[teropa]

Hi guys,

Thinking of MAYBE trying the 335i either as sedan or coupe.

I currently own a "loaded" 535d LCI, that has pretty much everything that one could hope for in a car. Not going to go into the details on what piqued my interest in the 335i gasoline, but I've owned a 540i before and can appreciate the gas engine finesse in certain things .

What do you think, do I stand to gain anything?

There are options, even the X version. I do love active steering a LOT in the 535d, so with an X 335i I would obviously lose that.

Tero

[SixShotEspressO]

After writing the saga I realized it was 335i vs. 535d, I'll still leave the post as it is "kinda" relevant.

HMMMM, I feel a war a brewin'

I just went through this a year ago and ended up with a 335d. I LOVE her, but I do get a little jealous of my buddies exhaust note when we are on the motorways. Conversely they get jealous of me when we are ripping it up and they have to fuel up @ 290 miles and I still have close to 140-150 mile range left in the tank.

I love the look no their faces when they are trying to shake me and I stay 1 car length behind them (for safety) That look becomes priceless when we start to climb a mountain and I effortlessly slide around and past while they down shift to keep pace.

dunno bud, if you can live without MT, you won’t regret the "d" (I don't) But I DO miss the sound of a high revving engine.

After playing in the hills with my buddies who drive everything from 135's to 335is I can say for me (family man) it meets/exceeds my needs.

I'm very competitive when the guys wanna run. (I’m NEVER last to the café)
I can comfortably haul my family for long road trips in style.
I have great driving range that isn’t contingent on me driving like a grandma. (last road trip to Huelva: 30mpg and we were having fun)
I can put 2 large suitcase and two small ones in the boot.
If I want more punch all I gotta do is add a J-tune and I’ve got my poor/smart man’s M3

Just my $.02, prob not what you were looking for though

[Coolieman1220]

why not a 335d?

[hmmcolor]

Why not a 535i?

[Thud]

As long as we're throwing out options that the OP never asked for....


Why not an Audi?

[Quasimodem]

Originally Posted by Thud

As long as we're throwing out options that the OP never asked for....


Why not an Audi?

Porsche Panamera. Just get over the unique appearance.

[SomeRandomer123]

A loaded LCI 535d? Against a 335i? Only one winner - the 'd and you won't regret it!! Neither will your wallet.

[Thud]

Originally Posted by Quasimodem

Porsche Panamera. Just get over the unique appearance.

Ah, yes. Another horrible idea executed flawlessly.

[Coolieman1220]

Originally Posted by Thud

Ah, yes. Another horrible idea executed flawlessly.

I love the panamera....

[Quasimodem]

Originally Posted by Thud

Ah, yes. Another horrible idea executed flawlessly.

Only thing wrong with the Panamera is it isnt available with the Porsche Cayenne Diesel 3.0 T with 405 lb-ft of torque. Oh and here is an article comparing the X5 30d (which uses basically the same engine in the 335d)to the Cayenne Diesel. Since BMW can put their SUV diesel engine in their sports sedan, what excuse does Porsche have?

Edit: Oops forgot the link:http://www.insideline.com/porsche/ca...rst-drive.html

[Thud]

Originally Posted by Quasimodem

Since BMW can put their SUV diesel engine in their sports sedan, what excuse does Porsche have?

Well...

http://www.worldcarfans.com/11011242...for-production


Now, why not use the V-10 or V-12 TDI? How cool would that be?

[Quasimodem]

Originally Posted by Thud

Well...

http://www.worldcarfans.com/11011242...for-production


Now, why not use the V-10 or V-12 TDI? How cool would that be?

WOOT!!!!!!! Somebody needs to alert Saintor to this, now that technological improvements pioneered by Porsche have made the diesel obsolete.

[Q4P]

Originally Posted by Quasimodem

WOOT!!!!!!! Somebody needs to alert Saintor to this, now that technological improvements pioneered by Porsche have made the diesel obsolete.

I know I said I wouldn't be in these threads anymore but I have to comment on this. Has anyone else noticed that this is a 240 Hp sports car that weighs close to 4000lbs? They mention it will accelerate to 100 Km/h in over 7 seconds, is this the slowest porsche of the modern era? You can yell about torque all you want but this is a Porsche - a supposed sportscar thoroughbred

This is all I wanted to say... no more

[E90SD]

What year are you looking to get?

[Quasimodem]

Originally Posted by Questforpower

I know I said I wouldn't be in these threads anymore but I have to comment on this. Has anyone else noticed that this is a 240 Hp sports car that weighs close to 4000lbs? They mention it will accelerate to 100 Km/h in over 7 seconds, is this the slowest porsche of the modern era? You can yell about torque all you want but this is a Porsche - a supposed sportscar thoroughbred

This is all I wanted to say... no more

It's 6.8 seconds, and fuel-wise, it's the most economical vehicle in Porsche's entire range. It apparently came out in May: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porsche_Panamera

Oh and Motortrend: http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/..._diesel_drive/

[WWONG]

Why would you downgrade?

See: Camry vs Corolla

[Thud]

Originally Posted by Questforpower

I know I said I wouldn't be in these threads anymore but I have to comment on this. Has anyone else noticed that this is a 240 Hp sports car that weighs close to 4000lbs? They mention it will accelerate to 100 Km/h in over 7 seconds, is this the slowest porsche of the modern era? You can yell about torque all you want but this is a Porsche - a supposed sportscar thoroughbred

This is all I wanted to say... no more

It's not a sports car, it's an SUV. A porsche SUV is a nonsensical idea to begin with, no matter what engine is installed.

In an SUV, particularly one that is meant for off-road use (even though 99.9% of soccer moms will never drive it as such), torque is extremely important.

But hey-- some people like the brand, and need an SUV, so Porsche is cashing in on that market.

[Q4P]

Originally Posted by Thud

It's not a sports car, it's an SUV. A porsche SUV is a nonsensical idea to begin with, no matter what engine is installed.

In an SUV, particularly one that is meant for off-road use (even though 99.9% of soccer moms will never drive it as such), torque is extremely important.

But hey-- some people like the brand, and need an SUV, so Porsche is cashing in on that market.

A panamera is an SUV? First time I hear of that, last time I checked it was a 5 door luxury coupe.

[Thud]

Originally Posted by Questforpower

A panamera is an SUV? First time I hear of that, last time I checked it was a 5 door luxury coupe.

My bad, I was thinking Cayenne for some reason.

[Quasimodem]

Originally Posted by Thud

It's not a sports car, it's an SUV. A porsche SUV is a nonsensical idea to begin with, no matter what engine is installed.

In an SUV, particularly one that is meant for off-road use (even though 99.9% of soccer moms will never drive it as such), torque is extremely important.

But hey-- some people like the brand, and need an SUV, so Porsche is cashing in on that market.

The Porsche SUV is built on the Touareg chasis, a very solid platform for an SUV with an offroad capability unlike other SUV platforms, especially when combined with the "four-corner" pneumatic suspension allowing it to raise the vehicle. Now I havent been following the new chasis which is lighter, nice, but at one point I believe VW was not offering its pneumatic suspension, IMHO a big mistake. Now maybe they have added it since, or maybe porsche or audi have offered it in their versions. I dont know. But you are right, diesels' advantages are very useful in the offroad situation, and the 10-cylinder diesel Touareg was the most powerful SUV for towing in America when it was available. I think even Saintor would admit diesels (err "tractors") have advantages away from the road. But, of course, for most people use their SUVs for grocery getting and because they cant drive worth a crap so they can roll over curbs and their children without even noticing it.