[pkim1079]

Originally Posted by shivaswrath

Straight 6 FTW!

This is a straight six turboed. This is not the iconic straight six everyone talks about. Lol

[pkim1079]

Im just curious. I wonder how many ppl can keep up with those in 335s with their 328s. Im pretty sure not everyone in one is smoking everyone else. Im surprised this thread is still up. Lol.

[Reznick]

I was thinking about this really hard and then it hit me..the 335 is most likely marketed towards people who want to buy a car. I feel like I'm living in Bizzaro world because after reading some of the comments on this thread. I'm hearing it more and more...."if you buy the more powerful car then you must be an irresponsible prick who likes to terrorize old ladies and small children". I don't get it. we're talking about at 300 hp car ,,,not 1500HP pro streeter. Why the hate?? & why not just buy the car you want and be happy with it?? no matter what the model is

[sean10mm]

Originally Posted by pkim1079

This is a straight six turboed. This is not the iconic straight six everyone talks about. Lol

You're right. It's better. The N55 crushes the old M54 and N52 engines it replaces in pretty much every way. Power, torque, fuel economy, emissions...

[Vitoco]

Originally Posted by Reznick

I was thinking about this really hard and then it hit me..the 335 is most likely marketed towards people who want to buy a car. I feel like I'm living in Bizzaro world because after reading some of the comments on this thread. I'm hearing it more and more...."if you buy the more powerful car then you must be an irresponsible prick who likes to terrorize old ladies and small children". I don't get it. we're talking about at 300 hp car ,,,not 1500HP pro streeter. Why the hate?? & why not just buy the car you want and be happy with it?? no matter what the model is

Oh buhu, talk about exaggerating the "hate", guess Bizzaro world is inside you own head.. I haven´t seen one comment bout 335i owners beeing irresponsible etc, the difference between the two ain´t freakin´BMX Bicycle vs Yamaha R1 so from what idiots have u been hearing such things? (retorical, don´t answer.)

The 335i is the choice for those who want to put out more money to have a bigger engine. And those who want to put out even more money, can get the M3. And those who want to put out more money... and, and... There´s no marketing difference between the 328i or the 335i, there has always been a model with a bigger engine. It´s only in America that u basically have only these two choices, but the world doesn´t evolve around you guys so why even assume it´s marketed towards certain people over there? The question doesn´t even have to be asked in the first place.

[328inGE]

Originally Posted by Reznick

I feel like I'm living in Bizzaro world because after reading some of the comments on this thread. I'm hearing it more and more...."if you buy the more powerful car then you must be an irresponsible prick who likes to terrorize old ladies and small children". Why the hate?? & why not just buy the car you want and be happy with it?? no matter what the model is

Can you provide some examples of the hate you are seeing? What I typically see on this forum is some 335i owners who like to pat themselves on the back for their "enthusiast only car" purchase, resulting in 328i owners defending that there isn't as big of a performance difference as being claimed. Its been going on since February, not sure if it will ever end.

[DarkTrigger]

Originally Posted by 328inGE

Can you provide some examples of the hate you are seeing? What I typically see on this forum is some 335i owners who like to pat themselves on the back for their "enthusiast only car" purchase, resulting in 328i owners defending that there isn't as big of a performance difference as being claimed. Its been going on since February, not sure if it will ever end.

I'd like to say that I see a lot posts between the 328i and 335i owners. People act like they're different cars. They are pretty damn similar, the 335i costs more but not much. I believe it's both 328i and 335i owners who think one is better than the other. 328i owners keep trying to put down the 335i feeling like they have to justify their purchase and vice versa.

I've seen some people tout the 328i as being the enthusiast's car as well. They keep stating how nimble it is.

[328inGE]

Originally Posted by DarkTrigger

I'd like to say that I see a lot posts between the 328i and 335i owners. People act like they're different cars. They are pretty damn similar, the 335i costs more but not much. I believe it's both 328i and 335i owners who think one is better than the other. 328i owners keep trying to put down the 335i feeling like they have to justify their purchase and vice versa.

