Thinking about trading the speed6 for a BMW 335I 6cyl. twinturbo... suggestions

[sleeperms6]

So I've had my car for exactly one year and I have enjoyed it very much. I guess I am never happy enough with the cars I have owned. So, I am always looking for good deals on other options and recently I came upon a nice 335I BMW sedan with 31k for 24800. What do you guys think? I love my Mazda but I am starting to get tired of shifting all the time because the gears on it are so close. How much should i expect to be getting in trade in. My car is in perfect condition 07 36800miles not the Grand Touring package. The bmw is also at the same dealer I bought my car at so maybe they will hook me up a bit.

 

[ms6acton]

if you can afford it i say do it

 

[oaklandopen]

The sedan 335 in sedan form is not my cup o tea, but if you're trying to retain the ability for passengers then id say do it

 

[MATX]

Do it! as much as I like the speed6, Just make sure you look into how much it cost to own a BMW somthing breaks and your paying 5x for a BMW part.

 

[Jay Davidson]

While the E90 is a good-lookin' car (and I'm more of sedan guy in the first place), I think the E92 looks better. The proportions of this generation of 3-Series looks better in coupe form. God willing, a black E92 will be my next vehicle.

-Jay

 

[batou079]

do it, but like said make sure you have done plenty of research for costs for upkeep. expensive euro cars!

 

[Evolved]

I would do it if it were the 6spd manual. Hell, I would be on the fence even if it were an auto.

 

[MPS-DMN]

Info Note...

The BMW 335i's are very sick cars, classy, with actual room in the back for a coupe, but it does have fuel/gas leak problems from it's twin turbo engine. My friend has one and BMW has offered him a fix for it or complete buy back from him. IDK, just keep researching them, their twin turbo set-ups are new and may continue to have problems. Keep an eye out, but an overall amazing car, quick too

 

[OJ Bartley]

I like the 335is a lot, it looks great, is really fast, and is probably quite comfortable... for 2. I'm not a fan of having only 2 doors, and unfortunately many cool cars don't have a sedan version, or if they do it's ugly (G35 and new Altima). I think if we had a second car, I'd love to have a fast, great looking 335is though.

 

[oaklandopen]

^^^ummm....they do have 335 in sedan form. Even m3 in sedan

 

[Jay Davidson]

^^^ummm....they do have 335 in sedan form. Even m3 in sedan

This.

E90 = 5th gen sedan
E91 = 5th gen touring (wagon)
E92 = 5th gen coupe
E93 = 5th gen convertible

So far as I know, this is the first generation of 3-Series that had different chassis codes for different body styles.

-Jay

 

[sleeperms6]

Well I went and drove the 335 sedan, I liked it but I didn't love it. The reason I want to get another sedan is because I could use an automatic since my girl has been driving my ms6 and it would be more convenient for her. I like the coupe version but I have a little 8 month old daughter and getting her in and out was not to easy having a coupe before. So the verdict is I am not going to trade my car in, especially when they offered me 14500 for mine.

 

[freekwonder]

The BMW 335i's are very sick cars, classy, with actual room in the back for a coupe, but it does have fuel/gas leak problems from it's twin turbo engine. My friend has one and BMW has offered him a fix for it or complete buy back from him. IDK, just keep researching them, their twin turbo set-ups are new and may continue to have problems. Keep an eye out, but an overall amazing car, quick too

I have two friends with 335i's, one is a mostly stock sedan, the other a nicely modified coupe. Neither have had any fuel/gas leak problems.

 

[OJ Bartley]

Stupid double posting.

 

[OJ Bartley]

^^^ummm....they do have 335 in sedan form. Even m3 in sedan

DUUURRRRR... I guess I didn't know the turbo was available in sedan form. Either that or they just didn't look as mean as the coupe. And I just assumed the M3 was coupe only! My bad.

Ooohhhhh, I think it was the 335is I was thinking about that is coupe only. +20hp on the other models, and I assume some aero and other differences. Sure is pretty.

 

[oaklandopen]

Could be right about the "is" thing. I don't know bimmers well enough. I used to think that when it said "318" it meant the 3 series with a 1.8L engine, and so on with other numbers. I've since realized that's no longer the case

But out of all the newer bimmers and higher power there are still only 2 id like to have. Those are the 333hp M coupe (based on the z3 look) and the m5 that had the 394hp V8 around 2000-2003 I think

 

[Evolved]

DUUURRRRR... I guess I didn't know the turbo was available in sedan form. Either that or they just didn't look as mean as the coupe. And I just assumed the M3 was coupe only! My bad.

Ooohhhhh, I think it was the 335is I was thinking about that is coupe only. +20hp on the other models, and I assume some aero and other differences. Sure is pretty.

There is only the 335i or 335ix (AWD) bagding on the E9x models, regardless if it is a coupe, convertible or sedan. The ZHP (M Sport package) 335's only get some exterior bits, interior accents, increased top speed and different rims..

Could be right about the "is" thing. I don't know bimmers well enough. I used to think that when it said "318" it meant the 3 series with a 1.8L engine, and so on with other numbers. I've since realized that's no longer the case

It is still the case that the first # indicated type of car, and the last 2 #'s indicate engine displacement.

128i=2.8 liter
335i=3.5 liter
550i=5.0 liter
760Li=6.0 liter

 

[oaklandopen]

^^^ the 335 is a 3.0 liter twin turbo inline 6, the 328 is a 3.0 liter inline 6.

 

[Nachtsturm]

It is still the case that the first # indicated type of car, and the last 2 #'s indicate engine displacement.

128i=2.8 liter
335i=3.5 liter
550i=5.0 liter
760Li=6.0 liter

This is almost completely incorrect.

128i = 3.0
335i = 3.0
550i = 4.4

The 760 does have a 6.0L v12 though.

^^^ the 335 is a 3.0 liter twin turbo inline 6, the 328 is a 3.0 liter inline 6.

They are not all twin turbo now. The new 335i, 335i, etc. Have the N52 engine, single turbo. The N54 remains in the 335is

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=391362

Also the BMW coupe with the S54, 2001-2002 only had 315hp. Due to exhaust path restrictions on that platform.



To the OP's question. I would go for it. However be aware of the HPFP. Its not a matter of if it is going to go, it's a matter of when. But BMW did extend the warranty on the pump.

 

[Evolved]

Fack!!! (gah) I've really fallen off of the horse on my BMW knowledge. I guess I should stick to E46's and before, lol.