[335rocket]

Hey guys, haven't posted on here in probably a couple of years. My 335 m sport sedan lease is coming up in 4 months. I today just ordered a 2013 328i. Sport package. Lighting package. Premium package. Navigation. Manual transmission. Mineral grey w/ Everest grey leather. I decided to downgrade to a 328 instead of a 335. The 335 is horrible on gas, plus the lease payments are way too high. Anyone else go from an e90 335 to a f30 328i? Your thoughts? Big difference in power? Thanks guys

[Jamesons Viggen]

If you are not OK with the power, a BMS tune will give you 335 performance while keeping your fuel economy. I am still averaging 28mpg.

[335rocket]

Sounds pretty damn good to me. Turbos a great when it comes to tuning. I may not need it. I drove an automatic 328 xdrive. It felt pretty nice. Let's see.

[SamS]

Should have ordered a 2014, if you still have 4 months left on your lease.

[335rocket]

Yeah? I don't think it matters much. It's the same car. It's a lease

[geddylee]

I had a 2010 E92 335 and that car is not even close to my 328i. I have noticed a huge quality decrease in interior materials, rattles, and a rough idle on a cold start. Also, the throttle mapping is really terrible in comfort mode, lots of lag. In sport mode its terribly sensitive and makes it seem like you are trying to race everyone from a stop. Basically the only improvement is fuel economy, don't even get me started about the electric steering which is no better then a Honda Accord imo.

[SamS]

Originally Posted by 335rocket

Yeah? I don't think it matters much. It's the same car. It's a lease

Newer/better Nav in the 2014, and maybe a few other changes. That may not matter to you, just seems odd to get a custom-ordered car that will probably be the last to roll down the line before they do the model-year switchover.

Either way, congrats. I'm sure you'll enjoy it. I too came from an E9x, the improvements of the F30 are nice.

[335rocket]

oh noo!! That's not encouraging to hear

[335rocket]

SamS. I'll talk to my salesman about the 14 instead of the 13

[SamS]

Originally Posted by 335rocket

SamS. I'll talk to my salesman about the 14 instead of the 13

The salesman will try to talk you out of it. He wants to sell a car ASAP, not wait for one that will get delivered in 3.5 months instead of 1.5 months.

Here's more info on the new Nav, if you're interested: http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=716464

I have it on my car, and find it to be a nice improvement over the CIC Nav in the '12 and '13 F30s.

I also predict the 2014 will get an updated instrument cluster with a semi-black panel, like what the 2014 F25 got recently.

[335rocket]

Thanks for the info! But what do I do in a situation like this? Cancel my order and hold off a couple of months and order the 14? Is it worth it? I am trying to get rid of my car now.

[e90im]

Originally Posted by 335rocket

Big difference in power? Thanks guys

Yes.


I went from 335 e92 COBB tuned to 328 sport line and as far as the power and torque, handling and brakes, there's no comparison. I'm sorry there just isn't.
I'm ok with it because I'm getting over 40 mpg commuting to work.
That being said, my next lease will be M3 or and S5.

[335rocket]

Yeah well are you comparing your tuned 335 to a stock f30 328? or stock 335 e90m to stock f30 328?

[Dan_335i]

Originally Posted by 335rocket

Yeah? I don't think it matters much. It's the same car. It's a lease

the 2014 cars get a eco sail mode so it saves a bit more on gas then 2013. But the f30 335i is way better fuel economy then the e90 335i. But like the person said 240HP is plenty if not enough get the tune.

[e90im]

Originally Posted by geddylee

I had a 2010 E92 335 and that car is not even close to my 328i. I have noticed a huge quality decrease in interior materials, rattles, and a rough idle on a cold start. Also, the throttle mapping is really terrible in comfort mode, lots of lag. In sport mode its terribly sensitive and makes it seem like you are trying to race everyone from a stop. Basically the only improvement is fuel economy, don't even get me started about the electric steering which is no better then a Honda Accord imo.

That too. Don't get me started on the body roll.

[e90im]

Originally Posted by 335rocket

Yeah well are you comparing your tuned 335 to a stock f30 328? or stock 335 e90m to stock f30 328?

Op asked, so I replied. I also had 2006 e90 325 and it handled and braked better.

[335rocket]

Sounds like your not at all happy with your f30. Think you should consider something else. Sorry to hear the negative feedback

[SamS]

Originally Posted by 335rocket

Thanks for the info! But what do I do in a situation like this? Cancel my order and hold off a couple of months and order the 14? Is it worth it? I am trying to get rid of my car now.

Why are you trying to get rid of your car now, if its a lease that's up in 4 months?

[joewalton]

Originally Posted by SamS

Why are you trying to get rid of your car now, if its a lease that's up in 4 months?

Boredom. Summer is coming.

[Ryan9095]

I'd keep your current order. If you want a new car now and BMW will eat your final 4 month lease payments it's worth it. Not worth waiting a few extra months for a Nav that will work like 10ms faster.

[N-Y]

Originally Posted by Jamesons Viggen

If you are not OK with the power, a BMS tune will give you 335 performance while keeping your fuel economy. I am still averaging 28mpg.

what is BMS tune?

[335rocket]

BMW is eating my last 3 payments. By the time the car comes in, I will have like 2 payments. So why not lol