The Mother of all 335i vs IS350 threads (please read 1st post in thread!)
06-12-07, 10:10 AM
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My fiance doesn't mind my I-Drive at all. She is quite familar with the IS nav, since she has an IS250. I think the latest program updates made the I-Drive much faster to use.
You're right about DVD movies though, we need an aftermarket unit for that to work. Not a big deal IMO, but to each his own. I just wish the 07 Nav hack was as easy as the 06. BTW, I need a fold down rear seat since our other car is a Lexus..
You're right about DVD movies though, we need an aftermarket unit for that to work. Not a big deal IMO, but to each his own. I just wish the 07 Nav hack was as easy as the 06. BTW, I need a fold down rear seat since our other car is a Lexus..
I owned a E46 M3 and never used the navigation unless I had to... That thing was such a piece of ****... I could not stand spinning that damn wheel **** to select letters from the "keyboard"... I am just touch-screen spoiled I guess... I mean, in the end, it's not a huge difference, but it was enough to push me over the edge...
06-12-07, 10:11 AM
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Whoa, be careful. Reliability is already an issue on the 335i with oil cooling and fuel pump problems cropping up. The BMW's are never as reliable as a Lexus, and even though they might be under warranty you may just end up with your new Bimmer sitting in the shop waiting for parts.
If you want performance with more after market fun the 335i is the way to go.
If you value luxory, and touch screen nav over turbos the IS350 is the way to go.
Drive both... back to back.
06-12-07, 10:14 AM
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And thats no different than the VVTI gears that have to be changed in the IS if you get the dreaded rattle at start up. I bet the BMW doesn't have as many rattles as the IS. But even then.. its car by car. Not all 335is are having the cooling pump issue and not all IS' are having the VVTI issue.
If you want performance with more after market fun the 335i is the way to go.
If you value luxory, and touch screen nav over turbos the IS350 is the way to go.
Drive both... back to back.
If you want performance with more after market fun the 335i is the way to go.
If you value luxory, and touch screen nav over turbos the IS350 is the way to go.
Drive both... back to back.
However, like you said, aftermarket, you chip the 335 and forgetaboutit
06-12-07, 10:26 AM
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06-12-07, 10:47 AM
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06-12-07, 11:40 AM
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And thats no different than the VVTI gears that have to be changed in the IS if you get the dreaded rattle at start up. I bet the BMW doesn't have as many rattles as the IS. But even then.. its car by car. Not all 335is are having the cooling pump issue and not all IS' are having the VVTI issue.
If you want performance with more after market fun the 335i is the way to go.
If you value luxory, and touch screen nav over turbos the IS350 is the way to go.
Drive both... back to back.
If you want performance with more after market fun the 335i is the way to go.
If you value luxory, and touch screen nav over turbos the IS350 is the way to go.
Drive both... back to back.
Stock vs. Stock, drag race they will be even. A more fun car to drive spiritedly? I say the 335i IMO. Price? Well, I did European Delivery on my car so it was about 43,500 very well equipped. If it was a Sedan equipped similarly, knock off a thousand. Plane ticket? About 1500 for 2. European Vacation = Priceless.
06-12-07, 01:32 PM
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well yeah, if they give me the 335i for free, i'll still have to think about it since I'll need to save up for fixing it after the warranty expires (if you're keeping the car)...especially when the turbo is in its first year (well, first turbo after like 20 years or something). My fd works at BMW service department, and he keeps telling ppl not to buy bimmers due to problems always re-occur. Well hey, im not being disrespectful to BMW drivers who chose to buy them, but I wont see myself driving one forsure.
06-12-07, 01:36 PM
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06-12-07, 01:45 PM
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06-12-07, 04:01 PM
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In the back where the acceleration results are located they have measurments for how quiet the cars are under acceleration and at cruise speed.
06-12-07, 04:29 PM
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rather than reading one journalist's opinion - or any journalist's opinion - about these two cars, go test drive them yourself. no matter how "objective" these reviews and comparisons might be, they will not - and NEVER- replace honest test drives of these two cars.
go tear up some roads w/ these two cars, and THEN decide.
go tear up some roads w/ these two cars, and THEN decide.
06-12-07, 06:10 PM
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rather than reading one journalist's opinion - or any journalist's opinion - about these two cars, go test drive them yourself. no matter how "objective" these reviews and comparisons might be, they will not - and NEVER- replace honest test drives of these two cars.
go tear up some roads w/ these two cars, and THEN decide.
go tear up some roads w/ these two cars, and THEN decide.