BMW 335i 2007+

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  • shiposhipo Member Posts: 9,148
    Of course the flip side of that is when I ordered my 1999 328i from a dealership in New Jersey during the first week of December 1998, I was ordering it for a late February delivery (when the lease was up on my 1995 Passat GLX). Imagine my surprise when Monday January 4th my salesperson called me up and told me that my car was in.

    Me: "Ummm, you mean in as in built, or in as in in at the dealership?"

    Him: "In as in it just came off of the truck and is in our lot right now."

    So, depending upon where you live and what your dealership has already in the pipeline, customer ordered cars can hit the dealers' lot in as little as four weeks and can take as long as 12 weeks.

    Best Regards,
    Shipo
  • div2div2 Member Posts: 2,580
    So, depending upon where you live and what your dealership has already in the pipeline, customer ordered cars can hit the dealers' lot in as little as four weeks and can take as long as 12 weeks.

    I ordered my Club Sport on 8/1/95,shortly after the dealer recieved the ordering information from Munich. SOP was stated as September/October, and it turned out to be October. It didn't arrive at the dealer until 11/19/95. Oh well, pleasure postponed is pleasure intensified... ;)
    It's hard to believe that I've had it for almost eleven years. :D
  • x328cix328ci Member Posts: 4
    Thanks for the advice about the order. I ordered it from New Jersey. I hope it comes soon ha. Question for you guys I ordered the 328xic. I noticed it says that mine doesnt have sports suspension calibration? What is that? I sincerly hope it looks just as sporty as the 328i else I will not be happy. Let me know!
  • fedlawmanfedlawman Member Posts: 3,118
    Sport suspension is optional on RWD 3-series sedans and standard on RWD 3-series coupes.

    It includes a firmer suspension and lowered ride height for sportier performance.

    Sport suspension is not available on xi models. Your xi will look very much like any other 3-series coupe, but there will be more space between the top of the wheels and the wheel wells - it won't have that "hunkered down" look of the RWD coupe.
  • x328cix328ci Member Posts: 4
    is that the difference in the height?

    the 54.9(328xic) versus the 54.1? (328i)

    if so not to big of a deal. I was concerned that the front being different becuase that is what attracts me to the car with that low front and the black lower bumper.
  • fedlawmanfedlawman Member Posts: 3,118
    "I was concerned that the front being different becuase that is what attracts me to the car with that low front and the black lower bumper."

    Nope, the bumpers (and all other body parts) are the same. The xi just rides higher.
  • jkwizjkwiz Member Posts: 5
    This may be an off the wall question, but....
    I'm going to order and lease a 335i sedan soon. I live in South Carolina and want to take delivery at the Performance Center. Good deals are hard to come by in SC, but I know pricing is better in other areas (CA, for example).
    Question is: If I am receiving the car at the Performance Center, could I lease/buy from any dealer in the country and still just pay SC tax ($300 cap) on the lease as long as I register in SC? Also, how would end of lease turn in be affected using an out of state dealer? Thanks for the help.
  • tayl0rdtayl0rd Member Posts: 1,926
    Yes, you can buy it from any dealer you want. The paper work will be a hassle with faxing/mailing back and forth, but it's no big deal. At lease turn in, you just take it to your nearest BMW dealer.
  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    My understanding, at least on *purchases*, if you wish to not pay California sales tax, is that the car would have to be driven by flatbed to the California state line, at which time you could take it and then register it in SC.
  • kyfdxkyfdx Moderator Posts: 267,279
    If you are leasing it will be simple... BMWFS deals with lease taxes in every state... Taking PCD delivery in South Carolina where you live will simplify things even more.

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  • jkwizjkwiz Member Posts: 5
    So, it sounds like I can lease from any dealer in the country and simply pick the best terms. Obviously, special order and PCD delivery make it easier for me. Any good recommendations from across the country for reputable dealers? Have a quote now for $1250 discount off MSRP (again, hard to find much discounting in the Southeast), but can I find better??
    Thanks again for all the help!
  • kyfdxkyfdx Moderator Posts: 267,279
    I know the Atlanta area dealers do a lot of PCD, because it is convenient for their buyers...

    You might start there, but beware of typical Georgia dealer extras, like $500 dealer fees..

