Thinking about getting a 335xi

Proximity · 05-09-2012, 10:46 PM

So I'm looking for a new (to me) car and I want something fast, AWD and with 4 doors. Not like there are a lot of choices in my price range, but it's basically either a 335xi (/335i xDrive) or an Evo.

AI'm wondering if you guys can let me know how these cars are, specifically in terms of cost of ownership. Is maintenance really that bad? Apart from oil changes (including engine/trans/TC)? Any common problems or trouble spots with the AWD 335s? (Apart from the HPFP)

Thanks for any help/advice

335BBS · 05-10-2012, 07:55 AM

Go S4 or A4 with Stasis.

jcarv20s · 05-10-2012, 08:37 AM

Both cars fit your "fast, 4 door, awd and furious" needs lol. Depends what else you want the vehicle for. Evo is less comfortable but easier to get power out of imho and cheaper. 335 is way more comfortable and you can get a lot of power out of the n54/55 but it'll cost you. In turns of maintenance i've only have mine for a month and I haven't had any issues yet. Knocking on wood. I came from a WRX and overall the 335 is a nicer overall car imho but there are things I will miss about the Subie. Test drive them both though.

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Proximity Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 2001 Celica GT-S Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Detroit, MI iTrader: (0)	Thinking about getting a 335xi So I'm looking for a new (to me) car and I want something fast, AWD and with 4 doors. Not like there are a lot of choices in my price range, but it's basically either a 335xi (/335i xDrive) or an Evo. AI'm wondering if you guys can let me know how these cars are, specifically in terms of cost of ownership. Is maintenance really that bad? Apart from oil changes (including engine/trans/TC)? Any common problems or trouble spots with the AWD 335s? (Apart from the HPFP) Thanks for any help/advice Last edited by Proximity; 05-09-2012 at 10:56 PM..
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335BBS Brigadier General 55 Rep 3,606 Posts Drives: 2009 335 coupe. Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Toronto, Ontario iTrader: (0)	Go S4 or A4 with Stasis.
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jcarv20s Second Lieutenant 19 Rep 210 Posts Drives: 2014 435i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Danbury, CT iTrader: (0)	Both cars fit your "fast, 4 door, awd and furious" needs lol. Depends what else you want the vehicle for. Evo is less comfortable but easier to get power out of imho and cheaper. 335 is way more comfortable and you can get a lot of power out of the n54/55 but it'll cost you. In turns of maintenance i've only have mine for a month and I haven't had any issues yet. Knocking on wood. I came from a WRX and overall the 335 is a nicer overall car imho but there are things I will miss about the Subie. Test drive them both though.
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