"If the 335 did not exist" - alternatives

stressdoc · 10-14-2008, 10:14 AM

I would still be driving my old E46. The 335 was -- and still is -- an extraordinary car IMO. The E90/91 tii will have my attention next year.

I would like a Cayman, but just can't see it financially. So if I had to get a new car that was not a Bimmer I would probably opt for the practicality of the Honda Fit.

2ndBimmer · 10-14-2008, 11:01 AM

I would go with the G8 GXP for a sedan.
Coupe, 135i
or just go back to jeep and have fun offroading with the new 4 door wrangler. it would also tow my boat. good times to be had!

2ndBimmer · 10-14-2008, 11:01 AM

Edit:
get an E46 M3 pre-owned

to_riffic · 10-14-2008, 11:04 AM

probably get an m3 if there wasn't a 335i

Arustik1 · 10-14-2008, 01:10 PM

"Infinity" is spelled --> Infiniti (if we're talking cars).

Arustik1 · 10-14-2008, 01:10 PM

Id get a E46 M3

freshwhite335 · 10-14-2008, 01:13 PM

r32, c350, or g37s. prob the benz though

335xi2k8 · 10-14-2008, 01:14 PM

e92 m3, if that didn't exist..then probably audi s5

digivue · 10-14-2008, 01:27 PM

For less money than 335 - Evo X, for more - M3

(I just love that car)

dmboone25 · 10-14-2008, 01:49 PM

The S5 is hot. Love that car.
Slightly used Cayman S would also be on my radar.
Love the E92 M3, but probably too much $$$

ChaneRZ · 10-14-2008, 03:47 PM

1. S5
2. Acura Type-S
3. G37S

Year's_End · 10-14-2008, 03:53 PM

If I were buying now I'd hold out for an S5 (but with the supercharged V6). I'd also consider a C63 or M3.

jonzilla23 · 10-14-2008, 03:56 PM

My choices priced around the 335i or lower:

1. A5
2. IS350
3. G37
4. A4

Year's_End · 10-14-2008, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonzilla23

My choices priced around the 335i or lower:

1. A5
2. IS350
3. G37
4. A4

Too bad the A5 and A4 are slow as hell (same can go for a C350 - meh). I'd seriously consider the G37s (and upcoming G37 sedan), but I wouldn't even give the IS a single thought.

louz4 · 10-14-2008, 04:44 PM

I may be the only one who thinks this but I'd vote for the CTS-V. And now would be a great time to buy. They can be easily had in the low to mid 40's

bmwguy123 · 10-14-2008, 04:50 PM

335 Is A Great Car

Enjoiyourlife · 10-14-2008, 04:53 PM

e46 m3

e92leon · 10-14-2008, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ra2fanatic

probably get an m3 if there wasn't a 335i

AV9 · 10-14-2008, 10:02 PM

+1 to the m3...

