Would you do it all over again?

Taipei-TT · 10-04-2009, 11:55 PM

Hello everyone.

Like many of you, I am torn as I consider my next car purchase. Currently, I drive a 2008 Audi TT 2.0FSI and love it to bits . . .but...i don't want FWD and I (sort of) need usable back seats.

So...I'm torn...between the 335 vs the S5. If I go S5, I will wait for the 3.0 supercharged engine, making the two cars even more comparable.

HELP! Would you buy your 335 all over again if you faced this choice today? Why? Why not?

For the Audi, I love:
styling
interior
performance more than adequate
indifferent to Quattro because it never snows here, and I don't race in the wet (or the dry either, haha!)

For BMW
it's growing on me, it's certainly a lot 'leaner' looking than the beefy S5
handling and feel

But I'm pretty indifferent to the styling ,especially the interior where I think the Audi really has it beat.

I'm not too worried about the fuel pump issues. (My DSG had the mechatronics problem that is well-known. But truly fixed now.) But I just can't put my finger on which car I truly want.

Thoughts?

deletedelete · 10-05-2009, 12:00 AM

The cars are really close in every aspect. This is gonna come down to personal taste. Which car do you want to see everyday? If you saw the other car at a redlight would you be jealous?

The s5 to me, looks like its trying to hard. That enormous front grille and huge black plastic fog grille things look awful. The 335 is sleek. The audi is not.

Also, check the different vendors and get an idea of the mods. See what the modders and tuners are doing with their cars, so you can get an idea of what you could do to yours.

335 is cheaper btw. I dont think that the s5 has the performance to back up its high price.

Taipei-TT · 10-05-2009, 12:10 AM

Thanks for the post...just to add a few more comments.

As for mods, both BMW and Audi are super-hard ass about mods. I wanted to upgrade the brakes on my TT...according to Audi, that would invalidate my warranty on brakes, steering, suspension, ESP and something else I forgot about. So tuning is not that much of an issue.

As for that Audi-maw size grill....heheheh...I'm into it. But I agree the LEDs are very 'look at me'. . . and sheepishly somewhat attractive? I know, the angel eyes..understated elegance!

jaychou1987 · 10-05-2009, 12:26 AM

I know everyone always posts this when it comes to the 335i vs the S5, but oh well
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slimmie · 10-05-2009, 12:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMW>(insert car brand)

I know everyone always posts this when it comes to the 335i vs the S5, but oh well
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and i always watch it when people post =D

jocamryn · 10-05-2009, 12:47 AM

Love my Bimmer, but AUDI'd LEDs just rock. WHen the new 5 comes out and the Halos are just as bright, I may change my mind. I like the bright "in your face" look. It's like "hey ,recognize that you're about to be overtaken by a better car than yours!" I get it all the time when I drive the Jetta....lol

Only thing about the AUDI LEDs, when the turn signal is activated, why did audi program the LEDs to deactivate on the same side selected?

Taipei-TT · 10-05-2009, 12:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jocamryn

Love my Bimmer, but AUDI'd LEDs just rock.

Only thing about the AUDI LEDs, when the turn signal is activated, why did audi program the LEDs to deactivate on the same side selected?

It's to make the flashing turn indicator more obvious.

jayely1 · 10-05-2009, 01:11 AM

Quote:

Love my Bimmer, but AUDI'd LEDs just rock. WHen the new 5 comes out and the Halos are just as bright, I may change my mind. I like the bright "in your face" look. It's like "hey ,recognize that you're about to be overtaken by a better car than yours!" I get it all the time when I drive the Jetta....lol

Only thing about the AUDI LEDs, when the turn signal is activated, why did audi program the LEDs to deactivate on the same side selected?
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So you might buy an audi, because there lights look cooler...

Bimermanman · 10-05-2009, 01:28 AM

I would not get a s5 if it's not a v8.

I would definitely get a s5, if it was v8 though.

NiVeDh · 10-05-2009, 01:36 AM

This is a BMW forum. Of course we're going to tell you to get the 335i. Test drive both cars and see which one you like more.

samchoi604 · 10-05-2009, 02:16 AM

i would not get the 335i over again (e92) simply because everyday, I see about 50 other ones on the road.

MCMLXXXIX · 10-05-2009, 02:25 AM

tough choice but i love the 335. i see tons of 328s so it makes me happy to know ive got a 335. i was crazed over the s5 when it came out but now it doesnt wow me as much, but still a hot car

and the 335 is such a sleeper! its amazing

jocamryn · 10-05-2009, 05:03 AM

Absolutely not, I meant changing my mind about my opinion of the Audi LEDs still rocking once the new 5er comes out. I understand the new 5er HALOs will be LED, hence, MUCH brighter.

Get the BIMMER whichever one it is. I'm a BMW fanboy through and through.

Sorry for the thread hijack.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jayely1

So you might buy an audi, because there lights look cooler...

07E92TT · 10-05-2009, 10:43 AM

I think if I could go back i'd get an IS350, But between the audi and BMW, the bmw by a long shot.

jeremicium · 10-05-2009, 11:01 AM

I think the 335 in coupe form is one of the most elegent, clean, and sexy cars on the road in the $40-50k range. That being said, the A5/S5 are one of the few cars that I think looks better.

