I'm getting ready to take a plunge on a 2008 328i and wanted to see who else out there owns one of these babies! I have been driving boring family sedans all my life and am ready to transition into "the ultimate driving machine"...I have been test driving this car for the past year and am finally ready to drop the coin on this venture and am glad to see that there is a forum devoted to BMW owners and enthusiasts! It has been my dream for a long time to own one of these cars and I have had many friends and associates who have and the majority of them have had nothing but positive things to say! It's not for the status but for the sheer joy of driving that I am doing this! I have test driven many vehicles in the same price range but have yet to experience the same thrill I get from revving up one of these awesome rides! So you 328i owners out there...let me hear your comments on this thread...yay or nay...

Now for lovers of pure power..I'm sure you'll direct me towards the 335i but I am somewhat of a realist in terms of my budget and would love to but after careful thought and consideration opted for the 328i..

I'd like to hear comments from new owners...longtime owners..whomever...

Thanks!

328 is a plenty fast car... I've driven a bunch of them and the thrill of driving one is still there. Everytime I get behind the wheel, it's still a fun car to drive.

YAY, you'll love it.

What's your budget, a nicely equipped 328 gets close to a 335 (little more base) so if you could do without some of the bells you'll be rewarded with way more power. Just a thought.

if you can.. try to get the 335. that is just my opinion and if its not in your budget the 328 is still a great car. i actually own one and i love it so much. as of yesterday i have had it for a year. i still havent had any main problems with it. the car drives same as it did the first day i got it. the pure joy you get out of the car is great. man go out there and get it like i said its a great car but my opinion if i could go back in time i would hyave got the 335

Oops posted this in the wrong thread.

Here's a comparision

328 with the following options

Auto
Leather
Cold
Sport
HID
Logic 7 sound

MSRP $40,500

335
Sport
Heated Seats
Auto

MSRP $43,150

Hell, you take auto out and you're less than $2k off

So you 328i owners out there...let me hear your comments on this thread...yay or nay...

Go for it. You will love it. I do.

For a bit more money you can get the 335. For a bit more money you can get the convertible. For a bit more money yet you can get an M. For a bit more money.......

You can always spend more money, but most people have to realistically draw the line somewhere. I guarantee you will enjoy driving any BMW you can afford.

Wow...thanks for the great responses! This has been a long time coming..I've been saving my pennies for this moment and now I'll finally be a BMW owner! The body style change that was first introduced in the 2006 models is awesome! Every time I saw one on the road it was like a magnet! It certainly is a head turner...and every time I got a chance I would test drive one waiting for the day that I could plunk down my coin for one of my own! This is a great forum! So much to learn about the car itself and you could spend hours looking at all the posts and such! I'm a member of golfwrx.com...for rabid golfers and that was one thing I had to make sure of..that my golf clubs would fit in the trunk! LOL! Now when I hit the links I can hit them in style!

Wow...thanks for the great responses! This has been a long time coming..I've been saving my pennies for this moment and now I'll finally be a BMW owner! The body style change that was first introduced in the 2006 models is awesome! Every time I saw one on the road it was like a magnet! It certainly is a head turner...and every time I got a chance I would test drive one waiting for the day that I could plunk down my coin for one of my own! This is a great forum! So much to learn about the car itself and you could spend hours looking at all the posts and such! I'm a member of golfwrx.com...for rabid golfers and that was one thing I had to make sure of..that my golf clubs would fit in the trunk! LOL! Now when I hit the links I can hit them in style!
Congrats, welcome and don't forget to post pics when you get the car.

I am not a 328i Coup MT driver, yet (pending order), but I did have an e46 330Ci for 3 years and have tested both e92s in MT so feel qualified to add my view. I currently have a Lexus IS 350 which has tons of power which I rarely get to use. Granted AT, and lots of other things I dislike about the car...

The 328i Coup to me will involve more shifing versus the 335i. I enjoy the shifting and think I will enjoy the 328i more in a real way versus my now numb commute. The 335i, I never really will be able to unleash in a way I would enjoy in the reality of US roads. I did enjoy the power of the 335i MT but it seems to me designed for a different reality. My 2004 330 Ci I never felt lacked power and I think the new e92 328i is a tad more.

