08 335i sedan or 06 750i?

bimmerfanatic43 · 08-12-2009, 04:21 AM

New here. Was a member on e46fanatics before i sold the car. I am looking in to getting back in a bimmer soon. Cannot decide between the 2006 750i or the 08 335i. I like the speed in the e90 and it is a fun drive. However, the 7 is classier, and would be taken more serious in my profession (re) as well as the fact that I think it is absolutely gorgeous. I get alot of criticism from friends regarding the 7 being a older persons car. The car would be a present from parents for my 21st. Thoughts? Thanks for any input.

Fortyb · 08-12-2009, 06:43 AM

The 7 is straight Gangsta. I would pick the seven not for the speed because you do not need to go fast in that, just cruise and the women around your age and older know that, that this is the king of the Bimmers.

atwell3993 · 08-12-2009, 06:58 AM

I mean, the 750 does 0-60 faster than the 325's, 328's, and 330's...

noro · 08-12-2009, 08:29 AM

7 is the worst BMW in the company's current lineup. It's large, non efficient, slow, heavy, over engineered and simply ugly. Not to mention maintaining that car is going to cost too.

When I see a young kid in a 7 I think.. whatta tool. When I see an older person in a 7 I think.. whatta tool.

CubanJJ09 · 08-12-2009, 08:35 AM

: ^^^^

get the 3

Michael Schott · 08-12-2009, 08:36 AM

Do you want a sport sedan or a luxury car? The 750 will handle well for its size but it's a very large car that will be comfortable and have all the bells and whistles. The 335 on the other hand will be a lot more fun to drive but a more basic car. At your age I'd choose the 335.

Thanks, Mike.

BK · 08-12-2009, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by bimmerfanatic43

The car would be a present from parents for my 21st. Thoughts? Thanks for any input.

reprod · 08-12-2009, 08:53 AM

^^^ I was waiting for that one... Lets see if this thread can stay focused...

As for the OP, nice BD present!!!

The car has to tailor to your personality regardless of what other people think... If you are a more spirited driver and dont need all the extra buttons and features that the 750 offers then I would say go for the 3. To be honest, I cant really see someone 21 driving a 7er especially if it will be you by yourself most of the time.

The 7er will be out of warranty soon and it is a b*&ch to maintain once it is out of coverage. Trust me, I know someone with the exact car in black on black... He will be moving into a 5 series sometime soon because no one is ever in his back seat. I assume gas consumption isnt really a problem for you since this is a birthday present anyway.

To sum everything up... GET THE 335!!! (if it suites your personality)

mr.bob · 08-12-2009, 09:05 AM

I am 54 y.o. and last year traded in my 04 745 for a new E92. I loved the 7, but, when I knew it was going to be out of warranty, I found that it would cost me a fortune to maintain. I go the 335 now and I never regretted it for a minute. The 7 was a great comfortable car, but, it was boring. The 335 with the N54 Engine is a reason to drive to work each day.

Tonybest · 08-12-2009, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by bimmerfanatic43

The car would be a present from parents for my 21st. Thoughts? Thanks for any input.

What was your present for your 20th b-day... And what are you expecting for your 22nd birthday?

RUDCOLOGISTICS · 08-12-2009, 09:22 AM

Get the 750i I had a 745li and then bought a 335i e92 and now back to a 750li. Cant go wrong with the 3 or the 7 but to me driving the seven is amazing it just floats over any bump and has the big body apeal at least to me. Here's some pics of the old 7 and recently sold 3.

bimmer_335 · 08-12-2009, 09:30 AM

it should be illegal for anyone under 35 to be driving a 7 series... lol... you're 21... no matter how mature you are people will think you're driving your mom/dad's ride... even if its yours. Get the 335... you'll love it !!!!

3002 tii · 08-12-2009, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by bimmerfanatic43

New here. Was a member on e46fanatics before i sold the car. I am looking in to getting back in a bimmer soon. Cannot decide between the 2006 750i or the 08 335i. I like the speed in the e90 and it is a fun drive. However, the 7 is classier, and would be taken more serious in my profession (re) as well as the fact that I think it is absolutely gorgeous. I get alot of criticism from friends regarding the 7 being a older persons car. The car would be a present from parents for my 21st. Thoughts? Thanks for any input.

nice parents

seems pretty obvious, comes down to what you want. something comfortable, or something sporty.

Joeb427 · 08-12-2009, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by noro

7 is the worst BMW in the company's current lineup. It's large, non efficient, slow, heavy, over engineered and simply ugly. Not to mention maintaining that car is going to cost too.

When I see a young kid in a 7 I think.. whatta tool. When I see an older person in a 7 I think.. whatta tool.

Somehow I don't think he has to worry about maintenance costs.

Captain Oblivious · 08-12-2009, 09:39 AM

Mod -1 flamebait.

fdsasdasdf · 08-12-2009, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Tonybest

What was your present for your 20th b-day... And what are you expecting for your 22nd birthday?

kgb1637 · 08-12-2009, 09:48 AM

What profession will a 21 yr old be taken more seriously in a 7 than a 3? I know if I rolled up in a 7 people would just think it was my parents whereas they know the 335 is certainly affordable for my job, but i must say the 7 is pretty sweet.....because my 55 year old father has one.

caradd · 08-12-2009, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by bimmerfanatic43

I get alot of criticism from friends regarding the 7 being a older persons car. The car would be a present from parents for my 21st. Thoughts? Thanks for any input.