MJC///M3 · 10-15-2008, 02:39 PM

S5

nmulax · 10-15-2008, 02:50 PM

I'd get the car I bought even though the 335i does exist - Z4 M Coupé

or I'd choose the E46 M3

SpecC · 10-15-2008, 04:00 PM

STI or Evo X

no question about it

10-14-2008, 10:14 AM	#45
stressdoc Moderator 656 Rep 10,863 Posts Drives: BMW i8; Toy 4runner TRD pro Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Waco TX iTrader: (0)	I would still be driving my old E46. The 335 was -- and still is -- an extraordinary car IMO. The E90/91 tii will have my attention next year. I would like a Cayman, but just can't see it financially. So if I had to get a new car that was not a Bimmer I would probably opt for the practicality of the Honda Fit. __________________ My recent ED photos: http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1026808 my not-so-recent ED: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31829 Please join BMWCCA http://bmwcca.org/index.php?pageid=c...&ref_by=300279
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10-14-2008, 11:01 AM	#46
2ndBimmer Enlisted Member 0 Rep 34 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 335i Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Palatine, IL iTrader: (0)	I would go with the G8 GXP for a sedan. Coupe, 135i or just go back to jeep and have fun offroading with the new 4 door wrangler. it would also tow my boat. good times to be had!
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10-14-2008, 11:01 AM	#47
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10-14-2008, 11:04 AM	#48
to_riffic Lieutenant General 3071 Rep 13,776 Posts Drives: rwd Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (38)	probably get an m3 if there wasn't a 335i __________________ ~loud noises~
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10-14-2008, 01:10 PM	#49
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10-14-2008, 01:13 PM	#51
freshwhite335 Colonel 154 Rep 2,882 Posts Drives: 991/RR Sport AB Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: 904 FL iTrader: (6) Garage List 2011 BMW 135i [0.00]	r32, c350, or g37s. prob the benz though __________________ 2014 Range Rover Sport Autobiography 2012.5 991 C2S 1978 Corvette
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10-14-2008, 01:14 PM	#52
335xi2k8 First Lieutenant 23 Rep 365 Posts Drives: 335 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: - iTrader: (0)	e92 m3, if that didn't exist..then probably audi s5
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10-14-2008, 01:27 PM	#53
digivue Second Lieutenant 26 Rep 279 Posts Drives: '09 E90 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NorCal iTrader: (0)	For less money than 335 - Evo X, for more - M3 (I just love that car)
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10-14-2008, 01:49 PM	#54
dmboone25 Lieutenant General 4992 Rep 10,212 Posts Drives: 2024 Golf R / 718 SRS (on way) Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E92 328i [10.00] 2007 328i [10.00]	The S5 is hot. Love that car. Slightly used Cayman S would also be on my radar. Love the E92 M3, but probably too much $$$ __________________ Past rides: 2022 718 Spyder, 2022 MINI JCW, 2016 981 BGTS, 2020 MINI JCW, 2017 F80, 2015 981 CS, 2014 F22 235, 2011 E82 135, 2008 E82 135, 2007 E92 328, 2007 E92 328 (My lady drives an OG M2. So does my dad)
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10-14-2008, 03:47 PM	#55
ChaneRZ If You Aint First, You're last !!! 98 Rep 2,508 Posts Drives: 08 BMW 335i, 01 Honda Prelude Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: California iTrader: (0)	1. S5 2. Acura Type-S 3. G37S __________________ 08 BMW BSM 335i 6MT (Sports, Premium, NAV, PDC, AS, IPOD, HD Radio, Rear Sunshade, OEM Alarm) Angel iBright V3, Luminics Fog Bulb, Turbo Tuner, K&N Drop in Filter, Dinan Exhaust, Dinan Pedals, Vorsteiner CF Front Lip, and CF Rear Diffuser. Ordered:08/25/07 Started: 09/09/07 Finished: 09/14/07 On Ship: 09/15/07 Arrived: 10/08/07 Delivered: 10/10/07
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10-14-2008, 03:53 PM	#56
Year's_End Lieutenant General 1221 Rep 12,446 Posts Drives: 2020 Shelby GT350 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	If I were buying now I'd hold out for an S5 (but with the supercharged V6). I'd also consider a C63 or M3. __________________ Past: '08 E92 335i\|ZPP\|ZSP\|6AT Past: '15 Mustang GT\|401A\|PP\|6MT Current: '20 Shelby GT350\|6MT
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10-14-2008, 03:56 PM	#57
jonzilla23 Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 286 Posts Drives: E92 Titanium Silver Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Arcadia, CA iTrader: (10)	My choices priced around the 335i or lower: 1. A5 2. IS350 3. G37 4. A4
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10-14-2008, 04:44 PM	#59
louz4 First Lieutenant 7 Rep 307 Posts Drives: 2006 Z4 Roadster Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	I may be the only one who thinks this but I'd vote for the CTS-V. And now would be a great time to buy. They can be easily had in the low to mid 40's
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10-14-2008, 04:50 PM	#60
bmwguy123 Private First Class 17 Rep 198 Posts Drives: bmw 335i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: minnesota iTrader: (3)	335 Is A Great Car __________________
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10-14-2008, 04:53 PM	#61
Enjoiyourlife Sensei 52 Rep 1,054 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Diego iTrader: (3)	e46 m3 __________________
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10-14-2008, 10:02 PM	#63
AV9 Brigadier General 139 Rep 4,310 Posts Drives: 2009 e92 m3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: OC/SD iTrader: (7)	+1 to the m3...
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10-15-2008, 02:39 PM	#64
MJC///M3 Colonel 89 Rep 2,323 Posts Drives: 09 SSII E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bronx, NYC iTrader: (0)	S5 __________________ "You will get there, but it is up to you and you alone. It is what you are willing to do, and how you are willing to get there. You must be relentless, you must be tireless, you must pursue at all costs, so that you are ready, when the time is right." -Dad
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10-15-2008, 02:50 PM	#65
nmulax Brigadier General 391 Rep 4,320 Posts Drives: '07 Z4 M Coupe Join Date: May 2006 Location: Metro-Detroit iTrader: (5) Garage List 2007 Z4M Coupé [7.66]	I'd get the car I bought even though the 335i does exist - Z4 M Coupé or I'd choose the E46 M3 __________________
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10-15-2008, 04:00 PM	#66
SpecC Completely obsessed with detailing 305 Rep 15,441 Posts Drives: E90 SG 330i, white Scion tC Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Francisco and Davis iTrader: (4)	STI or Evo X no question about it
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