[unseen orko]

Hi all,

Had an E90 330i for 9years. Sold it in 2014. After some disappointing test drives of the early F3x 335i, I decided to hold off. I finally felt like M235i had the best compromise between EPS and ride quality and sportiness. So ended up ordering a M240i. Its en route now

I recently had second thoughts that maybe I should have gotten the 440i for its looks but after few test drives, same conclusion: 440i is good but not as sporty.

I just now came across this lightly used 335IS 2013 model with low miles for some 35k. That's a very good car for that money. I was wondering if anyone has compared the 335IS directly to M235 or 240i. I came across an older thread for where prople are discussing the same but it was 2 3 years when very little was known about the M235i. So I figured I will restart this discussion an I am sure many potential M235 or 240i buyers are in the same boat as I am..

[mblaucoupe135]

I had a 2012 335is until 2015 when me lease was up and I got an m235i xdrive. I still miss certain things about the IS that my m235 doesn't have, like those sick 19" wheels, the smoothness of the dct, and the led brake lights and turn signals. Also being 6 foot 4 I felt a bit more comfy in the IS. however the 235 has things the IS didn't, such as all wheel drive which is nice in the winter in Colorado. also it's estoril blue, which is my favorite color of all time, and has several others things my IS didn't have such as a back up camera, m sport brakes, adaptive suspension and a nicer interior. generally I felt that the IS was a bit more luxurious and comfy; whereas the m235 is a bit more on the sporty side. however the one area that the IS was much better in was steering feel!

I hope this helps. good luck with your decision.

[xantdieselx]

Originally Posted by unseen orko

Hi all,

Had an E90 330i for 9years. Sold it in 2014. After some disappointing test drives of the early F3x 335i, I decided to hold off. I finally felt like M235i had the best compromise between EPS and ride quality and sportiness. So ended up ordering a M240i. Its en route now

I recently had second thoughts that maybe I should have gotten the 440i for its looks but after few test drives, same conclusion: 440i is good but not as sporty.

I just now came across this lightly used 335IS 2013 model with low miles for some 35k. That's a very good car for that money. I was wondering if anyone has compared the 335IS directly to M235 or 240i. I came across an older thread for where prople are discussing the same but it was 2 3 years when very little was known about the M235i. So I figured I will restart this discussion an I am sure many potential M235 or 240i buyers are in the same boat as I am..

I could not see spending 35k and having to look at that dated interior every day. I had an E92 and 135i (as well as an F30) and the M235i is hands down my favorite. I drove a E92 335is before I bought the F30. It was a 13' w/ 9k miles and they wanted like 40k. Liked the car but didn't love it. Believe it or not I felt like there was too much coming through the wheel. I'm all for steering feel but I don't need to feel every crack and pebble in the pavement.

With that said see if you can test drive both back to back. I seriously don't you wont be happy with an M240i. The first time I drove the M235i was at the PCD in SC. That car made such an impression on me that I lusted after it for two year until I bought mine. I've had a new car ever couple of years since 99' and this is the first one I'll be keeping.

[rainfall]

I think the E92 335is is a great car, but I don't see myself paying 35k+ for it. I saw it in person in my local dealership a few weeks ago and it definitely feels it's something in between the regular 335i and the E92 M3 (though I would say it's obviously closer to the 335i).

I didn't drive it because the previous owner wasn't very careful with the interior and for the level of wear and tear I saw, it was a deal breaker for me.

I'm not a fan of these new giant 19' wheels that they put on these cars. For me the 240/18/40 profile has the perfect proportions. Anything bigger than that feels "too much". It's a personal preference and I respect the ones who like it.

[unseen orko]

Originally Posted by xantdieselx

I could not see spending 35k and having to look at that dated interior every day. I had an E92 and 135i (as well as an F30) and the M235i is hands down my favorite. I drove a E92 335is before I bought the F30. It was a 13' w/ 9k miles and they wanted like 40k. Liked the car but didn't love it. Believe it or not I felt like there was too much coming through the wheel. I'm all for steering feel but I don't need to feel every crack and pebble in the pavement.

With that said see if you can test drive both back to back. I seriously don't you wont be happy with an M240i. The first time I drove the M235i was at the PCD in SC. That car made such an impression on me that I lusted after it for two year until I bought mine. I've had a new car ever couple of years since 99' and this is the first one I'll be keeping.

Thank you. Appreciate the response. This is right in line with my brief testing of a 2012 335i coupe. Felt like it was a little too much feedback and got into an F30 which felt like dead steering. Walked away from BMW that time

[ORIGIN M.]

After you having that sweet 330i I'd go for the M240i, you will not regret it.

[mblaucoupe135]

Originally Posted by mblaucoupe135

I had a 2012 335is until 2015 when me lease was up and I got an m235i xdrive. I still miss certain things about the IS that my m235 doesn't have, like those sick 19" wheels, the smoothness of the dct, and the led brake lights and turn signals. Also being 6 foot 4 I felt a bit more comfy in the IS. however the 235 has things the IS didn't, such as all wheel drive which is nice in the winter in Colorado. also it's estoril blue, which is my favorite color of all time, and has several others things my IS didn't have such as a back up camera, m sport brakes, adaptive suspension and a nicer interior. generally I felt that the IS was a bit more luxurious and comfy; whereas the m235 is a bit more on the sporty side. however the one area that the IS was much better in was steering feel!

I hope this helps. good luck with your decision.

I forgot to mention a few things in my last post. I loved the exhaust on the IS but got the m performance one on my m235 so that's a wash. The other thing I liked about the IS is I got a Cobb for it and the thing pulled like a freight train! I have a more moderate tune on my m235 now and it's fast but I don't think it's as fast as the IS was with the Cobb.

[unseen orko]

Originally Posted by mblaucoupe135

I forgot to mention a few things in my last post. I loved the exhaust on the IS but got the m performance one on my m235 so that's a wash. The other thing I liked about the IS is I got a Cobb for it and the thing pulled like a freight train! I have a more moderate tune on my m235 now and it's fast but I don't think it's as fast as the IS was with the Cobb.

Ok great! Thanks for the info. Surprised you feel IS is more comfortable than M235i.

[mblaucoupe135]

Originally Posted by unseen orko

Ok great! Thanks for the info. Surprised you feel IS is more comfortable than M235i.

I think it was the more laid back seating position of the IS that made it more comfy to me, but that's probably a personal preference. also, it felt slightly larger inside than the m235 but I think the head room is pretty similar.