Which One To Buy 335i Coupe or Sedan

Ado · 11-11-2006, 01:02 PM

I'm looking to purchase the new 2007 335i but can't figure out which to go for.

I don't mind 2 door cars but would rather prefer to get the 4 door. Anyone know what some of the differences are between the two?

I've read some reviews and someone mentioned that the 4 door's body style was totally different and looked more like the last years model. Any of that true?

Also, are there any differences when it comes to the engine between the two cars. How about performance?

I've already visited the BMW Of Mississauga dealership and spoke with a sales guy there that offered to give me 2.5% off the price. I was trying to push for more but he said once I come in and say I'm ready to buy he can try to get me more.

Any advice on which dealership might be able to give the best deal and how much one could actually get off the price. Lowering the monthly price would also help a bit, I know they sometimes have ways of increasing the buy back value.

Thanks for your help

I live in the GTA area just in case you've missed the Mississauga comment above.

Jch330 · 11-11-2006, 01:08 PM

I would say the coupe for sure

TahoeOG · 11-11-2006, 01:16 PM

coupe.. depends how many people are always in your car. I had a 4 door but noticed... it's alway me in my car.. and at most me and my girl... So now i ordered a coupe. Def a coupe, you can always get a sedan later. Have fun and get a coupe.

JaredM · 11-11-2006, 01:21 PM

I went for a saloon because my intention was to keep this as my daily car for years to come. Once I save enough money I'll be buying a sporty weekend car which'll be a coupe or convertible.

Oh, and its easier to get bigger discounts on the saloon

Darklighter · 11-11-2006, 04:58 PM

In Canada, there's not much difference in content between same level model of the coupe and sedan other than the body style. The coupe gets the sport suspension and adaptive headlights standard (along with a higher price) and that's about it.

I have to say that the back seats in the coupe are roomier but you lose the third seat that's available in the sedan. It's also tougher for people to get in/out the back of the coupe. Something to think about if you carry more than one passenger often.

Check both out and see what moves you.

glock17 · 11-11-2006, 05:00 PM

If you aren't haulin' around kids go with the coupe. I like my sedan, but I bought it before the coupe came out.

bronco · 11-11-2006, 05:01 PM

I like the 4 door styling way much better than the coupe...and on top of everything, it has 2 extra doors

No spare tire or even a space provided on both, but ...order one!

DrGP · 11-11-2006, 06:12 PM

Coupe has a chassis that is significantly more ridgid than the sedan's. Get the sedan only if you really need the 2 extra doors. IMHO, the styling of the coupe is MUCH better. Plus you can get the dark poplar wood trim in the coupe. I also like the wheels better on the 335i coupe.

smeff · 11-11-2006, 06:28 PM

Sedan...same engine and performance, and cheaper!

Ado · 11-11-2006, 06:49 PM

Thanks for the comments guys, much appreciated.

I've looked both of them today, and also had the pleasure of test driving the manual coupe. Before I got a chance to drive it the sales lady took me for a test drive to show me what the car can do. In my mind I was thinking, please, just give me the car and I'll show you what it can do.

THEN!!! the surprise of the day, she handled that car like I've never seen before, I was amazed. At one point she wanted to show me how the 50/50 thing worked on the car so she was going about 90KM/hr and moves half of the car to the curb where it was gravel and the other half on the pavement. Then she says, I'm going to slam on the breaks just to show you how this works. I almost screamed and said wow lady chill out, (scared the living crap out of me). So then she slams on the breaks and once again I was amazed how the car didn't even slide to the side at all.

Overall, the engine amazed me the most. I love how powerful that car is.
It looks like I'll be going with the coupe after all. The only down side is that I have to wait until end of Feb to get it as aberrantly there isn't 1 manual 335 coupe in the entire Canada.

lcrain · 11-11-2006, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by smeff

Sedan...same engine and performance, and cheaper!

Word, the sedan is cheaper, you have the option of back seats. Although I looked at both today and BMW did a great job on the back seat of the coupe. Pretty decent room (im 5' 10 and I had plenty of room).

