C&D #1. 328i sedan vs #2. G35 sedan comparo
02-24-07, 12:34 PM
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To say the review is interesting would be an understatement.
I would take a G35 over a 328 anyday. Of course a 330 is different, but to compare the G35 to a 328 is flattering to the 328 only as it is not in the same league performance wise unless all they cared about was comparing price points which would be a major shift for C&D as they cared less about price in the past when comparing Bimmers to other cars.
I would take a G35 over a 328 anyday. Of course a 330 is different, but to compare the G35 to a 328 is flattering to the 328 only as it is not in the same league performance wise unless all they cared about was comparing price points which would be a major shift for C&D as they cared less about price in the past when comparing Bimmers to other cars.
02-24-07, 12:42 PM
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All BMW needs to do is excel in a single area to get the nod from C&D editors, even if it is lacking in every other aspect. And in cases where it doesn't excel in any tangable area, C&D will throw in the "gotta have it factor"
02-24-07, 12:45 PM
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To say the review is interesting would be an understatement.
I would take a G35 over a 328 anyday. Of course a 330 is different, but to compare the G35 to a 328 is flattering to the 328 only as it is not in the same league performance wise unless all they cared about was comparing price points which would be a major shift for C&D as they cared less about price in the past when comparing Bimmers to other cars.
I would take a G35 over a 328 anyday. Of course a 330 is different, but to compare the G35 to a 328 is flattering to the 328 only as it is not in the same league performance wise unless all they cared about was comparing price points which would be a major shift for C&D as they cared less about price in the past when comparing Bimmers to other cars.
I agree, I'd take a G35 over a 328i. I don't think the 328i was "lacking in every other aspect" though. It has a less powerful engine, less standard features and more expensive options. It also has (in their opinion) a better suspension, better steering, less cabin noise, a smoother engine... I think most of us can agree we'd take the G35, and that the C&D guys nitpicked the refinement thing too much, but it isn't like the 328i has nothing on the G35.
02-24-07, 07:47 PM
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If C/D used the 335, then G35 would win.
When C/D says the BMW is more refine, they really mean the Bimmer has inferior driving dynamics.
When C/D says the BMW is more refine, they really mean the Bimmer has inferior driving dynamics.
02-24-07, 08:21 PM
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02-24-07, 11:56 PM
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Guys its just an opinion of the magazine. Its not the 11th commandment.
02-24-07, 11:59 PM
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02-25-07, 07:59 AM
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Ya I thought about that too, but I think the price difference between the 335i and G35 is just too big for them to brush off. In the past the 330i was ~$5k or so more than G35 comparably equipped, which was a margin people could probably overlook. Now the 335i is ~10k more than a G35, and when you're talking about $40-$50k cars I don't think anyone can overlook that. So the 328i is really the only other option to test. I think with the 335i they might start comparing it upwards in price (S4, etc...) rather than down.
I agree, I'd take a G35 over a 328i. I don't think the 328i was "lacking in every other aspect" though. It has a less powerful engine, less standard features and more expensive options. It also has (in their opinion) a better suspension, better steering, less cabin noise, a smoother engine... I think most of us can agree we'd take the G35, and that the C&D guys nitpicked the refinement thing too much, but it isn't like the 328i has nothing on the G35.
I agree, I'd take a G35 over a 328i. I don't think the 328i was "lacking in every other aspect" though. It has a less powerful engine, less standard features and more expensive options. It also has (in their opinion) a better suspension, better steering, less cabin noise, a smoother engine... I think most of us can agree we'd take the G35, and that the C&D guys nitpicked the refinement thing too much, but it isn't like the 328i has nothing on the G35.
02-25-07, 08:34 AM
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02-25-07, 09:27 AM
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If you are going to tell me about the MB and BMW taxis then spare it, I already know about that, just that the Camry is the official Taxi car here, and even without it being so it is still the car I hate the most.
The truth is sometimes hard to admit, I feel for you, but there are some who are at the top and others who will try to reach there. 
02-25-07, 10:35 AM
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If you are going to tell me about the MB and BMW taxis then spare it, I already know about that, just that the Camry is the official Taxi car here, and even without it being so it is still the car I hate the most.
The truth is sometimes hard to admit, I feel for you, but there are some who are at the top and others who will try to reach there.
The truth is sometimes hard to admit, I feel for you, but there are some who are at the top and others who will try to reach there.
02-25-07, 11:03 AM
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There is no bias in saying a camry is better than a Merc-SLR