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  • maestro64maestro64 Member Posts: 12
    All,

    A buddy of mine just told me that his BMW mechanic said that there must be a problem with the 335i becuase he got an inquiry from BMW about asking all certified BMW mechanics what their availability is to look at 3000 cars coming into ports across the country. He said that it appears to be a drivetrain issue that need mechanics to look at.

    Has anyone else hear about this or found out thier car has not arrived yet, mine was to be here the end of next week.
  • shiposhipo Member Posts: 9,148
    Hmmm, thinking about this logically, the VPCs are responsible for making any important last minute engineering changes before the cars are released to the selling dealers. Given that the 335i is rather new and has some decidedly new components when compared to older E90s, I guess it shouldn't come as too much of a surprise if BMW wants to retrofit some cars before they are released.

    Best Regards,
    Shipo
  • rpierce3rpierce3 Member Posts: 5
    I live in Colorado and I recently ordered a black on black 335i sedan. I think it may be held up in port as well since it's delivery date was supposed to be 3 weeks ago.

    I have 2 questions. Has anyone driven this car on snow yet with the stock tires? I did not get the sport package so they are the standard bridgestone run flats. If you have driven in the snow, how did it handle? I am trying to decide whether some winter tires would be a good purchase. Unfortunately, run flats are much more expensive and a set of Blizzaks installed runs around 800.

    Has anyone tried using non run flat tires even though there is no spare? I have AAA so I could get the car towed in the unlikely even I had a flat (knock on wood). I haven't had a flat before and it seems like non run flat tires perform better and make less noise.

    Can anyone else with a 335 give me some tire tips for Colorado weather?

    Thanks!

    Rob
  • nyccarguynyccarguy Member Posts: 17,532
    I saw my first 335i Coupe last night. It was white and whomever was driving it was pushing it HARD. Those Turbos sound so sweet from the outside!

    2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD

  • autoboy16autoboy16 Member Posts: 992
    I'm glad bmw has upped the entire 3series line up for 2007! now its the:

    328i (220hp 200lb ft)
    328xi
    335i sedan and coupe.

    Now the 330i sedan is defunct and now the 335i sedan. It now gets 300hp and 300lb ft of torque. Its officially up there with the g35 and is350 in terms of hp and above them all on torque!!

    I'll settle for a 328i with the priemum package and cold weather package. Maybe even as a wagon. I have some questions though.

    Is push button start standard?

    Has anyone ever gotten I-Drive down for regular use :sick: ?

    Is the wagons rear hatch and glass separate?

    -Cj :confuse:
  • owner6owner6 Member Posts: 89
    Autoboy,
    My 2006 330I isn't exactly "defunct", translates to Obsolete, out of date or out of use.Its about 18 months driven. Still under warranty and will cruise at 150 MPH. Also, Good on gas. I have driven it 30K miles and it hasent had even a light bulb burn out. Zero Defects. I just want to set the record straight. Now if you expressed the YUGO as being defunct i could have excepted your statement.

    Owner6
  • rebirth24rebirth24 Member Posts: 13
    I know this is a "little" thing. But since there are more owners out there, can someone confirm whether or not the changer can play mp3 disc's ? I am pretty sure from what Ive read that the in dash CAN.
  • yukityukit Member Posts: 7
    I am seriously considering a 335i sedan.
    Since this is my first BMW, I really want to test drive one with manual transmission, but I can't find anyone with one available for a test drive (contacted 3 local dealers)

    The dealers told me 99% of cars they sell are automatic, they don't even have a manual car on their allocation.

    Do you just order a manual without test driving one?
    It seems really difficult to find manual cars to test drive in general. What is your secret to find one to test drive?
  • designmandesignman Member Posts: 2,129
    Almost impossible as you have experienced. My dealer told me the same as yours, they have none allocated, you have to order it. I would suggest asking them to drive a used 3-series especially the E90 version with manual. That’s probably as close as you’re going to get.
  • maestro64maestro64 Member Posts: 12
    Just test drive the coupe, all the dealers have coupes with a manual. From a driving experience there is not much difference in the sedan and coupe, well from a automatic to a stick that is.

    I ordered a sedan with a manual, I rather have that than the automatic.
  • designmandesignman Member Posts: 2,129
    Actually, my dealer told me it's the same with the coupe. However, that was the first week when they arrived. He could have been full of it... what a surprise.

