2012 Golf R or 2009 335xi E90

farmer335i · 10-18-2024, 07:45 PM

Hey all! Got a trade option recently for my car, a bone stock 2009 BMW 335xi Sedan with 96k miles. The car in question is a 2012 GOLF R in a blue color. Replaced engine and currently at 86k miles. APR STG2 for people who know that.
Is it worth it?
Thanks,
Will

StradaRedlands · 10-18-2024, 08:08 PM

Both MTs? If not, there's your answer!

farmer335i · 10-18-2024, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by StradaRedlands

Both MTs? If not, there's your answer!

Unfortunately mine is not, haha

StradaRedlands · 10-18-2024, 08:25 PM

Golf R it is then!

The Bimmer is going to look a little more sophisticated, the VW a little more boy racer. BMWs are kinda' a dime a dozen, while the Golf R is a little more unique. If mileage and maintenance records are all good, go for it!!!

3PedalJake · 10-18-2024, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by StradaRedlands

Golf R it is then!

The Bimmer is going to look a little more sophisticated, the VW a little more boy racer. BMWs are kinda' a dime a dozen, while the Golf R is a little more unique. If mileage and maintenance records are all good, go for it!!!

Seconded. I'd prefer a 6MT 335i, but any auto to manual trade is a trade up IMO. The Golf R is a cool car tho, I'd drive one even tho I'd look out of my geezer element behind the wheel.

autoAER · 10-18-2024, 09:28 PM

Say NO to old N54’s

(jk)

Golf is newer, manual, and as mentioned above, a more unique option. I’d say worth it!

eljay · Today, 05:15 AM

Golf R!

Manual > auto
Hatchback > sedan

oVeRdOsE. · Today, 07:50 AM

manual for sure, those car, 335 or R , are meant to be driven so = manual.

2012 is quite old, is the mk6 version with the 2.0T 1st gen ! so the similar engine developed for 2006 A4s. So about same era than N54s.

cam follower and balancer shaft are something to check (and I would delete the balancer shaft). Also, cam chains tensioner is a maintenance item + the timing belt.
Oil pumps are also an issue if driven on high rpm, the oil pump sproket is 2x RPM, ouch !

Those engine are power limited, around 350bhp.

Also a fully loaded E90 (if your is) is more equipped than a mk6.

On long run both will be expensive, N54 might be more expensive statistically, but way more fun.

My choice : Mk6 100% if the 335 manual swap is not a option

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farmer335i Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 335i Join Date: May 2024 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	2012 Golf R or 2009 335xi E90 Hey all! Got a trade option recently for my car, a bone stock 2009 BMW 335xi Sedan with 96k miles. The car in question is a 2012 GOLF R in a blue color. Replaced engine and currently at 86k miles. APR STG2 for people who know that. Is it worth it? Thanks, Will
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StradaRedlands Brigadier General 6314 Rep 3,785 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i MT Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: SoCal iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 BMW 330i [8.25] 2009 BMW 328i Touri ... [8.00] 2013 BMW X5 35i [7.80] 2011 BMW 528i [8.70] 2006 Mazda3 [5.50]	Both MTs? If not, there's your answer!
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StradaRedlands Brigadier General 6314 Rep 3,785 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i MT Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: SoCal iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 BMW 330i [8.25] 2009 BMW 328i Touri ... [8.00] 2013 BMW X5 35i [7.80] 2011 BMW 528i [8.70] 2006 Mazda3 [5.50]	Golf R it is then! The Bimmer is going to look a little more sophisticated, the VW a little more boy racer. BMWs are kinda' a dime a dozen, while the Golf R is a little more unique. If mileage and maintenance records are all good, go for it!!!
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autoAER Private First Class 132 Rep 146 Posts Drives: E90 330i 6MT Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Concord, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i Cabrio [0.00] 2018 BMW 330i X-Drive [0.00] 2006 BMW 330i [7.75]	Say NO to old N54’s (jk) Golf is newer, manual, and as mentioned above, a more unique option. I’d say worth it! __________________ Current: 2006 330i Mystic Blue 6MT, 2011 328i Coupe Titan Silver Ex: 2006 330i Barrique Red, 2008 335i Monaco Blue, 2011 335i Deep Sea Blue
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eljay Colonel 1749 Rep 2,300 Posts Drives: ///M + E91 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: NS iTrader: (1)	Golf R! Manual > auto Hatchback > sedan Last edited by eljay; Today at 05:15 AM..
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oVeRdOsE. Colonel 3516 Rep 2,002 Posts Drives: F25 E91 Audi Avnt E90 Cayenne Join Date: May 2018 Location: mtl iTrader: (0)	manual for sure, those car, 335 or R , are meant to be driven so = manual. 2012 is quite old, is the mk6 version with the 2.0T 1st gen ! so the similar engine developed for 2006 A4s. So about same era than N54s. cam follower and balancer shaft are something to check (and I would delete the balancer shaft). Also, cam chains tensioner is a maintenance item + the timing belt. Oil pumps are also an issue if driven on high rpm, the oil pump sproket is 2x RPM, ouch ! Those engine are power limited, around 350bhp. Also a fully loaded E90 (if your is) is more equipped than a mk6. On long run both will be expensive, N54 might be more expensive statistically, but way more fun. My choice : Mk6 100% if the 335 manual swap is not a option
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