I've seen some people tout the 328i as being the enthusiast's car as well. They keep stating how nimble it is.

Like I said, give me an example of a 328i owner seriously bashing a 335i. To me they are both enthusiasts cars, the 335i has better acceleration and sound, the 328i better mpg and handling (according to reviews). Nothing wrong with either if you prefer one over the other. I do agree, people should stop trying to make it sound as if there is a night and day difference. There is not, at least for now, until the new 335i comes out. Then maybe the benefits if the 328i will cease to be a factor.

[DarkTrigger]

Originally Posted by 328inGE

Like I said, give me an example of a 328i owner seriously bashing a 335i. To me they are both enthusiasts cars, the 335i has better acceleration and sound, the 328i better mpg and handling (according to reviews). Nothing wrong with either if you prefer one over the other. I do agree, people should stop trying to make it sound as if there is a night and day difference. There is not, at least for now, until the new 335i comes out. Then maybe the benefits if the 328i will cease to be a factor.

There is this guy named BJ (boltjames), who you can search for, who consistently bashes 335i owners. It has quieted down a lot more since he's been banned though. I won't plaster this thread with quotes, but I can PM them to you if you'd like

[ric124]

Originally Posted by DarkTrigger

There is this guy named BJ (boltjames), who you can search for, who consistently bashes 335i owners. It has quieted down a lot more since he's been banned though. I won't plaster this thread with quotes, but I can PM them to you if you'd like

WOW! he got banned! He was annoying but didnt think he would have gotten banned...LOL

[Jamesons Viggen]

Originally Posted by DarkTrigger

There is this guy named BJ (boltjames), who you can search for, who consistently bashes 335i owners. It has quieted down a lot more since he's been banned though. I won't plaster this thread with quotes, but I can PM them to you if you'd like

He does it to get a reaction and too many go for the bate.

[RPM90]

Originally Posted by sean10mm

Except it doesn't and it isn't.

335i has 300 ft-lbs from 1,200 to 5,000 RPM
328i has 258 ft-lbs from 1,250 to 4,800 RPM

The N20 engine in the 328i has less torque, that comes later in the RPM band, and craps out sooner in the RPM band. Its torque curve is inferior in literally every measurable way. You are objectively full of shit.

You'll just confuse the issue with facts.
People want to believe that their opinions are facts.

The N55 has more power over all and across the whole rev band compared to the N20.

The N20 is a fantastic engine. It puts out great power and torque for it's size, and it does it with smoothness and grace.
Instead of being happy with that, seems some N20 drivers want to believe their 328i's are just as fast and FASTER than the 335i.

And then there's the power to weight claims.
Ok, here it is:
We'll use the AT, because it's the same trans in either version F30.
328i - 3410 lbs, 240hp, 255lb ft.
3410 divided by 240 = 14.21lb per 1hp
3410 divided by 255 = 13.37lb per 1lb ft.

335i - 3555 lbs, 300hp, 300lb ft.
3555 divided by 300 = 11.85lb per 1hp
3555 divided by 300 = 11.85lb ft per 1lb ft.

Power to weight does not favor the 328i.

Exactly how heavy do some think the 335i really is?
BMW lists the weight of the base 328i and 335i.
The difference is 145lbs.

[328inGE]

Originally Posted by DarkTrigger

There is this guy named BJ (boltjames), who you can search for, who consistently bashes 335i owners. It has quieted down a lot more since he's been banned though. I won't plaster this thread with quotes, but I can PM them to you if you'd like

I said "seriously" bashing the 335i. That BJ guy purposely put BS out there. If anyone took that serious then the jokes on them. I mean, he argued the cars from SA were lesser than German built cars. He just liked to stoke the fire.

