BMW 335i

[theboyfold]

Does anybody here have any experience of the BMW 335i? I'm trying to work out what direction I should go for my next car and I really like the coupé version of the 335i

One thing I can't find out at the moment though is what is the difference between the SE and M Sport version? What are they like to live with day to day?

Oh, and a special prize goes to the first comedian who makes reference to a re-mapped 335d

[edo]

on the 335(i and d), SE has M sport suspension and seats, so the only differences are mainly visual, and nearly all are options on the SE:

Black headling
thicker M sport steering wheel
different bumpers
18" m sport alloys
m sport trim and gear lever

Buying new or used? What sort of miles do you do?

Do consider that AUC low mileage M3's are now down to 30k...

[theboyfold]

I'm starting a new job, so miles should drop off by some way, just not sure how much. I'm not looking to spend as much as £30k, unless I wait for 12 months.

So in terms of driving dynamics there is no difference between the SE and M-Sport?

[edo]

correct.

of more importance to me would be:

BMW warranty - even if only a bit so you can keep it going.
Hi-FI upgrade - standard system (no tweeters in the A pillar by the wing mirrors) is pathetic. Business loudspeaker or Logic7
Media pack/sat nav. Vital for resale and also dash looks much better with it IMHO.
heated seats if it has leather.

This one looks nice?

2007 BMW 335i 2979 cc M Sport Coupe
Trade Seller: Stephen James Bmw Ruxley




2 Doors, Manual, Coupe, Petrol, 19,931 miles, Titanium Silver, Black Dakota leather, Brushed Aluminium Trim, Leather interior, Loudspeaker system - BMW Business, M light-alloy wheels double spoke 225 M. Multi-function controls for s'wheel, Navigation-system Professional, Sun protection glass, USB audio interface, M Sport Package, Remote Control Alarm, First Aid Kit & Triangle, Auto-Dim Interior Mirror, smoker Package, Rain Sensor, Automatic Air Conditioning, Dynamic Cruise Control, Extended Interior Light Package. £23,995

Do you want manual or auto?

Edited by edo on Monday 14th February 15:57

[theboyfold]

Thanks. Might go and have a look at a few this weekend.

Also, have seen that this has been moved, I never even knew this sub forum existed

[edo]

as a point of reference:

2008 BMW M3 M3 2dr Coupe
Trade Seller: CJ AUTOS




15,000 miles, 57 REG,METALLIC BLUE,WIDE SCREEN SAT NAV,FULL BMW S/H,V CAR,FULL HEATED BLACK SPORTS LEATHER,LOGIC 7 SOUND UP GRADE,AIRCON AND CLIMATE CONTROL,2 OWNERS FROM NEW,EXCELLENT CONDITION IN AND OUT PLEASE CALL FOR MORE INFO. £24,990

[theboyfold]

I would want a manual, that M3 is much cheaper than I thought they would be at the moment...

[Vladimir]

What shape do you want?

The coupe has a few M Sport style options as standard even in SE form.

M Sport suspension.
Sports seats.
And some other bits.

Beware 19" BMW alloys - a lot have issues with cracking.

Also do your homework on the car itself - 335is are prone to High Pressure Fuel Pump failure and a few others issues.

Cracking cars though.

[theboyfold]

I'm not that fussed by the shape, I would ideally like an coupe I think, just depends on the amount of room in the back. I rarely carry passengers, but it would be nice to have at least usable rear seats. From what I've seen they are a reasonable size.

[Vladimir]

Coupe is the best looking IMO. They suit both M Sport and SE shapes well I reckon.

E90Post.com (UK section) is a very helpful resource for more info if needed - in fact I think a couple are up for sale on the classifieds section.

[Vladimir Pukin]

I have to say I think the 3 series dash looks awful with that sat-nav lump in the middle of it and nice and simple without it.

[Lostprophet]

Vladimir Pukin said:

I have to say I think the 3 series dash looks awful with that sat-nav lump in the middle of it and nice and simple without it.

Agreed, it is sad the interior is not that good to look at. Thats why the 6-series is not a bad idea!

[Vladimir]

Took me ages to find a 335d without i-drive (so no central hump)!

Finally managed it - you also get a very useful mobile/keys sized central storage bin missing from i-drive cars. The car still has a nifty computer anyway and I think i-drive just distracts you.

Not to everyone's tastes at all (the leather is actually "browner" is real life) but it suits us well:]

[CRACKIE]

Not had my 335i SE (E92)for very long but its proving to be a fair bit thirstier than I thought it would be round town; this might have something to do with the 17" Dunlop winter tires on it at the moment. The standard run flat tires seem to polarise opinion somewhat; I think they are plain dangerous in cold weather and should be binned at the earliest oportunity, IMHO of course. Ride isn't good around town on 19" Bridgestone run flats and I would try to see if 18" suits you better 'cos it does change the character of the car a lot I think.

It's deceptively quick and there's very little drama whilst it makes some big numbers very quickly; its all a little too easy tbh.

Space in the back is great and getting in / out isn't too gymnastic and I think a glass sunroof does a good job of stopping the darker interiors being too oppressive.

Edited by Crackie on Tuesday 19th April 21:37

[theboyfold]

Is the E92 an updated version of the E90?

[CRACKIE]

theboyfold said:

Is the E92 an updated version of the E90?

E92 is the coupe and the E90 is the saloon. E91 is the estate and E93 the convertible.

[Vladimir]

Crackie - sounds like a nice example. What colour inside and out?

[CRACKIE]

Vladimir said:

Crackie - sounds like a nice example. What colour inside and out?

Hi Vladimir - its graphite grey with black leather.

Edited by CRACKIE on Friday 18th February 14:25

[Fox-]

edo said:

as a point of reference:

15,000 miles, 57 REG,METALLIC BLUE,WIDE SCREEN SAT NAV,FULL BMW S/H,V CAR,FULL HEATED BLACK SPORTS LEATHER,LOGIC 7 SOUND UP GRADE,AIRCON AND CLIMATE CONTROL,2 OWNERS FROM NEW,EXCELLENT CONDITION IN AND OUT PLEASE CALL FOR MORE INFO. £24,990

Thank you for posting a written off M3 as a 'point of reference' against Approved Used 335i's. That was most helpful.

[edo]

Fox- said:

Thank you for posting a written off M3 as a 'point of reference' against Approved Used 335i's. That was most helpful.

Missed the sneaky V car - my most humble apologies, I shall go and beat myself soundly.