What difference would I notice comparing my current E92 335i and an Xi

DrGP · 07-04-2009, 11:51 AM

Lease prices at this time are only $10/month more for the Xi. I assume the ride height might be higher and no performance suspension. But would the differences be significant. 17" A/s tires standard as well, but I figure I could actually use them for winter driving and use my current aftermarket wheels and tires the other 9 months. The stock 18" wheels and RF tires have been sitting in my garage since 4k on the odometer to be put back on at lease return in 10 months.

LoCalM5 · 07-04-2009, 12:00 PM

Worse gas mileage.

Blubaron79 · 07-04-2009, 01:03 PM

The thing sticks to the road like crazy glue. Better launches too. You'll love it when traveling on the rain also.

DrGP · 07-04-2009, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by LoCalM5

Worse gas mileage.

How much worse? I average 19 mpg in suburban driving with little highway use.

Motorchoco · 07-04-2009, 04:13 PM

your penis will become smaller

j/k

I test drove a 08 335xi before getting a 09 335i M-sport.
The 335i M-Sport felt MUCH more responsive and sportier than the 335xi I test drove. I am not sure whether this is because of the 08 vs 09 diff, the m-sport pkg, or the xi difference.

The 335xi I test drove was very sluggish and felt pretty similar to my last 330i in terms of handling and performance.

cstavaru · 07-04-2009, 04:20 PM

You will get less overall performance.

DrGP · 07-04-2009, 06:54 PM

I guess that since I have 2 other AWD cars in the stable, I really don't need another AWD car. I think I just consider releasing a 335i coupe unless I decide on a different make and model.

matts335 · 07-05-2009, 09:56 AM

If you don't need the AWD for snow, then stick with the coupe. The ride height of the xi looks a little silly (subjective, but i have one so I feel i have the right to say that). Plus, although the xi has better traction at launch, the lighter coupe will feel more responsive in all other situations. I had a RWD sport package loaner once and it felt like a rocket compared to my xi.

Blubaron79 · 07-05-2009, 10:40 AM

This is my first All Wheel Drive car, and I will never own another 2WD car. Love the way it handles, and can't wait to try it out this winter.

persian54 · 07-05-2009, 11:08 AM

you dont really need AWD for 'snow' where I live

lol

AWD cars stick but IMO are less FUN to drive... who doesn't mind the back end going out here and there? lol

drive them. test them. then decide

Craig@SupremePower · 07-05-2009, 11:09 AM

stick with the i..

DenverJayhawk · 07-05-2009, 11:18 AM

If you already have a separate set of wheels/tires, I say stick with the I and save money.

hanmaas · 07-05-2009, 11:19 AM

Less fun in the summer, better grip in the winter.

Digtlartst · 07-05-2009, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by cstavaru

You will get less overall performance.

Except when powering up a winding hill, dry or wet. Sticks like glue and tracks exactly where you want it to. Great fun with an xi.

iScream · 07-05-2009, 11:58 AM

it's a fun ride, and I almost went with an xi for my next BMW but then opted for the i at the last minute. Of course, I can usually avoid having to drive in snow/ice the 2 or 3 times per year we get it here. Among other things, xi adds 200 lb unladen weight and slightly reduces turn radius.

bolty · 07-05-2009, 01:19 PM

Cons:

4x4 height off the ground
handles more like a boat compared to the "i"
way less options in terms of lowering springs or coilovers and the options are really expensive
getting at the CDV on an xi is a BITCH
teased by the "i" guys

Pros:

Car launches like a bat out of hell (see BobVader's accomplishments)
Car becomes a freak in the snow -- almost unstoppable!

If i were to do it all over again, I would get a beater for the winter and a non x-drive.

nyc3r · 07-05-2009, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by LoCalM5

Worse gas mileage.

I have both i and xi and the xi gets around -6 mpg than the i on the same route..

HermesRider · 07-05-2009, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Digtlartst

Except when powering up a winding hill, dry or wet. Sticks like glue and tracks exactly where you want it to. Great fun with an xi.

I'm not certain that this is true. I'd take the i up a winding hill, dry or wet, anyday, and I'm pretty sure it will handle better than the xi. Now if it was snowing, that's a different scenerio, but then again I wouldn't power any car up a winding hill in the snow.

cstavaru · 07-05-2009, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Digtlartst

Except when powering up a winding hill, dry or wet. Sticks like glue and tracks exactly where you want it to. Great fun with an xi.

