Got a 428 coupe loaner

Dark_Knight_335 · 07-05-2014, 07:17 AM

Impressions- it's peppy, but it's no 435.

Those air ducts on the side of the front fenders belong on a Corvette, and not a BMW.

My favorite feature of this new coupe is the cupholders right in front of the ashtray... genius!

Oh, and maybe the body lines along the side of the body, and the mirrors.

Shvwn_ · 07-05-2014, 07:24 AM

Praise the Gods! They changed the cup holders, Hopefully I get lucky enough to get the 4 as a loaner when I go in for tires next week. & nice to see someone local

sjf430 · 07-05-2014, 07:24 AM

Hows it feel compared to ur 335? I'm thinking of holding out a bit longer for this or a e92 335

John 070 · 07-05-2014, 07:50 AM

I don't why they did what they did to the looks of every model, such a shame...that front was bad enough, but the back of the coupe is worse than the sedan...

ahmza15 · 07-05-2014, 08:03 AM

How was the steering? Did u feel that the new electric steering system was a step down, higher or the same compared to the previous hydraulic system?

Dark_Knight_335 · 07-05-2014, 08:11 AM

You know what bro I actually didn't even notice. About the same maybe?

I'll have to pay more attention next time I take it out later on this morning.

Of course I'm coming from a 2011 335 with full M sport package, M3 bushings, rear sway bar, and upgraded monoball control arms

Imbue · 07-05-2014, 08:21 AM

Holy 4x428!

gds52 · 07-05-2014, 08:41 AM

Forget about 335, I didn't enjoy f30 328 loaner as compared to my 328 with base suspension.
The engine sounds v cheap. My lancer I-4 sounded much better than this.
I think for people like us who dont like the steering, BMW made M235 :-).

Rob13567 · 07-05-2014, 08:53 AM

So would you get one?

John 070 · 07-05-2014, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by ahmza15

How was the steering? Did u feel that the new electric steering system was a step down, higher or the same compared to the previous hydraulic system?

Light with a capital L in the 3 f series that I drove....got me curious why the 2015 gti has excellent steering...

John 070 · 07-05-2014, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Dark_Knight_335

You know what bro I actually didn't even notice. About the same maybe?

I'll have to pay more attention next time I take it out later on this morning.

Of course I'm coming from a 2011 335 with full M sport package, M3 bushings, rear sway bar, and upgraded monoball control arms

Seriously, you didn't notice, how can that be????? There is zero feel and it's light....

mbanks21 · 07-05-2014, 09:58 AM

Does the clearcoat on the front fender look like is has orange peel going on?

Dark_Knight_335 · 07-05-2014, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by John 070

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dark_Knight_335

You know what bro I actually didn't even notice. About the same maybe?

I'll have to pay more attention next time I take it out later on this morning.

Of course I'm coming from a 2011 335 with full M sport package, M3 bushings, rear sway bar, and upgraded monoball control arms

Seriously, you didn't notice, how can that be????? There is zero feel and it's light....

Yep I noticed that taking it out on the interstate for an errand. Honestly it's not that bad, I could take either one.

135Pats · 07-05-2014, 10:32 AM

i've only driven the F30 but I found the steering to be lacking in feedback. Very accurate and quick lock to lock, but no sense of what's going on beneath you.

Those fake aero-slats on the fenders BMW NO

Transport3r · 07-05-2014, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by 135Pats

Those fake aero-slats on the fenders BMW NO

To their credit, they are actually functional and vent the engine compartment and reduce drag. Doesn't stop them from being hideous tough.

135Pats · 07-05-2014, 10:38 AM

Hmm OK they get one brownie point back. They're so F'ing garish though. I expect to see that on a Camaro or something.

Transport3r · 07-05-2014, 10:41 AM

They look best on a black car so you can't see them lol I wonder if body color matched ones look better..

Dark_Knight_335 · 07-05-2014, 12:13 PM

Am I imagining things, or did they pump the engine sound through the speakers on this coupe?

Otherwise it sounds nice and throaty at WOT, for a 4 banger.

The touchpad on the iDrive is a cute little feature too.

ken1137 · 07-05-2014, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dark_Knight_335

You know what bro I actually didn't even notice. About the same maybe?

I'll have to pay more attention next time I take it out later on this morning.

Of course I'm coming from a 2011 335 with full M sport package, M3 bushings, rear sway bar, and upgraded monoball control arms

Find some twisties and report back

John 070 · 07-05-2014, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 135Pats

i've only driven the F30 but I found the steering to be lacking in feedback. Very accurate and quick lock to lock, but no sense of what's going on beneath you.

