My review-2nd day-335 Coupe ZSP-ZPP-Step

bobnaz · 11-03-2006, 01:52 PM

Test driving the 335 gave me only a small clue of what to expect and only after 2 days of driving this baby I'm totally impressed. I had an 06 330 before and I thought that handled very well but just lacked a "little" power. Not knocking the 330, but this car in fantastic! The cars is very tight on turns with gobs of power everywhere. I also thought what the heck $100 for some paddles for the rare time I might get bored...the steptronic is out of this world with matching downshifts and very quick upshifts. For those that are thinking about a manual, please test drive the auto before you put your money down. I should finish breaking it in this weekend as thay have opened up a 2.5 mile road course for a few hours tomorrow. I'm sure I looked strange going from 55-85mph on my 60 mile round trip to work the past few days doing a bit of a hard break in

Could go on and on, but just needed to share this with other owners and soon to be owners of the 335

PresaMat · 11-03-2006, 01:56 PM

Congrats on the car dude! Mine should be here in 2 weeks. I am counting down the millisecounds.

RiXst3r · 11-03-2006, 02:17 PM

Manual mode, 3rd gear... 55-85.. 85-55... 55-85... 85-55.. sounds EXACTLY like my drive home from the dealer... :-) After a few days of this, I can really feel the car starting to want to pull more...

Ninjaneer · 11-03-2006, 02:23 PM

Congrats bob! Glad you finally got your car... I'm sure the wait, while disappointing, was well worth it now that you got it!

Taittinger · 11-03-2006, 02:31 PM

I have been pretty good about keeping it under 4500 and am very impressed with the performance at that level. A couple times in manual mode I let it run up to 5000 and everything becomes different, especially the harmonics. The thrust is incredible. Oh my lord how I cannot wait until the breakin is over to use the 5-7k range!

MrSilver · 11-03-2006, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Taittinger

I have been pretty good about keeping it under 4500 and am very impressed with the performance at that level. A couple times in manual mode I let it run up to 5000 and everything becomes different, especially the harmonics. The thrust is incredible. Oh my lord how I cannot wait until the breakin is over to use the 5-7k range!

5-7K rpms is rocketship mode.

The car is out of control quick.

bobnaz · 11-03-2006, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Ninjaneer

Congrats bob! Glad you finally got your car... I'm sure the wait, while disappointing, was well worth it now that you got it!

Thanks...still a little teed off that I had to wait so long, oh well, water under the bridge

335i SH · 11-03-2006, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by RiXst3r

Manual mode, 3rd gear... 55-85.. 85-55... 55-85... 85-55.. sounds EXACTLY like my drive home from the dealer... :-) After a few days of this, I can really feel the car starting to want to pull more...

My new baby just had to pass an old smoking Cadillac on a long straight two way last weekend. We went a little over the the 4500 RPMs twice I think.

What a rush. That kickdown thingy is awesome but watchout out if you're trying to keep the revs down and under 100mph.

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After that we had to pass a new v6 Camry. I don't think he wanted us to pass him but that didn't matter.

TommyBahama · 11-03-2006, 04:01 PM

lucky man, very nice car. sucks getting passed by kids in their 335 when im driving around with my dad in his 645

Zirenz2006 · 11-03-2006, 04:19 PM

Congrats!! I also got Step w/ Paddles.

All these replies about how fast and fun it is to drive is driving me nuts. 8 weeks to go!!

azbmw · 11-03-2006, 05:22 PM

Congrats on the car! Post pics when you have time. There aren't enough TiAg 335 pictures. Did you get the car tinted? If so, what product did you choose?

bobnaz · 11-04-2006, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by azbmw

Congrats on the car! Post pics when you have time. There aren't enough TiAg 335 pictures. Did you get the car tinted? If so, what product did you choose?

Will takes pics Tuesday. Car goes in for tint and clear bra (on bumper only) Monday afternoon.

Taittinger · 11-04-2006, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by MrSilver

5-7K rpms is rocketship mode.

The car is out of control quick.

HAHA!! Rocketship mode! That is awesome.

bobnaz · 11-05-2006, 04:32 PM

1st 4 or 5 before, the rest after---debadged too

Fester · 11-05-2006, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by bobnaz

No tint yet.

can't wait to get mine - should be here in a week or two!

citkane · 11-06-2006, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by bobnaz

No tint yet.

