E92. 328i or 335i?

yahookendogg · 02-12-2007, 01:00 PM

i know most of you would say get the 335i because of the power but twin-turbo is something i've never heard of from bmw and it makes me feel unreliable. I've read some problems people had with the 335i like the fuel pump issues and other things. Can I hear from the 335i owners what the ownership experience has been like so far. thanks.

King335i · 02-12-2007, 01:04 PM

nearly 2,000 miles and no problems yet!
I too have heard of the numerous horror stories involving creaky interiors and blown engines, haven't had any inkling of those issues. Dunno, in my opinion there is nothing that compares to that N54 TT experience, I'd go for the 335i.

335DOG · 02-12-2007, 01:06 PM

Don't worry about the Turbo for the first 4 years and 50K.

Daya · 02-12-2007, 01:40 PM

Don't worry about the engine or the turbos, everything is covered under warranty, plus it won an award for 2007 10 Best Engines

http://wardsauto.com/reports/2007/tenbest/

http://wardsauto.com/reports/2007/tenbest/bmw_3l_turbo/

trick50 · 02-12-2007, 01:47 PM

5400 Miles so far....only problems....
Brake sensor needed to be adjusted..The car told me I needed new brakes at2200 miles...Also the car told me around the same time that the left turn signal lamp was a malfunction...

Took to the dealer for both items at once...They reset everything and shes been good to me since....Go for the turbo man you will not regret it.

ALPINE6SPD · 02-12-2007, 01:47 PM

get the 335i

STE92VE · 02-12-2007, 02:42 PM

Depends on more than just characteristics of the car. No doubt the 335i has a superior performance engine, but is that the most important factor in your decision making? Will you be able to utilize that performance or do you live in a town where you are racing from light to light? How much can you afford to spend on a car? If money was no option, I know I would be getting a Ferrari, but unfortunately, I would not be able to afford that and the divorce. The 328i and the 335i are both highly reviewed and either would be a good choice. The deciding factors are what you deem important.

Ninjaneer · 02-12-2007, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ALPINE6SPD

get the 335i

+1

8500+ miles, and thankfully no issues

Well, there is one issue: I love my car

Mine's an E90 btw, not an E92.

SP330 · 02-12-2007, 03:12 PM

An award from Ward's means nothing as Nissan's incredibly inefficient VQ is always on it.

The main thing the E9x has going for it is raw power, available in 335i form.

1q2w3e4r · 02-12-2007, 03:15 PM

Get the best car you can afford. Obviously the best 3 series on the market until the M drops.

MacAttack · 02-12-2007, 03:46 PM

335i all the way. 320 miles...over a month old...and no issues thus far. Love it to death. Don't waste your time. You'll only wish you got the 335i if you buy the 328. I've been down that road. 325ci first, then 330ci, now the 335i couple.

010101 · 02-12-2007, 04:51 PM

Get the 335i if you can swing it. Even if you have to get a base one with leatherette and flat paint it's worth it. This engine is absolutely amazing. I drove both cars hard (probably made the sales guy kinda nervous) back to back... going all out redlining them hitting corners hard ect. The 328i is a very competent car, but the 335i is in a different class all together. If you are not used to cars making over 300HP it's easy to scare yourself in this thing. Definitely a very exciting car. And on top of that if you want to tune it you can make it ridiculously fast for not a lot of money.

As for reliability.... don't worry about it. If you go to a good dealer you will get a rental car if it has to go in for anything. And the warranty can be extended out to 8 years/100k miles if you like. Reliability is not and issue.

dmboone25 · 02-12-2007, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 335DOG

Don't worry about the Turbo for the first 4 years and 50K.

lol--this is why you lease!!

GAMEgates · 02-12-2007, 07:01 PM

had the same dilemma, a test drive made the decision quite easy..
If you got the money go for the 335

Gripster · 02-12-2007, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 1q2w3e4r

Get the best car you can afford. Obviously the best 3 series on the market until the M drops.

Depends on your needs. The 328 is excellent and more than enough for daily transportation, but if there's even a hint of speed demon in you, get the 335.

DFW_M · 02-12-2007, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by King335i

nearly 2,000 miles and no problems yet!
I too have heard of the numerous horror stories involving creaky interiors and blown engines, haven't had any inkling of those issues. Dunno, in my opinion there is nothing that compares to that N54 TT experience, I'd go for the 335i.

Even Kia is not expected to have problems at 2000 miles...

ashtangaz · 02-12-2007, 07:24 PM

Why does everyone think modern turbo's all cause problems? My old audi A6 2.7t had many probems, but none with the turbo. Most modern cars don't have turbo problems and they last almost as long as N/A ones.

dmboone25 · 02-13-2007, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by dr325i

Even Kia is not expected to have problems at 2000 miles...

I don;t know about that one....any car that costs about 8 grand can't be that well made....

Deveray · 02-13-2007, 08:18 PM

Don't worry about the turbos. My old saab died at 190k on the original turbo when the suspension broke. I think the turbos will last

steveo8998 · 02-13-2007, 10:53 PM

I got the 328i and although its a great car, it doesn't have anywhere near the pickup as the 335i would.

