328 vs 335 dilemna

rickytan · 03-01-2014, 10:26 PM

Stuck on decision for loaded 328 vs 335
In canada it's 8k difference or 180 a month difference after tax for lease.

Drove both like both

Haris · 03-01-2014, 10:57 PM

Get both

USC2000 · 03-02-2014, 12:25 AM

What do you like from each one?

rickytan · 03-02-2014, 01:18 AM

328 is amazing daily driver
However I love the m sport with the 335 and the nice extra oomph

nick1212 · 03-02-2014, 03:24 AM

335...For sure

pocoyo_3 · 03-02-2014, 08:33 AM

I'm having a similar dilemma. They are very different animals in some way. The 328i is a great daily driver. It's quiet, economical, and the engine is strong. Apart from the rattly idle the engine is a great background player.

The 335i, on the other hand, always makes you aware of the engine. It's louder, smoother, and you are always aware of it. However, it is less economical, costs more to buy / lease, and for me at least, the performance is more than I need.

Drive both and see how you feel. You'll not be disappointed with either.

fecurtis · 03-02-2014, 09:29 AM

In my unbiased opinion...a 335i.

Dog Face Pony Soldier · 03-02-2014, 02:28 PM

Why $8k? Equal builds will have half that difference (US) between a 328/335. For example, my slightly better equipped 335 was only $3800 more (retail) than the 328 build I was originally planning to buy... With a 'street price' difference of a bit over $3k.

mcli · 03-02-2014, 02:44 PM

What Glenn said. For my equipment choices, The difference between a 328i and a 335i were an extra six months worth of payments. Compared to the actual joy I'll get from the extra power, it was a no-brainer.

Kafkaesque328 · 03-02-2014, 03:17 PM

180 a month is 180 a month. $6480 more over the course of a typical lease. If you like the 335i $7400 more than the 328i and can afford it, do it. If I could afford it, I'd take a 335 over any 3 series.

moviebumm · 03-02-2014, 03:23 PM

Get the 335.

itrocks4u · 03-02-2014, 10:37 PM

335. Which dealer ?

falar · 03-03-2014, 01:57 AM

335

cinetic · 03-03-2014, 01:40 PM

I'll chime in for the 328! I had an E90 335 and the MPG was awful. With the 328, I am getting 18-20 city, versus 14-16 city with the 335 and the power isn't drastically different in traffic. With the 8SAT, the car is almost always at the optimal RPM for power and doesn't leave me wanting more.

I'd go with the 335 if I wanted X Drive and a manual, or a better sounding powerplant (not that the N20 is that awful).

pocoyo_3 · 03-04-2014, 02:44 PM

Depends on what sort of driving you are going to do. If it's a lot of city stop-start you'll never have a chance to stretch the legs of a 328i, let alone a 335i. The 328i is also noticeably quieter (other than idle rattle), and it will be a fair bit more economical under such situation.

If you have some nice roads then a 335i may be more fun. It will definitely sound better once you wind it out, but honestly, I doubt you would be disappointed with the 328i.

Drive both back-to-back. I plan to so I can make the same decision.

Coolhydro · 03-04-2014, 03:53 PM

328i is fast too. 335i is just a second faster but has a heavy front.

bmw-nj · 03-04-2014, 09:31 PM

You'll never wish you got too much car. Go 335xi M Sport

Falafel Combo · 03-04-2014, 09:37 PM

The 328i is a perfectly capable car. Fewer reasons than ever before to get the 335i. However if you're a purist (inline 6), don't mind the mpgs and have the dough to swing the 335i, I really doubt you would regret it. Bigger brakes, dual exhaust and bragging rights for the bonus!

64-bit · 03-05-2014, 12:07 AM

I got a 335i with PPK

on either decision, get M-Sport

The 2014 328i is much better then the 2013, if you don't travel a lot to use all the 335 power then buy 328i

Now if want a sport car and can afford a second car for the snow day, buy the 335i rwd and drive the other car on winter like I do, trow PPK and enjoy the dark side

johno8888 · 03-05-2014, 06:18 AM

Huh? Why is the 2014 "much better" than the 2013 328i? Same car?