I can afford a 6 series provided my career doesn't collapse (which I can't imagine happening) so, its not economic. Its my thought, my choice, a touch of practicality thrown in. You really can't go wrong with either. Either frankly beat my 2004 330 Ci in many ways I didn't at all expect.

Car Hx:
On Order: 2008 e92 MT,zpp, pdc, ipod,logic 7 (purchase)
2007 Lexus IS 350 (to go to Carmax soon...)
2004 BMW 330 Ci zpp,ipod,MT (a great car with a horrid buy back)
2001 Mercedes Benz SLK-320 MT (really a great car)
1999 Toyota Solara MT (my first V-6)
1994 Toyota Celica MT
1992 Accura Integra MT
1986 Toyota Celica MT
1982 Toyota Celica AT

the difference of two thousand and to a convertible or an M are NOT the same. That type of logic is circular. If you want more smiles per dollar that engine is worth it. There is nothing wrong with a328 but the 335 is more rewarding.

the difference of two thousand and to a convertible or an M are NOT the same. That type of logic is circular.

It's much more than two thousand for a similarly equipped car.

I can't speak to US prices, but MSRP on a 328i sedan here in Canada is $41,000. MSRP on a 335i sedan is $49,900. MSRP on a 328 cabrio is $56,600. A 335 cabrio is $66,600.

An M coupe starts at $68,900. These are all base prices of course, options are extra.

I'm sure US prices are lower overall, but I'd be surprised if there was not a similar spread.

the difference of two thousand and to a convertible or an M are NOT the same. That type of logic is circular. If you want more smiles per dollar that engine is worth it. There is nothing wrong with a328 but the 335 is more rewarding.

Nah, not really.

the difference of two thousand and to a convertible or an M are NOT the same. That type of logic is circular. If you want more smiles per dollar that engine is worth it. There is nothing wrong with a328 but the 335 is more rewarding.

This was my last straw. This guy has made some of the most annoying commentary I have seen on this forum. My ignore list has just gained its first member.

I have an 07 328i coupe with the sport and premium package. It looks sharp, runs fine and gets decent gas mileage. The 3.0 liter engine is tried and true BMW. I didn't need the extra horsepower that the twin turbo provides. Actualy, I'm glad I didn't purrchase the 07 335i due to it's teething problems. That being said, I think if you can afford it, and want the extra oomph, the 08 335i one year removed from its initial launch may be the way to go. Though I think once you get your desired options on a 335i, the difference in price will be much more than 3 grand.

Believe it or not, there are some of us that actually choose a 328 over the 335. I would have gotten a 325 like they offer in Canada if it was available (and if you could get all the options of the 328, which you can't).

I think these cars are more about handling than acceleration. A 328 is about 200 lbs lighter than a 335. At 230hp it's also close the hp of the 2nd generation M3, so there's plenty of power for most situations. Besides if I want to go really fast I pull out my 500+ hp 930 :D.

Believe it or not, there are some of us that actually choose a 328 over the 335. I would have gotten a 325 like they offer in Canada if it was available (and if you could get all the options of the 328, which you can't).

I think these cars are more about handling than acceleration. A 328 is about 200 lbs lighter than a 335. At 230hp it's also close the hp of the 2nd generation M3, so there's plenty of power for most situations. Besides if I want to go really fast I pull out my 500+ hp 930 :D.

I'll jump in here , i have an E46 325i that i took in for service yesterday and the loaner is an 07 328xi , the power difference was noticable right off the bat , i see its about 70HP , woo hoo , sign me up . when its time for a new ride , maybe sooner than i think now , i'll bee looking at an E90 series , unless i can find a good deal on an E39 M5 :alright

and like the poster i quoted , its daily transportation , it doesn't need to be the top model , if i want to go fast , i hop into one of my 60's 400 plus HP V8's monsters ....:devillook

I have an 07 328i coupe with the sport and premium package. It looks sharp, runs fine and gets decent gas mileage. The 3.0 liter engine is tried and true BMW. I didn't need the extra horsepower that the twin turbo provides. Actualy, I'm glad I didn't purrchase the 07 335i due to it's teething problems. That being said, I think if you can afford it, and want the extra oomph, the 08 335i one year removed from its initial launch may be the way to go. Though I think once you get your desired options on a 335i, the difference in price will be much more than 3 grand.

