So I got an 09 328i as a loaner
06-10-2009, 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by swajames' post='906908' date='Jun 10 2009, 06:49 PM
The difference in interior volume between the E60 and E90 isn't that significant... The 335's interior volume is 93 cubic feet, the 535 is 99 cubic feet.
Really ? i wouldn't have thought so to be honest, i've been it both and the 5ver seemed quite bigger
06-10-2009, 12:42 PM
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I'm very happy with my E60 - but, if it were totalled tomorrow, I would have to take a serious look at a 335i coupe. I'm not a big guy, and 99% of the time spent in my E60 I spend alone. We have two other cars that are both better suited for our family jaunts, so I could go without 4 doors. The interior size difference between the 3 and the 5 is not substantial and almost entirely represented in the back seats.
A 335i coupe provides 911 performance with better comfort and a nicer interior. Spend a little extra on a Vishnu tuning kit, and what a rocket ship. I live at alititude...now that you can get the M-Sport package on the 335i, a Vishnu-equipped coupe would be faster than an M and look just as cool.
But, again, my E60 is great too and barring unforeseens, I'll keep it another 4 years.
A 335i coupe provides 911 performance with better comfort and a nicer interior. Spend a little extra on a Vishnu tuning kit, and what a rocket ship. I live at alititude...now that you can get the M-Sport package on the 335i, a Vishnu-equipped coupe would be faster than an M and look just as cool.
But, again, my E60 is great too and barring unforeseens, I'll keep it another 4 years.
06-10-2009, 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Will Greer' post='907057' date='Jun 10 2009, 01:42 PM
I'm very happy with my E60 - but, if it were totalled tomorrow, I would have to take a serious look at a 335i coupe. I'm not a big guy, and 99% of the time spent in my E60 I spend alone. We have two other cars that are both better suited for our family jaunts, so I could go without 4 doors. The interior size difference between the 3 and the 5 is not substantial and almost entirely represented in the back seats.
A 335i coupe provides 911 performance with better comfort and a nicer interior. Spend a little extra on a Vishnu tuning kit, and what a rocket ship. I live at alititude...now that you can get the M-Sport package on the 335i, a Vishnu-equipped coupe would be faster than an M and look just as cool.
But, again, my E60 is great too and barring unforeseens, I'll keep it another 4 years.
A 335i coupe provides 911 performance with better comfort and a nicer interior. Spend a little extra on a Vishnu tuning kit, and what a rocket ship. I live at alititude...now that you can get the M-Sport package on the 335i, a Vishnu-equipped coupe would be faster than an M and look just as cool.
But, again, my E60 is great too and barring unforeseens, I'll keep it another 4 years.
06-10-2009, 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted by pjinca' post='907104' date='Jun 10 2009, 02:39 PM
Hey Bulldog,
Bet you didn't think you little post would generate this much response - did you?
Bet you didn't think you little post would generate this much response - did you?
Hahaha not at all. Well atleast it shows that E60.net is active and alive! haha.
BTW the 335i is a great and fun car and quite different from the 328i coupe, but after looking at the OTD for a fairly optioned 335 you're looking at 50K. Another 10K and you can get a 550
06-10-2009, 01:42 PM
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i have driven an e90 '09 328i loaner as well, and i own an e92 335i and e60 528i. Each car is very different. the e90 is a different animal from the e92, and the drivetrain and transmission in the 528i is MUCH better than the GM tranny in the 328i. I like the e92 335i the best, but my wife would say otherwise.
06-10-2009, 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by pjinca' post='907101' date='Jun 10 2009, 05:38 PM
Sorry Will, gotta disagree, any other car for me would be the 6 series (if not M5) - still seats 4 REAL adults AND has the handling we have all come to love.
06-10-2009, 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Richard in NC' post='907121' date='Jun 10 2009, 02:50 PM
Actually the 335i coupe has more rear seat leg room than a 650i. You have to really bring the front seats forward to allow any adult to sit in the back.
06-10-2009, 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by pjinca' post='907137' date='Jun 10 2009, 03:04 PM
Eh, still rather have the 6 Series. At 6'4" I do not need a small car (bad for the knees). Besides, my motto has always been - If you wann be comfortable in my car, make a payment, until then I am the only one that NEEDS comfort.
06-10-2009, 02:11 PM
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Originally Posted by BulldogE60' post='907144' date='Jun 10 2009, 03:08 PM
Or you can always get a Mini :lol jk