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01-25-2010, 09:24 PM | #1 |
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2011 335is: Is anyone else a little pissed?
How many here have watched the auto spied vid on the new 335is and came away feeling that BMW is making the 335 just a bit too close to the M3 for considerably less money.
Further, they have the thing set up with a very aggressive sports exhaust, a really nice steering wheel and a bunch of other really nice touches that are not available on the M3. There is even a button that allows 7 seconds of 375 ft/lbs of torque when you want it... awesome new headlights and interior finishes. I feel these "special" items should be reserved for those that are paying top dollar for the M cars, and I fully intend to write BMW NA (the president of North American sales, perhaps) and let them know I am not happy. I have purchased 12 or 13 BMW's going back through the years and for the first time I feel like I am on the shitty end of the stick here. Am I the only one feeling like this? |
01-25-2010, 09:48 PM | #3 |
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I still find the m3 is the better looking car and is still most probably a better all around sports car. all the other extra things on the 335is are gadgets. But you bring a valid point. the two cars are getting uncomfortably closer. will the m3 get new stuff for 2011???
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01-25-2010, 09:57 PM | #4 |
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there'll always be newer cars that would make us feel a little 'shitty' and jealous... but think bout it... all those owners who buy the 335is would feel like crap when the BRAND NEW 3 series gets launched in 2012. their car would feel special for at most a year or a year and half after they get it...
on the other hand, there wont be another m3 until at least 2 years into the new F series 3er... so that means we wont see a new m3 until 2014 or so... doesnt make me feel that shitty if you ask me.
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01-25-2010, 09:58 PM | #5 |
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Doesn't bother me in the slightest
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01-25-2010, 10:04 PM | #6 |
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Doesn't bother me, either. No problem.
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01-25-2010, 10:05 PM | #7 |
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It's still a 335 so I'm not upset
I just want to know what the upgraded materials fit and finish are they talked about in the press kit?? Other than that they could keep their 7 sec of boost, its just turbo lag |
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01-25-2010, 10:17 PM | #8 |
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Doesn't bother me a bit either. I have a sedan anyway!
When you really think about the things that the 335is DOESN'T have, like the M suspension bits, LSD, aggressive body and that irreplaceable V8 sound , it should bother you less and less.
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01-25-2010, 10:42 PM | #10 |
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I don't know... It has the M body kit, the M steering wheel and rims, the upgraded suspension, the DCT... all the M goodies. WHy not offer a BMW tuned sport exhaust for the M3?
In the vid, the conclusion is it is all the M3 is for 9 grand less and with better fuel economy. I know there will always be the next best thing, but BMW is sold M3 customers a nice package at a hefty premium, and is now offering very similar upgrades (in some cases better) at 10 cents on the dollar. If BMW can pack all this(including 375 ft/lbs of torque and a sub 5 second 0-60 time) into the 335is for such a low price, it makes me feel I paid too much for my car. |
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01-25-2010, 10:50 PM | #12 |
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Yeah I so pissed that I ordered a E93 335is from March production to replace my wifes 07 335 E93 It will never be an M3 but it will be a very nice car to have around.I could not see the point of an E93 M3 for her anyways but then again I have never seen the point of an M3 cab.
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Every 335 owner would still prefer a M3. It they deny that they are lying to themselves.
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If I want a souped-up 335, I'd just get the 335 and spend a few thousand dollars on Dinan stuff.
Not to mention that 335is is getting close, price wise, to a stripper M3 sedan. I believe C&D actually said anyone looking at a 335is coupe should just spend a little more for a M3 sedan.
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