As I stated you can do without a few options and get the 335. 328 owners get so freaking butthurt over understanding most people like power. This is America. That's what people like. The 335 handles the same but is faster. Sorry 328 guy.

In May of this year I purchased a 328I Montego Blue convertible. I love driving the car evryday. I sometimes forget to go home. My (2) regrets are I did not buy a BMW earlier in life and I will have to put it to bed soon. The snow is coming. That means road salt. I will be looking forward to next spring where i can take it out and have FUN al over again.

Good luck with your decision.:D

And realistically all you 328 guys are doing the same thing I do, justifying what you bought.

My advice is drive both and see what makes you happier. If it's a 328, that's great. But don't think that the 335 is out of reach because it's not. You can do without a keyless entry, or park distance and have the power if you want it.

I was on "You Tube" last night and saw this great post by 5th gear on the 335i coupe...

Check it out if you get a chance..it's tongue and cheek and pretty amusing!

That show is funny, but they are very British. The 3-series has NEVER stood out in a crowd. One of the reasons why I liked it.

Believe it or not, there are some of us that actually choose a 328 over the 335....


I also chose the 328 over the 335. No regrets six weeks later. Plenty of power, lots of good handling and I sure don't think I will ever need the extra 50 hp. 20 years ago, I might have considered it but the 328 has all the power I need.

Just my opinion.

As I stated you can do without a few options and get the 335. 328 owners get so freaking butthurt over understanding most people like power. This is America. That's what people like. The 335 handles the same but is faster. Sorry 328 guy.

I couldn't justify the extra cash for the 335i and I was leary of BMW's first street turbo since 1983. Besides, if it was about power, I would have purchased a 400 hp Corvette for the same money - I wanted a Bimmer.

Honestly, if I had gone a little deeper into my wallet, I would rather have bought a Z4 MT convertable...

I couldn't justify the extra cash for the 335i and I was leary of BMW's first street turbo since 1983. Besides, if it was about power, I would have purchased a 400 hp Corvette for the same money - I wanted a Bimmer.

Honestly, if I had gone a little deeper into my wallet, I would rather have bought a Z4 MT convertable...

BMW has been using turbo forever...they make diesel engines and have an extensive F1 team that used turbo when it was legal.

It's not all about power, but in the terms of this car adding more power increases the enjoyment. I find it hard to believe that if you drove the 335 your response was "this wasn't fun, I want less power" The justification might have been you were worried about a first year car, or engine which are legit. A C6 is not the same car, it's a sportscar. I think you're slightly confusing cars you considered with having more power in the current one. As detailed above, you can get a 335 for around what most people seem to spec their 328 for.

And as EVERY post on the internet by me...it's my opinion that I'd rather have a car that is faster (handles the same remember...pains me to think that some people don't understand that, and it was tested by several places to be faster around the track than an M-Coupe) than to have "keyless" entry, or a beep to tell me how to park. I guess some people like to think that electronics make the BMW, but it's driving and I chose the path of most driver reward.

Oh and you all should buy MT. And read my magazines.

Oops posted this in the wrong thread.

Here's a comparision

328 with the following options

Auto
Leather
Cold
Sport
HID
Logic 7 sound

MSRP $40,500

335
Sport
Heated Seats
Auto

MSRP $43,150

Hell, you take auto out and you're less than $2k off

Yeah but Logic 7 not of value to everyone. I wouldn't pay $100 for it.

328i is a great option. For sheer driving pleasure you could also go up or down market. Up market would be Porsche Boxster and downmarket would be a GTI. Both drive great.. it just depends on how much you want to spend. All 3 are 10 best C&D cars.

Yeah but Logic 7 not of value to everyone. I wouldn't pay $100 for it.


It's included in your 335 your ordered...so you paid for it.