Fester · 11-11-2006, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ado

I'm looking to purchase the new 2007 335i but can't figure out which to go for.

I don't mind 2 door cars but would rather prefer to get the 4 door. Anyone know what some of the differences are between the two?

I've read some reviews and someone mentioned that the 4 door's body style was totally different and looked more like the last years model. Any of that true?

Also, are there any differences when it comes to the engine between the two cars. How about performance?

I've already visited the BMW Of Mississauga dealership and spoke with a sales guy there that offered to give me 2.5% off the price. I was trying to push for more but he said once I come in and say I'm ready to buy he can try to get me more.

Any advice on which dealership might be able to give the best deal and how much one could actually get off the price. Lowering the monthly price would also help a bit, I know they sometimes have ways of increasing the buy back value.

Thanks for your help

I live in the GTA area just in case you've missed the Mississauga comment above.

Coupe if it's your second car OR don't have kids.

FirstClass · 11-11-2006, 10:13 PM

Get the coupe. More sporty goodness. Only reson to get the sedan is if you need to take 5 people in your car regularly.

urkiller · 11-11-2006, 10:18 PM

I would buy coupe if you are single or married w/o kids.
because coupe has 25% stiffer suspension compare to saloon.
Also it is more money

Nikki · 11-11-2006, 10:33 PM

When I started seeing people getting the coupes and saw the official photos, I thought it looked way sportier than the sedan and very nice. But someone just got one in my complex and now that I see it every day and then I look at my car and the other three e90s in the lot, for some reason I am more drawn the the sedan styling. The coupe is very sporty looking but I actually still prefer the styling of the sedan, it seems more interesting and eye pleasing, I don't know why.

just4kickz · 11-11-2006, 11:42 PM

well same engines... different body... i'd take the sedan if your thinking you might have more than the shotgun passenger... coupe if u dont expect anybody sitting behind you... cause getting in and getting out for the people behind you is a pain in the ass.

shadowcoder · 11-12-2006, 12:15 AM

I agree with Nikki. I have the 330i sedan and while the coupe is an awesome
sports car, I don't know but the sedan "speaks" to me through its lines better
than the coupe. At the end of the day you ask X people, you'll get X+1 opinions

so the final decision rests with you and after considering each car from a
practical standpoint.

Asiann · 11-12-2006, 01:02 AM

I'm still torn between the two

Carnage · 11-12-2006, 06:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nikki

.....for some reason I am more drawn the the sedan styling. The coupe is very sporty looking but I actually still prefer the styling of the sedan, it seems more interesting and eye pleasing, I don't know why.

+1. Go with the sedan. It's a little less money and you get the same performance with 2 extra doors.

Zirenz2006 · 11-12-2006, 06:25 AM

Coupe. Sexy and sleek. I don't like the rear of the sedan.

cntlaw · 11-12-2006, 07:27 AM

E92 Coupe 's outlook not surprise, immediately tells it is a new BMW model. It is at the moment, pretty fresh looking. You might like to consider whether it is still that fresh say 2 years down the line while the streets are flooded with 3er. e.g. Do we now really care about a E46 is 2-door or 4-door? A 2-door was being considered as 'fashionable' must be long back to the years of Saturday Night Fever. I love the curves of the E92 and have no issues to take a 2-door and I don't really need 5 seats. The one and only one issue with a 2-door is to drop off your back seats passengers in a heavy rain storm under no shelter. Considering that poor guy could be crawling out from your car with a wet umbella too.

Unlike the C and CLK, basically when you sit on the E92 , it is not any different from a e90.

Jaws · 11-12-2006, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrGP

Coupe has a chassis that is significantly more ridgid than the sedan's.

How much more rigid? Source?

