Difference in Body Style 09 vs 11 335i Convertible

tkseeram · 02-21-2018, 08:47 PM

Update: I bought the car! Went with the 2011 over the 09.
Thanks to everyone that helped me out. I will post pics once I get her home and cleaned up.

Hi guys. Im looking to buy a 335i convertible. My two top choice at this point is a 2009 and 2011. My question is whats the difference in body style?

My naked eye can't seem to tell if there's any. Are there any? If so what is it?

Thank you.

This is the 09 I'm looking at:

And this is the 2011:

I would obviously like to get the newer model. But the 09 comes with the red interior which seems impossible to find in NYC. Thats why I'm in this mess. LOL

weehe126 · 02-21-2018, 08:51 PM

Don't think there is a body style difference. But there is N54 vs N55 difference.

tkseeram · 02-21-2018, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by weehe126

Don't think there is a body style difference. But there is N54 vs N55 difference.

Yes I know the newer model comes with a n55 instead of a 54.
Man I wish the 2011 had red interior. Crazy thing is the 2011 is going for 15k where as the 09 going for 18k. Must be the red guts!

AWSB328iM · 02-21-2018, 09:25 PM

Motor is different (more reliable), front bumper has slight changes, but the biggest improvement is the LED lighting upgrades of the LCI models.

tkseeram · 02-21-2018, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by AWSB328iM

Motor is different (more reliable), front bumper has slight changes, but the biggest improvement is the LED lighting upgrades of the LCI models.

Thank you. I guess I am going to go with the 2011. Do you know anyone that does interior work? I really want the red interior. Its so much better.

dsjr2006 · 02-22-2018, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by tkseeram

Thank you. I guess I am going to go with the 2011. Do you know anyone that does interior work? I really want the red interior. Its so much better.

You might find one for sale in the forum classifieds. There's an interior trading thread I believe.

unrealii · 02-22-2018, 07:59 PM

both of those look to be M-sport versions, but the wheels on the 09 are not M-sport wheels, unless the 09 has a swapped bumper

tkseeram · 02-22-2018, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by weehe126

Don't think there is a body style difference. But there is N54 vs N55 difference.

Quote:

Originally Posted by AWSB328iM

Motor is different (more reliable), front bumper has slight changes, but the biggest improvement is the LED lighting upgrades of the LCI models.

Quote:

Originally Posted by unrealii

both of those look to be M-sport versions, but the wheels on the 09 are not M-sport wheels, unless the 09 has a swapped bumper

Yeah they're both M sport versions.

tkseeram · 02-22-2018, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by dsjr2006

You might find one for sale in the forum classifieds. There's an interior trading thread I believe.

Do you think you could point me to that thread?

n2siast · 02-23-2018, 05:41 AM

As mentioned before, the Lighting package changed to LEDs, slight change to bumper and headlights, side view mirrors are bigger.

As for the engine, N55 vs N54. I was in the same dilemma when looking for a Vert, choice was between an 09 and an LCI 2011. Ended up going with the 09 because of the N54 engine, better platform if you're doing any performance modification and tuning.

tkseeram · 02-23-2018, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by n2siast

As mentioned before, the Lighting package changed to LEDs, slight change to bumper and headlights, side view mirrors are bigger.

As for the engine, N55 vs N54. I was in the same dilemma when looking for a Vert, choice was between an 09 and an LCI 2011. Ended up going with the 09 because of the N54 engine, better platform if you're doing any performance modification and tuning.

Thanks man. I might end up going 09 myself. Still trying to figure out if I should spend the extra $4k on an older model.

Ritter · 02-23-2018, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by n2siast

As mentioned before, the Lighting package changed to LEDs, slight change to bumper and headlights, side view mirrors are bigger.

As for the engine, N55 vs N54. I was in the same dilemma when looking for a Vert, choice was between an 09 and an LCI 2011. Ended up going with the 09 because of the N54 engine, better platform if you're doing any performance modification and tuning.

That’s why searched for a 335is vert.

tkseeram · 02-23-2018, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Ritter

That’s why searched for a 335is vert.

How much did that cost you bro?

Ritter · 02-23-2018, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by tkseeram

How much did that cost you bro?

20k

2011 59k miles

n2siast · 02-23-2018, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Ritter

That’s why searched for a 335is vert.

Considered the IS, however, there was a $6K difference in what I paid for an 09 M-Sport with 60K miles as opposed to the 2011 with similar specs

tkseeram · 02-24-2018, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by n2siast

Considered the IS, however, there was a $6K difference in what I paid for an 09 M-Sport with 60K miles as opposed to the 2011 with similar specs

That's exactly my problem. Don't wanna spend that extra 6-7k. If I'm spending over 20k on a 3 series. It may as well be the m3

tkseeram · 02-24-2018, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Ritter

20k

2011 59k miles

Thats steep. But yeah thats what is goes for

mxchris727 · 02-24-2018, 10:38 PM

My advice is buy what you want; not what's a deal. You'll thank yourself in the long run after all of the time wishing what it could have been.

Of course, if money is not an issue. Then again, these cars are getting cheap.

dsjr2006 · 02-25-2018, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by tkseeram

Do you think you could point me to that thread?

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=516940

tkseeram · 02-26-2018, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by dsjr2006

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=516940

thank you brother.

unrealii · 02-26-2018, 01:12 PM

If you care about audio, just know that in 2010/early 2011 the base audio system is crap.
More details here:
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...32&postcount=2

tkseeram · 02-26-2018, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by unrealii

If you care about audio, just know that in 2010/early 2011 the base audio system is crap.
More details here:
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...32&postcount=2

Eh i could just add my own lol

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tkseeram New Member 1 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	Difference in Body Style 09 vs 11 335i Convertible Update: I bought the car! Went with the 2011 over the 09. Thanks to everyone that helped me out. I will post pics once I get her home and cleaned up. Hi guys. Im looking to buy a 335i convertible. My two top choice at this point is a 2009 and 2011. My question is whats the difference in body style? My naked eye can't seem to tell if there's any. Are there any? If so what is it? Thank you. This is the 09 I'm looking at: And this is the 2011: I would obviously like to get the newer model. But the 09 comes with the red interior which seems impossible to find in NYC. Thats why I'm in this mess. LOL Last edited by tkseeram; 03-19-2018 at 12:03 AM..
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