As for the interior, if you opt for the bimmer I think you will find that the clean lines and simplicity of form and function will grow on you. When I was first shopping for my car I thought the 335 interior was outdated and plain....now I love it.

Performance wise, there is something about the feel of the 335 that, to me, one ups the audis that I have driven. The fun to drive factor with rwd, and the ability to raise the traction control threshold or turn it off completely make for a really REALLY fun to drive car. S5 will perform as well, but won't be quite as fun to drive (IMO of course).

Would I do it again? Despite having my first hpfp failure this weekend at 4800 miles I would probably do it again. But that only goes for the E92. If I was looking at a sedan, I'd seriously consider other options (S4, G37, IS350).

ToadHollow · 10-05-2009, 11:18 AM

I for one would hold out for SC Audi S5.

I think the body lines are absolutely beautiful & with the right cosmetic modifications nothing comes close. Of course, expect there to be limited performance mods available, but lots of cosmetic mods.

The interior is MUCH nicer than the 335i .......... possibilities below ...

Audi Interior:

Audi cosmetics:

1clean335i · 10-05-2009, 11:37 AM

i had an 07 335i and ended up with another one. i have an 09 now

JoeyBananaz18 · 10-05-2009, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1clean335i

i had an 07 335i and ended up with another one. i have an 09 now

that says it all. i hate these threads with a passion.

Molos 2003 · 10-05-2009, 12:37 PM

BMW all the way; Audi's are soft. The bimmer talks to me everyday I get in and it wow's me. I have never felt so in control.

I335 · 10-05-2009, 12:54 PM

One car being faster on a track than the other has absolutely no bearing on my decision regarding which car to buy so that video does absolutely nothing for me but provide a few minutes of entertainment. It certainly would have an impact on my purchase if I planned on racing, but I don't race, I use my car for daily transportation and I want the car that pleases me most in THAT situation. Now that said, I do like a car that has some power and handling prowess, but I really don't care if it's the best in its class. I base my purchasing decision on cost, looks, and feel - not best 0-60 times, top speed numbers, or g numbers.

Between the S5 and 335 coupe, I looked at both and I chose the 335 because it cost less, has a slightly roomier back seat, and I liked the overall feel of it better. Looks wise it's very close. I like the exterior of the 335 coupe better and I like the interior of the Audi better. They're both plenty fast for me and handle very well on the street and I couldn't care less which one is faster.

328skidpad · 10-05-2009, 01:20 PM

I would never buy an audi because their service department is not quite the most knowledgable. I understand that I may just have had a few mediocre experiences by having only gone to 1-2 dealers, but I also have friends that have had bad experiences at Audi dealerships, they just dont seem to care about customer retention.

As for BMW it has been a excellent experience at all the dealerships wanting to keep me as a customer. Whether it be a elevated trade in price or checking the car and fixing everything for free (under warranty) bmw wants to be the best.

Dont forget bmw's inline 6 cylinder is over 80-90 years old...

TexAg06 · 10-05-2009, 01:48 PM

S5 and it's not even close.

