Hi all

fastrack · 02-28-2007, 04:16 AM

Hey guys, i'm in Penticton,BC. I'm on the market for a new car. I drove the 323i and the 328i last week. It was my first time driving a BMW, and it won't be my last. I've been doing a lot of reading on this forum, lots of great info. Anyone get a car from Kelowna BMW?

I'm really not sure which car to get, i know i want manual. I found the 323 pretty quick, but there's a few option that it seems only the 328 has. The 328 i drove was auto, they didn't have a manual on the lot. So it was a bit hard to compare the two.
But i'm thinking if i go to the 328, why not go to the 335i, it's not that much more

Has anyone driven them all? I would appreciate the feedback on the difference. Is the 335i that much faster?

charlie335 · 02-28-2007, 05:28 AM

the 335 is on a completely different level from the other two cars. go drive it and you'll see.

Chris.G · 02-28-2007, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by charlie335

the 335 is on a completely different level from the other two cars. go drive it and you'll see.

+1 and welcome

hj058 · 02-28-2007, 04:08 PM

+1
u should test drive the 335 first and feel the turbo engine yourself and make the comparison

fastrack · 02-28-2007, 06:46 PM

I'm going to Vancouver on Thursday. I'm planning on taking the 335 for a spin. I'll let you guys know what i think

CaptChaos · 02-28-2007, 06:51 PM

If you want to test drive a manual, I suggest you call ahead to the four dealers in the lower mainland to see if they have a 335 MT available.

When I was looking a couple months ago, Park Shore and Autowest didn't have any but Brian Jessel in Burnaby did.

ehhhwik · 02-28-2007, 07:25 PM

haha, i test drove the 335 AFTER i signed all the papers for my e92 328 because i know i will have a change of heart

blam · 03-01-2007, 01:12 AM

As of today. We (Auto West BMW) don't have a manual 335i coupe/sedan instock. It is pretty rare to have a manual BMW in stock anyways.

fastrack · 03-03-2007, 03:50 AM

I went to The BMW Store. Talked to John Chavner. Real nice guy. He let me try the 335 auto. no manual in stock. OMG. That is one serious machine

I'm in love. I'm thinking the 328 might be enough. Otherwise i'll be getting way too many speeding ticket with the 335

Seriously, i'm planning to buy towards the end of march, so it give me some time to decide which one to get.

canucklion · 03-03-2007, 10:34 AM

323 is a chihuahua, peppy, but not as fast as a greyhound
328 is a greyhound
335 is a greyhound on crack

Lewis@MWDesign · 03-03-2007, 12:06 PM

If your budget permits, 335s is the best car that you can get at that price range. e46 M3 like power with more precise handling plus with the ECU tuning out there already (400hp) it can probably catch up to the E90 M3s that are coming out next year.

selmar · 03-03-2007, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by canucklion

323 is a chihuahua, peppy, but not as fast as a greyhound
328 is a greyhound
335 is a greyhound on crack

+1

selmar · 03-03-2007, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by fastrack

I went to The BMW Store. Talked to John Chavner. Real nice guy. He let me try the 335 auto. no manual in stock. OMG. That is one serious machine

I'm in love. I'm thinking the 328 might be enough. Otherwise i'll be getting way too many speeding ticket with the 335

Seriously, i'm planning to buy towards the end of march, so it give me some time to decide which one to get.

Hate to be biased but I haven't looked back since picking up my 335i. Well maybe to look at the cars I've passed. LOL

IMHO 335i's an awesome car.

bmwmike · 03-04-2007, 04:14 AM

Since you are up in the winter wonderland you might want to consider the 328xi or 335xi 4-wheel drive versions. The power of the 335 can't be fully appreciated in ice/snow slippery conditions.

fastrack · 03-04-2007, 05:03 AM

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Originally Posted by bmwmike

Since you are up in the winter wonderland you might want to consider the 328xi or 335xi 4-wheel drive versions. The power of the 335 can't be fully appreciated in ice/snow slippery conditions.

We don't get much snow here in Penticton. And when we do it's only from mid-december to end of january. So i think i could manage to drive the 335

Zeiss · 03-04-2007, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by ehhhwik

haha, i test drove the 335 AFTER i signed all the papers for my e92 328 because i know i will have a change of heart

Are you kidding me? Thats what i did to!. A day after signing my papers for the 328i, i took a spin in the 335

Alex_bm · 03-04-2007, 10:22 AM

I have refused 335 test drive on purpose, speed is addicting

02-28-2007, 04:16 AM	#1
fastrack Captain 44 Rep 787 Posts Drives: 11 MW e92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Penticton, BC iTrader: (4) Garage List 2021 M2c [0.00]	Hi all Hey guys, i'm in Penticton,BC. I'm on the market for a new car. I drove the 323i and the 328i last week. It was my first time driving a BMW, and it won't be my last. I've been doing a lot of reading on this forum, lots of great info. Anyone get a car from Kelowna BMW? I'm really not sure which car to get, i know i want manual. I found the 323 pretty quick, but there's a few option that it seems only the 328 has. The 328 i drove was auto, they didn't have a manual on the lot. So it was a bit hard to compare the two. But i'm thinking if i go to the 328, why not go to the 335i, it's not that much more Has anyone driven them all? I would appreciate the feedback on the difference. Is the 335i that much faster?
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fastrack Captain 44 Rep 787 Posts Drives: 11 MW e92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Penticton, BC iTrader: (4) Garage List 2021 M2c [0.00]	I'm going to Vancouver on Thursday. I'm planning on taking the 335 for a spin. I'll let you guys know what i think
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CaptChaos Captain 57 Rep 817 Posts Drives: 2017 M2 - Mineral Grey Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Richmond, BC, Canada iTrader: (0)	If you want to test drive a manual, I suggest you call ahead to the four dealers in the lower mainland to see if they have a 335 MT available. When I was looking a couple months ago, Park Shore and Autowest didn't have any but Brian Jessel in Burnaby did.
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ehhhwik Brigadier General 121 Rep 3,431 Posts Drives: 09' BMW 335d, 07' BMW E92 328i Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (5)	haha, i test drove the 335 AFTER i signed all the papers for my e92 328 because i know i will have a change of heart __________________ Current: 09' E90 335d - Titanium Silver/Black Leatherette/Sports Package/6AT Paddle Shift/USB Integration/19" Staggered Breyton GT Gloss Black Retired: 07' E92 328i (Jet Black)
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fastrack Captain 44 Rep 787 Posts Drives: 11 MW e92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Penticton, BC iTrader: (4) Garage List 2021 M2c [0.00]	I went to The BMW Store. Talked to John Chavner. Real nice guy. He let me try the 335 auto. no manual in stock. OMG. That is one serious machine I'm in love. I'm thinking the 328 might be enough. Otherwise i'll be getting way too many speeding ticket with the 335 Seriously, i'm planning to buy towards the end of march, so it give me some time to decide which one to get.
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