VERY CONFLICTED: 07'-08' 335i coupe vs New 370z

>135I · 10-08-2009, 10:32 AM

Actually if you look at the numbers the 335I is slower than the 370z, the 335i and 135i use the same engine and if the 370Z and 135i tie is just about everything but handling. then the heavier 335i would actually be slower. So if you want lux then go with 335i, if you want sport go with 370z, if you want a conbination with a little more lux and a little less sport then go with 135i.
I have driven both the 370Z and the 135i. Those were the two cars I was trying to choose from. Personally I like the drive, ride and sound of the sporty 370Z..

05G356MT · 10-08-2009, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by >135I

So if you want lux then go with 335i, if you want sport go with 370z, if you want a conbination with a little more lux and a little less sport then go with 135i.

You forgot to add ugly

ianthegreat · 10-08-2009, 03:07 PM

OP: Congrats!

I used to think the 135's were fugly. But more and more people are modding them and they are starting to grow on me. Oh noes!

nicknick · 10-08-2009, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ianthegreat

Definitely drive both and go with your gut feeling. I had to go to 2 different BMW dealerships before they would let me test drive one without the salesman in the car. Even though I've graduated, I guess they still didn't think I was serious about purchasing. The dealership I ended up with treated me like royalty. During my service intervals (15k, 30k) they were accomodating towards my work schedule by picking me up, dropping me off, allowing a loaner on short notice if circumstances warranted, etc.. etc.. I've never considered service in a buying decision, but from here on out it will play a large role.

Enjoy and good luck!

So, going by your comments, you would choose an inferior car purely because the service treatment is better.

nicknick · 10-08-2009, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ianthegreat

Anyone who owns 'said' car will have somewhat a biased opinion, that's to be expected. No harm and it's good discussion. It's when people go on a rant who are clearly misinformed (like nicknick for example) then trolls come out of the woodwork.

To be fair, the JB3's are putting down more power than Procede's.

You're also comparing a $10,000+ FI package to a $500 tune - let's be honest, for 99.9% of people, one reason for selecting X car is price. So to say John Doe has the financial ability to drop $10,000+ on a FI package is a bit far fetched.

Another point is reliability. On the FI 370z, you won't be taking that to a dealer for warranty work. For the 335i it's as easy as removing the tune (45 minutes) and you're done. I guess the point I'm getting at is the ease of modding. For a 370z to compete with a modded 335i they have to drop over $10,000, permanently lose their warranty, and always have that fear of something going wrong.

A zed costs less than the 335 so depending on perspective you could put "more" money into it blow the doors of the 335 for less money.

F430Spider · 10-08-2009, 05:50 PM

Lol im 17 y/o

MightyBobo · 10-08-2009, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by nicknick

A zed costs less than the 335 so depending on perspective you could put "more" money into it blow the doors of the 335 for less money.

The 335's motor is EXTREMELY mod-able, and would take less money to go fast in general than the 370's would, being pre-boosted already. You should look into Grassroots Motorsports recent mag, where their new project car is a 335i. Goal? To meet or exceed the performance of a new M3 for less cash. They made VERY solid gains with cheap tuning software alone!

BMW 335i Coupe: Project Cars: Grassroots Motorsports Magazine

nicknick · 10-08-2009, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by MightyBobo

The 335's motor is EXTREMELY mod-able, and would take less money to go fast in general than the 370's would, being pre-boosted already. You should look into Grassroots Motorsports recent mag, where their new project car is a 335i. Goal? To meet or exceed the performance of a new M3 for less cash. They made VERY solid gains with cheap tuning software alone!

BMW 335i Coupe: Project Cars: Grassroots Motorsports Magazine

What i am saying is thsat since the z is quite a bit cheaper than the 335 you could spend a considerable amount of money on the z and still come out paying less than what you would for a new 335.

05G356MT · 10-08-2009, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by nicknick

What i am saying is thsat since the z is quite a bit cheaper than the 335 you could spend a considerable amount of money on the z and still come out paying less than what you would for a new 335.

That point isn't valid other wise we would all be buying civic hatchbacks, foxbody's, or buick GN's and be the fastest car on the road with the cheapest amount of money put in.