[RPM90]

Originally Posted by boltjames

We're not talking about what you deem to be "wealthy" or myself either, for that matter. Sounds like you and I have a net worth in the multi-millions, live in exclusive neighborhoods, have wealthy friends.

I'm talking about the people who make $100,000 USD+ a year. That can be a young person with a good job in a big city or an older person with a good job in a lesser community. In the US, the average household income is $49,000 USD a year. Those people cannot afford a $600 monthly payment on a car. Their average mortgage payment is near that amount.

I live 20 minutes from Manhattan in a 3,000 square foot $1.5M USD home. Perhaps you live in London with a $1.5M USD flat. When you and I refer to "people trying to look wealthy in a 3 Series" we're not judging them by our experience; we're judging them by theirs.

As for myself, I drive a 3 Series because it's the least expensive way I can drive a safe, fun car that's socially acceptable by the wealthy crowd I run with. They drive $140,000 CLS' and I drive a $50,000 328i. They view me as smart and financially responsible, not flashy.

BJ

You drive a 328i to be "socially acceptable" within your 'wealthy' crowd?
I find that amusing.

[Vitoco]

Originally Posted by RPM90

You drive a 328i to be "socially acceptable" within your 'wealthy' crowd?
I find that amusing.

I already made fun of him and his pathetic answers, he got banned and the guys are just talking about it. Why not read the few pages after those quotes of his to see whats going on before you post? Just sayin´..

Aaanywho, if you want more grunt than what the 328i has, get the 335i, and if you aint satisfied with that then get the M3...etc etc..

[RPM90]

Originally Posted by pkim1079

This is a straight six turboed. This is not the iconic straight six everyone talks about. Lol

The configuration of an inline 6 is iconic to BMW.
The fact that the N54 and N55 have turbo's does not remove them from that line of engines.

The N54 was based on an earlier NA 3.0 6.
The N55 was the truly new inline 6 turbo as it combined other BMW technologies like servotronic and twin scroll turbo.

These engines are based on the iconic BMW inline 6.
It's not like they are V6's or inline 5's or V4's.

[RPM90]

Originally Posted by Vitoco

Oh buhu, talk about exaggerating the "hate", guess Bizzaro world is inside you own head.. I haven´t seen one comment bout 335i owners beeing irresponsible etc, the difference between the two ain´t freakin´BMX Bicycle vs Yamaha R1 so from what idiots have u been hearing such things? (retorical, don´t answer.)

The 335i is the choice for those who want to put out more money to have a bigger engine. And those who want to put out even more money, can get the M3. And those who want to put out more money... and, and... There´s no marketing difference between the 328i or the 335i, there has always been a model with a bigger engine. It´s only in America that u basically have only these two choices, but the world doesn´t evolve around you guys so why even assume it´s marketed towards certain people over there? The question doesn´t even have to be asked in the first place.

You're a bitter person.

Tell you what, when we talk about things about BMW, or the 3 series, simply assume we are talking about the US.
After all, this is a US website, filled with a majority of US members.
Thus, most comments will be about what is happening in a country that actually matters and not some cold place north of mainland Europe.
The world actually does revolve around the US.

So, how do you like it?

[RPM90]

Originally Posted by Vitoco

I already made fun of him and his pathetic answers, he got banned and the guys are just talking about it. Why not read the few pages after those quotes of his to see whats going on before you post? Just sayin´..

Aaanywho, if you want more grunt than what the 328i has, get the 335i, and if you aint satisfied with that then get the M3...etc etc..

Who pee'd in your cereal this morning?
You seem a bit touchy.

I posted because I wanted to respond to that post, not that I need to explain myself to you. Just saying.

Oh, and thanks for letting me know about the 328i and 335i, as if I didn't know.
I have a 335i Msport. My 3rd BMW.
Thanks anywhooooo.

