Is The 335i A Home Run?

swestland · 09-10-2007, 04:30 PM

In my opinion BMW has hit a home run with their new 335i. This is the car that I was looking for, power and performance in a very nice sport coupe package. The appointment and electronic upgrades from my previous 330i are very impressive, and well suited to the car.
I was not interested in the more aggressive M cars, or the larger 5 or 7 series auto. Had I been, I would have selected one.
On my 335 I included every option that I found attractive, and not those that I felt would distract from driving. Had they been offered for the 335, I would have included a limited slip rear end, and the night vision display. Options that I can live with out, but, would have been willing to pay for.
Currently at 3250 miles, I look forward to every excuse to drive.
That’s my opinion.
Thanks BMW

e92phreak · 09-10-2007, 04:36 PM

I love it! I ain't givin much love to my E46 these days though...

E90330iS · 09-10-2007, 04:48 PM

yup.. im jealous

SailinSand · 09-10-2007, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by e92phreak

I love it! I ain't givin much love to my E46 these days though...

It's probably jealous , maybe you're spending too much time with yout E92!

rrandyy · 09-10-2007, 05:38 PM

What is a "home run"? Is it the car you want? If so, theres a lot of home runs out there for different people. I think if you get on any forum and ask if the car is a "home run", many will reply yes. After all, that is why they bought it and why they are on the forum.

For me, I think the E92 328 is the home run, since it costs even less

sambonator · 09-10-2007, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by rrandyy

What is a "home run"? Is it the car you want? If so, theres a lot of home runs out there for different people. I think if you get on any forum and ask if the car is a "home run", many will reply yes. After all, that is why they bought it and why they are on the forum.

For me, I think the E92 328 is the home run, since it costs even less

+1

I think its a homer, but not a very clean homer... what with fuel pump issues, cooling issues, uber-slow iDrive system that seem to reboot itself or appear to hang, etc. Inspite of it all I love my car!

M3 Piotr · 09-10-2007, 05:45 PM

Yes it is....and I also always look for a chance to go drive it....

Saintor · 09-10-2007, 05:58 PM

The 335i sedan is hardly an homerun in Canada where it sells less than the 330i sedan, I was told b my dealer.

2-3K$ too expensive here.

Simple1 · 09-10-2007, 07:37 PM

they sure as hell hit a homerun, I'm always looking for roads to run on.

Leesi · 09-10-2007, 07:51 PM

It's nice to love your own car

STE92VE · 09-10-2007, 10:00 PM

Well, is it a solo home run, a 2 run home run, a 3 run home run or a grand salami?

leftcoastman · 09-10-2007, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Saintor

The 335i sedan is hardly an homerun in Canada where it sells less than the 330i sedan, I was told b my dealer.

2-3K$ too expensive here.

Wow that's crazy.

If you look at the sales numbers, however, the lowest model of BMW in every "class" outsells the rest by a large margin.

Eg- the 328 outsells the 335 by many many times. Same goes for 528 vs. 535, 540 or 550. Guess people just wanna get the BMW name.

BoostedBMW · 09-10-2007, 10:10 PM

I think that the 335 is a homerun for BMW in that it has brought many buyers to the brand who previously had never even considered buying a BMW. I think that the N54 has caught the attention of many driving enthusiasts who weren't necessarily crazy about BMW before this car. I'm not saying that this applies to everyone, but I think that the car was successful in that sense. Just look at how many ex- Evo, STi, S2000, 350Z, G35 owners are now driving E9x 335's.

BKsBimmer · 09-10-2007, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by BoostedBMW

I think that the 335 is a homerun for BMW in that it has brought many buyers to the brand who previously had never even considered buying a BMW. I think that the N54 has caught the attention of many driving enthusiasts who weren't necessarily crazy about BMW before this car. I'm not saying that this applies to everyone, but I think that the car was successful in that sense. Just look at how many ex- Evo, STi, S2000, 350Z, G35 owners are now driving E9x 335's.

Agreed, however to keep it all in perspective the entire 3 series line is a homerun for BMW. The 335 plays an important role in the success of the entire 3 series line by advancing the line to a new level of performance and thus bringing in buyers who might otherwise have not considered a BMW 3 series.

H0bb3z · 09-10-2007, 10:43 PM

For me: e92 = grand salami.

I've been looking for a car for quite some time and just wasn't happy with anything until the 335i coupe. Nothing else had the look, performance, pure driving purity, and luxury all nailed to my liking... I'm going to enjoy it!

Goodfella69 · 09-10-2007, 10:44 PM

I completely agree with the last 3 posts. I always wanted a Bmw but i only wanted a m3 m5 or m6 but they were out of my reach for now. Until the 335 came along! So i am on the bmw boat finally!

flush01 · 09-10-2007, 10:49 PM

yap its perfect, just abit expensive here in canada but gatta pay to play...

De90man · 09-11-2007, 12:30 AM

Their suppliers almost blighted them...(fuel pump) and the bean counters (no standard oil pump in early cars) and bridgestone (brittle riding and heavy runflats)....

