I'm sick of my 435i Msport

Jak435 · 03-06-2014, 07:31 PM

So I took delivery of a 435 rwd m sport at the end of November. I'm ready to sell it. It's a loaded car in mineral gray but it just doesn't excite me in any way. It feels numb compared to my 335is. I've got the jb4 and still meh.

What do you think sale value of a car like this is? It has 2600 miles. I'm so mad at myself for getting the car.

justinnum1 · 03-06-2014, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jak435

So I took delivery of a 435 rwd m sport at the end of November. I'm ready to sell it. It's a loaded car in mineral gray but it just doesn't excite me in any way. It feels numb compared to my 335is. I've got the jb4 and still meh.

What do you think sale value of a car like this is? It has 2600 miles. I'm so mad at myself for getting the car.

45-49k

Jak435 · 03-06-2014, 07:48 PM

Man I was hoping for 51. Ugh.

bmw-nj · 03-06-2014, 07:55 PM

Your going to take a beating. Better off holding into it for a year. What do you wish you got?

FanboyBMW · 03-06-2014, 07:57 PM

man i know the perfect car for you, get rid of this car and get yourself the new M3 or M4!

Cyberdemon · 03-06-2014, 07:58 PM

The car takes a huge hit the second you drove it off the lot. If it's a particularly desirable build combo (for someone to not want to order their own) you may have better luck, but even if you just don't like it you can expect people to wonder if there isn't some other reason why you're selling a nearly brand new car.

And I would pull the JB4 off it before a potential buyer questions how the car was broken in if it's already tuned.

Other than that take some nice pictures, and list it for sale with what you want and negotiate from there, but still expect to take a $5-7k hit from invoice.

BavarianFanatic · 03-06-2014, 08:23 PM

You're going to get killed anywhere shy of 2.5 years in. Killed.

Alpine435i · 03-06-2014, 08:32 PM

When you bought it, were you thinking it was a sports car? I don't quite understand the frustration.

Matts435coupe · 03-06-2014, 08:41 PM

Did you lease it? If so, put it on swapalease. I am in a similar boat as you, coming from a 335is and putting on a jb4 and feeling very little difference. I adding a dp and hoping the wastegate fix should get me to where I want to be power wise. I think this car looks a little better and is updated in every way compared to my e92's of the past, just need a little more power.

Mortis · 03-06-2014, 08:44 PM

Have you driven it on a track yet? : )

Falafel Combo · 03-06-2014, 08:50 PM

OP sounds like me a year ago. In 2013, I got a 335i f30 M sport, and sold it after just 6 months. Spoiled driver syndrome.

Anyway, I just bought another one. 2013 f30 335i M sport, this time in 6MT. I know I will be much happier with this one.

What specifically don't you like about it?

ybbiz34 · 03-06-2014, 09:01 PM

Happens to the best of us.

My advice would be to test drive a lot of cars and if you find something that truly gets your heart racing, splurge, treat yourself, and go for it.

There's something very satisfying about being excited to drive your car every morning. Good luck!

Falafel Combo · 03-06-2014, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ybbiz34

Happens to the best of us.

My advice would be to test drive a lot of cars and if you find something that truly gets your heart racing, splurge, treat yourself, and go for it.

There's something very satisfying about being excited to drive your car every morning. Good luck!

ABSO-lutely!

drob23 · 03-06-2014, 09:18 PM

^^ Agreed, pretty much the point of these message boards.

Jak435 · 03-06-2014, 09:57 PM

So many things I don't like about it. I had dct and now 8at. There is no life from the exhaust. And the steering - blows. Did I mention that there is way less power?

MikeVictor · 03-06-2014, 11:07 PM

Sell it for something you like and suck it up on the trade in. Problem solved.

Thlian · 03-06-2014, 11:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jak435

So many things I don't like about it. I had dct and now 8at. There is no life from the exhaust. And the steering - blows. Did I mention that there is way less power?

I feel like I get enough feedback from the steering, and nice and firm.
But I drive a 320d, I can`t manage a $150.000 car

tturedraider · 03-07-2014, 01:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jak435

So many things I don't like about it. I had dct and now 8at. There is no life from the exhaust. And the steering - blows. Did I mention that there is way less power?

Did you drive the car or one like it before you bought?? How did all this escape you??

