Trying to decide between the 328 and 335

Moxie · 06-06-2010, 02:28 AM

335d has a $4,500 rebate & you get the $900 tax credit. You should test drive it before you buy anything. 265 HP & 425 lbs Torque.

2M · 06-06-2010, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by cruiseluva62886

what part of ny are you in?

im in the bx... hang around queens a lot too

bsamoul · 06-06-2010, 02:38 AM

Make this a poll and use our answer solely as what you should do.

2M · 06-06-2010, 02:41 AM

the thing is..328 is ok..but I know im going for a 335 because its a whole different animal..but i would have to wait to trade it in..i mean i bought it september..i want to enjoy it at least a couple years..n then maybe jump on the new 335 coupe (2012-2013) ..maybe you should stick with an e46 ci and get the F32 once it hits the streets in 2012..thats what im doing ..waiting for the F32 before i step up...until then i can never complain about my 328...I love it

edit:disregard the e46 comment since i confused the op's thread with another similiar thread

parksar · 06-06-2010, 02:43 AM

Buy the 335 - you're trying to convince yourself the 328 will be okay and you'll regret it every day you drive it. Trust me.

Neutrinolad · 06-06-2010, 08:51 AM

I think the 328 will be a step down for you. I test drove the 37s when buying my car and liked it a lot. It's comparable to the 335. There is a known HPFP issue with the 335, which was one of the deciding factors in my going with the 335d.

pdubbb1 · 06-06-2010, 09:04 AM

dont buy the 335. my friend has replace 12 fuel pumps in 2 years.

Marcus-SanDiego · 06-06-2010, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by pdubbb1

dont buy the 335. my friend has replace 12 fuel pumps in 2 years.

Why didn't your friend just get the car lemoned?

123Britt · 06-06-2010, 09:45 AM

Only get the 328 if you opt for 6MT & Sport --- otherwise the 335i with a proven maintenance history is the choice.

BMWagain · 06-06-2010, 09:53 AM

335 335 335 335

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purpl3ish · 06-06-2010, 11:25 AM

thanks guys; seems the majority of you have recommended the 335..kinda not surprised there lol. i guess maybe if i was coming from a different car it'd be slightly different..either way though I'm going to try and test drive both back to back somehow someway..and i'll keep everyone posted thankss!

and to the person that posted about the MT / sport; i'd want either car with MT and the M Sport package.

Rome · 06-06-2010, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Moxie

335d has a $4,500 rebate & you get the $900 tax credit. You should test drive it before you buy anything. 265 HP & 425 lbs Torque.

no 6mt or else i woulda had one by now

2M · 06-06-2010, 03:45 PM

if you do decide on the 335 I think you should wait for the new body

its almost around the corner

Alexander · 06-06-2010, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by pdubbb1

dont buy the 335. my friend has replace 12 fuel pumps in 2 years.

I'm sorry but I don't believe that.

12?

The dealer would have told him to lemon it, lol.

BayMoWe335 · 06-06-2010, 05:26 PM

328 is a nice car, but the 335 is worth the extra $5-7k for the torque alone.

FLA 335 · 06-06-2010, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Aonarch

I'm sorry but I don't believe that.

12?

The dealer would have told him to lemon it, lol.

+1

dealer would get tired of giving loaners and tell him to get another car.. prolly even offer to help him... ! lol

FLA 335 · 06-06-2010, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Rome

no 6mt or else i woulda had one by now

ZF tranny is no slouch!!!

will the 335d get DCT !?!? if so... jump on it... jump on it!

aront · 06-06-2010, 05:32 PM

Not gonna lie, the rush of torque when passing on the freeway totally makes the 335i a blast and a half to own. I can not recommend it strongly enough.

georgelb · 06-06-2010, 05:32 PM

I have a 328 loaner right now and it just simply isn't fun after driving the 335 daily.

Saintor · 06-06-2010, 05:41 PM

The 335i is overpriced. It isn't worth 7500$ more than a 328i. Deduct 1500-2000$ for equipment differences and I don't see how an optional engine is worth 6000$. A lot of hype. A car that accelerates 0-60mph in less than 6.5s is plenty fast. The only reason I would take the 335i for its much better engine note - the N52 is too silent.

cb4 · 06-06-2010, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by stickypaws

Whichever car you get you'll be fine with because you won't know the difference. The 328i will be the 328i and the 335i will be the 335i. It's only if you have both at once that you'll realize the difference.

