Took my 335i in and got a 328i loaner

justinnum1 · 05-02-2007, 03:24 PM

Well i finally got around to taking my 335 in to get the sunroof fixed. It would not close right because of the anti trap sensor and they gave me a 328i base car with only premium. I have been driving it around for a couple of days and lets just say that i desperately miss my 335. I knew the 328 was going to be slower than the 335 but it just feels dead to me. Anything under 4000rpm just feels real slow, but i must say that the engine is the smoothest engine i have driven. I had a 530i before my 335 with the 255bhp engine and from what i have read the new 328 was supposed to be faster but it does not feel that way. It might have been that this car did not have sport package. Also there were a few times that i tried to push the paddle to down shift but their was nothing there. Overall its a nice car, my sister just got one, but the power difference compared to 335 is really amazing. Does anyone else feel similar?

kabhatti · 05-02-2007, 03:59 PM

How about looking at it from my point of view, I took my 325 in for an oil change and got a 328 for a loaner, and I thought the 328 was considerably faster then my car. I can only try and imagine what a 330, let alone a 335 would feel like.

UCANDO1T · 05-02-2007, 03:59 PM

I feel the same exact way. SA made the comment, I bet you're glad you're getting the 335 back. Not knocking the 328, but the power difference is huge.

FirstClass · 05-02-2007, 04:00 PM

Thats because it is dead at low RPM. 328 doesn't have the benefit of an FI torque curve. (Or should I say plateau.) Let it rev and it's plenty fast though.

Bimmerista · 05-02-2007, 04:08 PM

Also 70 hps and 100 pounds/ft additional torque is a big difference. It is a full second faster to 100Km/h (manual tranny). One second is huge as a difference.

OVRSTR · 05-02-2007, 04:12 PM

I've got a stripper '07 328xi automatic sedan as a loaner for my 335i with the defective fuel pump. My car's been in the shop for 30 days +. The difference between the two is IMMENSE. I'm not trashing the 328. Those that have one are still driving a solid car but the 335 is in a different league altogether.

voltron1011 · 05-02-2007, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by kabhatti

How about looking at it from my point of view, I took my 325 in for an oil change and got a 328 for a loaner, and I thought the 328 was considerably faster then my car. I can only try and imagine what a 330, let alone a 335 would feel like.

DITTO...

Bimmerista · 05-02-2007, 04:13 PM

I agree (and I AM driving a 328-quite happy with it).

Nyulak · 05-02-2007, 04:20 PM

Just returned a 328xi since my car was having its summer wheels put on and an oil change performed. I like the car and it handles corners pretty well. A bit squirmy on the smaller tires, but the grip afforded by the AWD was really nice for the take-off. I wouldn't mind driving one of these if I weren't so addicted to acceleration.

LI E90 · 05-02-2007, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmerista

I agree (and I AM driving a 328-quite happy with it).

agreed, that is why after I test drove the 328i and my CA asked if I wasnted to drive the 335i I said not thanks, this is olenty for me we are done here.
I'll get the 328 and save $75 month on the lease payments.

4-series · 05-02-2007, 04:44 PM

Guys...

I am having trouble focusing in the office... I want to go drive my car

TTG · 05-02-2007, 04:47 PM

Just be thankful that you did not end up w/ a Dodge Neon.....

ElCapitan · 05-02-2007, 04:50 PM

How many miles did it have on? Step or MT?

The more I rack up the miles on my 328, the more powerful it gets. It seems like the car needs to be broke in to unleash its full potential. I really like my 328. Of course it is no where near as my E46 performance wise but it is getting pretty peppy the more I drive it.

Revlis · 05-02-2007, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by TTG

Just be thankful that you did not end up w/ a Dodge Neon.....

Or a Freaking Dodge Charger...

Over all though, I'd say the thread is useless....

Observations and comments made in an effort to make someone feel special about their car of choice...

Otherwise, cannot for the life of me figure out what the hell the point could possibly be...

voltron1011 · 05-02-2007, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ElCapitan

How many miles did it have on? Step or MT?

The more I rack up the miles on my 328, the more powerful it gets. It seems like the car needs to be broke in to unleash its full potential. I really like my 328. Of course it is no where near as my E46 performance wise but it is getting pretty peppy the more I drive it.

The same thing happened to my 325i.... It took a good 18,000 miles before it really loosened up. I guess it's because BMW builds these motors so tight, but I've never noticed any of my past cars go through such a metamorphosis like this one.

ElCapitan · 05-02-2007, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by voltron1011

The same thing happened to my 325i.... It took a good 18,000 miles before it really loosened up. I guess it's because BMW builds these motors so tight, but I've never noticed any of my past cars go through such a metamorphosis like this one.

I know, I didn't notice the same with my E46 330xi and E46 M3. But I definitely feel the E91 328xiT loosening up the more I drive it.

DFW_M · 05-02-2007, 05:42 PM

...2010...

Just took my e90 M3 for the mirror fix and they gave me the 335 with Proceede loaner... Damn, it is so slow. I knew it was not an M, but man... And the engine is not even close as smooth as my V8...

FirstClass · 05-02-2007, 05:46 PM

flipmde786 · 05-02-2007, 06:24 PM

As I've said in other threads, the 328i was impressive from my standpoint. It's lighter than my xi and being rwd, I felt the push of the engine more. I'm sure it's not faster than 330i, but impressive nonetheless.