10-04-2009, 11:55 PM	#1
Taipei-TT Captain 25 Rep 642 Posts Drives: 2014 X3 2.0D Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Canadian in Taipei iTrader: (0)	Would you do it all over again? Hello everyone. Like many of you, I am torn as I consider my next car purchase. Currently, I drive a 2008 Audi TT 2.0FSI and love it to bits . . .but...i don't want FWD and I (sort of) need usable back seats. So...I'm torn...between the 335 vs the S5. If I go S5, I will wait for the 3.0 supercharged engine, making the two cars even more comparable. HELP! Would you buy your 335 all over again if you faced this choice today? Why? Why not? For the Audi, I love: styling interior performance more than adequate indifferent to Quattro because it never snows here, and I don't race in the wet (or the dry either, haha!) For BMW it's growing on me, it's certainly a lot 'leaner' looking than the beefy S5 handling and feel But I'm pretty indifferent to the styling ,especially the interior where I think the Audi really has it beat. I'm not too worried about the fuel pump issues. (My DSG had the mechatronics problem that is well-known. But truly fixed now.) But I just can't put my finger on which car I truly want. Thoughts?
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deletedelete Major General 363 Rep 5,873 Posts Drives: m Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: usa iTrader: (14) Garage List 2013 e92 M3 [0.00] 2011 e93 M3 (sold) [0.00] 2009 335xi (sold) [0.00]	The cars are really close in every aspect. This is gonna come down to personal taste. Which car do you want to see everyday? If you saw the other car at a redlight would you be jealous? The s5 to me, looks like its trying to hard. That enormous front grille and huge black plastic fog grille things look awful. The 335 is sleek. The audi is not. Also, check the different vendors and get an idea of the mods. See what the modders and tuners are doing with their cars, so you can get an idea of what you could do to yours. 335 is cheaper btw. I dont think that the s5 has the performance to back up its high price. __________________ ---> Click For xi/xDrive Suspension Compatibility List <---
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Taipei-TT Captain 25 Rep 642 Posts Drives: 2014 X3 2.0D Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Canadian in Taipei iTrader: (0)	Thanks! Thanks for the post...just to add a few more comments. As for mods, both BMW and Audi are super-hard ass about mods. I wanted to upgrade the brakes on my TT...according to Audi, that would invalidate my warranty on brakes, steering, suspension, ESP and something else I forgot about. So tuning is not that much of an issue. As for that Audi-maw size grill....heheheh...I'm into it. But I agree the LEDs are very 'look at me'. . . and sheepishly somewhat attractive? I know, the angel eyes..understated elegance!
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jocamryn Major 148 Rep 1,163 Posts Drives: '23X4 M40i/'24 X2(In Transit) Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: USA, for now iTrader: (0)	Love my Bimmer, but AUDI'd LEDs just rock. WHen the new 5 comes out and the Halos are just as bright, I may change my mind. I like the bright "in your face" look. It's like "hey ,recognize that you're about to be overtaken by a better car than yours!" I get it all the time when I drive the Jetta....lol Only thing about the AUDI LEDs, when the turn signal is activated, why did audi program the LEDs to deactivate on the same side selected?
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Bimermanman Private 9 Rep 79 Posts Drives: 335xi Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Great Falls, VA//Chicago iTrader: (0)	I would not get a s5 if it's not a v8. I would definitely get a s5, if it was v8 though.
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samchoi604 Colonel 60 Rep 2,334 Posts Drives: black on black Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Burnaby, BC iTrader: (3)	i would not get the 335i over again (e92) simply because everyday, I see about 50 other ones on the road.
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MCMLXXXIX wat 238 Rep 3,406 Posts Drives: a gr3at whit3 5hark Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oct 2008 iTrader: (0)	tough choice but i love the 335. i see tons of 328s so it makes me happy to know ive got a 335. i was crazed over the s5 when it came out but now it doesnt wow me as much, but still a hot car and the 335 is such a sleeper! its amazing
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07E92TT Major 57 Rep 1,336 Posts Drives: 08 C63 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Orlando,FL iTrader: (1)	I think if I could go back i'd get an IS350, But between the audi and BMW, the bmw by a long shot. __________________ Car: 2008 E90 SG/Black/Dark Burl (sold) 2008 MB C63 P.Silver/Black
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jeremicium Major 171 Rep 1,178 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 328i Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tacoma, Wa. USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 328i [0.00] 2009 Porsche Cayman S [0.00] 2016 BMW M2 [0.00] 2001 Honda S2000 [0.00]	I think the 335 in coupe form is one of the most elegent, clean, and sexy cars on the road in the $40-50k range. That being said, the A5/S5 are one of the few cars that I think looks better. As for the interior, if you opt for the bimmer I think you will find that the clean lines and simplicity of form and function will grow on you. When I was first shopping for my car I thought the 335 interior was outdated and plain....now I love it. Performance wise, there is something about the feel of the 335 that, to me, one ups the audis that I have driven. The fun to drive factor with rwd, and the ability to raise the traction control threshold or turn it off completely make for a really REALLY fun to drive car. S5 will perform as well, but won't be quite as fun to drive (IMO of course). Would I do it again? Despite having my first hpfp failure this weekend at 4800 miles I would probably do it again. But that only goes for the E92. If I was looking at a sedan, I'd seriously consider other options (S4, G37, IS350).
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I335 Brigadier General 123 Rep 4,249 Posts Drives: '08 335i Coupe Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New England iTrader: (11)	One car being faster on a track than the other has absolutely no bearing on my decision regarding which car to buy so that video does absolutely nothing for me but provide a few minutes of entertainment. It certainly would have an impact on my purchase if I planned on racing, but I don't race, I use my car for daily transportation and I want the car that pleases me most in THAT situation. Now that said, I do like a car that has some power and handling prowess, but I really don't care if it's the best in its class. I base my purchasing decision on cost, looks, and feel - not best 0-60 times, top speed numbers, or g numbers. Between the S5 and 335 coupe, I looked at both and I chose the 335 because it cost less, has a slightly roomier back seat, and I liked the overall feel of it better. Looks wise it's very close. I like the exterior of the 335 coupe better and I like the interior of the Audi better. They're both plenty fast for me and handle very well on the street and I couldn't care less which one is faster.
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328skidpad Lieutenant 49 Rep 494 Posts Drives: 328xi e350 Z4M X3 M40 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Princeton NJ iTrader: (0)	Bmw VS Audi services I would never buy an audi because their service department is not quite the most knowledgable. I understand that I may just have had a few mediocre experiences by having only gone to 1-2 dealers, but I also have friends that have had bad experiences at Audi dealerships, they just dont seem to care about customer retention. As for BMW it has been a excellent experience at all the dealerships wanting to keep me as a customer. Whether it be a elevated trade in price or checking the car and fixing everything for free (under warranty) bmw wants to be the best. Dont forget bmw's inline 6 cylinder is over 80-90 years old...
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10-05-2009, 01:48 PM	#22
TexAg06 Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 231 Posts Drives: 2007 E90 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (2)	S5 and it's not even close.
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