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Aprilia101 · 12-09-2008, 10:47 AM

Hi everyone - im new here - I must say that i'm pretty impressed with the site so far.

My X3 lease is just about done and i'm definately looking for a coupe. I must say that I am pretty happy with the way my X3 handled and its speed (in sport drive). so I recently test drove an 09 335xi and i must say that i wasnt that impressed with its acceleration. The salesman in the car told me that the all wheel drive is a bit slower than the rear wheel drive. so im feeling that its not really worth the extra money for the 335 vs the 328. so i guess my question is - is it worth me getting the 335i ?

akack79 · 12-09-2008, 10:51 AM

Sounds like a 328i is perfect for you. Granted I have never driven xi, but the difference between 328i and 335i accel is night and day. Would recommend driving both back to back and then make your final decision.

ATSR · 12-09-2008, 11:00 AM

I have a 335xi and the acceleration is brutal. However, my car is pre-29.2 therefore it starts pulling from 1500 rpms.

I have driven both 335i and xi and the difference in acceleration between the 2 is minimal. Actually, it feels stronger on the xi since it jumps off the line.

12-09-2008, 10:47 AM	#1
Aprilia101 Private First Class 24 Rep 145 Posts Drives: 328i or 335i? Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	Ready to lease - looking for opinions Hi everyone - im new here - I must say that i'm pretty impressed with the site so far. My X3 lease is just about done and i'm definately looking for a coupe. I must say that I am pretty happy with the way my X3 handled and its speed (in sport drive). so I recently test drove an 09 335xi and i must say that i wasnt that impressed with its acceleration. The salesman in the car told me that the all wheel drive is a bit slower than the rear wheel drive. so im feeling that its not really worth the extra money for the 335 vs the 328. so i guess my question is - is it worth me getting the 335i ?
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akack79 Brigadier General 142 Rep 3,161 Posts Drives: '18 F80 M3 ZCP Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: T E X A S iTrader: (18)	Sounds like a 328i is perfect for you. Granted I have never driven xi, but the difference between 328i and 335i accel is night and day. Would recommend driving both back to back and then make your final decision. __________________ 2018 F80 M3 6MT ZCP
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ATSR Captain 44 Rep 852 Posts Drives: 1977 Honda Civic Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Wellington, FL iTrader: (0)	I have a 335xi and the acceleration is brutal. However, my car is pre-29.2 therefore it starts pulling from 1500 rpms. I have driven both 335i and xi and the difference in acceleration between the 2 is minimal. Actually, it feels stronger on the xi since it jumps off the line.
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