[RPM90]

Originally Posted by 328inGE

Can you provide some examples of the hate you are seeing? What I typically see on this forum is some 335i owners who like to pat themselves on the back for their "enthusiast only car" purchase, resulting in 328i owners defending that there isn't as big of a performance difference as being claimed. Its been going on since February, not sure if it will ever end.

This whole thread is an example of that hate.

There are very few 335i owners with a bad attitude who think the 328i is for non enthusiasts.
That view is NOT shared by most 335i owners.

In this thread 335i owners have been called "foolish" by a 328i owner..
The whole point of this thread is to question why anyone would get a 335i instead of a 335i.
There's a post in this thread by a 328i owner who had a 335i loaner and questioned it's performance.
There are comments about the 328i having better power to weight, or more torque at low rpm.
It goes on.
The comments are intended to nullify and demean the 335i and it's owners.
So it's logical that some 335i owners would feel as that poster you responded to does, because why else would 328i owners make those comments?
There are more examples in other threads.
Perhaps you're missing them because you're not being objective enough to see them.

I'm not one to disparage the 328i.
Anyone can read my posts and see that I praise the 328i and have never seen it as lesser than a 335i.

Peace.

[Vitoco]

Originally Posted by RPM90

You're a bitter person.

Tell you what, when we talk about things about BMW, or the 3 series, simply assume we are talking about the US.
After all, this is a US website, filled with a majority of US members.
Thus, most comments will be about what is happening a country that actually matters and not some cold place closer to the north pole.

The world actually does revolve around the US.

How do you like it?

Aha, so therefore we should assume BMW is developing their cars solely for the American market, thus "marketing the 335i" for a specific crowd over there? Hah, please..

Actually the milk WAS sour this morning, but whats your excuse for the need to brag bout what car you drive and how many bimmeers you´ve had? You pay around 60% of what we pay for them here so the cool factor just died there

[RPM90]

Originally Posted by Vitoco

Aha, so therefore we should assume BMW is developing their cars solely for the American market, thus "marketing the 335i" for a specific crowd over there? Hah, please..

Actually the milk WAS sour this morning, but whats your excuse for the need to brag bout what car you drive and how many bimmeers you´ve had? You pay around 60% of what we pay for them here so the cool factor just died there

You're arguing with phantoms about an argument you created.

You missed the sarcasm in my post.
I even left you a hint, the last sentence.

Brag about my car?
I've got to read this.
Please, show me where I bragged about my car.

You've got the wrong guy here bud.

[Vitoco]

Originally Posted by RPM90

This whole thread is an example of that hate.

There are very few 335i owners with a bad attitude who think the 328i is for non enthusiasts.
That view is NOT shared by most 335i owners.

In this thread 335i owners have been called "foolish" by a 328i owner..
The whole point of this thread is to question why anyone would get a 335i instead of a 335i.
There's a post in this thread by a 328i owner who had a 335i loaner and questioned it's performance.
There are comments about the 328i having better power to weight, or more torque at low rpm.
It goes on.
The comments are intended to nullify and demean the 335i and it's owners.
So it's logical that some 335i owners would feel as that poster you responded to does, because why else would 328i owners make those comments?
There are more examples in other threads.
Perhaps you're missing them because you're not being objective enough to see them.

I'm not one to disparage the 328i.
Anyone can read my posts and see that I praise the 328i and have never seen it as lesser than a 335i.
Let's be honest as well, the 335i is faster and more powerful, and the margin is not negligible, testing confirms this.
Those numbers have meaning to those who look at those things.
If it doesn't matter to you, then let it go and don't sweat it.
Peace.

And again, buhu, talk about victimizing yourself haha it´s freakin pathetic how you make it seem like you guys are being attacked by people and justifying you counter attacks. Cause thats how it is right, 335i owners are better and don´t attack the lesser 328i owners.. you just defend



It´s really silly, anyone with a 328i trying to bash on the 335i is just jealous and the other way around is to make their 335i more of a monster than it is. Go play with sticks boys.