11-11-2006, 01:02 PM	#1
Ado King Kong 59 Rep 771 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Which One To Buy 335i Coupe or Sedan I'm looking to purchase the new 2007 335i but can't figure out which to go for. I don't mind 2 door cars but would rather prefer to get the 4 door. Anyone know what some of the differences are between the two? I've read some reviews and someone mentioned that the 4 door's body style was totally different and looked more like the last years model. Any of that true? Also, are there any differences when it comes to the engine between the two cars. How about performance? I've already visited the BMW Of Mississauga dealership and spoke with a sales guy there that offered to give me 2.5% off the price. I was trying to push for more but he said once I come in and say I'm ready to buy he can try to get me more. Any advice on which dealership might be able to give the best deal and how much one could actually get off the price. Lowering the monthly price would also help a bit, I know they sometimes have ways of increasing the buy back value. Thanks for your help I live in the GTA area just in case you've missed the Mississauga comment above.
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Jch330 Second Lieutenant 14 Rep 242 Posts Drives: E92 328, BS CB, CA, Nav, PDC Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Palm Beach/ Bloomfield Hills, MI /Oxford, OH iTrader: (0)	I would say the coupe for sure
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11-11-2006, 01:16 PM	#3
TahoeOG Major 83 Rep 1,208 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	coupe.. depends how many people are always in your car. I had a 4 door but noticed... it's alway me in my car.. and at most me and my girl... So now i ordered a coupe. Def a coupe, you can always get a sedan later. Have fun and get a coupe. __________________ Selling my winter setup, Hit me UP!
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JaredM New Member 1 Rep 27 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I went for a saloon because my intention was to keep this as my daily car for years to come. Once I save enough money I'll be buying a sporty weekend car which'll be a coupe or convertible. Oh, and its easier to get bigger discounts on the saloon
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Darklighter Second Lieutenant 5 Rep 248 Posts Drives: e92 328i Sparkling Graphite Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (1)	In Canada, there's not much difference in content between same level model of the coupe and sedan other than the body style. The coupe gets the sport suspension and adaptive headlights standard (along with a higher price) and that's about it. I have to say that the back seats in the coupe are roomier but you lose the third seat that's available in the sedan. It's also tougher for people to get in/out the back of the coupe. Something to think about if you carry more than one passenger often. Check both out and see what moves you.
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11-11-2006, 05:00 PM	#6
glock17 Private First Class 7 Rep 150 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Sparkling Graphite Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	If you aren't haulin' around kids go with the coupe. I like my sedan, but I bought it before the coupe came out.
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11-11-2006, 05:01 PM	#7
bronco Colonel 76 Rep 2,104 Posts Drives: e92 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	I like the 4 door styling way much better than the coupe...and on top of everything, it has 2 extra doors No spare tire or even a space provided on both, but ...order one! __________________ SaaS - The world of tomorrow is already here...www.saaschronicles.com
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11-11-2006, 06:12 PM	#8
DrGP Lieutenant Colonel 137 Rep 1,914 Posts Drives: Sapphire 335i coupe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SE, PA iTrader: (0)	Coupe has a chassis that is significantly more ridgid than the sedan's. Get the sedan only if you really need the 2 extra doors. IMHO, the styling of the coupe is MUCH better. Plus you can get the dark poplar wood trim in the coupe. I also like the wheels better on the 335i coupe.
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11-11-2006, 06:28 PM	#9
smeff Private 3 Rep 83 Posts Drives: E90 335i Sedan Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	Sedan...same engine and performance, and cheaper!
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11-11-2006, 06:49 PM	#10
Ado King Kong 59 Rep 771 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the comments guys, much appreciated. I've looked both of them today, and also had the pleasure of test driving the manual coupe. Before I got a chance to drive it the sales lady took me for a test drive to show me what the car can do. In my mind I was thinking, please, just give me the car and I'll show you what it can do. THEN!!! the surprise of the day, she handled that car like I've never seen before, I was amazed. At one point she wanted to show me how the 50/50 thing worked on the car so she was going about 90KM/hr and moves half of the car to the curb where it was gravel and the other half on the pavement. Then she says, I'm going to slam on the breaks just to show you how this works. I almost screamed and said wow lady chill out, (scared the living crap out of me). So then she slams on the breaks and once again I was amazed how the car didn't even slide to the side at all. Overall, the engine amazed me the most. I love how powerful that car is. It looks like I'll be going with the coupe after all. The only down side is that I have to wait until end of Feb to get it as aberrantly there isn't 1 manual 335 coupe in the entire Canada.
