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Old 02-09-2011, 03:53 PM
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so i test drove a 335i and a g37 coupe...

wow what an experience... '11 g37 had more gadgets but the '07 335i was amazing to drive... the g37 didn't really feel that much faster than my g35 sedan so i really wan't impressed. the 335i felt faster i guess due to its low end tourqe.

i will be upgrading this summer i was considering a 335i coupe, g37 coupe, or a lexus gs350. i was leaning more towards the g37 until i drove the 335i...wow seriously you just have to drive it to understand what the bmw hype is all about
 
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Old 02-09-2011, 04:04 PM
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I wasn't to impressed when I drove a 2010 G37.

It was a bit faster and had better brakes, but I didn't have the same "wow" feeling as when I test drove my G35
 
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You're not looking at the Lexus IS350?
 
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i dont understand why the GS350. The IS350 is pretty much a coupe. So that should be in your list of coupes.

you got 2 VERY popular modable cars and one lexus turd. The lexus should be some what fast too i guess. The bmw will never get its fuel pump fixed. I dont know too much on the G37/ lexus. Your also comparing NEW g37 to use BMW. Seems to me your all over the board here.

i guess i would lean towards the g37, mainly because i had trouble free issues with my VQ30 and VQ35. Hopefully it goes on...
 
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The lexus's do not have the same aftermarket support as the Infiniti and BMW. You can forget about serious modding and tuning with those cars.
 
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Get the 335i!!! Yes the 335i has hpfp problems but it's covered for 10 years / 120,000 mile warranty. Some ppl replaced it some others haven't at all

300 lb tq at 1300 rpm is awesome !!
 
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I say stick w/ the G37. i hear the BMW are more expensive to fix when something goes wrong.
 
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Originally Posted by O HELLA OEM
Get the 335i!!! Yes the 335i has hpfp problems but it's covered for 10 years / 120,000 mile warranty. Some ppl replaced it some others haven't at all

300 lb tq at 1300 rpm is awesome !!
Let me revise, a few ppl haven't had to replace the hpfp and many ppl have had to replace more than 2. My friend went through 6 hsfps in his stock 335 the matter of 14 months. The car was honestly in the shop far more than he was driving it. He sold it after 18 months. Regardless, I'd still very much consider a new N55 335 coupe I wouldn't touch a used N54 335 with a 10 foot pole, warranty or not.
 
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N55 has hpfp problems as well or so I read
 
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If I ever win the lottery I'm gonna go out and buy the most expensive BMW my local dealer has....




....then burn it to the ground . I hate BMW with a passion. Well engineered cars that absolutely kick *** don't get me wrong...but they are that one car brand I love to hate for absolutely no reason at all


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Originally Posted by Cali*Coast
You're not looking at the Lexus IS350?
im not a fan of the way the IS looks...too feminine to me...
 
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Originally Posted by TurTLe*
i dont understand why the GS350. The IS350 is pretty much a coupe. So that should be in your list of coupes.

you got 2 VERY popular modable cars and one lexus turd. The lexus should be some what fast too i guess. The bmw will never get its fuel pump fixed. I dont know too much on the G37/ lexus. Your also comparing NEW g37 to use BMW. Seems to me your all over the board here.

i guess i would lean towards the g37, mainly because i had trouble free issues with my VQ30 and VQ35. Hopefully it goes on...
i went through a phase last year where i was sick of my g35 because the freaking seats hurt my leg.. i then test drove a gs350 and i was sold on the comfort aspect of it... so I was like I’d take comfort over performance… but I don’t necessarily feel that way now..lol

i am aware of the fuel pump issue on the 335 and i am willing to take a chance on it... if i did get the 335 i'd definitely get the JB3 chip. i can't even imagine how much faster that would make it..thats insane!!

Only way i'd get a g37 is if i got it fully load and for ridiculously low price… trying to stay under 30k
 
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JB4 > JB3

auto tuning FTW!
 
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Originally Posted by Q8y_drifter
JB4 > JB3

auto tuning FTW!
i didnt even know there was a JB4..lol
 
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Originally Posted by Badboy8813
im not a fan of the way the IS looks...too feminine to me...
i dont really agree, i think the new IS350 looks pretty aggressive, especially when you up the level to the IS-F
 


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