New (to me) 335i!

jwalker87 · 08-28-2011, 03:22 PM

After DDing my 96 Corvette for 4 years, I need some comfort and practicality! Still wanted it to be fun to drive though. So, an '08 335i w/ sport package! Looking forward to being a part of the forum; been lurking for a little while and seems to be a good place.

The old:

The new!

amill411 · 08-28-2011, 03:23 PM

nice ride! you should post some more pics!

BoostinBimmer · 08-28-2011, 03:25 PM

Congrats! Just picked up the same car in AW two months ago...You're gonna love it.

cabophisher · 08-28-2011, 03:28 PM

welcome. it's nice you found one without license plate holes in the front bumper.

have fun with your new car!

jwalker87 · 08-28-2011, 03:29 PM

Thanks! Just bought the car and drove it 5 hours home last night, so more pics are sure to come! The only, and I mean ONLY thing I don't absolutely love about this car are the pre-LCI headlights. The clear corners are just so hott ... but I'll worry about that later!

ultraslan · 08-28-2011, 03:30 PM

congratz . and you can always tint the amber corners.

idrift4wd · 08-28-2011, 03:31 PM

get a tune and forget about that corvette! (not that it was bad or anything)

jwalker87 · 08-28-2011, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by idrift4wd

get a tune and forget about that corvette! (not that it was bad or anything)

I'm seriously considering it! This thing is such a blast to drive, even more fun and handles better than the vette too. What's the consensus on Dinan's tunes? Thinking about the Stage II at some point; 384hp, 421ft-lbs for $1800 with factory-level reliability (that's the big concern), and nothing else required.

BoostinBimmer · 08-30-2011, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by jwalker87

I'm seriously considering it! This thing is such a blast to drive, even more fun and handles better than the vette too. What's the consensus on Dinan's tunes? Thinking about the Stage II at some point; 384hp, 421ft-lbs for $1800 with factory-level reliability (that's the big concern), and nothing else required.

Dinan is overpriced and gives smaller gains than most. Also their warranty only covers the remainder of the factory which in your case isn't long enough to justify the pricetag. Just get the Cobb tuner and remove the tune if you have to take it in for service.

Royal Flush · 08-30-2011, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by idrift4wd

get a tune and forget about that corvette! (not that it was bad or anything)

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoostinBimmer

Just get the Cobb tuner and remove the tune if you have to take it in for service.

+1

BMCoupe_782 · 08-30-2011, 09:31 AM

Welcome and congrats!

SHATX · 08-30-2011, 09:35 AM

Welcome!

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jwalker87 Major 319 Rep 1,023 Posts Drives: '08 335i, '11 335xi, '01 Z3M Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA iTrader: (2)	New (to me) 335i! After DDing my 96 Corvette for 4 years, I need some comfort and practicality! Still wanted it to be fun to drive though. So, an '08 335i w/ sport package! Looking forward to being a part of the forum; been lurking for a little while and seems to be a good place. The old: The new!
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amill411 Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 294 Posts Drives: 2008 335i E92 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Tampa, Florida iTrader: (0)	nice ride! you should post some more pics!
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cabophisher Private 8 Rep 74 Posts Drives: Frozen Black M3 CP Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Dallas iTrader: (0)	welcome. it's nice you found one without license plate holes in the front bumper. have fun with your new car! __________________
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jwalker87 Major 319 Rep 1,023 Posts Drives: '08 335i, '11 335xi, '01 Z3M Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA iTrader: (2)	Thanks! Just bought the car and drove it 5 hours home last night, so more pics are sure to come! The only, and I mean ONLY thing I don't absolutely love about this car are the pre-LCI headlights. The clear corners are just so hott ... but I'll worry about that later!
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ultraslan Private First Class 8 Rep 129 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	congratz . and you can always tint the amber corners.
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idrift4wd Brigadier General 149 Rep 3,552 Posts Drives: Three Hundred and Thirty Five Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Yonkers NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW [7.00]	get a tune and forget about that corvette! (not that it was bad or anything)
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