I have a 2008 328i. If you get the 6MT, I believe you will love it. The steptronic, while a pretty good trans as far as autos go, is so boring. If you want to feel connected to the car, get the 328i Manual and never drive a 335 ever, that way you won't miss what is overkill in power. Sure the 335 is a beast, most of whose power you can't use unless you want pile up stacks of speeding tickets. If you want an auto the auto in the 335 is diffrerent and better. Also to consider, with its twin turbos, would you want to own a 335 after the warranty? If you change cars around the warranty expriration, its not an issue, if you like to run a car to 100k miles or more, the NA 328 is a less costly vehicle to maintain beyond the warranty.

You'll be happy with a 328, I agree that MT is the way to go. I've had cars with over 300 hp and they were fun but so is our 328i. I have matured into a sensible, defensive driver and have no need for excessive power in a commuter car. JMO

You'll be happy with a 328, I agree that MT is the way to go. I've had cars with over 300 hp and they were fun but so is our 328i. I have matured into a sensible, defensive driver and have no need for excessive power in a commuter car. JMO

Who said what they were buying was a commuter car? If I was buying a commuter car I'd buy something that is cheaper, cheaper to maintain, and better on gas.

I am new to the forum but have had my 328i for almost a year. I love almost everything about the car but I HATE the tires. I think you should see if you can drive one w/o the run flats if possible.

And realistically all you 328 guys are doing the same thing I do, justifying what you bought.

My advice is drive both and see what makes you happier.

For acceleration, the 335 of course. That said I've owned several 300+ HP cars over the years, and it's not everything.

However, would I want to do without the sunroof, the heated seats, the x-drive (in my case), and various other useful things for the extra power? No not really.

And if I did want one, I would not have found it on my dealer's lot. Most people who buy 335s still want all those things, and "strippers" have a lot less resale value. You would be lucky to find one in inventory somewhere. The cheapest 335 on my dealer's lot was still about 6K more than my well equipped 328 (a loaded one was over 10K more). Some places might have a market for optionless 335s, but I probably would have had to custom order, and what fun is custom ordering a car with no options :-)

Honestly, if I had gone a little deeper into my wallet, I would rather have bought a Z4 MT convertable...

Oh, I could have afforded the 335. It would have meant less money in my retirement fund, or less partying, or more Kraft dinner.

I plan for my next vehicle to be an M Coupe or a (probably blasphemous here) Cayman. A little sacrifice now will help me toward that goal.

sunroof is standard as I showed above you can get a 335 within $2000. And don't be fooled by resale value you actual depreciate more with options. Look up what a car is worth with and without navi and you'll see an $800 difference that you paid $2000 for. Its all percentages and they are within 1% that resale BS is a sales technique to get you to spend more

you can get a 335 within $2000.

Then there is the real world.

I have the 328 xi and really love it. I have not enjoyed driving so much in many years. for me, it has plenty of power. I love the here that engine wind up!

It's included in your 335 your ordered...so you paid for it.


No by choice. In comparing to the 328i, you are not forced to buy logic 7 so that cost should only be included if the person would actually buy that option. So your comparison with logic 7 may or may not be valid for this buyer.

sunroof is standard as I showed above you can get a 335 within $2000. And don't be fooled by resale value you actual depreciate more with options. Look up what a car is worth with and without navi and you'll see an $800 difference that you paid $2000 for. Its all percentages and they are within 1% that resale BS is a sales technique to get you to spend more
You may be surprised to learn that the 323 and 328 will depreciate better than the 335 in Canada. Historically, more economical cars depreciate better here as Canadian consumers are more gas economy conscious than their American counterparts even "luxury" brand shoppers. Gas costs considerably more here.

My dad is in the market for a new car and is trying to decide between the 328i and the 323i (they offer this in Canada, I don't think it is offered in the U.S.). He has asbolutely NO reason to get a 335, and the 323 is probably a smart choice for him. It isn't a matter of money, but my dad is 53 and he doesn't speed. He spends about two hours a day commuting in city traffic. Very rarely do you ever need 300+ HP.

With that said, anyone would rather have a 335i than a 328i or a 323i. I don't understand why a previous poster said 328i owners get "butthurt" because of the lack of power. Some people do not race, some people do not speed, some people do not take their cars drifting or to the track. Many and if not most of the consumers buy a car that is for commuting and daily driving. I laugh when people post a thread asking reccomendations for "what car should my mom buy" and people say that she should spring for a 335 or something absurd. Yeah, because a 50 year old mom is going to need 300hp on her way to work when the speedlimit is 60 mph.

