What to get next?

aspiring335 · 10-16-2009, 06:44 AM

Lease on my E90 330i is up in Feb so it's time for something new. I was flirting with the idea of a 535xiT or an X5 diesel, but I went with a new Touareg TDI, so that takes care of my need for a large, practical vehicle.

Part of me is thinking just go with another E90 or E91 328xi or possibly an E90 335xi. But even though I think these are by far the best vehicles in their class, part of me wants to try something different. Switching the 330i for one of these choices it's going to feel like I just got back into the same car after having it obsessively detailed!

Prefer manual this time (sick of driving auto all the time), and I'd prefer awd for the Toronto winter nastiness. Other than the Audi S4, am I really right in thinking that my choices are pretty much non-existent??

Appreciate any suggestions...

Road Cone1 · 10-16-2009, 04:04 PM

Oh yeah!

jasonintoronto · 10-16-2009, 04:52 PM

the new s4, with it's dual clutch tranny and supercharged engine is a good pick if you are going to get something different.

Soni · 10-16-2009, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by jasonintoronto

the new s4, with it's dual clutch tranny and supercharged engine is a good pick if you are going to get something different.

+1

DimSum · 10-16-2009, 08:43 PM

c63 AMG! Same price of a loaded 335i, but hella faster!

aspiring335 · 10-16-2009, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by DimSum

c63 AMG! Same price of a loaded 335i, but hella faster!

Ha, I think that's one of those cars that would be awesome to play with for a few weeks, but no AWD, and I've heard that the traction control is really annoying, but that the car is a bit out of control with it switched off...

DimSum · 10-16-2009, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by aspiring335

Ha, I think that's one of those cars that would be awesome to play with for a few weeks, but no AWD, and I've heard that the traction control is really annoying, but that the car is a bit out of control with it switched off...

Test drive one, you'll fall in love

Check out the new 2010 Cayman S in a manual, BEAUTIFUL car and a JOY to drive.

aspiring335 · 10-17-2009, 08:31 AM

I do not dare visit the Porsche dealer, since I don't want to end up with a 911 C4S that I can't afford...

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Originally Posted by DimSum

Check out the new 2010 Cayman S in a manual, BEAUTIFUL car and a JOY to drive.

BMdblU · 10-17-2009, 08:36 AM

I will confirm your thoughts, 2010 S4. I loved my test drive.

KkSc · 10-17-2009, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by BMdblU

I will confirm your thoughts, 2010 S4. I loved my test drive.

+1 S4 is amazing!

jasonintoronto · 10-17-2009, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by aspiring335

I do not dare visit the Porsche dealer, since I don't want to end up with a 911 C4S that I can't afford...

i'd love a 2006 c4 next

hubble bubble · 10-19-2009, 11:29 AM

335i, Dinan stage 2 software. Buy some real winter tires and you won't need 4wd. Besides, you already have an SUV and 4wd doesn't help you stop or turn in the snow.

335xi sport package comes with stock (non-sport) suspension. It gets the wheels, tires and seats, but not changes to the springs. I found the xi tended to push (understeer) more in slow corners. And with the Dinan software it is easy to rotate the car with your right foot.

aspiring335 · 10-19-2009, 02:51 PM

I know where you're coming from, and I ran rwd BMWs in Calgary for three years, always with proper snow tires.

Personally I'll take the added comfort of a slightly softer suspension set up, though. Must be getting old...

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Originally Posted by hubble bubble

335i, Dinan stage 2 software. Buy some real winter tires and you won't need 4wd. Besides, you already have an SUV and 4wd doesn't help you stop or turn in the snow.

335xi sport package comes with stock (non-sport) suspension. It gets the wheels, tires and seats, but not changes to the springs. I found the xi tended to push (understeer) more in slow corners. And with the Dinan software it is easy to rotate the car with your right foot.

Bora20 · 10-31-2009, 03:44 PM

335D

halB · 10-31-2009, 09:03 PM

Short list:

1. Another E93 335i with M-Sport
2. S5 Cabriolet
3. C63 AMG

RevC · 10-31-2009, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by halB

Short list:

1. Another E93 335i with M-Sport
2. S5 Cabriolet
3. C63 AMG

c63 if money is no issue, those things are NO JOKE and hand assembled!

hubble bubble · 11-05-2009, 04:49 PM

335i is a blast. WAY faster than your outgoing 330i. Think about an 80hp and 100 lb-ft boost in pwer to your car. Or Dinanize it for a 130hp, 175 lb-ft increase.