Those fake aero-slats on the fenders BMW NO

That's why I'm wondering how VW did it on the new GTI (steering is rated favorably)....finally a "new" car that drivers can enjoy again...

Karbon · 07-05-2014, 09:09 PM

I got myself a 428i loaner as well last round of service.

I was impressed with the peppiness of the 4cyl engine compared to the old straight 6 non-turbo.

Still... it just doesn't feel as solid or as fun to drive as the e9x.

GB-335xiCoupe · 07-05-2014, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Dark_Knight_335

Am I imagining things, or did they pump the engine sound through the speakers on this coupe?

Otherwise it sounds nice and throaty at WOT, for a 4 banger.

Yes they did. Grab copy of the latest Car And Driver (August 2014). BMW M4 vs Porsch 911. Page 48. Kinda cheesy if you ask me. I know you didn't get an M4 loaner but I believe I read somewhere else, all of the 4 series has this "feature".

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Shvwn_ Private 4 Rep 69 Posts Drives: e90 335i Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Miami/Jersey iTrader: (0)	Praise the Gods! They changed the cup holders, Hopefully I get lucky enough to get the 4 as a loaner when I go in for tires next week. & nice to see someone local
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ahmza15 Private First Class 1 Rep 108 Posts Drives: 2011 335i vert Join Date: May 2014 Location: ontario iTrader: (0)	How was the steering? Did u feel that the new electric steering system was a step down, higher or the same compared to the previous hydraulic system?
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Dark_Knight_335 Came to the N55 Darkside 1112 Rep 12,740 Posts Drives: 2011 335 E93 M-Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: NY/NJ iTrader: (28)	You know what bro I actually didn't even notice. About the same maybe? I'll have to pay more attention next time I take it out later on this morning. Of course I'm coming from a 2011 335 with full M sport package, M3 bushings, rear sway bar, and upgraded monoball control arms
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Imbue Private 1 Rep 61 Posts Drives: 09 E92 Xdrive Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Holy 4x428!
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gds52 Colonel 886 Rep 2,720 Posts Drives: BMW Z4M Coupe, BMW 328i E93 Co Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Forget about 335, I didn't enjoy f30 328 loaner as compared to my 328 with base suspension. The engine sounds v cheap. My lancer I-4 sounded much better than this. I think for people like us who dont like the steering, BMW made M235 :-).
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135Pats Major General 456 Rep 6,478 Posts Drives: A few BMWs Join Date: May 2012 Location: Maryland iTrader: (3)	i've only driven the F30 but I found the steering to be lacking in feedback. Very accurate and quick lock to lock, but no sense of what's going on beneath you. Those fake aero-slats on the fenders BMW NO __________________ E88 N54 Alpinweiss/Coral Red/Motiv HTA 3586r Tial .82AR/Other stuff...652WHP F30 N55 XDrive EBII
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135Pats Major General 456 Rep 6,478 Posts Drives: A few BMWs Join Date: May 2012 Location: Maryland iTrader: (3)	Hmm OK they get one brownie point back. They're so F'ing garish though. I expect to see that on a Camaro or something. __________________ E88 N54 Alpinweiss/Coral Red/Motiv HTA 3586r Tial .82AR/Other stuff...652WHP F30 N55 XDrive EBII
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Transport3r Major 86 Rep 1,262 Posts Drives: 2011 N55 E90 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Melbourne, FL iTrader: (4)	They look best on a black car so you can't see them lol I wonder if body color matched ones look better..
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Dark_Knight_335 Came to the N55 Darkside 1112 Rep 12,740 Posts Drives: 2011 335 E93 M-Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: NY/NJ iTrader: (28)	Am I imagining things, or did they pump the engine sound through the speakers on this coupe? Otherwise it sounds nice and throaty at WOT, for a 4 banger. The touchpad on the iDrive is a cute little feature too.
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Karbon First Lieutenant 22 Rep 363 Posts Drives: 2010 335i Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Southwest Florida iTrader: (0)	I got myself a 428i loaner as well last round of service. I was impressed with the peppiness of the 4cyl engine compared to the old straight 6 non-turbo. Still... it just doesn't feel as solid or as fun to drive as the e9x. __________________ (SOLD)2010 Alpine White 335i - Sports Package, Premium Package, Navigation, Comfort Access 2016 Infiniti 3.0t Q50S
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