Took a 335 for a spin today
09-09-2008, 07:09 AM
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So, it's my birthday and I wanted to joy ride in my dealers M3 but it wasn't available. So I took a 335i with manual 6 speed/sport/premium/yadda yadda out for a spin on the autoban with a coworker at lunch. My first impression was, "wow, this is small inside." It was tight and sporty. I got it on the road and noticed the power immediately. Once on the autoban, I was doing ~110 MPH and was still on 5th gear. I stretched it to 150 before I had to slow down for traffic. Compared to my '07 525, it had lots of power. It seemed to have excess power available no matter what gear I was in or what speed I was going. When I got back, the dealer told me it was governed at 154 MPH and gave me a little crap for only getting to 150 MPH! 
All in all, I am glad I got the e60. I really like the space compared to the 335i sedan. I supposed I would get used to the smaller size, but I enjoy the bigger car. I do like the power, but in the states, I don't think you would ever see 6th gear in normal driving. It was fun, maybe I will find a 535i to trade for before going back to the states in Dec 2010....Hmmmm...
Now, I have to thank my dealer. Not many dealers would let you take out a $40K car knowing you were only going for a birthday joy ride on the autoban at 150MPH!
All in all, I am glad I got the e60. I really like the space compared to the 335i sedan. I supposed I would get used to the smaller size, but I enjoy the bigger car. I do like the power, but in the states, I don't think you would ever see 6th gear in normal driving. It was fun, maybe I will find a 535i to trade for before going back to the states in Dec 2010....Hmmmm...
Now, I have to thank my dealer. Not many dealers would let you take out a $40K car knowing you were only going for a birthday joy ride on the autoban at 150MPH!
09-09-2008, 07:17 AM
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09-09-2008, 07:46 AM
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Originally Posted by wacopolumbo' post='665357' date='Sep 9 2008, 11:09 AM
.... I do like the power, but in the states, I don't think you would ever see 6th gear in normal driving. ...
09-09-2008, 08:04 AM
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Originally Posted by GT Premi' post='665400' date='Sep 9 2008, 11:46 AM
Ooh, yes you will! Gas prices being what they are, I typically go straight from third/fourth to sixth.
Remember he's coming from 8-9 dollars per gallon so what we pay is nothing.
09-09-2008, 08:56 AM
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Originally Posted by sy1616' post='665405' date='Sep 9 2008, 11:04 AM
Remember he's coming from 8-9 dollars per gallon so what we pay is nothing.
09-09-2008, 09:02 AM
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The reason why I got my e60 is because I loved the way my brothers BMW 335i manual 6 speed drives. Once someone drives a BMW how could you even want anything less. The 335i is also an amazing car of the BMW fam. BTW: HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
09-09-2008, 09:31 AM
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Wow... that sales rep at the dealership sounds pretty cool!! Like you, I would take the extra space and luxury of the 5 over the 3 series, but then again...... I got the 535. Best of both worlds 
09-09-2008, 09:35 AM
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Originally Posted by alexf9496' post='665426' date='Sep 9 2008, 12:32 PM
I had a 335 sedan for 2 weeks as a loaner and while it was fun, I sure was glad to turn it back in!
09-09-2008, 09:53 AM
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Wish i had the chance to joy ride in the autobahn, It must been a happy birthday i would be happy too. . Yeah the 335 is not roomy and the back seat i don't like the way it's divided.
. Yeah the 335 is not roomy and the back seat i don't like the way it's divided.