64-bit · 03-05-2014, 07:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johno8888

Huh? Why is the 2014 "much better" than the 2013 328i? Same car?

They changed the exhaust, no longer has that diesel noise, better navigation system, oil change intervals of 10k instead of 15k, they also changed the steering feel now feels very close to the old e90
And the list goes on and on
Other than the idrive nothing else changed on 335i

If you are looking more bang for the money 328i is better choice, if are a power addicted like me who owned 335 before and wants to add modules to the car, 335 is the way to go.

pocoyo_3 · 03-05-2014, 08:19 AM

I didn't realise they changed the 328i exhaust for 2014. How much changed with the iDrive / navigation system.

The steering isn't bad now - I drove a 328i recently and even though it's still on the light side, it is precise at least. I also felt that the car moved nicely in terms of managing its weight. The N20/N26 is light so that must help.

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03-02-2014, 01:18 AM	#4
rickytan Registered 1 Rep 4 Posts Drives: bmw Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	328 is amazing daily driver However I love the m sport with the 335 and the nice extra oomph
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03-02-2014, 03:24 AM	#5
nick1212 Lieutenant 74 Rep 471 Posts Drives: '13 335i Sport 6MT - Gone soon Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	335...For sure
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03-02-2014, 08:33 AM	#6
pocoyo_3 First Lieutenant 50 Rep 352 Posts Drives: 2006 330i / 6MT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	I'm having a similar dilemma. They are very different animals in some way. The 328i is a great daily driver. It's quiet, economical, and the engine is strong. Apart from the rattly idle the engine is a great background player. The 335i, on the other hand, always makes you aware of the engine. It's louder, smoother, and you are always aware of it. However, it is less economical, costs more to buy / lease, and for me at least, the performance is more than I need. Drive both and see how you feel. You'll not be disappointed with either. __________________ 1999 E46 323i / Jet Black / Black Leather / 6MT / Sports Package / Heated Seats 2006 E90 325i / Jet Black / Black Leatherette / 6MT / Sports Package / Cold Weather 2011 E90 335i / Slate Grey / Black Leatherette / 6MT / M-Sport Package / Heated Seats 2014 F30 328i / Alpine White / Black Sensatec / 8AT (2TB) / ZMM / 494 / 609 / ZDA / ZLP 2015 F22 M235i / Alpine White / 6MT / ZTP / ZPP / ZDA / 494 / ZDM
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03-02-2014, 09:29 AM	#7
fecurtis Banned 3262 Rep 6,299 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW 335i M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Arlington, VA iTrader: (0)	In my unbiased opinion...a 335i.
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Dog Face Pony Soldier 2006 TIME Person Of The Year 9720 Rep 6,445 Posts Drives: M Sport 335i Join Date: May 2013 Location: North Jersey iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 335i [9.74]	Why $8k? Equal builds will have half that difference (US) between a 328/335. For example, my slightly better equipped 335 was only $3800 more (retail) than the 328 build I was originally planning to buy... With a 'street price' difference of a bit over $3k. __________________
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03-02-2014, 02:44 PM	#9
mcli _________ 16 Rep 216 Posts Drives: 2014 335i 6mt Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (2)	What Glenn said. For my equipment choices, The difference between a 328i and a 335i were an extra six months worth of payments. Compared to the actual joy I'll get from the extra power, it was a no-brainer.
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03-02-2014, 03:17 PM	#10
Kafkaesque328 Major 483 Rep 1,267 Posts Drives: 2016 328i M Sport Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: El A iTrader: (0)	180 a month is 180 a month. $6480 more over the course of a typical lease. If you like the 335i $7400 more than the 328i and can afford it, do it. If I could afford it, I'd take a 335 over any 3 series. __________________ 2016 Black Sapphire 328i \| M Sport Pkg. \| JB+ \| Premium Pkg. \| Heated Seats \| Driver Assist Pkg. \| Navigation \| Misc. Coding \| 35% Ceramic Tint Past: 2014 Black 320i \| Sport Pkg \| BMS Stage 1