I have a 2008 328i. If you get the 6MT, I believe you will love it. The steptronic, while a pretty good trans as far as autos go, is so boring. If you want to feel connected to the car, get the 328i Manual and never drive a 335 ever, that way you won't miss what is overkill in power. Sure the 335 is a beast, most of whose power you can't use unless you want pile up stacks of speeding tickets. If you want an auto the auto in the 335 is diffrerent and better. Also to consider, with its twin turbos, would you want to own a 335 after the warranty? If you change cars around the warranty expriration, its not an issue, if you like to run a car to 100k miles or more, the NA 328 is a less costly vehicle to maintain beyond the warranty.

Ah, the voice of reason... :clap

[QUOTE=Beer Goggles;11202946]BMW has been using turbo forever...they make diesel engines and have an extensive F1 team that used turbo when it was legal.

Yea, but I bet the F1 team cars don't overheat... :alright

I am new to the forum but have had my 328i for almost a year. I love almost everything about the car but I HATE the tires. I think you should see if you can drive one w/o the run flats if possible.

I hate the tires so I bought a space saver spare in preparation for getting go-flat tires. I pulled off one front and one rear wheel to make sure the spare fit correctly. The 225/45-17 front wheel and tire weighed about 56 lbs and rear 255/40-17 rear wheel and tire weighed about 60 lbs :eek:. I'm not into bling, but it looks I'll be buying some lighter wheels to go with the go-flat tires.

BMW has been using turbo forever...they make diesel engines and have an extensive F1 team that used turbo when it was legal.

Yea, but I bet the F1 team cars don't overheat... :alright
It seems you've never seen an F1 engine blow up in smoke. A season or two ago, Mercedes was making a habit of it, Raikkonen was getting gray hair in his 20s.

[quote=Tony P;11211007]
It seems you've never seen an F1 engine blow up in smoke. A season or two ago, Mercedes was making a habit of it, Raikkonen was getting gray hair in his 20s.

Hey you quote me in there...I've seen lots of F1 cars blow, up. The speed and RPM they race at are 2.5 times that of road cars. They are pushing the limits. You saw lots of failure when they change rules and have to find out how to make more power.

But BMW is FAR from new to Forced Induction. They make/made airplane engines...they were supercharged before any car.

Hey you quote me in there...I've seen lots of F1 cars blow, up. The speed and RPM they race at are 2.5 times that of road cars. They are pushing the limits. You saw lots of failure when they change rules and have to find out how to make more power.

But BMW is FAR from new to Forced Induction. They make/made airplane engines...they were supercharged before any car.
The quotes were messed up from TonyP's post, I was replying to him :stickoutt. Sorry for the misunderstanding, I will fix.

I am new to the forum but have had my 328i for almost a year. I love almost everything about the car but I HATE the tires. I think you should see if you can drive one w/o the run flats if possible.


I have had my 328xi for a year also, I love just about everything but, I ABSOLUTELY HATE, the auto transmission. With the AT I feel very disconnected from the driving experience. Mine has hard, sloppy down shifts and sometimes hunts for the right gear. Plus, at times, the delivery of power is very nonlinear, which makes it not so fun, some times the power comes on smooth and then other times there is too much power.

It's funny the dealer I've been dealing with does not have any MTs on the lot...is that usually the norm? I would think there should be a few kept on the lot unless they are snatched up very quickly...

the dealer I've been dealing with does not have any MTs on the lot...is that usually the norm?

My dealer had a very limited number when I was shopping. Apparently even most BMW buyers choose autos.

awesome car...

It's funny the dealer I've been dealing with does not have any MTs on the lot...is that usually the norm? I would think there should be a few kept on the lot unless they are snatched up very quickly...

This is a chicken or the egg problem. Do they not sell MT because they don't have them, or did they not sell so they don't carry. Most dealers seem to not stock MT that much and then tell you that they are in demand when you buy them.

It seems you've never seen an F1 engine blow up in smoke. A season or two ago, Mercedes was making a habit of it, Raikkonen was getting gray hair in his 20s.