    ;-)
  • stl540stl540 Member Posts: 67
    A local dealer (St. Louis) just received a manual 335i sedan late last week. It was PDI'd (pre delivery inspection) on Friday and I was fortunate enough to drive it on Friday evening after test driving a G35S 6MT. The car I drove is what I would order on the car, with the exception that I would probably order satellite radio. The car came equipped with the PP, SP, black/black with sticker of $43,9xx). I agree with the other post that the sedan and coupe (which I also drove the manual a couple months ago) are comparable in driving. If you like the 335i coupe with manual, you will not be disappointed with the sedan.

    Now it is time for me to make a deal on the 335i. Wish me luck. :)
  • erickplerickpl Member Posts: 2,735
    I can't figure out why people have a hard time with i-drive. It is THAT easy to use. If you have voice activation, take the time to get the manual online and see all the commands available. You rarely need to use the dial if you have voice command and know which command to use.

    I use it all the time and it is very easy to use. So is Audi's MMI...

    -Paul
  • habitat1habitat1 Member Posts: 4,282
    "The dealers told me 99% of cars they sell are automatic, they don't even have a manual car on their allocation."

    That sounds like pure B.S. At least 25-30% of 3 series are manual transmissions, perhaps higher. I've been able to test drive a 550i 6-speed. Sounds like your dealer wouldn't even know what the hell that was.

    Go to a different dealer and, please, tell them I told you to do so. If BMW, the leader in the "sport" sedan segment has dealerships that would offer such a lame and incorrect excuse, they need to tighten their standards for who gets a dealership.
  • maestro64maestro64 Member Posts: 12
    "The dealers told me 99% of cars they sell are automatic, they don't even have a manual car on their allocation."

    "That sounds like pure B.S. At least 25-30% of 3 series are manual transmissions, perhaps higher. I've been able to test drive a 550i 6-speed. Sounds like your dealer wouldn't even know what the hell that was."

    The important word here is "allocation" every dealer I called said none of the "sedans" they had on allocation were coming in as manual, I had to order to get mine. It appears right now that all the sedans coming are automatic. and as all the dealers said, people are lazy therefore they want automatics. Now the coupes appear to be more of a 75%/25% mix of auto/manual coming in.
  • maestro64maestro64 Member Posts: 12
    I got more information today, in fact the cars are hung up at the port due to some emmisions issue with some states. I am not aware of any states recently changing their emissions requirements. Sound like something was not right. My car was hung up in this as well and now is waiting to be transported to the dealer, no ETA at this time. :cry:
  • dhamiltondhamilton Member Posts: 878
    I've experienced the same thing here in Houston. Bottom line, most BMW buyers are badge buyers and just want an automatic. It's really hard to find a stick here brand new. You usually have to order. Just my experience.
  • habitat1habitat1 Member Posts: 4,282
    "I've experienced the same thing here in Houston. Bottom line, most BMW buyers are badge buyers and just want an automatic. It's really hard to find a stick here brand new."

    Boy, that is a really sad commentary on something, although I'm not exactly sure what. I test drove at least 4-5 different TL 6-speeds at different dealers in 2004 before purchasing one. And, much as I like it as a sporty family car, I wouldn't put it in the same sports sedan category as a 335i. Guess there really are a lot more 3-series poseurs than real driving enthusiasts out there. But you would still think the dealers (and BMW NA) wouldn't want to encourage that impression by making it difficult to find a 6-speed to drive.

    Oh well, at least most dealers in the DC area stock manuals in just about every model that it is offered in. My wife even got to test drive an X5 3.0 6-speed in 2005, but unfortunately decided we needed something bigger.
  • stl540stl540 Member Posts: 67
    I just bought (actally leased) a 2007 335i sedan manual tranny, PP, SP, and heated seats. The dealer received it last week. I will pick it up tomorrow.

