At last 335i coupe in the flesh

NickG · 10-09-2006, 11:43 PM

Finally got to see the new coupe at Alto Artarmon today. They had three - Arctic silver/black, Titanium silver/beige and titanium sliver/black. Man this car is great. Photos don't really do it justice. Proportions appear totally different from sedan - very lithe and more stretched looking than I had imagined. To my eyes it looks more like a junior 6 series than a relative of the E90. Rear seat room is a pleasant surprise too (though access isn't wonderful).

Extended 2 hour test drive arranged for Saturday. Look out Bobbin Head Rd here I come!

It's going to be an interminable wait till I get my Montego Blue/Jade Grey 335i in Late Dec/early Jan!! Only lingering worry is the dreaded run flats. Just hope the latest Bridgestone versions work OK with the 335i's sport suspension and 18" rims. I guess Saturday's drive will reveal all....

scheps · 10-10-2006, 12:18 AM

man you lucky bastard

they let you have the car for 2 hours!!!!!!!!!!!

Chris.G · 10-10-2006, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by NickG

Finally got to see the new coupe at Alto Artarmon today. They had three - Arctic silver/black, Titanium silver/beige and titanium sliver/black. Man this car is great. Photos don't really do it justice. Proportions appear totally different from sedan - very lithe and more stretched looking than I had imagined. To my eyes it looks more like a junior 6 series than a relative of the E90. Rear seat room is a pleasant surprise too (though access isn't wonderful).

Extended 2 hour test drive arranged for Saturday. Look out Bobbin Head Rd here I come!

It's going to be an interminable wait till I get my Montego Blue/Jade Grey 335i in Late Dec/early Jan!! Only lingering worry is the dreaded run flats. Just hope the latest Bridgestone versions work OK with the 335i's sport suspension and 18" rims. I guess Saturday's drive will reveal all....

I was there as well today and the cars did look great.

I asked for a quote and for a better price, what the sales rep said was it was impossible:mad: He said if i could get a better price from another dealer i should go and buy from them. I had a chat with bmw city and colcrawford and both said they could do better prices. Ill definatley never go to ALTO BMW Artarmon ever again. They are very selfish. Oh well they just lost future sales.

NickG · 10-10-2006, 03:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris.G

I was there as well today and the cars did look great.

I asked for a quote and for a better price, what the sales rep said was it was impossible:mad: He said if i could get a better price from another dealer i should go and buy from them. I had a chat with bmw city and colcrawford and both said they could do better prices. Ill definatley never go to ALTO BMW Artarmon ever again. They are very selfish. Oh well they just lost future sales.

When I ordered back in August I checked around and there seemed to be zero flexibility on price. Then again maybe I'm just a soft touch

. Good luck to you if you can strike a better deal now! Will be interested to hear how you go.

scheps · 10-10-2006, 04:11 AM

my guess is

1. you can always get the price down..

2. except when you are pre ordering (they know you have no patience)

last year when the E90 first come out.. i was surprised my sister got 7x00 off a 320 exe from 68xxx to 61000. never thought that would happen when it first came out. Also didnt really add much options either.. (options increase margin hence more bargainable)

aussie335 · 10-10-2006, 06:24 AM

the car look fantastic in the flesh.. forget about the brochure, it doesnt do it justice.... good luck with the test drive... mine is ready to be picked up on saturday

Chris.G · 10-10-2006, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by NickG

When I ordered back in August I checked around and there seemed to be zero flexibility on price. Then again maybe I'm just a soft touch

. Good luck to you if you can strike a better deal now! Will be interested to hear how you go.

Thanks mate, im currently talking to three dealers ill inform you guys about which dealer is the one to choose when it comes to price cutting on new BIMMERS

NickG · 10-10-2006, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by aussie335

the car look fantastic in the flesh.. forget about the brochure, it doesnt do it justice.... good luck with the test drive... mine is ready to be picked up on saturday

Roll on the weekend!

Are you running the standard 18" rims and run flats? If so will be interested to hear what you think of the ride after you've had a really good chance to check it out on our wonderful Aussie roads...

jz168 · 10-10-2006, 08:43 PM

I also attended launch at Doncaster BMW, Doncaster... wow... coral red interior looks fkn awesome... i'm in love. Driving it on Friday

NickG · 10-10-2006, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by jz168

I also attended launch at Doncaster BMW, Doncaster... wow... coral red interior looks fkn awesome... i'm in love. Driving it on Friday

I had a similar red on my old E46 325i. Looks great with Ti Silver or Black exterior, plus aluminium interior trim. I would have gone for it again except fell in love with Montego Blue exterior.

jz168 · 10-16-2006, 12:28 AM

yer, its a very nice colour indeed. I love my black, but my gf loves the red, and it is sexy... two birds with the one stone mate...
if I order 335, have to be coral red interior

p/ shifter verrryyyy niceeee :rocks: :rocks: :rocks:

9c1 · 10-16-2006, 06:30 AM

My wife and I also got invited to the Col Crawford coupe launch on the weekend and drove a Space Grey 325i manual.