Sure I have... A turbo designed for racing doesn't necessarily translate to the street. That's probably due to cost limitations and application differences. Regardless, BMW hasn't used a turbo in a mass produced street car since 1983. That being said, the chickin sh** in me tells me to stay away from it for at least one model year (or more if it ain't fixed). 2008 could be when the 335i really shines - good bang for the buck compared to the new M3, which is priced at least $20k more.

I have the 335i 6 MT Sedan and love it.
Am I going to tell you it's better than the 328i? No!
I'm 46 years old with over thirty-four cars in my past. My list of cars tells that I have been a horsepower junkie most of my life (66-Mercury Cyclone GT, 70-Boss 302 Mustang, 2-Big Block 69-Camaro SS's, and one Small Block, one 68 AMC-AMX 390 Go-Pac, etc....)
The 328i is still an E9X series BMW. We are all agreeing that BMW is the correct car to drive. I like the extra power and was willing to pay for it. Some folks don't care for about the extra power, but want the thrill, quality, and comfort of owning a 3-series BMW.
I say join the club with what ever you want to drive.
Welcome to the group!

Al. Wise

I have had my 328xi for a year also, I love just about everything but, I ABSOLUTELY HATE, the auto transmission. With the AT I feel very disconnected from the driving experience. Mine has hard, sloppy down shifts and sometimes hunts for the right gear. Plus, at times, the delivery of power is very nonlinear, which makes it not so fun, some times the power comes on smooth and then other times there is too much power.


I drive my 328ixi with automatic and use manual mode almost exclusively. I am very pleased with the results. Most of the time the shifts are fast (though, there is a bit of lag between when I pull or push the lever and when the shift occurs). Even downshifts occur quickly and precisely. Also, the lag might be a little less for downshifts. I particularly like the way revs are matched to the gear and the feeling when accelerating of a continuous smooth surge of power. I find that when I use Sport Mode that the shifts can be a little rough and I prefer to chose the gear I am in myself. Normal automatic mode I find boring.

Just realized I posted in the wrong thread b4.

My 335i w/sport is in the shop and I have a 328i w/sport. The 328i sport is pretty awesome. There seems to be a weight difference and it feels like the 328 is more tossable, reminds me more of the way my RSX type S felt. Whereas the 335 is just an all around animal. I had a 328xi on a prior svc visit and I did not enjoy it at all. It felt sluggish, possibly from the weight of the x-drive. If I had decided to go 328i w/ prem and sport I'd be very happy

I have the 335i 6 MT Sedan and love it.
Am I going to tell you it's better than the 328i? No!
I'm 46 years old with over thirty-four cars in my past. My list of cars tells that I have been a horsepower junkie most of my life (66-Mercury Cyclone GT, 70-Boss 302 Mustang, 2-Big Block 69-Camaro SS's, and one Small Block, one 68 AMC-AMX 390 Go-Pac, etc....)
The 328i is still an E9X series BMW. We are all agreeing that BMW is the correct car to drive. I like the extra power and was willing to pay for it. Some folks don't care for about the extra power, but want the thrill, quality, and comfort of owning a 3-series BMW.
I say join the club with what ever you want to drive.
Welcome to the group!

Al. Wise

You are very Wise, Mr. Wise. But in a way you said what you said you wouldn't. You chose the better option for you, which is what everybody who gives their opinion is doing. :)

Beerdude,

Yes, I chose the option that was better for my horsepower appetite.
I have been considering as of late to trade the little bimmer in on a CPO M5, but have ultimately decided to keep it at least a year longer.
Then, I will trade it in towards a new M3.

The 328 gives people that don't need/want the extra horsepower the full BMW 3-series experience.

We are very lucky indeed that we all get to drive what we want.

Al Wise

The 328 gives people that don't need/want the extra horsepower the full BMW 3-series experience.

We are very lucky indeed that we all get to drive what we want.

Al Wise
Or if in Canada, consider the 323, 300lbs+ lighter with 200hp/180lb-ft. More tossable and better on gas, and doesn't feel underpowered (assuming you are not a power monger). ;)

Well guys..I took delivery of a new 2007 Sparkling Graphite 335i with a black interior this afternoon...it had 10 miles on it and I just parked it in the driveway with another 50 added on...needless to say I am in love! After much thought I opted to go for the 335i after test driving it a number of times...no regrets...it is one fine car! Many more posts and pics to come...

trek1500,

Conratulations, and welcome to "the club".
Please post photo's when you can.

