · 01-30-2012, 09:16 PM

Nice choice! Great story! You will love it more and more every day! Congratts and welcome

QC335 · 01-30-2012, 09:16 PM

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Now, I won't tell you that it's as fast as the Mustang, because it's not - not even close.

It's quite close actually. And after being chipped the roles would be reversed. Don't worry, after a few weeks you won't even remember that ford. Anyway, great color and welcome man.

nukezero · 01-30-2012, 09:35 PM

2012 ford mustang gt is about 400 horses no? coupled with a throttle response of a V8, it should be a bit faster than the 335i no doubt.

but the 335i has a Cobb AP flash tune potential. For $700, you can squeeze more psi and get 370+ whp. Plus you can't beat the bimmer's smoother ride, handling, and quality interior compared to the Ford.

I rented a 2010 Mustang V6 while in hawaii. Quite torquey and fun for a V6 (300hp). But I hated the interior and the handling could be better. Ride was good due to it's fatter sidewalls.

3er · 01-30-2012, 09:54 PM

Yeah, Ford underrates the 5.0 at 412 BHP. Reality is, stock 5.0's push 375 RWHP in stock form and run 12.7's with a competent driver. Mine also came with the Brembo brake package (formally known as the Track Pack), so it was quite a bit stiffer and had stickier tires (Pirelli P-Zeros).

RnmEvo9 · 01-30-2012, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by QC335

It's quite close actually. And after being chipped the roles would be reversed. Don't worry, after a few weeks you won't even remember that ford. Anyway, great color and welcome man.

You are going to need a lot more than just a tune of your choice on a n55 to hang with a stock 5.0

QC335 · 01-30-2012, 10:18 PM

A JB4 will get you into the high 12's. Maybe I'm wrong but that's what I thought the stock 5.0's were getting.

turk23 · 01-30-2012, 10:29 PM

Congrats and welcome! Love the m-sports so clean

Q4P · 01-30-2012, 11:28 PM

good decision... and I say that honestly... I love American cars but BMWs are pure class, luxury and performance combined into one.

blacknbean · 01-31-2012, 01:29 AM

wow that mustang looks pretty clean. got me thinking about mustangs with that glorious v8. good thing I have no wife...lol hmmm.

PR3CI5N · 01-31-2012, 01:54 AM

I beat new 5.0's at the 1/8 mile track with just a JB4 and 100 octane. I have a N54 though.

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Originally Posted by RnmEvo9

You are going to need a lot more than just a tune of your choice on a n55 to hang with a stock 5.0

gunnerxq · 01-31-2012, 04:41 AM

Nice car but man what a downgrade. Downgrade meaning that you switched to an auto. I'm just wondering even with the adjustable steering wheel in the bmw should she still sit too close? But now since its an auto its kind of like insurance, your wife now sits farther because there's no clutch and so now she can't smash the accelerator.

nice ride though.

John 070 · 01-31-2012, 05:04 AM

Not sure I understand, it's a '12 Mustang, but OP says he got into an accident in 8/10. ??? p.s. gotta love the true duals, unlike with a N55.

Prince_of_Persia · 01-31-2012, 05:07 AM

Nice car, love the mustang too. Why didn't you get 6MT? And why not your dream car right away?

gunnerxq · 01-31-2012, 05:33 AM

Did the mustang have an adjustable steering wheel? Not just just up and down but closer and farther.

335isWhite · 01-31-2012, 08:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Austin85

Hey guys,

I've been a long time fan of BMWs and have followed bimmerpost.com for years. I recently traded my 2012 Ford Mustang GT for a BMW 335i

see below link:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=523589

RnmEvo9 · 01-31-2012, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by PR3CI5N

I beat new 5.0's at the 1/8 mile track with just a JB4 and 100 octane. I have a N54 though.

That basically comes down to who can get a better 60ft. Try a 1/4 mile, better yet, a more realistic approach would be to find one to race from a roll.

It might be closer with you on race gas and jb4 since you have a n54, but I doubt most n55s with just a tune of their choice will hang with one.

