2011 335i convertible vs 2011 bmw z4 30i or 35i

kevingiardini · 06-01-2010, 04:23 AM

Hi I am deciding on buying either a 2011 335i convertible or the 2011 z4 30i. I am in the middle east and I was not able to drive the 2011 335i convertible and wanted to see if there is anyone out there that did and can provide me some feed back in terms of handling and feeling of it all in comparison with the 2009-2011 z4 30i. thanks in advance.

persian54 · 06-01-2010, 10:50 AM

the z4 handles better and drives more sportier

the 335i has more room yet still drives great

I'd take the Z4 if I didn't need the extra seats

dreamingat30fps · 06-01-2010, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by persian54

the z4 handles better and drives more sportier

the 335i has more room yet still drives great

I'd take the Z4 if I didn't need the extra seats

x1 if I wanted a convertible I would definitely go with the Z4! I have not driven the new Z4, however I have driven the previous gen Z4 and I really love the way it drives so I can only imagine the new one is even better. I also like the sportiness of a two seater.

ALPINE6SPD · 06-01-2010, 12:19 PM

If you were getting the Z4 with the upgraded motor I would get that. Since your not get the 335i

aront · 06-01-2010, 12:26 PM

It's all about the Twin Turbo, my rank sorted list as follows:
1.) Z4 35i*
2.) 335i
3.) Z4 30i

*This is, of course, assuming you don't need the extra seats!

N54 FTW!

kevingiardini · 06-01-2010, 02:24 PM

thanks guys, I guess its really a life decision. I am 31 and not married so i am kinda in this middle ground where if I Seattle down in a few years, I don't think the z4 will be a good car for it, but I am wondering if the 335i convertible will be a good middle ground as its still sporty but have the seating. But, I really really am not over the look and feel of the new z4. so I definitely have internal conflicts within. Its almost as if my instinct tells me the 335i convertible is what I need (comparatively speaking), but the z4 is really what I want.

dreamingat30fps · 06-01-2010, 02:33 PM

I just noticed that you said Z4 30 why not the 35? If you are comparing a 335i to the Z4 it should be the Z4 35. I say if you really want the Z4 then go for that. In a few years if you need to you can trade it for a wagon.

persian54 · 06-01-2010, 09:43 PM

in a couple of years.. get the z4, enjoy it, and once you settle down, either sell it and get something with more seats, or keep it and get something with more seats

and you HAVE to get the N54
no question

kevingiardini · 06-03-2010, 04:54 PM

thanks guys..I ordered the 35i alpine white with red interior. I think I made the right decision. can't wait.

Marcus-SanDiego · 06-03-2010, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by kevingiardini

thanks guys, I guess its really a life decision. I am 31 and not married so i am kinda in this middle ground where if I Seattle down in a few years

Ever consider San Diego? Better weather.

Marcus-SanDiego · 06-03-2010, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by kevingiardini

thanks guys..I ordered the 35i alpine white with red interior. I think I made the right decision. can't wait.

Enjoy. Great car.

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kevingiardini kevin 2 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 2011 bmw z4 35i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: bahrain iTrader: (0)	2011 335i convertible vs 2011 bmw z4 30i or 35i Hi I am deciding on buying either a 2011 335i convertible or the 2011 z4 30i. I am in the middle east and I was not able to drive the 2011 335i convertible and wanted to see if there is anyone out there that did and can provide me some feed back in terms of handling and feeling of it all in comparison with the 2009-2011 z4 30i. thanks in advance.
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persian54 Lieutenant General 923 Rep 15,818 Posts Drives: M760/G83M4 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: The Valley, SoCal iTrader: (298)	the z4 handles better and drives more sportier the 335i has more room yet still drives great I'd take the Z4 if I didn't need the extra seats __________________ From E93 335i to E89 Z4 to E93 M3/E89 Z4 to E350/SL550
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ALPINE6SPD Lieutenant General 156 Rep 10,411 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW 328i Sport Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Highland Lakes NJ iTrader: (2)	If you were getting the Z4 with the upgraded motor I would get that. Since your not get the 335i __________________ 2010 AW e90 328i: 6 speed, Black Leather, Dark Wood trim, ZPP, ZCW, ZVP,ZSP, Nav, Xenon BMW Performance CF Rear spolier and Gloss black grills 2008 Candy White MKV GTI 2.0T 6 Speed Manul Gone 2008 AW X3 3.0si: 6 speed Returned 2006 AW e90 330i: 6 speed Dinan Stage 1 Returned
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aront n00b 6 Rep 91 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: May 2010 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	It's all about the Twin Turbo, my rank sorted list as follows: 1.) Z4 35i* 2.) 335i 3.) Z4 30i *This is, of course, assuming you don't need the extra seats! N54 FTW!
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kevingiardini kevin 2 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 2011 bmw z4 35i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: bahrain iTrader: (0)	thanks guys, I guess its really a life decision. I am 31 and not married so i am kinda in this middle ground where if I Seattle down in a few years, I don't think the z4 will be a good car for it, but I am wondering if the 335i convertible will be a good middle ground as its still sporty but have the seating. But, I really really am not over the look and feel of the new z4. so I definitely have internal conflicts within. Its almost as if my instinct tells me the 335i convertible is what I need (comparatively speaking), but the z4 is really what I want.
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dreamingat30fps Lieutenant Colonel 5330 Rep 1,912 Posts Drives: Miata, Cayenne, Model 3, F350 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: South Florida & NC iTrader: (1)	I just noticed that you said Z4 30 why not the 35? If you are comparing a 335i to the Z4 it should be the Z4 35. I say if you really want the Z4 then go for that. In a few years if you need to you can trade it for a wagon.
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persian54 Lieutenant General 923 Rep 15,818 Posts Drives: M760/G83M4 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: The Valley, SoCal iTrader: (298)	in a couple of years.. get the z4, enjoy it, and once you settle down, either sell it and get something with more seats, or keep it and get something with more seats and you HAVE to get the N54 no question __________________ From E93 335i to E89 Z4 to E93 M3/E89 Z4 to E350/SL550
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kevingiardini kevin 2 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 2011 bmw z4 35i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: bahrain iTrader: (0)	thanks guys..I ordered the 35i alpine white with red interior. I think I made the right decision. can't wait.
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