Nice problem to have? 335is vs 650i

stl2chi · 05-30-2014, 03:54 PM

ok team... I have a decision to make. my wife and I have paid off the suv and the e90 330xi. both are running great..(just bought new tires and brakes for both)

Anyway.. time to add a convertible to the fleet. Max prices is $55k..

needs... sporty, room for a weekend getaway and room for golf club in back.

We are torn between the 2011, 2012 335is or the 2012 650i

Thoughts? Plus or minuses?

My initial thought... the 335is should be pretty fun.. but not a HUGE change from my 330xi... the 650 is damn sexy.. but may not be as sporty.

Regards

KwlAznKid · 05-30-2014, 04:26 PM

650 gets my vote I've been wanting one for a while and almost pulled the trigger on one, probably not as sport yea but they look so nice

ken1137 · 05-30-2014, 04:33 PM

I vote 650 if there are not too many miles. You might be looking near 50-60K miles for a 2012 in that price range, but it looks great. I have yet to test drive one so ...GL!

I realize golf clubs may not fit, but what about a 2004-05 Porsche 911 turbo with low mileage (20-30K mi) ?

Taran.J · 05-30-2014, 04:51 PM

650 for your needs

Mardio · 05-30-2014, 05:39 PM

Get the 650 imo, looks so sweet.

HazChem · 05-30-2014, 06:11 PM

You already have an e series. Vote for 6 series.

zipstic · 05-30-2014, 06:21 PM

Of the two options I would go with the 650. I'd skip the 335is because you already have an e90.

I'd hit this in a second: http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...67235143&Log=0

M235 would also be intriguing.

N55 · 05-30-2014, 06:53 PM

650i all the way!

techwhiz · 05-30-2014, 08:32 PM

Why is this even a question???
Not even a comparison.
You should be asking M3 Convertible vs 650 Drop.
Then it's a hard decision.
Otherwise 650. Done.

GMe90 · 05-30-2014, 09:21 PM

650i.

tturbolife · 05-30-2014, 09:23 PM

650i. I still wish I got that instead of my 335i.

2chenz · 05-30-2014, 09:35 PM

E93 M3.

MDecals · 05-30-2014, 09:42 PM

6 or a pcar

kdbryce · 05-30-2014, 09:54 PM

V8 v I6?!

V8 all day!!!!!

mythek · 05-30-2014, 10:06 PM

i dont know about the soft top. i think it makes the car so ugly. if softtop is your thing or if it doesn't bother you, then 650i convert all the way

Patronus86 · 05-30-2014, 10:24 PM

Honestly, the 335is is a different car from the regular 335i. 20 more HP and 70 more lb-ft of torque. Between it and the 1M, its the best version of the N54 turbo you can get. It certainly will have much more of a small-car/roadster feel than the 650i, even though it is by no means a roadster. Nimble, awesome exhaust, instantaneous torque.

The 650i, depending on the trim, will offer more hp. But its also a bigger car. It may have more trunk space than the 335is, though...I haven't compared the two.

sjf430 · 05-30-2014, 10:48 PM

650i all the way, it will feel special as well

walmark · 05-30-2014, 11:12 PM

Your in Chicago, with real winters, so a hard top is a no brainier. And if you're still under 50 then you definitely shouldn't be looking at 650

DOMs335D · 05-31-2014, 08:38 AM

I vote 335is.. and not just cause I have one haha.. I am the biggest BMW fan but instead of the 650 I'd have a 911.. I dunno not a big fan of big cars.
Cheers

Gizm0 · 05-31-2014, 08:59 AM

I really don't like the nose of this car with the non-sport bumper...

Looks better like this... but still not my cup of tea. I like the front end of the e92/e93 better

stl2chi · 05-31-2014, 10:54 AM

very interesting.... the 911 would be the first choice... but No room for clubs or anything more than an overnight bag. Second choice... might have been the C7 corvette if they were a bit cheaper in convertible. $75k for the 2014!

I still have questions regarding a first year model year bmw.. like the 650. I may need to research their specific issues..

e92_enthusiast_1 · 05-31-2014, 11:56 AM

6 series is pure sexiness. /drool

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stl2chi Enlisted Member 10 Rep 32 Posts Drives: 2015 F12 640xi Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: chicago iTrader: (0)	ok team... I have a decision to make. my wife and I have paid off the suv and the e90 330xi. both are running great..(just bought new tires and brakes for both) Anyway.. time to add a convertible to the fleet. Max prices is $55k.. needs... sporty, room for a weekend getaway and room for golf club in back. We are torn between the 2011, 2012 335is or the 2012 650i Thoughts? Plus or minuses? My initial thought... the 335is should be pretty fun.. but not a HUGE change from my 330xi... the 650 is damn sexy.. but may not be as sporty. Regards
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KwlAznKid Brigadier General 354 Rep 3,036 Posts Drives: BMW/MERCEDES/PORSCHE Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Los Angeles/Fremont USC/UCSD Alum iTrader: (6)	650 gets my vote I've been wanting one for a while and almost pulled the trigger on one, probably not as sport yea but they look so nice __________________ BMW E93 M3 / Mercedes Benz W209 CLK500 BMW E64 650I(sold) / BMW E92 328I(sold) / BMW E46 M3(sold) / BMW E92 335I(sold) Porsche 996 911 C2(sold) / BMW E46 325CI(totaled)
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ken1137 Brigadier General 89 Rep 3,732 Posts Drives: BMW S1000XR Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Gilbert, AZ iTrader: (7) Garage List 2009 e90 335i [6.40]	I vote 650 if there are not too many miles. You might be looking near 50-60K miles for a 2012 in that price range, but it looks great. I have yet to test drive one so ...GL! I realize golf clubs may not fit, but what about a 2004-05 Porsche 911 turbo with low mileage (20-30K mi) ? __________________ BMWCCA member Last edited by ken1137; 05-30-2014 at 06:11 PM.. Reason: corrected year
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mythek Captain 40 Rep 823 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Coupe TIAG Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Orange County, CA, USA, NA, EARTH. iTrader: (5)	i dont know about the soft top. i think it makes the car so ugly. if softtop is your thing or if it doesn't bother you, then 650i convert all the way
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Patronus86 Banned 11 Rep 269 Posts Drives: 2013 335is Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Upstate NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 335is [0.00]	Honestly, the 335is is a different car from the regular 335i. 20 more HP and 70 more lb-ft of torque. Between it and the 1M, its the best version of the N54 turbo you can get. It certainly will have much more of a small-car/roadster feel than the 650i, even though it is by no means a roadster. Nimble, awesome exhaust, instantaneous torque. The 650i, depending on the trim, will offer more hp. But its also a bigger car. It may have more trunk space than the 335is, though...I haven't compared the two.
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sjf430 Lieutenant 13 Rep 474 Posts Drives: BMW e92 325i Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	650i all the way, it will feel special as well
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walmark Apprentice 86 Rep 491 Posts Drives: 550i F10 '15 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: SF Bay iTrader: (2)	Your in Chicago, with real winters, so a hard top is a no brainier. And if you're still under 50 then you definitely shouldn't be looking at 650
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stl2chi Enlisted Member 10 Rep 32 Posts Drives: 2015 F12 640xi Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: chicago iTrader: (0)	very interesting.... the 911 would be the first choice... but No room for clubs or anything more than an overnight bag. Second choice... might have been the C7 corvette if they were a bit cheaper in convertible. $75k for the 2014! I still have questions regarding a first year model year bmw.. like the 650. I may need to research their specific issues..
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