Test Drove 328i and 335i Coupes
09-13-2006 | 10:39 AM
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My Ride: 2005 545i Titanium Silver/Black/Poplar: Steptronic, Sport, Cold Weather, Premium Sound, Comfort Seats, Sat Radio, NAV & Shades
I got to test drive both a 328i and 335i coupe. The 328i was a steptronic and the 335i was a steptronic with the paddle shifters as well.
Being in the 328i it was quite obvious I was no longer in a V8 and the lack of power comparable to my 545i was obvious. However, the 335i is another story. I didn't feel any lack of power at all. The car screws. The steptronic is very smooth and noticeably smoother than my 545i. The paddle shifters are very fast and a lot of fun to use. My salesperson had me punch it. We were at 90 mph by the end of the on ramp to the highway. I have no doubt that this car will easily give the 545i a run. The exhaust note is also quite nice. Not quite the same as the 6 series but very aggresive sounding. When we were under an overpass you could hear it echoing. It was very sweet.
Anyway, I highly recommend going to test drive a 335i. Even if you have no intentions of getting one. It is just a blast to drive. I can't wait to get mine!
Being in the 328i it was quite obvious I was no longer in a V8 and the lack of power comparable to my 545i was obvious. However, the 335i is another story. I didn't feel any lack of power at all. The car screws. The steptronic is very smooth and noticeably smoother than my 545i. The paddle shifters are very fast and a lot of fun to use. My salesperson had me punch it. We were at 90 mph by the end of the on ramp to the highway. I have no doubt that this car will easily give the 545i a run. The exhaust note is also quite nice. Not quite the same as the 6 series but very aggresive sounding. When we were under an overpass you could hear it echoing. It was very sweet.
Anyway, I highly recommend going to test drive a 335i. Even if you have no intentions of getting one. It is just a blast to drive. I can't wait to get mine!
09-13-2006 | 11:01 AM
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Originally Posted by SolarFactory' post='334090' date='Sep 13 2006, 07:39 PM
I have no doubt that this car will easily give the 545i a run.
Leave a 545i for dead
Hassles a M3
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09-13-2006 | 09:13 PM
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My Ride: 2005 BMW 545i, Silver Grey, Sport Package, R. Shades, Cold Pkg, Sat. Rad., Prem. Sound.
Originally Posted by colejl' post='334098' date='Sep 13 2006, 02:01 PM
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Leave a 545i for dead
Hassles a M3
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Leave a 545i for dead
Hassles a M3
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Leave a bmw v8 for dead? Perhaps on paper, but in the streets, those tenths of a second is insignificant.
Hassle an M3? It's a car's length at the 1/4 mile (CD has M3 @107 mph)
09-15-2006 | 07:13 AM
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My Ride: My ex-ride: EU '08 LCI 520dA. Space Grey, Sport Seats in Black Leather/Fabric Anthracite, Sport Steering Wheel, A/C with Extended Features, Hi-Fi Speakers, Cup Holders, Cruise with Braking function, Folding Rear Seats, Xenons, Park Distance Control.
Originally Posted by SolarFactory' post='334090' date='Sep 13 2006, 09:39 PM
However, the 335i is another story. I didn't feel any lack of power at all. The car screws. The steptronic is very smooth and noticeably smoother than my 545i. The paddle shifters are very fast and a lot of fun to use.
400 Nm at 1300 - 5000 rpm - that's it!
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