advice on 335i coupe

bobbyd · 10-02-2007, 11:47 PM

so today i go to my local dealer check out a 335 and the guy tells me they only have a few of them left is stock bc there bringin in the o8 models an i might have to wait untill dec. an so here are the choices:
1.335i coupe automatic(shiftpaddles) with sport pack. navi pack. 19 inch rims. bmw assis an phone. black with black leather int.
2.335i coupe manual sport pack. 18 inch rims.black with red leather interior//

but i cant decide what do to since i wanna drive a stick so i thought about askin ur advice to see wich ones a better deal...shud i get stick or shud i go with automatic (shiftpaddles) since it comes with a navigation or is it even neccesary to have bmw idrive

flush01 · 10-03-2007, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by bobbyd

so today i go to my local dealer check out a 335 and the guy tells me they only have a few of them left is stock bc there bringin in the o8 models an i might have to wait untill dec. an so here are the choices:
1.335i coupe automatic(shiftpaddles) with sport pack. navi pack. 19 inch rims. bmw assis an phone. black with black leather int.
2.335i coupe manual sport pack. 18 inch rims.black with red leather interior//

but i cant decide what do to since i wanna drive a stick so i thought about askin ur advice to see wich ones a better deal...shud i get stick or shud i go with automatic (shiftpaddles) since it comes with a navigation or is it even neccesary to have bmw idrive

i would go with #2.... believe me when I say YOU WANT to get manual, if you don't you will regret it

e92phreak · 10-03-2007, 12:37 AM

Go with the manual... however, are you okay with the red interior?

I'd say wait for the 08's and order the car to your liking. Then you will not regret having to retrofit something later (if it's even possible).

mrad01 · 10-03-2007, 03:31 AM

I've got option 1 and it kicks butt - manuals are great - but with .1 sec difference in 0-100kmh - why? Around a race track the 19s will help you better than the 18s anyway...

theprinceofpersia54 · 10-03-2007, 11:45 AM

automatic will always keep u wondering how the manual would have been, make the right choice and get the manual one, plus the red leather interior is beautiful .

nmulax · 10-03-2007, 12:01 PM

car #2 all the way!
everything you need, nothing you don't.

Gort · 10-03-2007, 12:06 PM

If this starts another Manual vs Automatic thread, I'm gonna borrow Canucklion's gun and shoot myself in the head.

achien · 10-03-2007, 12:38 PM

MT all the way...

I love these MT vs. AT threads...

kevinz · 10-03-2007, 02:25 PM

were you at town and country by any chance?

bobbyd · 10-03-2007, 02:56 PM

ya the one on kennedy....why?

kevinz · 10-03-2007, 03:00 PM

just wondering cuz the one with nav has been sitting at their dealership for at least 1 month and a half. I considered purchasing it but my ca "couldn't find it"

bobbyd · 10-03-2007, 03:02 PM

ya but the one with navi has AT which isnt what im lookin for

Brunotheboxer · 10-03-2007, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Gort

If this starts another Manual vs Automatic thread, I'm gonna borrow Canucklion's gun and shoot myself in the head.

better go to the store and get some bullets.

kevinz · 10-03-2007, 03:05 PM

you trading in your 330xi?

devo · 10-03-2007, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by mrad01

I've got option 1 and it kicks butt - manuals are great - but with .1 sec difference in 0-100kmh - why? Around a race track the 19s will help you better than the 18s anyway...

It's not only about the faster time AND, around the track 18s are the way to go.

If this car was available only in an auto, I wouldn't even consider it.

kpcoupe · 10-03-2007, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by flush01

i would go with #2.... believe me when I say YOU WANT to get manual, if you don't you will regret it

i am a testament to that

1clean335i · 10-03-2007, 05:45 PM

I went with this theory when I ordered my car- "If I buy a BMW it better have nav" A BMW w/out nav is just not a BMW to me... Esp. Nowadays when every other car out there comes with it

TheAcAvenger · 10-03-2007, 05:48 PM

Sadly, i'd have to recommend that you wait. If you want a stick, then you want a stick. And the interior of that car without idrive is really depressing. I dont even use nav that often, but i've had it on every other car. It helps when needed. More importantly, I just like having the easy to read display for music/car info/etc.

RBP · 10-03-2007, 05:58 PM

You said you want a manual transmission so I'm not sure why you are asking your question. Black on Coral is a great color combination...very classy.