If you still decide to think that way then what about a 135i? $35k, a direct competitor with the 370z ($32k for base/sport), and shares the same engine with the 335i and it would be much easier to make the 135i faster with much less money. You would need to speed close to $10,000 on the 370z in order to match a 135i with <$3000. See my point?

Ian, I've seen modded 135i's and while I do agree they are easier on the eyes they still don't do it for me. It's the headlights that does it for me, I can't stand looking at them

nicknick · 10-09-2009, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by 05G356MT

That point isn't valid other wise we would all be buying civic hatchbacks, foxbody's, or buick GN's and be the fastest car on the road with the cheapest amount of money put in.

If you still decide to think that way then what about a 135i? $35k, a direct competitor with the 370z ($32k for base/sport), and shares the same engine with the 335i and it would be much easier to make the 135i faster with much less money. You would need to speed close to $10,000 on the 370z in order to match a 135i with <$3000. See my point?

Ian, I've seen modded 135i's and while I do agree they are easier on the eyes they still don't do it for me. It's the headlights that does it for me, I can't stand looking at them

Fair enough.

ianthegreat · 10-09-2009, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by 05G356MT

Ian, I've seen modded 135i's and while I do agree they are easier on the eyes they still don't do it for me. It's the headlights that does it for me, I can't stand looking at them

I agree the headlights are a sore spot.

ianthegreat · 10-09-2009, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by nicknick

A zed costs less than the 335 so depending on perspective you could put "more" money into it blow the doors of the 335 for less money.

Most people choose "said" car for several reasons, but a large part of it is price. So 99.9% of people are not going to drop 10k+ in mods (i know i wouldn't and couldn't).

But I see and understand your point.

>135I · 10-10-2009, 12:16 PM

If you plan on modding the car then yes I think the 135i would be the best way to go. I had a buddy of mine purchase the 135i put $800 into a new chip and now he is pushing like 400whp and 380 tq.

chuckd05 · 11-13-2009, 01:45 AM

the op said he was getting a Z but i see in his pics he has a 335i, a different one than he posted that he got on the bmw forums though, lol...

sinceday1 · 11-13-2009, 02:18 AM

I'm sorry ... but
VERY CONFLICTED: Conclusion - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum - E90Post.com
this .. for Z?....

10-08-2009, 10:32 AM	#106 (permalink)
>135I Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Radcliff, KY Age: 42 Posts: 409 Drives: 2003 Cobra Rep Power: 16	Actually if you look at the numbers the 335I is slower than the 370z, the 335i and 135i use the same engine and if the 370Z and 135i tie is just about everything but handling. then the heavier 335i would actually be slower. So if you want lux then go with 335i, if you want sport go with 370z, if you want a conbination with a little more lux and a little less sport then go with 135i. I have driven both the 370Z and the 135i. Those were the two cars I was trying to choose from. Personally I like the drive, ride and sound of the sporty 370Z.. __________________ I will miss my Z. I hope she goes to a good home.

10-08-2009, 03:07 PM	#108 (permalink)
ianthegreat Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: TEXAS Posts: 171 Drives: 08 335i, 86 Ranger Rep Power: 16	OP: Congrats! I used to think the 135's were fugly. But more and more people are modding them and they are starting to grow on me. Oh noes! Last edited by ianthegreat; 10-08-2009 at 03:12 PM.

10-10-2009, 12:16 PM	#118 (permalink)
>135I Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Radcliff, KY Age: 42 Posts: 409 Drives: 2003 Cobra Rep Power: 16	If you plan on modding the car then yes I think the 135i would be the best way to go. I had a buddy of mine purchase the 135i put $800 into a new chip and now he is pushing like 400whp and 380 tq. __________________ I will miss my Z. I hope she goes to a good home.

11-13-2009, 01:45 AM	#119 (permalink)
chuckd05 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NY Posts: 2,391 Drives: No longer a Z Rep Power: 20	the op said he was getting a Z but i see in his pics he has a 335i, a different one than he posted that he got on the bmw forums though, lol... __________________ 09 370Z 6M PW - FBO Best 1/4 mile = 12.926 @ 109 SOLD -- 08 BMW 135i - FBO 12.1@120mph SOLD -- white 09 e92 335 Coupe Mtech - 11.9 @ 119 :-) Last edited by chuckd05; 11-13-2009 at 01:26 PM.

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