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Old 02-08-2009, 06:05 PM   #24 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by hey32g View Post
I really couldn't tell much difference in performance. My 335i is the e90 (sedan), so the 370 handled differently. I have the sports package on the 335, but it's always felt a little top heavy. As far as acceleration, it's probably about the same, however, there was a point where I did think, wow, this could use some turbo boost right in here. I think it's just the way the power is delivered in each car a turbo engine vs a non-turbo engine. Plus the 335 has a bit more torque, but the 370 has that instant normally aspirated delivery which is nice. I guess it's kind of comparing apples to oranges, but they both taste great. I will tell you, the sound of the 370 was FAR superior, especially on the downshifts. I really don't feel that I will be losing any performance.
Great write up - thanks. I had 335 coupe (auto with sport pkg) and I thought the BMW felt slightly faster than the Z. Prob bc the Z wasn't broken in and because of better low end torque of 335.

I am still going back and forth between the G37 and the Z - abeit two very diff cars...
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