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Originally Posted by HermesRider

I'm not certain that this is true. I'd take the i up a winding hill, dry or wet, anyday, and I'm pretty sure it will handle better than the xi. Now if it was snowing, that's a different scenerio, but then again I wouldn't power any car up a winding hill in the snow.

Let this "classic" video decide

Nice hills up there...

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DASHOCKER · 07-05-2009, 03:28 PM

The XI is not a bad drive at all. It is more composed & has less body roll than an Audi A4 & Lexus IS250.

Bimmer Nerd · 07-05-2009, 03:37 PM

better control on Xi on unstable grounds, but its less fun in normal driving since its Xi.

HermesRider · 07-05-2009, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by cstavaru

Let this "classic" video decide

Nice hills up there...

If I'm going to hills like those, I'll take a motorcycle, not a coupe please!

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DrGP Lieutenant Colonel 136 Rep 1,914 Posts Drives: Sapphire 335i coupe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SE, PA iTrader: (0)	What difference would I notice comparing my current E92 335i and an Xi Lease prices at this time are only $10/month more for the Xi. I assume the ride height might be higher and no performance suspension. But would the differences be significant. 17" A/s tires standard as well, but I figure I could actually use them for winter driving and use my current aftermarket wheels and tires the other 9 months. The stock 18" wheels and RF tires have been sitting in my garage since 4k on the odometer to be put back on at lease return in 10 months.
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Motorchoco Private 21 Rep 89 Posts Drives: 09 E90 335i M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	your penis will become smaller j/k I test drove a 08 335xi before getting a 09 335i M-sport. The 335i M-Sport felt MUCH more responsive and sportier than the 335xi I test drove. I am not sure whether this is because of the 08 vs 09 diff, the m-sport pkg, or the xi difference. The 335xi I test drove was very sluggish and felt pretty similar to my last 330i in terms of handling and performance.
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DrGP Lieutenant Colonel 136 Rep 1,914 Posts Drives: Sapphire 335i coupe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SE, PA iTrader: (0)	I guess that since I have 2 other AWD cars in the stable, I really don't need another AWD car. I think I just consider releasing a 335i coupe unless I decide on a different make and model.
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matts335 Private First Class 8 Rep 159 Posts Drives: 335ixdrive Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: virginia iTrader: (0)	If you don't need the AWD for snow, then stick with the coupe. The ride height of the xi looks a little silly (subjective, but i have one so I feel i have the right to say that). Plus, although the xi has better traction at launch, the lighter coupe will feel more responsive in all other situations. I had a RWD sport package loaner once and it felt like a rocket compared to my xi.
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Blubaron79 Brigadier General 1435 Rep 4,724 Posts Drives: 2021 M340i xDrive Join Date: May 2009 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	This is my first All Wheel Drive car, and I will never own another 2WD car. Love the way it handles, and can't wait to try it out this winter. __________________ Current: 2021 M340i xDrive Previous: '18 340i xDrive; '15 335 xDrive; '14 435i xDrive; '09 335 E92 xDrive
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persian54 Lieutenant General 923 Rep 15,818 Posts Drives: M760/G83M4 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: The Valley, SoCal iTrader: (298)	you dont really need AWD for 'snow' where I live lol AWD cars stick but IMO are less FUN to drive... who doesn't mind the back end going out here and there? lol drive them. test them. then decide
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hanmaas Lieutenant 17 Rep 577 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	Less fun in the summer, better grip in the winter. __________________
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iScream solid @ 153, no, 155mph! 15 Rep 335 Posts Drives: '07/'09/'13 335, '16 340ix Join Date: May 2008 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (0)	it's a fun ride, and I almost went with an xi for my next BMW but then opted for the i at the last minute. Of course, I can usually avoid having to drive in snow/ice the 2 or 3 times per year we get it here. Among other things, xi adds 200 lb unladen weight and slightly reduces turn radius. __________________
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bolty /r/trees 50 Rep 875 Posts Drives: 08 e92 335xi Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada iTrader: (3)	Cons: 4x4 height off the ground handles more like a boat compared to the "i" way less options in terms of lowering springs or coilovers and the options are really expensive getting at the CDV on an xi is a BITCH teased by the "i" guys Pros: Car launches like a bat out of hell (see BobVader's accomplishments) Car becomes a freak in the snow -- almost unstoppable! If i were to do it all over again, I would get a beater for the winter and a non x-drive.
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Bimmer Nerd Major General 519 Rep 7,789 Posts Drives: 6MT F80 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Santa Monica, CA iTrader: (12)	better control on Xi on unstable grounds, but its less fun in normal driving since its Xi.
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