[city1991]

I currently have a 2011 328i x-drive coupe. Fully loaded with 55,400 miles. Looked at a 2012 335i sedan today. Loved how it drove, its similarly loaded as my 328 without satellite radio. My only complaint is the damn pillar when I get in and out since my seat is all the way back due to my height. Can anyone give me their experiences from going to a coupe to a sedan? Thanks!

[Maranello455]

Originally Posted by city1991

I currently have a 2011 328i x-drive coupe. Fully loaded with 55,400 miles. Looked at a 2012 335i sedan today. Loved how it drove, its similarly loaded as my 328 without satellite radio. My only complaint is the damn pillar when I get in and out since my seat is all the way back due to my height. Can anyone give me their experiences from going to a coupe to a sedan? Thanks!

You are not only going from a coupe to a sedan. You are changing from an E body the new F body type. The F30 is a longer,wider car than the E90. I personally prefer the E90 to the F30 body. The E90 is sportier both in handling and in looks/style in my opinion.

[MuffinMan910]

Originally Posted by Maranello455

You are not only going from a coupe to a sedan. You are changing from an E body the new F body type. The F30 is a longer,wider car than the E90. I personally prefer the E90 to the F30 body. The E90 is sportier both in handling and in looks/style in my opinion.

+1

But aside from moving to a different platform. Going from a mustang to BMW sedan and basing this opinion purely on the number of doors the cars have, I like the sedan better. Yes, the coupe looks slightly better. But a sedan outfitted with the right package (mSport) more than makes up for the looks plus you get the practicality of a 4 door

[GATORB8]

Blessing and a curse. Little tougher to get out, but a lot easier to get in in tight spaces.

[rick100]

Originally Posted by city1991

I currently have a 2011 328i x-drive coupe. Fully loaded with 55,400 miles. Looked at a 2012 335i sedan today. Loved how it drove, its similarly loaded as my 328 without satellite radio. My only complaint is the damn pillar when I get in and out since my seat is all the way back due to my height. Can anyone give me their experiences from going to a coupe to a sedan? Thanks!

Hate the new 4 door sedan. Much rather drive e90 335 sedan. It looks sportier

[OuttaTheWoods]

Originally Posted by rick100

Hate the new 4 door sedan. Much rather drive e90 335 sedan. It looks sportier

I actually prefer the looks of the LCI F30 vs. E90

[Maranello455]

I guess its a matter of personal taste, but the F30 is a more subdued,sober car compared to the E90, which is a sportier,more aggressive looking car.

[city1991]

I'm not really asking about looks, I'm asking if anyone has had a coupe, traded it in for a sedan. Their thoughts of the 2, not whether or not one looks better than the other.

[Fabb]

If you're tall, def get a f30. It's way bigger and more head clearance than e92.

[Game]

Originally Posted by OuttaTheWoods

I actually prefer the looks of the LCI F30 vs. E90

But have you driven one?

[AvantGardeTime]

Of course the sedan will be bigger inside, more headroom, legroom and possibly shoulder room. You will be dealing with shorter doors which makes entry/exit easier. One aspect I dislike about 2 door cars in general is the long and heavy doors.

It will be a more comfortable and practical car. At the end of the day it is a personal preference and there is no right or wrong about it.

[meehowhow]

I had an e92 and traded it for an e90. Honestly, I loved both...but I prefer the sedan

[AvantGardeTime]

Originally Posted by meehowhow

I had an e92 and traded it for an e90. Honestly, I loved both...but I prefer the sedan

Sweet ride you have there. Space Grey metallic was one of the best colors in the E90 era.

I also prefer the E90 to E92 for comfort and practicality. This preference also extends to the late E90 M3 which I still find to this day a very intriguing car. After all M3 with 4 doors are outnumbered by M3 coupes.

[meehowhow]

Originally Posted by AvantGardeTime

Sweet ride you have there. Space Grey metallic was one of the best colors in the E90 era.

I also prefer the E90 to E92 for comfort and practicality. This preference also extends to the late E90 M3 which I still find to this day a very intriguing car. After all M3 with 4 doors are outnumbered by M3 coupes.

Thank you sir! I agree with you that SG is truly an amazing color. My e92 was also SG haha. The e92 is fun for a while...but the e90 wins with the practicality. And I agree with you once more with your views on the e90 m3!

[Volasko]

Originally Posted by city1991

I'm not really asking about looks, I'm asking if anyone has had a coupe, traded it in for a sedan. Their thoughts of the 2, not whether or not one looks better than the other.

When you ask such an open ended preference based question, you will get a series of random responses. Go sit in both and get the one that suits you!!! Everyone is a different size so even if someone was in the EXACT same boat as you, their opinion will be completely different. You might as well ask people what colour is the best

[MightyMouseTech]

One thing I don't like about the sedan is the B pillar is much further forward, so when you do a shoulder check when changing lanes, the pillar is right there blocking the view. In the coupe, no problem.

[AvantGardeTime]

Originally Posted by MightyMouseTech

One thing I don't like about the sedan is the B pillar is much further forward, so when you do a shoulder check when changing lanes, the pillar is right there blocking the view. In the coupe, no problem.

That happens because you don't have your side mirrors adjusted properly

You should never have the need to look over your shoulder when changing lanes.

Take a look at this vid from the BMW M performance school:

[tgyberg]

Originally Posted by MightyMouseTech

One thing I don't like about the sedan is the B pillar is much further forward, so when you do a shoulder check when changing lanes, the pillar is right there blocking the view. In the coupe, no problem.

Yep, the B pillar does suck. The sedan shorter door is a huge difference getting in and out. It's also nice opening the rear door to toss in my briefcase and then hopping in up front without it. I prefer the sedan overall

[motoguy128]

The small mirrors on the E90 remind me of my motorcycles. As mentioned, you need to adjust them a little different. I find that I aim them outwards quite a bit to pick up that blind spot. No real reason to see the side of the car or behind you with a side mirror.

[MightyMouseTech]

Originally Posted by motoguy128

The small mirrors on the E90 remind me of my motorcycles. As mentioned, you need to adjust them a little different. I find that I aim them outwards quite a bit to pick up that blind spot. No real reason to see the side of the car or behind you with a side mirror.

Ya, when adjusted correctly, there are no blind spots, but always double check.

This is actually why I want to install the LCI mirrors on my 06, to get the bigger mirrors.

[MightyMouseTech]

Originally Posted by AvantGardeTime

That happens because you don't have your side mirrors adjusted properly

You should never have the need to look over your shoulder when changing lanes.

Take a look at this vid from the BMW M performance school:

Yes, I know how to adjust my mirrors properly (I am a performance driving instructor as well) Actually just posted a tutorial on here somewhere on doing it the right way (was a thread about a sport steering wheel)

Even with the mirrors adjusted properly, I still always do a shoulder check.

[city1991]

I've driven them both. Pluses and minuses to both. Going to keep my coupe a little longer I think.