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03-02-2014, 03:23 PM	#11
moviebumm Second Lieutenant 84 Rep 226 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	Get the 335.
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03-02-2014, 10:37 PM	#12
itrocks4u Colonel 615 Rep 2,418 Posts Drives: F80, F36, E90 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (3)	335. Which dealer ?
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03-03-2014, 01:57 AM	#13
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cinetic Private First Class 17 Rep 133 Posts Drives: '19 VW Alltrack 6mt Grn/Brn Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (0)	I'll chime in for the 328! I had an E90 335 and the MPG was awful. With the 328, I am getting 18-20 city, versus 14-16 city with the 335 and the power isn't drastically different in traffic. With the 8SAT, the car is almost always at the optimal RPM for power and doesn't leave me wanting more. I'd go with the 335 if I wanted X Drive and a manual, or a better sounding powerplant (not that the N20 is that awful).
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03-04-2014, 02:44 PM	#15
pocoyo_3 First Lieutenant 50 Rep 352 Posts Drives: 2006 330i / 6MT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	Depends on what sort of driving you are going to do. If it's a lot of city stop-start you'll never have a chance to stretch the legs of a 328i, let alone a 335i. The 328i is also noticeably quieter (other than idle rattle), and it will be a fair bit more economical under such situation. If you have some nice roads then a 335i may be more fun. It will definitely sound better once you wind it out, but honestly, I doubt you would be disappointed with the 328i. Drive both back-to-back. I plan to so I can make the same decision.
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Coolhydro Private First Class 14 Rep 127 Posts Drives: Ducati , f30 335i sport Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: ca iTrader: (0)	328i is fast too. 335i is just a second faster but has a heavy front. __________________ 2012 335i \| silver \| Sport \| Premium \| DHP \| Lane Departure \| Nav
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03-04-2014, 09:31 PM	#17
bmw-nj Captain 99 Rep 700 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW 335 xdrive M sport Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Hillsborough, NJ iTrader: (1)	You'll never wish you got too much car. Go 335xi M Sport
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Falafel Combo Banned 3773 Rep 6,673 Posts Drives: X5 xDrive50i Join Date: May 2011 Location: New England iTrader: (3)	The 328i is a perfectly capable car. Fewer reasons than ever before to get the 335i. However if you're a purist (inline 6), don't mind the mpgs and have the dough to swing the 335i, I really doubt you would regret it. Bigger brakes, dual exhaust and bragging rights for the bonus!
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03-05-2014, 12:07 AM	#19
64-bit Major 309 Rep 1,086 Posts Drives: 19 Ford Raptor - On Order Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (1)	I got a 335i with PPK on either decision, get M-Sport The 2014 328i is much better then the 2013, if you don't travel a lot to use all the 335 power then buy 328i Now if want a sport car and can afford a second car for the snow day, buy the 335i rwd and drive the other car on winter like I do, trow PPK and enjoy the dark side __________________ 2016 M3, Mineral White, SO Leather, MANUAL - ED 11/26/2015 2013 335i, Blue, M-Sport, Auto w/Sport Trans - ED 06/10/2013
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03-05-2014, 06:18 AM	#20
johno8888 Private First Class 16 Rep 134 Posts Drives: 2006 Z4M Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Albany, NY iTrader: (0)	Huh? Why is the 2014 "much better" than the 2013 328i? Same car?
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03-05-2014, 08:19 AM	#22
pocoyo_3 First Lieutenant 50 Rep 352 Posts Drives: 2006 330i / 6MT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	I didn't realise they changed the 328i exhaust for 2014. How much changed with the iDrive / navigation system. The steering isn't bad now - I drove a 328i recently and even though it's still on the light side, it is precise at least. I also felt that the car moved nicely in terms of managing its weight. The N20/N26 is light so that must help.
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