Al Wise

Thanks! This a a great forum and incredibly informative...

As a newbie I have much to learn!

Simply put. Go for the 328i... It has enough power when you need, great gas mileage and awesome comfort. I have the 328i Coupe Blue Monaco and love it. Also consider buying a new 2007 model. They are out there!!!! I just bought mine last month --- slightly used --- 1,500 miles on it... and they called it used!

Well..here are the pics of my new 335i...

Sparking Graphite with a black interior..

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Get the 335i sedan, manual, sport pkg, leather. A rocket and awesome 18" wheels that
make it look SO HOT!

The Ultimate Driving Machine....what i said. Sheer Driving Pleasure....what the wife said. Get it.

Absolutely! I have been enjoying driving it so much this week! After cruising around in Camrys and Minivans most of my adult life it's nice to have a high performance vehicle to zip around in! It is definitely a headturner! Last night I spent an hour sittiing in it and updating my "voice activation" address book...pretty geeky eh?

Great car!

I've had mine for about a year now, feels like new every time i drive it. Great pickup and good handling, its the best when it gets around 60 ot 70 mph when the car just takes over.

Yeah last night I was cruising down the freeway listening to the great sound system in the car and punched it...the car growled and left me in awe! An awesome package!

I have a 328i coupe (2007) and I love it. Enough power to satisfy me, good mileage and handling. Haven't regretted this purchase at all. All in all, a great package. You won't be sorry.......

I also chose the 328 over the 335. No regrets six weeks later. Plenty of power, lots of good handling and I sure don't think I will ever need the extra 50 hp. 20 years ago, I might have considered it but the 328 has all the power I need.

Just my opinion.

I have to agree, the 335xi was over kill for my wife. We are both happy with the 328xi. 20 years ago would have been a different story, then again I would not have had the money to own a BMW.

you know, i just bought a 328i convertible last night and i really really love it!! at first, i was set on buying a 335i convertible because i like how it had two exhaust on each corner in the back, but its like an additional $8g or so, +or-. my aunt convinced me into buying a 328 instead. i test drove both because i was afraid that the 328 would feel like its draging on the back when the top is down, thats what i was told, so i was convinced to buy a 335 even before test driving it. i mean, im a girl that really does not know much about cars and its power etc. as long as it looks good. to me, it feels the same, just the 335 pulls alittle more..?? :| because of my budget also, i decided to get the 328i which is soo fun to drive and is still a beauty.... so really, its up to u... if you care about power and can afford the little extra expenses, then go for the 335 because you wont second guess it or be disappointed, BUT if u dont care much about the power and cant budge the few grands, you'll adore the 328i too, like ME... either way, both cars are gorgeoussss and agressive. =] hope this helps, hehe.

If you want to drive a stick, and you want a great overall balanced car and you don't crave a rocket ship, the 328 with sports is a great choice. The 328 is 200+ pounds lighter than the 335, has 17" wheels/tires instead of 18" and it will probably be more reliable.

If you love power, the more the better, the choice is clear, the 335, stick or auto.

If you want an automatic, the choice gets tougher. It depends on how much power is enough for you. The 328's auto is made by GM and it does 0-60 in 6.9 seconds. The 335's auto is made in Germany and it does 0-60 in 5.6 seconds. It seems like the 335's auto is a better unit.

If you want to drive a stick, and you want a great overall balanced car and you don't crave a rocket ship, the 328 with sports is a great choice. The 328 is 200+ pounds lighter than the 335, has 17" wheels/tires instead of 18" and it will probably be more reliable.


328 with sports comes with 18" wheels...

328 with sports comes with 18" wheels...

The 328 sedan with sports comes with 17" wheels; the 328 coupe with sports comes with 18" wheels.