Mobster1983 · 03-07-2014, 01:15 AM

Sounds like you really need to buy an M3 or an M4. Decide what you want and order one when it comes out and trade in your 435. Regardless you are going to take a massive hit.

rallybull · 03-07-2014, 01:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jak435

So many things I don't like about it. I had dct and now 8at. There is no life from the exhaust. And the steering - blows. Did I mention that there is way less power?

Less power than a jb4? Isn't the 335is more like a n54 with a PPK(and the overboost function) ? That should put the jb4 far ahead in terms of both power and torque, even in map 2.

Falafel Combo · 03-07-2014, 04:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jak435

I had dct and now 8at

Yup. Nothing you can do there.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jak435

There is no life from the exhaust

Put a performance one on.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jak435

And the steering -blows.

Gets better with the performance pack.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jak435

Did I mention that there is way less power?

Again, performance pack upgrade on the 2014 cars puts out roughly 377 torque and 336 HP (much higher than the 335is).

Bottom line, I think you can tweak it a bit to where it resembles your old e92 335is, but chances are you still will not be happy. It will not drive, steer or feel like an e92. BMW as we know it has changed. Reality is, part of BMW died with this new "lexus" generation. These are not the same cars we have come to love over the years. I think only once you have come to terms with that, you will see the 435i for the great car it is. Just don't expect it to be a great BMW, as the e90/92 or e46 was.

Take a hit, move back into a 335is while you can still find them, or move up to an f82 if you can swing it (still some uncertainty there with the steering too). My 2 cents.

Fazerfahrer · 03-07-2014, 04:57 AM

Hello,

I do not realy understand you all. Most of you live in a country with close speed limit regulation. When do you realy use the power you expect?

I love to drive my Z4 or the 330d with ppk, but as a daily driver i have just a Mercedes C 200 CDI with 136hp. But that is still enough for me to drive to my office via the motorway and no speed limitation. Most of the time I use cruise control at around 110mp/h, can you imagine this in your country?

03-06-2014, 07:31 PM	#1
Jak435 New Member 2 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 435i Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Dc Metro iTrader: (0)	I'm sick of my 435i Msport - after 4 mos So I took delivery of a 435 rwd m sport at the end of November. I'm ready to sell it. It's a loaded car in mineral gray but it just doesn't excite me in any way. It feels numb compared to my 335is. I've got the jb4 and still meh. What do you think sale value of a car like this is? It has 2600 miles. I'm so mad at myself for getting the car.
	Appreciate 0 Tweet

03-06-2014, 07:48 PM	#3
Jak435 New Member 2 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 435i Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Dc Metro iTrader: (0)	Man I was hoping for 51. Ugh.
	Appreciate 0

03-06-2014, 07:55 PM	#4
bmw-nj Captain 99 Rep 700 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW 335 xdrive M sport Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Hillsborough, NJ iTrader: (1)	Your going to take a beating. Better off holding into it for a year. What do you wish you got?
	Appreciate 0

03-06-2014, 07:57 PM	#5
FanboyBMW Private 13 Rep 75 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW 328xi Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	man i know the perfect car for you, get rid of this car and get yourself the new M3 or M4!
	Appreciate 0

03-06-2014, 07:58 PM	#6
Cyberdemon Brigadier General 1538 Rep 3,331 Posts Drives: 2020 X5 40i, 2018 M3 Comp Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Long Island NY iTrader: (3)	The car takes a huge hit the second you drove it off the lot. If it's a particularly desirable build combo (for someone to not want to order their own) you may have better luck, but even if you just don't like it you can expect people to wonder if there isn't some other reason why you're selling a nearly brand new car. And I would pull the JB4 off it before a potential buyer questions how the car was broken in if it's already tuned. Other than that take some nice pictures, and list it for sale with what you want and negotiate from there, but still expect to take a $5-7k hit from invoice. __________________ Current: '20 X5, '18 M3 ZCP Previous: '11 E90 335i, '11 E90 M3, '16 VW GTI, '15 M235i, '13 335i, '08 TL-S, '00 Corvette
	Appreciate 0

03-06-2014, 08:23 PM	#7
BavarianFanatic Too much is never enough 655 Rep 3,079 Posts Drives: Too Many Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SE PA iTrader: (0)	You're going to get killed anywhere shy of 2.5 years in. Killed.
	Appreciate 0

