335i to which car next??

wj4 · 12-07-2007, 05:30 PM

My next car will be a slightly used 997 S in 2-3 years.

yamazaho · 12-07-2007, 05:54 PM

probably 98 240sx if I can still find one by then.... I have always wanted to do a SR20DET S14.5 conversion. Haha need to go back to the JDMs.....

OC ///M · 12-07-2007, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Jonmartin

I want another CL perhaps CL65 //AMG

You had a CL too? What year? You can pick up a W215 65 for like 70k now...man those cars are beasts, just make sure you've got the extended warranty...

Mine was an '03...

bartman32 · 12-07-2007, 07:19 PM

My next car will not be a replacement for my 335 but for my wife's SUV. I'm hoping to be able to convince her to go 3 series wagon or perhaps an upcoming BMW crossover? Something that can hold stuff and kids and be taken on the track. But that's still a few years out. Maybe 2010 or 2011?

Driver72 · 12-07-2007, 08:38 PM

Lots of good choices all.

I also considered the B8 Audi S4.

However, they are currently saying 3.0 liter TT at 330 hp.
I know they are bragging that's more than the 335i, but we all know the 335i is actually more like 320-325 anyway, so it's about the same.
But in the Audi, it will be a heavier car, so it will still underperform the BMW.

I don't know why Audi doesn't bore or stroke out their 3.1 liter to a REAL 3.2 liter and develop a TT version of that engine.
That would allow for 350 hp and compete better then.
And hopefully Audi can figure out a way (more aluminum...cough cough) to drop 100-150 lbs off the A4/S4

350 hp in a 3.2 TT AWD car with their DSG and drop 100+ lbs off the curb weights all around and priced around $50K to start, the 2009 S4 would be a SWEET ride!

Fzara2000 · 12-07-2007, 08:55 PM

Audi TT-RS. ~365hp, AWD, DSG 8 speed, 'nuff said.

Driver72 · 12-07-2007, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Fzara2000

Audi TT-RS. ~365hp, AWD, DSG 8 speed, 'nuff said.

Really?
Where did you see this?

That would be sweet, well except the 8 speed thing.
I think manufacturers are going overboard trying to one up each other in the number of gears.
Personally I think a well spaced 6 speed DSG is just fine and at MOST 7 speeds.
Otherwise, you have just way too much shifting going on.
It's been one of the first complaints of the Lexus IS-F and I predicted that would be the case long ago when I first heard they were making an 8 speed auto.

Vince@ V K Motorwerks · 12-07-2007, 09:46 PM

A lingenfelter Vette or a hennessy Viper and Probably upgrade my current X5 to a new one for daily driving.

Maxtor · 12-07-2007, 10:20 PM

I love the 335 engine so maybe a new 535 in 2010 (depending on where the new styling goes...), otherwise maybe just buy out the lease and hang on to my 335.

turbocoins · 12-08-2007, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by gonzo

Color? Pix?

Silver. 2 tone interior. No pics yet.

gonzo · 12-08-2007, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by turbocoins

Silver. 2 tone interior. No pics yet.

Machine silver is what I was looking at. Nice choice.

Raikkonen · 12-08-2007, 09:19 PM

Great thread! It's interesting to see that many of us like the same cars. I'll eventually own a new 911 as a second car, but until my bank account can support that luxury......

1. C63 : That little thing is a BEAST, a true displacement MONSTER

2. B8 S4 : I've always wanted an Audi + great rallying heritage

3. M3 Sedan : No explanation needed

x5love · 12-08-2007, 10:22 PM

sound like a bunch of you are planning or have gotten a lot richer since ur 3 series purchase

hl0m4n · 12-08-2007, 10:33 PM

e92 M3 Coupe DCT
GT-R
Used 996 Turbo W/ Evom 800

sinnet112 · 12-08-2007, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by NFS13

This was the only car I would give up my 335 for. Still miss it a little bit.

Any reason why you gave up the Aston Martin?

Driver72 · 12-08-2007, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by sinnet112

Any reason why you gave up the Aston Martin?

He didn't give up the Aston, he gave up the 335i to get the Aston.

mmm def · 12-10-2007, 05:32 PM

Civic Si Sedan..

I want to buy a bigger house.

shipill · 12-16-2007, 04:30 PM

wake up guys

omg516 · 12-17-2007, 05:58 PM

I would love to pick up a Cayman S.

RIP-A4 · 12-18-2007, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by sf_loft

Aston Martin V8 Vantage...Most beautiful car ever!

My thoughts exactly!!!

e92man · 12-21-2007, 10:50 PM

i need to keep the 335i for awhile but as i get married and start a family i will prolly downgrade..........no explanation needed

sflgator · 12-22-2007, 08:45 AM

Another 335i with all my current options + Active Steering + LSD (if BMW offers it as an oem option, but doubtful); then transfer my PROcede v2 and VS7 wheels and PS2 tires to the new car and I'm good for another 30 months!

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bartman32 Colonel 108 Rep 2,317 Posts Drives: F87 M2 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The OC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 M2 [0.00]	My next car will not be a replacement for my 335 but for my wife's SUV. I'm hoping to be able to convince her to go 3 series wagon or perhaps an upcoming BMW crossover? Something that can hold stuff and kids and be taken on the track. But that's still a few years out. Maybe 2010 or 2011?
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12-07-2007, 08:38 PM	#49
Driver72 Brigadier General 351 Rep 4,484 Posts Drives: 335i - to new owners now. Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California iTrader: (0)	Lots of good choices all. I also considered the B8 Audi S4. However, they are currently saying 3.0 liter TT at 330 hp. I know they are bragging that's more than the 335i, but we all know the 335i is actually more like 320-325 anyway, so it's about the same. But in the Audi, it will be a heavier car, so it will still underperform the BMW. I don't know why Audi doesn't bore or stroke out their 3.1 liter to a REAL 3.2 liter and develop a TT version of that engine. That would allow for 350 hp and compete better then. And hopefully Audi can figure out a way (more aluminum...cough cough) to drop 100-150 lbs off the A4/S4 350 hp in a 3.2 TT AWD car with their DSG and drop 100+ lbs off the curb weights all around and priced around $50K to start, the 2009 S4 would be a SWEET ride!
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Maxtor First Lieutenant 13 Rep 382 Posts Drives: 2011 335xi sedan Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	I love the 335 engine so maybe a new 535 in 2010 (depending on where the new styling goes...), otherwise maybe just buy out the lease and hang on to my 335.
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Raikkonen Captain 383 Rep 827 Posts Drives: 2024 X5 M60i Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grosse Pointe Park, MI iTrader: (2)	Great thread! It's interesting to see that many of us like the same cars. I'll eventually own a new 911 as a second car, but until my bank account can support that luxury...... 1. C63 : That little thing is a BEAST, a true displacement MONSTER 2. B8 S4 : I've always wanted an Audi + great rallying heritage 3. M3 Sedan : No explanation needed
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x5love Captain 80 Rep 715 Posts Drives: 08 E92 335i Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	sound like a bunch of you are planning or have gotten a lot richer since ur 3 series purchase
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