Then again...535xiT woudl be a great family/ski car. And it can be Dinanized.

10-16-2009, 06:44 AM	#1
aspiring335 Lieutenant Colonel 95 Rep 1,614 Posts Drives: 2019 G05 40i Join Date: May 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	What to get next? Lease on my E90 330i is up in Feb so it's time for something new. I was flirting with the idea of a 535xiT or an X5 diesel, but I went with a new Touareg TDI, so that takes care of my need for a large, practical vehicle. Part of me is thinking just go with another E90 or E91 328xi or possibly an E90 335xi. But even though I think these are by far the best vehicles in their class, part of me wants to try something different. Switching the 330i for one of these choices it's going to feel like I just got back into the same car after having it obsessively detailed! Prefer manual this time (sick of driving auto all the time), and I'd prefer awd for the Toronto winter nastiness. Other than the Audi S4, am I really right in thinking that my choices are pretty much non-existent?? Appreciate any suggestions... __________________ 2019 G05 40i (premium excellence, m-sport, 2VR), Tesla Model S 100D, Nissan Leaf SL Volvo XC90 T8, Subaru Outback, E84 X1 28i, E91 328i xdrive, 6MT, VW Touareg TDI, E90 330i, E46 325iT, MINI Cooper S (all retired)
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Road Cone1 Lieutenant 22 Rep 504 Posts Drives: 135i & 325i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oakville, Ontario iTrader: (3)	Oh yeah! Attached Images __________________ 2012 White 328i Sportline 2009 135i Silver w/Black (Sold) 2006 325i, AW & BLack, ZSP (Sold) Lots of Miatas
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jasonintoronto Captain 39 Rep 703 Posts Drives: 2007 335i coupe (sold) Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: toronto iTrader: (0)	the new s4, with it's dual clutch tranny and supercharged engine is a good pick if you are going to get something different. __________________ 2007 Porsche Carrera 4 2007 BMW 335i Coupe (SOLD)
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DimSum Banned 202 Rep 2,740 Posts Drives: SLOW Join Date: May 2008 Location: LITTLEBIMMER.COM iTrader: (10)	c63 AMG! Same price of a loaded 335i, but hella faster!
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BMdblU Brigadier General 152 Rep 3,983 Posts Drives: F80 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (2)	I will confirm your thoughts, 2010 S4. I loved my test drive.
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10-19-2009, 11:29 AM	#12
hubble bubble Captain 17 Rep 680 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Calgary, AB, Canada iTrader: (0)	335i, Dinan stage 2 software. Buy some real winter tires and you won't need 4wd. Besides, you already have an SUV and 4wd doesn't help you stop or turn in the snow. 335xi sport package comes with stock (non-sport) suspension. It gets the wheels, tires and seats, but not changes to the springs. I found the xi tended to push (understeer) more in slow corners. And with the Dinan software it is easy to rotate the car with your right foot.
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Bora20 Lieutenant 17 Rep 464 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW X3 3.0si M-Sport Join Date: May 2006 Location: Kamloops, BC, CAD iTrader: (0)	335D __________________ 2007 BMW X3 3.0si Titanium SilverBlack LeatherAutoPremiumM SportComfortActivityAssist & Bluetooth*
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halB Colonel 53 Rep 2,384 Posts Drives: W211 E350 4M MkV GTI 987.2 S Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Just north of Toronto iTrader: (0)	Short list: 1. Another E93 335i with M-Sport 2. S5 Cabriolet 3. C63 AMG __________________ 07 E93 335i - Returned at lease end 09 W211 E350 4Matic Avant Garde - Blk/Blk, AMG pkg w/18". Sport Susp. F1 Asym. Debadged. 09 MkV GTI w/Leather & 18" Huffs. F1 Asym 10 987.2 S w/Leather sport seat, Sport Chrono, 19" Carrera S II wheels
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hubble bubble Captain 17 Rep 680 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Calgary, AB, Canada iTrader: (0)	335i is a blast. WAY faster than your outgoing 330i. Think about an 80hp and 100 lb-ft boost in pwer to your car. Or Dinanize it for a 130hp, 175 lb-ft increase. Then again...535xiT woudl be a great family/ski car. And it can be Dinanized.
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