    Another local dealer (in St. Louis) has at least two 335i with manual tranny and SP. Looks like we got them all. :P
  • kdshapirokdshapiro Member Posts: 5,751
    Congrats and good luck!
  • deweydewey Member Posts: 5,251
    One dealer had a manual 335i coupe tester. In fact the sales rep was shocked by my request for a car with a stick. He hardly ever encountered such a peculiar request

    Received my BMW 335i SP manual sedan on Nov. 4th. It arrived three weeks early. :surprise:

    Drives like a dream. Although I've lately been bogged down by stop and go traffic. Some evenings I go out on some curvey roads(not that many here in Toronto) and my car manages to stick to the roads like glue.

    I am quite surprised at the number of people I talked to at parking lots asking me how my car drives. But at least so far the Paparazzi is leaving me alone and are not taking too many pictures of me or my car. :shades:

    Just changed my 18 Blizzak summer Run Flat Tire for 17 Blizzak RFT winters.I have no complaints about my RFTs. Although I am sure my car would drive better with non-RFTs. I am not buying non-RFTs since such a choice may affect my suspension warranty coverage.
  • amiramir Member Posts: 115
    can anyone tell me if the two circles around the headlamps light on when the daytime running lights are on?
    they do light on when headlamps are on or in the parking lamps mode though.
  • shiposhipo Member Posts: 9,148
    You answered your own question. They are parking lamps, otherwise known as "Angel Eyes".
  • div2div2 Member Posts: 2,580
    Bottom line, most BMW buyers are badge buyers...

    Yep, I call them BMW wearers. Sadly, they've been around for some time. Back in 1991 I was judging a CCA chapter concours, and I asked the owner of a pristine E28 M5 how the car handled on the track. He looked at me as if I'd asked him if he bred goats in the back seat...
  • dhamiltondhamilton Member Posts: 878
    It's not a statement about BMW in and of themselves. They make great drivers cars. My point is that few people buy them for that reason, or are even aware that that is what makes a BMW.
    I can't wait to see how Audis new LMP platform changes the driving dynamics of their cars.
  • cdnpinheadcdnpinhead Member Posts: 5,620
    was helpful enough to show me, over the past few years, how to "grow" away from the reverse-snob-appeal world in which I used to live.

    I enjoy cars that handle well (a lot), but didn't want to be associated people who possess (most lease) a BMW because they're "the thing to have." That approach was epidemic in the late 70's & early 80's, for those who don't recall.

    I've learned the way now -- I'll have a BMW sometime in the next couple of years. I'll just gut out the notion that I have to share the badge with any number of people with whom I have absolutely nothing in common regarding the joy of driving (other than the car).
    '08 Acura TSX, '17 Subaru Forester
  • nyccarguynyccarguy Member Posts: 17,532
    It is unfortunate that so many people do "wear" their BMWs. But the "wearers" pave the way and keep BMW a very profitable company so they can keep giving us brilliant M cars, 550i with 6 speeds, X5 4.8is, and the old E46 330i ZHP.

    I'm not sold on i-drive. For me it isn't that difficult to work. HVAC & radio buttons on the dash are still easier. My Mom drives an '05 530iA with i-drive and while she is an admitted technophobe, it is the only part of her car that she actually despises. My Dad drives an '04 X5 3.0iA SP (58,000 miles) that he absolutely loves. When his lease is up, he's going to think twice about another X5 if idrive is standard.

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  • kdshapirokdshapiro Member Posts: 5,751
    "It is unfortunate that so many people do "wear" their BMWs."

    I'd like to add, people can wear any badge including Lexus, Bentley, Rolls, Acura, etc. I find it amazing how many people think that BMW types are the only ones that buy the thing, because it's the thing to buy. They aren't. I frankly don't care why people buy their cars, let 'em bring them to their bedrooms to admire them as they fall asleep for all I care.
  • topspin628topspin628 Member Posts: 373
    Is it really fair to say that one is not a "real" driver unless he has a stick? Think about some of the early advantages of sticks: better gas mileage and faster. Neither one really exists now as a true advantage (unless .1-.2 seconds for someone who is a pro with the stick). The BMW automatic is the best transmission I've ever had and is very rewarding to drive. If you live in a high traffic area it may be the best choice for many. I know it is for me and that doesn't make me less of an enthusiast. I'll take my stick shift in my weekend roadster but for everyday commuting in metro areas, make mine an automatic, BMW automatic, please.
  • deweydewey Member Posts: 5,251
    Show me any luxury brand and I will show you a badge hunter. How many deluded people here believe that there are no badge hunters among Lexus or Infiniti owners?