Personally...I would never want a clutch in Toronto's never ending traffic.

That all being said...I would wait and get an '08 exactly how you want it. The depreciation you've already lost by buying an earlier model year will more than offset any "deal" you think you'll be getting from a dealer (unless you're leasing I suppose).

These are cars you get to satisfy desires, not logic, so compromising doesn't make any sense. If you want to compromise, save $30K and get a Honda.

bobbyd · 10-03-2007, 06:05 PM

ya but i was thinkin since its not available and im not patient to wait id jus get it without navi and intall one of them pioneer touchscreen panels with a better stereo system ....after all they do the same shit right like what does idrive do that pioneer doesnt?

bobbyd · 10-03-2007, 06:06 PM

ya im leasing it and plus the interest rate on o8 models are higher

smiley · 10-03-2007, 06:12 PM

#2 manual + red interior

10-02-2007, 11:47 PM	#1
bobbyd New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: bmw 330xi Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: canada,toronto iTrader: (0)	advice on 335i coupe so today i go to my local dealer check out a 335 and the guy tells me they only have a few of them left is stock bc there bringin in the o8 models an i might have to wait untill dec. an so here are the choices: 1.335i coupe automatic(shiftpaddles) with sport pack. navi pack. 19 inch rims. bmw assis an phone. black with black leather int. 2.335i coupe manual sport pack. 18 inch rims.black with red leather interior// but i cant decide what do to since i wanna drive a stick so i thought about askin ur advice to see wich ones a better deal...shud i get stick or shud i go with automatic (shiftpaddles) since it comes with a navigation or is it even neccesary to have bmw idrive
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bobbyd New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: bmw 330xi Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: canada,toronto iTrader: (0)	ya the one on kennedy....why?
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kevinz Private First Class 22 Rep 142 Posts Drives: AW E92 M3 6MT Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0)	just wondering cuz the one with nav has been sitting at their dealership for at least 1 month and a half. I considered purchasing it but my ca "couldn't find it"
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bobbyd New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: bmw 330xi Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: canada,toronto iTrader: (0)	ya but the one with navi has AT which isnt what im lookin for
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kevinz Private First Class 22 Rep 142 Posts Drives: AW E92 M3 6MT Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0)	you trading in your 330xi?
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TheAcAvenger Brigadier General 135 Rep 3,132 Posts Drives: 2018 R35 GTR / 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: 757 > Nova > Denver iTrader: (1)	Sadly, i'd have to recommend that you wait. If you want a stick, then you want a stick. And the interior of that car without idrive is really depressing. I dont even use nav that often, but i've had it on every other car. It helps when needed. More importantly, I just like having the easy to read display for music/car info/etc. __________________ 2018 R35 GT-R Cicio800 \| 2007 E92 335i - RB Turbos, TC Kline DA Coils, HPA M3 Suspension, Quaife LSD, Stoptech BBK, JB4, FuelIT, AR Downpipes, RDSport Quads, Stett OC, Helix IC, Volk TE-37, Vorsteiner V-35, OSS Headlights \| Retired - 2015 F82 M4
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RBP Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 204 Posts Drives: 2010 335i Convertible M sport Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Edmonton iTrader: (0)	You said you want a manual transmission so I'm not sure why you are asking your question. Black on Coral is a great color combination...very classy. Personally...I would never want a clutch in Toronto's never ending traffic. That all being said...I would wait and get an '08 exactly how you want it. The depreciation you've already lost by buying an earlier model year will more than offset any "deal" you think you'll be getting from a dealer (unless you're leasing I suppose). These are cars you get to satisfy desires, not logic, so compromising doesn't make any sense. If you want to compromise, save $30K and get a Honda.
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bobbyd New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: bmw 330xi Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: canada,toronto iTrader: (0)	ya but i was thinkin since its not available and im not patient to wait id jus get it without navi and intall one of them pioneer touchscreen panels with a better stereo system ....after all they do the same shit right like what does idrive do that pioneer doesnt?
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10-03-2007, 06:06 PM	#21
bobbyd New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: bmw 330xi Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: canada,toronto iTrader: (0)	ya im leasing it and plus the interest rate on o8 models are higher
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10-03-2007, 06:12 PM	#22
smiley Private First Class 1 Rep 112 Posts Drives: 07 E90 AW 328i ZSP 6MT Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: OC,SoCal iTrader: (1)	#2 manual + red interior
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