They're right. Unless you are too big to fit in a 3 I would opt for the 335. I'm 41 and wouldn't want a big car like the 7 series. Not that i could afford it.

rkick08 · 08-12-2009, 09:52 AM

get the 6! 7 is for when u get older and have a fam...

beef1020 · 08-12-2009, 09:57 AM

Get what you like, and nice rents

Just don't get the long wheelbase model. Every time I see one, and the owner is not riding in the back, I think WTF.

ellipsis212 · 08-12-2009, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by bimmer_335

it should be illegal for anyone under 35 to be driving a 7 series... lol... you're 21... no matter how mature you are people will think you're driving your mom/dad's ride... even if its yours. Get the 335... you'll love it !!!!

335! at least you can pretend you bought it. no way with the 7

grieverr · 08-12-2009, 10:30 AM

Why not go middle of the road and pick up a 535? It's car you'll get "taken more seriously" in, and it's still a fun drive.

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Fortyb M-GAM3 240 Rep 1,264 Posts Drives: 2016 SO M3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Huntsville,Al/WHO DAT iTrader: (3)	The 7 is straight Gangsta. I would pick the seven not for the speed because you do not need to go fast in that, just cruise and the women around your age and older know that, that this is the king of the Bimmers. __________________ Car Enthusiast. Last edited by Fortyb; 08-12-2009 at 08:09 AM..
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noro Colonel 90 Rep 2,707 Posts Drives: '91 M3, '04 E46 ZHP, '72 2002 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	7 is the worst BMW in the company's current lineup. It's large, non efficient, slow, heavy, over engineered and simply ugly. Not to mention maintaining that car is going to cost too. When I see a young kid in a 7 I think.. whatta tool. When I see an older person in a 7 I think.. whatta tool. __________________ zhpregistry.net - ZHP stats and free classifieds.
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Michael Schott Colonel 343 Rep 2,118 Posts Drives: 2017 VW GTI Sport Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Farmington Hills, MI iTrader: (0)	Do you want a sport sedan or a luxury car? The 750 will handle well for its size but it's a very large car that will be comfortable and have all the bells and whistles. The 335 on the other hand will be a lot more fun to drive but a more basic car. At your age I'd choose the 335. Thanks, Mike.
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reprod Lieutenant Colonel 148 Rep 1,728 Posts Drives: '16 M3 ZCP Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (6)	^^^ I was waiting for that one... Lets see if this thread can stay focused... As for the OP, nice BD present!!! The car has to tailor to your personality regardless of what other people think... If you are a more spirited driver and dont need all the extra buttons and features that the 750 offers then I would say go for the 3. To be honest, I cant really see someone 21 driving a 7er especially if it will be you by yourself most of the time. The 7er will be out of warranty soon and it is a b*&ch to maintain once it is out of coverage. Trust me, I know someone with the exact car in black on black... He will be moving into a 5 series sometime soon because no one is ever in his back seat. I assume gas consumption isnt really a problem for you since this is a birthday present anyway. To sum everything up... GET THE 335!!! (if it suites your personality)
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mr.bob Private 4 Rep 72 Posts Drives: 2008 335XI Coupe; 2004 325 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Connecticut iTrader: (0)	Just my 2 cents on your question I am 54 y.o. and last year traded in my 04 745 for a new E92. I loved the 7, but, when I knew it was going to be out of warranty, I found that it would cost me a fortune to maintain. I go the 335 now and I never regretted it for a minute. The 7 was a great comfortable car, but, it was boring. The 335 with the N54 Engine is a reason to drive to work each day.
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RUDCOLOGISTICS Private First Class 9 Rep 104 Posts Drives: AW 750Li Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: PDX iTrader: (2)	Get the 750i I had a 745li and then bought a 335i e92 and now back to a 750li. Cant go wrong with the 3 or the 7 but to me driving the seven is amazing it just floats over any bump and has the big body apeal at least to me. Here's some pics of the old 7 and recently sold 3.
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bimmer_335 Major 177 Rep 1,123 Posts Drives: 540 mSport Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: In the middle of nowhere, TX iTrader: (1)	it should be illegal for anyone under 35 to be driving a 7 series... lol... you're 21... no matter how mature you are people will think you're driving your mom/dad's ride... even if its yours. Get the 335... you'll love it !!!!
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kgb1637 Lieutenant Colonel 21 Rep 1,519 Posts Drives: RS5 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Baltimore, MD iTrader: (0)	What profession will a 21 yr old be taken more seriously in a 7 than a 3? I know if I rolled up in a 7 people would just think it was my parents whereas they know the 335 is certainly affordable for my job, but i must say the 7 is pretty sweet.....because my 55 year old father has one. __________________ Retired - '08 E90 335i Sparkling Graphite/Gray Dakota Leather, ZSP, ZCW, ZPP, Navi, ipod, Sat
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beef1020 Private 1 Rep 99 Posts Drives: 06 330i Join Date: May 2009 Location: md iTrader: (0)	Get what you like, and nice rents Just don't get the long wheelbase model. Every time I see one, and the owner is not riding in the back, I think WTF.
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grieverr Private First Class 29 Rep 174 Posts Drives: F32 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Here iTrader: (0)	Why not go middle of the road and pick up a 535? It's car you'll get "taken more seriously" in, and it's still a fun drive.
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