I test drove both. The 328xi has plently of power for me. And I really enjoyed the driving experience! The 335xi a rocket? Absolutely, but there is no question, I would rack up to many tickets with the 335xi. Plus could not justify the extra cost right now, as I am saving for a house, etc.

you'll love it. i have a 328xi and it's a joy to drive every time i get in. the "boring" drive to work in the morning is now something i look forward to. it's a little cliche, but the car really becomes an extension of you - it just responds so well to your inputs you feel like you've become a part of the machine, or vice versa.

enjoy your ride!

I traded my 2002 Audi S4 and picked up a 328xi w/ sports package w/staggered wheel option + Heated seats (No leather, No auto, etc...) for 35K flat. Awesome car. I chose 328xi for saving money long term. Insurance, maintenance cost, etc. Little less power = tons of money savings

If you want to drive a stick, and you want a great overall balanced car and you don't crave a rocket ship, the 328 with sports is a great choice. The 328 is 200+ pounds lighter than the 335, has 17" wheels/tires instead of 18" and it will probably be more reliable.

If you love power, the more the better, the choice is clear, the 335, stick or auto.

If you want an automatic, the choice gets tougher. It depends on how much power is enough for you. The 328's auto is made by GM and it does 0-60 in 6.9 seconds. The 335's auto is made in Germany and it does 0-60 in 5.6 seconds. It seems like the 335's auto is a better unit.

GM trans in the 328xi??? Is this true? This is precisely the reason I bought German to avoid American tranny. How can this be when the car is assembled and uses parts from Germany?

GM trannies have been in BMW and Mercedes for years...

GM trannies have been in BMW and Mercedes for years...

i didn't realize that our trannies were GM products but i do know they are manufactured in France, correct?

GM trannies have been in BMW and Mercedes for years...

How is this possible - Am I missing something??? Merc I can understand. (Chrysler) But Bimmer? Any articles that speak specifically to this?

The next thing I am going to hear is Audi transmissions are really Saturns :(

I just picked up my white 328 last night. Great car! It's faster than I thought. Handling is really stunning compared to my '04 TL. And I love the 6 speed manual. That wonderful engine up front really deserves a 6 speed manual.

GM trannies have been in BMW and Mercedes for years...

It's not a GM tranny. Bimmer transmissions are made by the same company who makes the transmissions for GM though. There's a difference. So don't worry guys, bimmers have no GM parts. They just outsource their trannies to the same people who make GM trannies. But I'm willing to bet that the engineering, quality control requirements and so on is much higher on the BMW trannies.

I just picked up my white 328 last night. Great car! It's faster than I thought. Handling is really stunning compared to my '04 TL. And I love the 6 speed manual. That wonderful engine up front really deserves a 6 speed manual.

I have a new 328 w. 6MT too. I love it.

Can you tell us what differences you noticed between the TL and the 328 in terms of handling, power, clutch/tranny, ride, build quality, etc.? Thanks.

I have a new 328 w. 6MT too. I love it.

Can you tell us what differences you noticed between the TL and the 328 in terms of handling, power, clutch/tranny, ride, build quality, etc.? Thanks.

328 is better in handling, TL is faster in a straight line. That about sums it up. That being said, my "sporty" nature prefers the 328. ;)

GM has been selling transmissions to Germans and Japanese for years. Like it or not we do make some of the best...they are built tough and can handle heavy duty use. But I'm pretty sure the company is a GM owned company.

See my post page one of this thread. I have had my 328i Coupe MT for 3 months and 6k miles, and adore it. Quite fun to drive and it has plenty of power for my commute which is generally at speeds up to around 80-90 mph. I go to 100 mph very easily with lots of power untapped :blueball. The bluetooth phone in the ZPP is quite awesome. The Logic 7 is worth it as well.

GM has been selling transmissions to Germans and Japanese for years. Like it or not we do make some of the best...they are built tough and can handle heavy duty use. But I'm pretty sure the company is a GM owned company.

BMW sources its transmission from ZF Friedrichshafen AG and GETRAG, both of which are German companies. GETRAG, the makers of the 6 speed in the 3 series we're talking about, has BMW and GM as its customers. But I assure you, Getrag is *NOT* an american company. It's headquartered in Untergruppenbach, Germany. GM probably owns a large chunk of shares but as far as I know, it's not a GM subsiduary. After all, it sells trannies to Ford as well.