01-30-2012, 09:06 PM	#1
3er Major 946 Rep 1,275 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW M5 Competition Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Katy, TX iTrader: (0)	Traded: 2012 Ford Mustang GT for 2012 BMW 335i Hey guys, I've been a long time fan of BMWs and have followed bimmerpost.com for years. I recently traded my 2012 Ford Mustang GT for a BMW 335i for several reasons. My wife hated the car My wife disliked the car My wife detested the car On a serious note, I got rid of it for a multitude of reasons. I originally purchased the car, knowing full well that she did not know how to drive a manual. My thought here is that I was going to teach her. I tried doing so during this past Christmas break, but realized that she had to sit crazy close to the steering wheel to full engage the clutch. Not only is this an inconvenience, but it's very unsafe and not something to take lightly. The other issue I quickly realized is that the passenger seat had no power, and therefore, had no way to adjust the height of the seat. As a result, the dash was eye-level for her, creating a very unpleasant and, at times, nauseating ride. The final reason I decided to sell it was due to a wreck I had back in August '10 (other party's fault). I had many things I wanted to do to the car, but given my wife's lack of excitement over the car and the fact that it took a huge depreciation hit (I was compensated), I did not want to spend any more on it. It was a combination of all these things that got me looking into the other cars. I've always been a fan of BMW and decided to go with a BMW 335i M-sport (I'm still after my dream M3!). Now, I won't tell you that it's as fast as the Mustang, because it's not - not even close. But, it is still very fast and very refined. Refined is not a word that I would use to describe my old car - more like brute force, full on power - a great thing given your mood :-). However, you have to take the good with the bad. I lost speed, but the ride is crazy smooth (in comparison) and the creature comforts are great (seats are comfy, quiet, etc.). Most importantly, my wife LOVES the new car. Honestly, I'm a bit indifferent when comparing the two because they both had their strong points. However, I'm happy that she is now able to drive the car (auto) and I'm really enjoying it. Unlike my "high hopes" for the Mustang, I'm keeping this car relatively stock other than tint and hard wiring my radar detector. I think the Harmon-Kardon system in it sounds great and I have no interest in changing things from that end. I'm also happy with the suspension's firmness and height. The only thing that would tempt me are new wheels. However, I'm going to play it cool for several months and do a lot of reading/researching. I'm not quite sure how to end this other than with some pictures. Sorry about the low quality BMW pic - I was lazy and used my iPhone while programming the garage door opener. I'll have to take some time after I get it tinted to take some decent pictures. Before: After: BMW!! __________________ *2019 ///M5 Competition* On Order: 2023 ///M3 Competition xDrive
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matrix76 Major 61 Rep 1,300 Posts Drives: 2020 Z4 M40i Black/Red Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Port Dover, Ontario iTrader: (1)	Well I can only say welcome, and you made the right choice. Also, your wife was right for pushing the issue. Need to see more pics of your nice ride, __________________ Brian Black Sapphire, Black w/Burrwood Trim & Shifter, 162's, Mtec H8 AE's, DS1 HID 6000K
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taibanl Brigadier General 281 Rep 4,121 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NA iTrader: (4)	beautiful e92
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nukezero Major 343 Rep 1,465 Posts Drives: BMW 3 series Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Irvine iTrader: (8)	2012 ford mustang gt is about 400 horses no? coupled with a throttle response of a V8, it should be a bit faster than the 335i no doubt. but the 335i has a Cobb AP flash tune potential. For $700, you can squeeze more psi and get 370+ whp. Plus you can't beat the bimmer's smoother ride, handling, and quality interior compared to the Ford. I rented a 2010 Mustang V6 while in hawaii. Quite torquey and fun for a V6 (300hp). But I hated the interior and the handling could be better. Ride was good due to it's fatter sidewalls.
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3er Major 946 Rep 1,275 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW M5 Competition Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Katy, TX iTrader: (0)	Yeah, Ford underrates the 5.0 at 412 BHP. Reality is, stock 5.0's push 375 RWHP in stock form and run 12.7's with a competent driver. Mine also came with the Brembo brake package (formally known as the Track Pack), so it was quite a bit stiffer and had stickier tires (Pirelli P-Zeros). __________________ *2019 ///M5 Competition* On Order: 2023 ///M3 Competition xDrive
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QC335 Lieutenant 17 Rep 434 Posts Drives: C-17 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Charleston, SC iTrader: (0)	A JB4 will get you into the high 12's. Maybe I'm wrong but that's what I thought the stock 5.0's were getting. __________________
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Q4P Colonel 83 Rep 2,291 Posts Drives: Too Much Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: World iTrader: (0)	good decision... and I say that honestly... I love American cars but BMWs are pure class, luxury and performance combined into one. __________________ 2jZ + RB26 + 4G63 + LS9 + N54 =
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blacknbean Major 14 Rep 1,044 Posts Drives: e92 335i 6MT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: LA iTrader: (2)	wow that mustang looks pretty clean. got me thinking about mustangs with that glorious v8. good thing I have no wife...lol hmmm.
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gunnerxq Lieutenant Colonel 213 Rep 1,780 Posts Drives: e90 "325i" Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: New York iTrader: (1)	Nice car but man what a downgrade. Downgrade meaning that you switched to an auto. I'm just wondering even with the adjustable steering wheel in the bmw should she still sit too close? But now since its an auto its kind of like insurance, your wife now sits farther because there's no clutch and so now she can't smash the accelerator. nice ride though. __________________ Koni special active red, eibach pro-kit springs, Remus exhaust, stage 3 intake manifold,Stage 2 AA tune, BMW Short shift kit. Silicon intake pipe. M3 control arms front, M3 rear. ECS trailing arm with whiteline bushings. Purple powerflex subframe bushings. Yellow power flex upper shock mounts. Single mass flywheel OE weight.
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John 070 Lieutenant General 1705 Rep 14,829 Posts Drives: 335i cpe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: ZSP/ZPP/ZCW iTrader: (0)	Not sure I understand, it's a '12 Mustang, but OP says he got into an accident in 8/10. ??? p.s. gotta love the true duals, unlike with a N55.
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Prince_of_Persia Colonel 248 Rep 2,513 Posts Drives: 6MT E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (1)	Nice car, love the mustang too. Why didn't you get 6MT? And why not your dream car right away? __________________ AW\|FR 6MT E92 ///M3
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gunnerxq Lieutenant Colonel 213 Rep 1,780 Posts Drives: e90 "325i" Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: New York iTrader: (1)	Did the mustang have an adjustable steering wheel? Not just just up and down but closer and farther. __________________ Koni special active red, eibach pro-kit springs, Remus exhaust, stage 3 intake manifold,Stage 2 AA tune, BMW Short shift kit. Silicon intake pipe. M3 control arms front, M3 rear. ECS trailing arm with whiteline bushings. Purple powerflex subframe bushings. Yellow power flex upper shock mounts. Single mass flywheel OE weight.
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