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yahookendogg Enlisted Member 3 Rep 46 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW 128i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	E92. 328i or 335i? i know most of you would say get the 335i because of the power but twin-turbo is something i've never heard of from bmw and it makes me feel unreliable. I've read some problems people had with the 335i like the fuel pump issues and other things. Can I hear from the 335i owners what the ownership experience has been like so far. thanks.
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King335i Captain 47 Rep 726 Posts Drives: '13 E92 M3 CP 6MT, '13 X1 35i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Eugene, Oregon iTrader: (1)	nearly 2,000 miles and no problems yet! I too have heard of the numerous horror stories involving creaky interiors and blown engines, haven't had any inkling of those issues. Dunno, in my opinion there is nothing that compares to that N54 TT experience, I'd go for the 335i. __________________ 2007 E92 335i--SG, Fully loaded, minus the dead weight..err..iDrive and Active Steering.
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trick50 Major 56 Rep 1,047 Posts Drives: E92 335i Space Gray Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Douglaston, New York iTrader: (1)	5400 Miles so far....only problems.... Brake sensor needed to be adjusted..The car told me I needed new brakes at2200 miles...Also the car told me around the same time that the left turn signal lamp was a malfunction... Took to the dealer for both items at once...They reset everything and shes been good to me since....Go for the turbo man you will not regret it.
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STE92VE STEVIL Empire 218 Rep 6,297 Posts Drives: Fast Join Date: May 2006 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (0)	Depends on more than just characteristics of the car. No doubt the 335i has a superior performance engine, but is that the most important factor in your decision making? Will you be able to utilize that performance or do you live in a town where you are racing from light to light? How much can you afford to spend on a car? If money was no option, I know I would be getting a Ferrari, but unfortunately, I would not be able to afford that and the divorce. The 328i and the 335i are both highly reviewed and either would be a good choice. The deciding factors are what *you* deem important. __________________ 2007 E92 328i 6MT-Space Gray/Black Dakota/Gray Poplar w/heated seats-PCD 4/27/07 (SOLD) 2009 E90 328i xDrive 6AT-Space Gray/Oyster Dakota/Dark Burl Walnut w/ZPP,ZCW,Xenons-ED 4/17/09 - Redelivery 5/30/09 (SOLD) 2014 E84 xDrive28i 8AT-Alpine White/Black Nevada/Silver Matte w/ZMV,ZLP,494 - DD 3/14/14 (SOLD)
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SP330 Lieutenant 18 Rep 569 Posts Drives: 19 M5 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	An award from Ward's means nothing as Nissan's incredibly inefficient VQ is always on it. The main thing the E9x has going for it is raw power, available in 335i form.
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MacAttack Colonel 29 Rep 2,134 Posts Drives: fast enough Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Afghanistan iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW [0.00]	335i all the way. 320 miles...over a month old...and no issues thus far. Love it to death. Don't waste your time. You'll only wish you got the 335i if you buy the 328. I've been down that road. 325ci first, then 330ci, now the 335i couple. __________________ 2007 E92 335i Coupe: Monaco Blue/Premium/Sports/Winter Package/Nav/CA/6MT/TT/Active Cruise/Active Steering/iPod/Rear Shade/Tint/Short Shifter/OEM Alum Pedals//
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010101 Lieutenant 29 Rep 423 Posts Drives: still deciding what to order Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: los angeles iTrader: (0)	Get the 335i if you can swing it. Even if you have to get a base one with leatherette and flat paint it's worth it. This engine is absolutely amazing. I drove both cars hard (probably made the sales guy kinda nervous) back to back... going all out redlining them hitting corners hard ect. The 328i is a very competent car, but the 335i is in a different class all together. If you are not used to cars making over 300HP it's easy to scare yourself in this thing. Definitely a very exciting car. And on top of that if you want to tune it you can make it ridiculously fast for not a lot of money. As for reliability.... don't worry about it. If you go to a good dealer you will get a rental car if it has to go in for anything. And the warranty can be extended out to 8 years/100k miles if you like. Reliability is not and issue.
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GAMEgates Second Lieutenant 35 Rep 216 Posts Drives: SpaceGray e92 335 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Palm Springs, CA iTrader: (0)	had the same dilemma, a test drive made the decision quite easy.. If you got the money go for the 335 __________________
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ashtangaz Enlisted Member 9 Rep 33 Posts Drives: 540I/G35C Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SF iTrader: (0)	Why does everyone think modern turbo's all cause problems? My old audi A6 2.7t had many probems, but none with the turbo. Most modern cars don't have turbo problems and they last almost as long as N/A ones.
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Deveray Private First Class 10 Rep 141 Posts Drives: 2010 535i X-Drive Touring Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	Don't worry about the turbos. My old saab died at 190k on the original turbo when the suspension broke. I think the turbos will last
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steveo8998 Private 0 Rep 53 Posts Drives: E92 328i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx iTrader: (0)	I got the 328i and although its a great car, it doesn't have anywhere near the pickup as the 335i would.
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