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11-11-2006, 10:13 PM	#13
FirstClass Brigadier General 41 Rep 3,200 Posts Drives: 328xi Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, PA iTrader: (0)	Get the coupe. More sporty goodness. Only reson to get the sedan is if you need to take 5 people in your car regularly.
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11-11-2006, 10:18 PM	#14
urkiller New Member 3 Rep 7 Posts Drives: BMW 330i Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dublin CA iTrader: (0)	I would buy coupe if you are single or married w/o kids. because coupe has 25% stiffer suspension compare to saloon. Also it is more money
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11-11-2006, 10:33 PM	#15
Nikki Major General 990 Rep 6,381 Posts Drives: Sepang Z4MC Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: LA iTrader: (9)	When I started seeing people getting the coupes and saw the official photos, I thought it looked way sportier than the sedan and very nice. But someone just got one in my complex and now that I see it every day and then I look at my car and the other three e90s in the lot, for some reason I am more drawn the the sedan styling. The coupe is very sporty looking but I actually still prefer the styling of the sedan, it seems more interesting and eye pleasing, I don't know why. __________________ Nikki
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11-11-2006, 11:42 PM	#16
just4kickz boku no namae ha... 336 Rep 11,025 Posts Drives: 2006 BS 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: S. Bay Area, CA + Newark, NJ + ChiCity + True Blue iTrader: (11) Garage List 2006 E90 330i [0.00]	well same engines... different body... i'd take the sedan if your thinking you might have more than the shotgun passenger... coupe if u dont expect anybody sitting behind you... cause getting in and getting out for the people behind you is a pain in the ass. __________________ looking for a PreLCI Black Sapphire e90 front bumper without license plate holes "Akimbo shotguns. Broken wrists anyone? And don't give me that 'it's just a game' bull**. Where the are my akimbo interventions then?! One scope on each eye mother**er!!"
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11-12-2006, 12:15 AM	#17
shadowcoder Captain 51 Rep 921 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Jose, CA / Orland Park, IL iTrader: (1)	I agree with Nikki. I have the 330i sedan and while the coupe is an awesome sports car, I don't know but the sedan "speaks" to me through its lines better than the coupe. At the end of the day you ask X people, you'll get X+1 opinions so the final decision rests with you and after considering each car from a practical standpoint.
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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)	Coupe. Sexy and sleek. I don't like the rear of the sedan. __________________ 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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11-12-2006, 07:27 AM	#21
cntlaw Major General 235 Rep 6,874 Posts Drives: 330i E90 C55 AMG Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 330i E90 [0.00] 2006 BMW 330i E90 [0.00] 2005 Mercedes Benz ... [0.00] 2002 Z3 2.2 USA Spo ... [0.00] 2002 Toyota MR-S Co ... [0.00]	E92 Coupe 's outlook not surprise, immediately tells it is a new BMW model. It is at the moment, pretty fresh looking. You might like to consider whether it is still that fresh say 2 years down the line while the streets are flooded with 3er. e.g. Do we now really care about a E46 is 2-door or 4-door? A 2-door was being considered as 'fashionable' must be long back to the years of Saturday Night Fever. I love the curves of the E92 and have no issues to take a 2-door and I don't really need 5 seats. The one and only one issue with a 2-door is to drop off your back seats passengers in a heavy rain storm under no shelter. Considering that poor guy could be crawling out from your car with a wet umbella too. Unlike the C and CLK, basically when you sit on the E92 , it is not any different from a e90. __________________ BMW 2006 330i E90 Jet Black/Black Leathers/Aluminium, Steptronic Active Steering; MTech Aero Kit Carbon Fibre Splitters/Diffuser. Bilstein PSS9 Coilover, Rays VOLK Racing RE30 Formula Limited Edition 18" Pirelli Rosso; Project Mu 355mm Forged 4pot Caliper. HID:Osram D1S 6000K, PIAA 6500K White Ring, Philips Diamond Vision HB4 5000K, PIAA H490/H491 Super Bright 6500K LED Interior Lights. Chrome S.Wheel Cover, Rear Windows Sunshades.
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