While I'm still not a fan of the interior, this car is that good:

http://www.caranddriver.com/shortroa...35i-sedan.html

 

<--- wants one!

 

It's faster than the coupe? Ah, so it's even faster now, lol, great

 

The 335i Sedan is about 50 lbs. heavier than the Coupe so i doubt it's faster, but it may be just as fast or a 1/10th sec. or two slower. Maybe just the diff. between 2 cars that C&D tested, outside temperature, elevation, etc. Either way, this new 3.0L twin turbo engine in either car will be super fast. It does appear that BMW underrated it quite a bit. Independent testing shows it anywhere from 315-350HP with similar Torque! Many believe that BMW will increase the 335i's HP and TQ numbers for '08 and '09 without changing a thing, just their literature.

 

Well now how are people going to be convinced to buy the new G lol

 

Overall value.

 

I would hope so..but BMW still outsold infiniti with the last G and even with the BMW's price increasing the price gap will probably become smaller..

 

Not just that, how many people can afford the 46k price to get in the 335 game? In the old days, only a physician would dream of spending that much for a car. But today, thanks to leasing and creative financing, you know the rest.... p.s. laser precise steering as the article said, that is so difficult to get from a Japanese car--I really wish they would just do it, can't see why they can't.

 

Must admit that car is very nice. I'd be tempted to lease....

 

damn.... another possible upgrade candidate....

 

i have to respect bmw for providing such value to the $40k segment..

 

The 335i is an impressive machine indeed.

However, what's going to sell is the 328i, not the 335i. 335i sales will only be a fraction of G35 sales.

 

I actually think sales of the 335i will about the same as the 328i, if not more. Even with the $5k premium on the 335i, it's much more tempting mainly b/c of the new tt engine. Imagine going in to your BMW dealer for a test drive of the 328i, and then taking a test drive of the 335i right after you drove the 328i...for $40k-$45k, you can have this one, but only for an extra $5k-$10k, you can have this monster (the 335i)...hmmmm.

It's like the Lexus IS250/350...for an extra $5k, which one would you rather have? Many ppl have suggested that Infiniti do this with a "G25." Of course, there will be those ppl who don't feel they need to go 0-60 in 4.9 sec., and just want to drive a BMW no matter how fast or slow. So, they'll opt for the car with the less powerful engine, but with all the same looks and stuff. Personally, I would only go for the top tier car (with the better engine), but that's just me.

Just in case you didn't know...

After my test drive of the '07 BMW 335i Coupe, I placed my order for an '07 loaded BMW 335i Coupe w/ Auto/Step, Prem, Sport, Paddle Shifters, Navi, Confort Access, Active Cruise Control, & Sat Radio. I currently drive a loaded '03 Infiniti FX35 (and I was a former '04.5 G35 driver), and I will be fully comparing the 335i (when it arrives in Nov.) to an '07 Infiniti G35 Sedan, provided Infiniti gets them to the dealer in time.

 

+1.

 

I don't know about BMW 335 vs next G35 comparison because they seem to be completely different price range now. All I can say is as far as prestige/performance/values goes, I think BMW just b|tch slapped Lexus IS350 with a fierce backhand. This is all a deja vu for Lexus managers, for the second time, BMW royally screwed over Lexus with 2nd year new model engine upgrade.

Can Infiniti successfully deal with the new turbo inline 6? We won't know until the VQ37HR arrives next fall with 370Z and G37 Coupe.