Not really sure why, but unfortunately I'm not feeling the love with the new E92 coupe.

It looks a bit too feminine for my taste compared with our M sport sedan.

Also, the interior is exactly the same.

Unfortunately I can't see the worth in paying more for a car with two doors that costs more than one with four and still drives exactly the same.

Sorry guys !

scheps · 10-16-2006, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 9c1

My wife and I also got invited to the Col Crawford coupe launch on the weekend and drove a Space Grey 325i manual.

Not really sure why, but unfortunately I'm not feeling the love with the new E92 coupe.

It looks a bit too feminine for my taste compared with our M sport sedan.

Also, the interior is exactly the same.

Unfortunately I can't see the worth in paying more for a car with two doors that costs more than one with four and still drives exactly the same.

Sorry guys !

MAn after the "hype" i thought i would be the only one to say the above. But yea, 9c1, totally agree with you.

the 335 i saw yesterday was sitting next to the 330 M sport black on black with sun roof and 18". that looked so sweet and i guess made the 335 look relatively worse.

danielt · 10-16-2006, 05:48 PM

The body kit (just front and rear bumpers) which is available for the 335i is an extra $4,000 AUD! The 335i sedan with body kit may be a better choice (about $10k less than the coupe)....but I'm not sure when it'll hit OZ showrooms.

moO moO nEL · 10-16-2006, 09:33 PM

335i Sedan arrives in December, priced at $104,000

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NickG Private First Class 11 Rep 199 Posts Drives: E92 335i 6MT M/Blue, Jade Grey Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Newport Beach, Australia iTrader: (0)	At last 335i coupe in the flesh Finally got to see the new coupe at Alto Artarmon today. They had three - Arctic silver/black, Titanium silver/beige and titanium sliver/black. Man this car is great. Photos don't really do it justice. Proportions appear totally different from sedan - very lithe and more stretched looking than I had imagined. To my eyes it looks more like a junior 6 series than a relative of the E90. Rear seat room is a pleasant surprise too (though access isn't wonderful). Extended 2 hour test drive arranged for Saturday. Look out Bobbin Head Rd here I come! It's going to be an interminable wait till I get my Montego Blue/Jade Grey 335i in Late Dec/early Jan!! Only lingering worry is the dreaded run flats. Just hope the latest Bridgestone versions work OK with the 335i's sport suspension and 18" rims. I guess Saturday's drive will reveal all....
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scheps Lieutenant 13 Rep 402 Posts Drives: TTMK2 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Aus, Brisbane iTrader: (0)	man you lucky bastard they let you have the car for 2 hours!!!!!!!!!!!
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scheps Lieutenant 13 Rep 402 Posts Drives: TTMK2 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Aus, Brisbane iTrader: (0)	my guess is 1. you can always get the price down.. 2. except when you are pre ordering (they know you have no patience) last year when the E90 first come out.. i was surprised my sister got 7x00 off a 320 exe from 68xxx to 61000. never thought that would happen when it first came out. Also didnt really add much options either.. (options increase margin hence more bargainable)
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aussie335 New Member 2 Rep 13 Posts Drives: BMW 335i Coupe soon! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	the car look fantastic in the flesh.. forget about the brochure, it doesnt do it justice.... good luck with the test drive... mine is ready to be picked up on saturday
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jz168 New Member 1 Rep 24 Posts Drives: E90 320i, black on black Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	I also attended launch at Doncaster BMW, Doncaster... wow... coral red interior looks fkn awesome... i'm in love. Driving it on Friday
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jz168 New Member 1 Rep 24 Posts Drives: E90 320i, black on black Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	yer, its a very nice colour indeed. I love my black, but my gf loves the red, and it is sexy... two birds with the one stone mate... if I order 335, have to be coral red interior p/ shifter verrryyyy niceeee :rocks: :rocks: :rocks:
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9c1 Enlisted Member 9 Rep 32 Posts Drives: E90 M-Sport Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	It's just my opinion ! My wife and I also got invited to the Col Crawford coupe launch on the weekend and drove a Space Grey 325i manual. Not really sure why, but unfortunately I'm not feeling the love with the new E92 coupe. It looks a bit too feminine for my taste compared with our M sport sedan. Also, the interior is exactly the same. Unfortunately I can't see the worth in paying more for a car with two doors that costs more than one with four and still drives exactly the same. Sorry guys !
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danielt Lieutenant 73 Rep 449 Posts Drives: 2016 F87 M2 / 2013 M5 LCI comp Join Date: May 2005 Location: Brisbane, Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW F10 M5 (LC ... [10.00] 2007 E92 335i [0.00]	The body kit (just front and rear bumpers) which is available for the 335i is an extra $4,000 AUD! The 335i sedan with body kit may be a better choice (about $10k less than the coupe)....but I'm not sure when it'll hit OZ showrooms.
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moO moO nEL First Lieutenant 20 Rep 395 Posts Drives: 323i Msport; DC2R (track car) Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 E90 M Sport [0.00]	335i Sedan arrives in December, priced at $104,000 __________________ cheers, Nelson 2010 NSW CAMS Supersprints champion (3B class)
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