Oh my, am I jealous. Not because of the car since it´s much like mine, but regarding the surroundings. Your getting the best time of year now, while we are getting the worst (winter) around here

RiXst3r · 11-06-2006, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by cars4lyfe

congrats! i got mine on 10/23 and I'm just very satisfied w/ this car. It is by far the best car I've owned. The step is phenomenal...I cannot believe how responsive the paddles are and how quick the shifts are. It's almost like the step knows i'm about to up/downshift as it instantaneously shifts. The handling is very very impressive...My passengers all get an adrenaline rush after i throw them in a corner!

+1

ase2dais · 11-06-2006, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by bobnaz

Test driving the 335 gave me only a small clue of what to expect and only after 2 days of driving this baby I'm totally impressed. I had an 06 330 before and I thought that handled very well but just lacked a "little" power. Not knocking the 330, but this car in fantastic! The cars is very tight on turns with gobs of power everywhere. I also thought what the heck $100 for some paddles for the rare time I might get bored...the steptronic is out of this world with matching downshifts and very quick upshifts. For those that are thinking about a manual, please test drive the auto before you put your money down. I should finish breaking it in this weekend as thay have opened up a 2.5 mile road course for a few hours tomorrow. I'm sure I looked strange going from 55-85mph on my 60 mile round trip to work the past few days doing a bit of a hard break in

Could go on and on, but just needed to share this with other owners and soon to be owners of the 335

saw your photos Wow!

stressdoc · 11-06-2006, 08:54 AM

Great car. Envious of the clear turn signals. Don't try and squeeze into that right side garage after you've been out drinking beers with your friends...

HarjotM · 11-06-2006, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by bobnaz

Thanks...still a little teed off that I had to wait so long, oh well, water under the bridge

YOU have to wait long?!?!

I ordered mine in mid October and the delivery window I got is in mid April to mid May

So while I look like a jackass

while reading these forums and getting excited about soon (not soon enough

) to be my ride, all you buggers are enjoying the hell out of the car

I just can't wait to join the dark side

Just thinking about my color combo makes me drool all over the place, I feel like a 13yrs old who just saw tits for the very first time

Safety2213 · 11-07-2006, 12:31 AM

Congrats

I've been doing the sam thing to shift the revs. Running from 60mph to almost 100mph. Its funny, my brother was driving it and said "its got good power but nothing crazy". We had just pulled away from a light and he was slowing down and noticed he was going 94mph. This thing is wicked fast without ever knowing it. I was thinking o getting the clear bra however not conviced on the looks. Please post pics.

bobnaz · 11-07-2006, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by BobbyP

Congrats

I've been doing the sam thing to shift the revs. Running from 60mph to almost 100mph. Its funny, my brother was driving it and said "its got good power but nothing crazy". We had just pulled away from a light and he was slowing down and noticed he was going 94mph. This thing is wicked fast without ever knowing it. I was thinking o getting the clear bra however not conviced on the looks. Please post pics.

You can't really see it since I'm just doing bumper and side mirrors, but will post on Thursday. Will drop off this afternoon with work on Wednesday.

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Taittinger Major 57 Rep 1,019 Posts Drives: Monaco Blue E92 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i Cpe [0.00]	I have been pretty good about keeping it under 4500 and am very impressed with the performance at that level. A couple times in manual mode I let it run up to 5000 and everything becomes different, especially the harmonics. The thrust is incredible. Oh my lord how I cannot wait until the breakin is over to use the 5-7k range! __________________ '07 Monaco Blue 335i ordered 9/4 built 9/21 shipped 9/28 arrived 10/12 at dealership 10/18 vroom 10/19 christened 11/3...
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Zirenz2006 Brigadier General 1542 Rep 4,558 Posts Drives: G80 M3 Comp IOMG Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: US - NE iTrader: (0)	Congrats!! I also got Step w/ Paddles. All these replies about how fast and fun it is to drive is driving me nuts. 8 weeks to go!! __________________ Current: 2021 ///M3 Competition Isle of Man Green Ordered: 2024 ///M2 Zandvoort Blue Past: 2018 X3 ///M40i \| 2012 *328i* \| 2009 *335i* \| 2007 *335i Coupe* \| 2005 *545i* \| 2001 *325i*
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Safety2213 Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 211 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 135i Manual M-Sport Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: BG iTrader: (1)	Congrats I've been doing the sam thing to shift the revs. Running from 60mph to almost 100mph. Its funny, my brother was driving it and said "its got good power but nothing crazy". We had just pulled away from a light and he was slowing down and noticed he was going 94mph. This thing is wicked fast without ever knowing it. I was thinking o getting the clear bra however not conviced on the looks. Please post pics.
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