    The onetype of badge hunter I hate most are the ones I see driving a BMW 525i or BMW 325i with M Series badges. :mad:
    I am truly amazed at how many of those types live here in Toronto. I still remember visiting Asia many years ago and seeing a large number of Mercedes Benz stars on the hoods of old Fiats and Renaults.
  • fedlawmanfedlawman Member Posts: 3,118
    I think it's safe to say that those people simply have different priorities.

    Each one of us draws a line someplace different between performance vs. luxury, style vs. function, and price vs. cachet. Whether it's a BMW car, Rolex watch, or Macintosh audio equipment, we all make these choices based on many "lifestyle" factors above and beyond simple performance.

    I could make a good case for the argument that anyone one who drives a BMW larger than a 3-series is a poseur. Is a Steptronic equipped 6-series owner a badge hunter? How about any M-B other than a 6-speed C-class? Does anyone NEED a Porsche 911 with Tiptronic for commuting in rush hour traffic?

    I'll admit that when I'm driving to work in my company car (currently a Ford Taurus) and see a nice BMW, I kind of wish I was in my "M" so I could give the other driver a thumbs up or a nod. OTOH, whenever I'm in my "M" and I see another BMW, 99 times out of 100, the driver is completely clueless of my presence or the "specialness" of my car. I get a nod or thumbs up every now and then - mostly from other E30 drivers. Two recent occurances that surprised me were a kid in a Lexus IS300 gave me a "hang loose" sign and then followed me for about 10 miles up the freeway, and a man in a 997 Porsche once did a double take and stared at me in his mirrors for several minutes before I made a turn.

    Like many of you, I own my car because it's a thrill to drive and it brings me pleasure to restore and maintain such a rare and unique car. But I'll admit that it feels good when someone else appreciates my car. Anyone who says they have never had a thought about how their BMW impresses others is a liar.

    At least a few people out there "get it." But for the vast majority who don't, who are we to judge? If a BMW makes them happy, so be it.
  • maestro64maestro64 Member Posts: 12
    I agree, everyone has their own priorities and spend money on what they think is important.

    With that said I use to be amazed by the silicon valley new found millionaries and thier purchase of a Farrari as a commute cars. Then find themselves stuck in bumper to bumper traffic on the freeway during a 90 degree day only to find out the car would over heat since they need constance air running over the car to keep the engine cool. On one day's commute there was 4 Farraris off on the side of the road going over highway 17 mountain commute.

    You know they were thinking, hey it is a nice day the sun is out and lets put the top down, show off my cars and enjoy the ride to work.

    Keep in mind this was back in the early 90's
  • cdnpinheadcdnpinhead Member Posts: 5,620
    Well, here's the thing: for the most part, the brands you mentioned aren't sport/performance oriented.

    As nearly as I can tell, most (Acura is the exception) of them exist only to be expensive and/or exclusive (if you have to ask . . .) -- buying something like this just so you can lay your (fill in the blank ("correct" answer is money)) on the table has been going on for centuries.

    When such folks hijack a performance brand as a fashion accessory, I consider it different.

    You may not.
    '08 Acura TSX, '17 Subaru Forester
  • dl7265dl7265 Member Posts: 1,381
    Wow congratulations! Did you keep the 323i ?
    I kind of miss mine :(

    DL
  • tayl0rdtayl0rd Member Posts: 1,926
    I went to the local auto show last night. BMW had a 335i coupe there with a sticker of $53,000+!! :surprise:
  • shiposhipo Member Posts: 9,148
    Hey, some folks love their toys and as such BMW is smart by offering said toys as options. For the rest of us mere mortals we can still get a nicely optioned 335i for south of $40,000 via ED. Hmmm, something like cake and eating it too. ;-)

    Best Regards,
    Shipo
  • tayl0rdtayl0rd Member Posts: 1,926
    I love my toys probably more than the average man (none of the folks on these boards), but I just can't make myself see the value in a $53,000 3-series. That's 530i money right there! Granted it'll be slower, but you get more car for your money.
  • kdshapirokdshapiro Member Posts: 5,751
    "That's 530i money right there! Granted it'll be slower, but you get more car for your money."

    You might want to add IMO. There are people who will buy a fully optioned 335.
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