03-06-2014, 08:32 PM	#8
Alpine435i Banned 28 Rep 386 Posts Drives: 435i Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	When you bought it, were you thinking it was a sports car? I don't quite understand the frustration.
	Appreciate 0

03-06-2014, 08:41 PM	#9
Matts435coupe Major 111 Rep 1,262 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW 435i Coupe Msport 6MT Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida iTrader: (1)	Did you lease it? If so, put it on swapalease. I am in a similar boat as you, coming from a 335is and putting on a jb4 and feeling very little difference. I adding a dp and hoping the wastegate fix should get me to where I want to be power wise. I think this car looks a little better and is updated in every way compared to my e92's of the past, just need a little more power. __________________ 2013 BMW 335is Coupe AW/CR 6MT 2012 BMW 335 coupe ( Sold) 2012 Audi S5 coupe( Sold) 2010 BMW 335i coupe( Sold) 2009 BMW 335i coupe ( Sold)
	Appreciate 0

03-06-2014, 08:44 PM	#10
Mortis Second Lieutenant 82 Rep 280 Posts Drives: 2017 M4 Comp Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Arlington VA iTrader: (0)	Have you driven it on a track yet? : )
	Appreciate 0

03-06-2014, 08:50 PM	#11
Falafel Combo Banned 3773 Rep 6,673 Posts Drives: X5 xDrive50i Join Date: May 2011 Location: New England iTrader: (3)	OP sounds like me a year ago. In 2013, I got a 335i f30 M sport, and sold it after just 6 months. Spoiled driver syndrome. Anyway, I just bought another one. 2013 f30 335i M sport, this time in 6MT. I know I will be much happier with this one. What specifically don't you like about it?
	Appreciate 0

03-06-2014, 09:01 PM	#12
ybbiz34 Brigadier General 670 Rep 4,959 Posts Drives: 2023 330i M Sport Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (1)	Happens to the best of us. My advice would be to test drive a lot of cars and if you find something that truly gets your heart racing, splurge, treat yourself, and go for it. There's something very satisfying about being excited to drive your car every morning. Good luck! __________________ Current: '23 G20 M Sport 330i Current: '20 X253 GLC300 SUV Gone: '20 W205 C43 Sedan Gone: '18 W205 C43 Sedan Gone: '13 W204 C63 Sedan
	Appreciate 0

03-06-2014, 09:18 PM	#14
drob23 Lieutenant Colonel 50 Rep 1,730 Posts Drives: S4 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Michigan iTrader: (1)	^^ Agreed, pretty much the point of these message boards.
	Appreciate 0

03-06-2014, 09:57 PM	#15
Jak435 New Member 2 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 435i Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Dc Metro iTrader: (0)	So many things I don't like about it. I had dct and now 8at. There is no life from the exhaust. And the steering - blows. Did I mention that there is way less power?
	Appreciate 0

03-06-2014, 11:07 PM	#16
MikeVictor Brigadier General 210 Rep 3,288 Posts Drives: anything given a chance Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: .au iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 Mazda ND MX-5 [10.00]	Sell it for something you like and suck it up on the trade in. Problem solved.
	Appreciate 0

03-07-2014, 01:15 AM	#19
Mobster1983 Lieutenant 42 Rep 503 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW 335i Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Hawaii iTrader: (0)	Sounds like you really need to buy an M3 or an M4. Decide what you want and order one when it comes out and trade in your 435. Regardless you are going to take a massive hit.
	Appreciate 0

03-07-2014, 04:57 AM	#22
Fazerfahrer Second Lieutenant 58 Rep 273 Posts Drives: 330d touring F31, Z4 35is E89 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: South Germany iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 Z4 35is E89 [0.00] 2013 BMW F31 330d T ... [9.66]	Hello, I do not realy understand you all. Most of you live in a country with close speed limit regulation. When do you realy use the power you expect? I love to drive my Z4 or the 330d with ppk, but as a daily driver i have just a Mercedes C 200 CDI with 136hp. But that is still enough for me to drive to my office via the motorway and no speed limitation. Most of the time I use cruise control at around 110mp/h, can you imagine this in your country? __________________ Regards Thorsten Our rides: Skoda Octavia Combi RS TDI DSG / company car // E89 Z4 sDrive 35is / my summer fun toy // F31 330d touring / daily driver of my wife
	Appreciate 0