....but yes, a home run! And just when they needed one. There is not a better or more rounded vehicle within 25 grand of it

wj4 · 09-11-2007, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by BoostedBMW

I think that the 335 is a homerun for BMW in that it has brought many buyers to the brand who previously had never even considered buying a BMW. I think that the N54 has caught the attention of many driving enthusiasts who weren't necessarily crazy about BMW before this car. I'm not saying that this applies to everyone, but I think that the car was successful in that sense. Just look at how many ex- Evo, STi, S2000, 350Z, G35 owners are now driving E9x 335's.

Well said. I, myself, have always loved BMW's and Benz's. The problem is that until the 335i, all the fast models were M's and AMG's...too expensive for me to afford at this point.

twinturbo3 · 09-11-2007, 02:18 AM

There's no doubt in my mind that this car is indeed a home run. Gobs of power delivered in the smoothest fashion, coupled with incredible handling and ever-so-capable brakes. The engine is amazing and the overall package, in my mind, is unbeatable. The car is an excellent value. Sure, I have small nitpicks, but have never been so satisified with any car thus far without any modifications whatsoever.

mJ335 · 09-11-2007, 03:24 AM

It's a beautiful thing.

stefano7171 · 09-11-2007, 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Goodfella69

I completely agree with the last 3 posts. I always wanted a Bmw but i only wanted a m3 m5 or m6 but they were out of my reach for now. Until the 335 came along! So i am on the bmw boat finally!

+1, said by a former Porsche 996 owner!

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swestland DVM 1 Rep 77 Posts Drives: 07 E92 335i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NH iTrader: (0)	Is The 335i A Home Run? In my opinion BMW has hit a home run with their new 335i. This is the car that I was looking for, power and performance in a very nice sport coupe package. The appointment and electronic upgrades from my previous 330i are very impressive, and well suited to the car. I was not interested in the more aggressive M cars, or the larger 5 or 7 series auto. Had I been, I would have selected one. On my 335 I included every option that I found attractive, and not those that I felt would distract from driving. Had they been offered for the 335, I would have included a limited slip rear end, and the night vision display. Options that I can live with out, but, would have been willing to pay for. Currently at 3250 miles, I look forward to every excuse to drive. That’s my opinion. Thanks BMW __________________
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rrandyy Captain 31 Rep 799 Posts Drives: E92 328 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: California iTrader: (0)	What is a "home run"? Is it the car you want? If so, theres a lot of home runs out there for different people. I think if you get on any forum and ask if the car is a "home run", many will reply yes. After all, that is why they bought it and why they are on the forum. For me, I think the E92 328 is the home run, since it costs even less
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Saintor Banned 79 Rep 2,446 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: MTL, Canada iTrader: (1)	The 335i sedan is hardly an homerun in Canada where it sells less than the 330i sedan, I was told b my dealer. 2-3K$ too expensive here.
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Simple1 Major 134 Rep 1,060 Posts Drives: G05 X5 40i M Sport Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Earth iTrader: (1)	they sure as hell hit a homerun, I'm always looking for roads to run on. __________________ G05 X40M Sport F80 M3 Euro Delivered = Gone too Soon e90 335i debadged = Gone but not forgotten
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STE92VE STEVIL Empire 218 Rep 6,297 Posts Drives: Fast Join Date: May 2006 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (0)	Well, is it a solo home run, a 2 run home run, a 3 run home run or a grand salami? __________________ 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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BoostedBMW Moderator 132 Rep 6,775 Posts Drives: TiAg E92 335 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (14) Garage List 2003 S2000 [0.00]	I think that the 335 is a homerun for BMW in that it has brought many buyers to the brand who previously had never even considered buying a BMW. I think that the N54 has caught the attention of many driving enthusiasts who weren't necessarily crazy about BMW before this car. I'm not saying that this applies to everyone, but I think that the car was successful in that sense. Just look at how many ex- Evo, STi, S2000, 350Z, G35 owners are now driving E9x 335's. __________________ -Michael. Berlina Black S2000 CR is now in the garage l 19" Rial Daytona Race l KW V2 l Eisenhaus Race Exhaust l
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Goodfella69 Second Lieutenant 25 Rep 207 Posts Drives: 335xi e90 BSM Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: .... iTrader: (2)	I completely agree with the last 3 posts. I always wanted a Bmw but i only wanted a m3 m5 or m6 but they were out of my reach for now. Until the 335 came along! So i am on the bmw boat finally!
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flush01 Major 46 Rep 1,419 Posts Drives: 33m@%#ing5 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: toronto iTrader: (0)	yap its perfect, just abit expensive here in canada but gatta pay to play...
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De90man First Lieutenant 8 Rep 350 Posts Drives: F30 335i Sedan Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (1)	Their suppliers almost blighted them...(fuel pump) and the bean counters (no standard oil pump in early cars) and bridgestone (brittle riding and heavy runflats).... ....but yes, a home run! And just when they needed one. There is not a better or more rounded vehicle within 25 grand of it
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twinturbo3 New Member 4 Rep 18 Posts Drives: Arctic 335i 6MT Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	There's no doubt in my mind that this car is indeed a home run. Gobs of power delivered in the smoothest fashion, coupled with incredible handling and ever-so-capable brakes. The engine is amazing and the overall package, in my mind, is unbeatable. The car is an excellent value. Sure, I have small nitpicks, but have never been so satisified with any car thus far without any modifications whatsoever.
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