That being said, I've also had a 335i as a loaner...

(not much more needs to be said)

flipmde786 · 05-02-2007, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ElCapitan

How many miles did it have on? Step or MT?

The more I rack up the miles on my 328, the more powerful it gets. It seems like the car needs to be broke in to unleash its full potential. I really like my 328. Of course it is no where near as my E46 performance wise but it is getting pretty peppy the more I drive it.

I guess I've been going through the same phenomenon. I have almost 24000 miles, and the engine feels more peppy across the rev range compared to maybe the first 10-15k miles or so. It could also just be all in my head.

blingbling · 05-03-2007, 12:53 PM

Oh no... yet another 328 vs. 335 thread.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Revlis

Over all though, I'd say the thread is useless....

Observations and comments made in an effort to make someone feel special about their car of choice...

Otherwise, cannot for the life of me figure out what the hell the point could possibly be...

I kind of agree .

Yes, your 335 is faster than my 328. Congrats...

Insider · 05-03-2007, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by justinnum1

Anything under 4000rpm just feels real slow, but i must say that the engine is the smoothest engine i have driven.

Are you saying the 328 engine is smoother than the 335 engine?

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justinnum1 Major General 651 Rep 5,803 Posts Drives: 2018 330i Msport 6mt Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	Took my 335i in and got a 328i loaner Well i finally got around to taking my 335 in to get the sunroof fixed. It would not close right because of the anti trap sensor and they gave me a 328i base car with only premium. I have been driving it around for a couple of days and lets just say that i desperately miss my 335. I knew the 328 was going to be slower than the 335 but it just feels dead to me. Anything under 4000rpm just feels real slow, but i must say that the engine is the smoothest engine i have driven. I had a 530i before my 335 with the 255bhp engine and from what i have read the new 328 was supposed to be faster but it does not feel that way. It might have been that this car did not have sport package. Also there were a few times that i tried to push the paddle to down shift but their was nothing there. Overall its a nice car, my sister just got one, but the power difference compared to 335 is really amazing. Does anyone else feel similar? __________________ F30 330i Alpine white/Coral red Msport 6MT
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kabhatti Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 203 Posts Drives: 325i Alpine White Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pennsylvania USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325I [0.00]	How about looking at it from my point of view, I took my 325 in for an oil change and got a 328 for a loaner, and I thought the 328 was considerably faster then my car. I can only try and imagine what a 330, let alone a 335 would feel like. __________________ Car handles so well, I always have to "stop short"
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UCANDO1T Enlisted Member 4 Rep 36 Posts Drives: 335i Sedan Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	I feel the same exact way. SA made the comment, I bet you're glad you're getting the 335 back. Not knocking the 328, but the power difference is huge.
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Bimmerista Major General 82 Rep 5,732 Posts Drives: superstock Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada iTrader: (0)	Also 70 hps and 100 pounds/ft additional torque is a big difference. It is a full second faster to 100Km/h (manual tranny). One second is huge as a difference. __________________ __________________________ 2016 435 xdrive GC white on black leather interior, Msport1, Msport2, premium package 2015 Lincoln MKX, silver on brown leather, premium package - that's right! Techno-Groovy baby
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OVRSTR Private 5 Rep 76 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Long Island NY iTrader: (0)	I've got a stripper '07 328xi automatic sedan as a loaner for my 335i with the defective fuel pump. My car's been in the shop for 30 days +. The difference between the two is IMMENSE. I'm not trashing the 328. Those that have one are still driving a solid car but the 335 is in a different league altogether.
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Bimmerista Major General 82 Rep 5,732 Posts Drives: superstock Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada iTrader: (0)	I agree (and I AM driving a 328-quite happy with it). __________________ __________________________ 2016 435 xdrive GC white on black leather interior, Msport1, Msport2, premium package 2015 Lincoln MKX, silver on brown leather, premium package - that's right! Techno-Groovy baby
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ElCapitan Lieutenant Colonel 38 Rep 1,762 Posts Drives: 2007 E91 328xi & 2008 E90 335i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: North Bay, ON iTrader: (2)	How many miles did it have on? Step or MT? The more I rack up the miles on my 328, the more powerful it gets. It seems like the car needs to be broke in to unleash its full potential. I really like my 328. Of course it is no where near as my E46 performance wise but it is getting pretty peppy the more I drive it. __________________ *2008* E90 335i \| Silver Grey \| Terra \| Piano Black \| ZSP \| ZKO \| ZAT \| ZKI \| ZPL \| ZKL \| *2007* E91 328xi \| Black Sapphire \| Terra \| ALuminium \| ZKO \| ZKI \| ZPL *Past Cars:* 2004 ///M3, 2002 E46 330xi, 2003 GTI 1.8T, 1996 Neon
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flipmde786 Lieutenant 25 Rep 513 Posts Drives: 330xi Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (0)	As I've said in other threads, the 328i was impressive from my standpoint. It's lighter than my xi and being rwd, I felt the push of the engine more. I'm sure it's not faster than 330i, but impressive nonetheless. That being said, I've also had a 335i as a loaner... (not much more needs to be said) __________________ 2006 330xi [TiAg] [Black Leather] [Aluminum] [STEP] [ZPP] [ZSP] [ZCW] [CA] [35% tint] [Blacklines] [OEM Strut Bar] [OEM Spoiler]
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