Once you get either one, it'll be fine because it's only relative to what you compare it to. The 328i is only slower when you compare it to something faster (like a 335i.) The 335i is only slower when you compare it to something faster (like a 997TT.)

Regret only happens when you start comparing what you think you should have bought. And want only happens when you think there's something better.

Do you get what I'm saying(?)

On the other hand, it's not just $80 a month, it's $2880 after the 36 months. Put the $80 away each month and you'd have a nice little vacation at the end of your lease.

In that case you might as well get yourself a civic. After all you wont know what you are missing. Know what I am saying? Get the 335 for sure!

cb4 · 06-06-2010, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Alpine3

if you do decide on the 335 I think you should wait for the new body

its almost around the corner

And if he decides on the 328 its ok for him to buy now?

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06-06-2010, 02:41 AM	#26
2M Colonel 503 Rep 2,200 Posts Drives: Mineral Grey M2 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: New York iTrader: (2)	the thing is..328 is ok..but I know im going for a 335 because its a whole different animal..but i would have to wait to trade it in..i mean i bought it september..i want to enjoy it at least a couple years..n then maybe jump on the new 335 coupe (2012-2013) ..maybe you should stick with an e46 ci and get the F32 once it hits the streets in 2012..thats what im doing ..waiting for the F32 before i step up...until then i can never complain about my 328...I love it edit:disregard the e46 comment since i confused the op's thread with another similiar thread __________________ E9X Picture Game: 8 points: (High visibility jacket; Strip Club; Pizzeria; Sobriety Test; E9x dressed for Halloween, Billiards, Oil Change, Orange Cone) Last edited by 2M; 06-06-2010 at 03:46 PM..
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06-06-2010, 02:43 AM	#27
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pdubbb1 Second Lieutenant 18 Rep 224 Posts Drives: 2016 m4 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Queens, NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 BMW m4 [0.00]	335 fuel pump issue dont buy the 335. my friend has replace 12 fuel pumps in 2 years.
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06-06-2010, 09:45 AM	#31
123Britt Captain 290 Rep 864 Posts Drives: 15 M235i AT Join Date: May 2008 Location: Madison, Alabama iTrader: (0)	Trans choice will make a big difference Only get the 328 if you opt for 6MT & Sport --- otherwise the 335i with a proven maintenance history is the choice.
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06-06-2010, 11:25 AM	#33
purpl3ish Major 781 Rep 1,069 Posts Drives: 2023 G80 Velvet Orchid M3 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Brooklyn, NY iTrader: (9)	thanks guys; seems the majority of you have recommended the 335..kinda not surprised there lol. i guess maybe if i was coming from a different car it'd be slightly different..either way though I'm going to try and test drive both back to back somehow someway..and i'll keep everyone posted thankss! and to the person that posted about the MT / sport; i'd want either car with MT and the M Sport package.
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2M Colonel 503 Rep 2,200 Posts Drives: Mineral Grey M2 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: New York iTrader: (2)	if you do decide on the 335 I think you should wait for the new body its almost around the corner __________________ E9X Picture Game: 8 points: (High visibility jacket; Strip Club; Pizzeria; Sobriety Test; E9x dressed for Halloween, Billiards, Oil Change, Orange Cone)
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06-06-2010, 05:26 PM	#37
BayMoWe335 Colonel 1180 Rep 2,132 Posts Drives: 2010 E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: US iTrader: (0)	328 is a nice car, but the 335 is worth the extra $5-7k for the torque alone.
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06-06-2010, 05:32 PM	#40
aront n00b 6 Rep 91 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: May 2010 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	Not gonna lie, the rush of torque when passing on the freeway totally makes the 335i a blast and a half to own. I can not recommend it strongly enough.
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06-06-2010, 05:32 PM	#41
georgelb nsomneeak 39 Rep 501 Posts Drives: E92 RB 335i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: DFW, TX iTrader: (3) Garage List 2007 335i [8.00]	I have a 328 loaner right now and it just simply isn't fun after driving the 335 daily.
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06-06-2010, 05:41 PM	#42
Saintor Banned 82 Rep 2,446 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: MTL, Canada iTrader: (1)	The 335i is overpriced. It isn't worth 7500$ more than a 328i. Deduct 1500-2000$ for equipment differences and I don't see how an optional engine is worth 6000$. A lot of hype. A car that accelerates 0-60mph in less than 6.5s is plenty fast. The only reason I would take the 335i for its much better engine note - the N52 is too silent.
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