335is or Mustang 5.0??

ZYGOTE · 04-28-2011, 01:43 PM

My wife and I are expecting in the next month or so, so unfortunately it's time for me to trade in the Z. I've narrowed my choices down to the BMW 335is Coupe and the new Mustang 5.0, what would you guys reccommend? I've test driven both and they are both amazing imo.

omgZ · 04-28-2011, 01:52 PM

The 5.0's backseats would get annoying really fast if you had to strap a kid back there because its tight to get in. There is no way a 335i wouldn't be a better family car. However, the mustang has awesome performance, but the bmw isn't bad either.

GZ3 · 04-28-2011, 01:55 PM

i seat my fam great in my 5.0....my 4yr old loves the backseat...thats tough...both good cars.....hmhmhmhm

Pelican170 · 04-28-2011, 02:10 PM

My vote would be for the BMW. In my opinion, they are the better made car and more room inside...

DocMorgy · 06-21-2011, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Pelican170

My vote would be for the BMW. In my opinion, they are the better made car and more room inside...

I would have to disagree completely. Just traded off my 335xi coupe on Corvette - iDrive is horrible, wheels are fragile (blew tire & bent wheel on mod-sized pothole that 'stang laughs at), accessing rear can be a pain as you need to motor the seat fore/back using power seat & fuel mileage is WORSE then my 2008 Mustang Bullitt. BMW had prettier interior, sure, though I really love the Tremec manual tranny (the new 2011s are better yet). I can also base my observations on having owned both vehicles, not just what I've read in the car magazines.

Also, you will save an absolute bundle on purchase price with the Mustang. That all being said, though, that 335is is a beautiful car overall. Why haven't you considered the G37 coupe - alot heavier then the Z but drives very nice (I used to have G35 coupe myself)

ZYGOTE · 06-21-2011, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by DocMorgy

Also, you will save an absolute bundle on purchase price with the Mustang. That all being said, though, that 335is is a beautiful car overall. Why haven't you considered the G37 coupe - alot heavier then the Z but drives very nice (I used to have G35 coupe myself)

I considered the G37, but when driving it almost back to back with the 335is, the 335is just felt considerably faster and the handling more crisp. It was still avery nice car though/

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Originally Posted by fairlady_Z

N54 - isn't that the one with the high-pressure fuel pump issues? Bmw Law Suit Hpfp

Those issues were resolved on the 2011 models with the N54 motor (335is, 1M, Z4 3s-drive)

ZYGOTE · 04-28-2011, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by GZ3

i seat my fam great in my 5.0....my 4yr old loves the backseat...thats tough...both good cars.....hmhmhmhm

Yeah I'm really torn. I knew how good the 5.0 engine is, but I was shocked at how well the 335is performed, it is very close to the M3 (I guess that's the intent of the is over the i though).

Trips · 04-28-2011, 02:23 PM

Get what makes you happy! you're paying for it.

Nismoracer · 04-28-2011, 02:27 PM

Neither if u r having a kid. U need 4 doors.

omgZ · 04-28-2011, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Nismoracer

Neither if u r having a kid. U need 4 doors.

335i sedan?

svmtbman · 05-05-2011, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by omgZ

335i sedan?

+1

KillerBee370 · 04-29-2011, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Nismoracer

Neither if u r having a kid. U need 4 doors.

This. But if you insist upon one of these two, I would go with the Bimmer and put a Vishnu chip in it.

Red__Zed · 04-28-2011, 03:25 PM

I'd honestly go for the 335 if you are going to have a kid in there. The Mustang back seat will be pretty difficult with a car seat.

m4a1mustang · 04-28-2011, 03:27 PM

I wouldn't ever want to try to have to use my back seats. I can't imagine what it'd be like getting a kid in/out of there.

IMO a 4 door would be a far more practical choice... a 335i sedan would be a good one. It will make your life MUCH easier and you'll still have a lot of fun with it.

A.J@CarbonSignal · 04-28-2011, 03:32 PM

If I have to choose I'd get the 335.

04-28-2011, 01:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
ZYGOTE Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NE Posts: 80 Drives: 09 6MT SP Rep Power: 16	335is or Mustang 5.0?? My wife and I are expecting in the next month or so, so unfortunately it's time for me to trade in the Z. I've narrowed my choices down to the BMW 335is Coupe and the new Mustang 5.0, what would you guys reccommend? I've test driven both and they are both amazing imo.

04-28-2011, 01:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
GZ3 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 3,296 Drives: Z Rep Power: 22	i seat my fam great in my 5.0....my 4yr old loves the backseat...thats tough...both good cars.....hmhmhmhm __________________ 09 GT-R 12' 370Z 7AT HANDED DOWN 12'+13' 5.0 SOLD

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m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	I wouldn't ever want to try to have to use my back seats. I can't imagine what it'd be like getting a kid in/out of there. IMO a 4 door would be a far more practical choice... a 335i sedan would be a good one. It will make your life MUCH easier and you'll still have a lot of fun with it. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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A.J@CarbonSignal Track Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Dubai Posts: 581 Drives: '05 TT350z, '07 Z06 Rep Power: 17	If I have to choose I'd get the 335. __________________ CarbonSignal Automotive *Facebook*

04-28-2011, 01:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
omgZ Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: California Posts: 144 Drives: 10 370z 40th M6 Rep Power: 15	The 5.0's backseats would get annoying really fast if you had to strap a kid back there because its tight to get in. There is no way a 335i wouldn't be a better family car. However, the mustang has awesome performance, but the bmw isn't bad either.

04-28-2011, 02:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
Pelican170 Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sandy Hook, CT Posts: 972 Drives: Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 16	My vote would be for the BMW. In my opinion, they are the better made car and more room inside...

04-28-2011, 02:27 PM	#9 (permalink)
Nismoracer Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 420 Drives: 10 Nismo Rep Power: 15	Neither if u r having a kid. U need 4 doors.

04-28-2011, 03:25 PM	#13 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	I'd honestly go for the 335 if you are going to have a kid in there. The Mustang back seat will be pretty difficult with a car seat.

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