Former 2IS-350 owner - can't decide now 3IS-350F or 335 M Sport
#17
Pole Position
I know it's too late for OP, but I test drove the 335xi M Sport last week. I can't wait to test drive the IS350. It's true that the BMW is a bit bland compared to the 3IS, but its engine, quicker shifting, exhaust note, driving experience and fuel consumption seem hard to beat. I really felt I was driving a tuned-down M3. AWD gets you 6-speed, compared to 8-speed with X drive. I might post my comparo next week, but for now I'd say test driving the 335 really got me confused when a few weeks ago I was all for the 3IS. However My main complain about BMW is still reliability...
Anyone considering a 3IS should test drive the 335, just for the sake of driving it once.
Anyone considering a 3IS should test drive the 335, just for the sake of driving it once.
Last edited by Aeromotive; 06-20-13 at 05:26 AM.
#18
Lexus Test Driver
I know it's too late for OP, but I test drove the 335xi M Sport last week. I can't wait to test drive the IS350. It's true that the BMW is a bit bland compared to the 3IS, but its engine, quicker shifting, exhaust note, driving experience and fuel consumption seem hard to beat. I really felt I was driving a tuned-down M3. AWD gets you 6-speed, compared to 8-speed with X drive. I might post my comparo next week, but for now I'd say test driving the 335 really got me confused when a few weeks ago I was all for the 3IS. However My main complain about BMW is still reliability...
Anyone considering a 3IS should test drive the 335, just for the sake of driving it once.
Anyone considering a 3IS should test drive the 335, just for the sake of driving it once.
Previously, BMW 3-series has never been in my list due to the bland interior compared to Lexus IS.
However, I appreciate the improvement in the interior of the current 3-series, especially if you opt for non-wood trim such as the aluminium trim/aluminium hexagon trim in Sport/M-Sport packages.
Reliability has been much improved in the 3-series. That what I have read.. But the parts/maintenance cost is high after the warranty period...
#20
I will strongly attest to that. BMW is a LEASE ONLY vehicle. I leased my first 5 series and then bought the second. What a mistake when the warranty was done. The magic number for repair, 1k and it was constant.
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