Comments on: Comparison: 2007 BMW 335i, 2008 Audi S5 and 2008 Infiniti G37

By: disnuts

disnuts — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:15:32 +0000

LA is over rated,its old news. Anyways back to the subject, I think this site is about comaparison of current vehicles . Valerie if you can afford any vehicle you should look into something better.

By: joseph

joseph — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 19:06:43 +0000

My 08 335i (manual with sports package) turned out to be a lemon due to repeated High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) failures. BMW bought back my 335i (I got a full refund). Besides the hassles of repeated repairs, I think the car is great! I look forward to the next generation 3 series/M3 which are supposed to be significantly lighter. I think the S5 is way too heavy, and the G37S is not as tight as the 335. The best options right now are to either lease a new 335i or buy a used E90/2 M3. I would not recommend buying a 335. The new S4 has some good reviews but I’d have to test drive it back to back with a 335i to justify its premium over a 335i. I wonder how the new RS4 will turn out but history tells us it will be a powerful pig.

Joseph
San Diego

By: eduardo aguilar

eduardo aguilar — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 18:49:56 +0000

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By: eduardo aguilar

eduardo aguilar — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 18:48:59 +0000

i have a bmw 1351 and an audi s5 and i think my audi is better rthan my bmw

By: Valerie

Valerie — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 22:36:25 +0000

I am not sure I agree with disnut’s high class, low income crap. My 335i convertible is as much as 535 if not more once you put all the options in. I can afford whatever car but its about buying what you like. Anyway, if you’re going to talk about comparisons, you can never win because there will always be a more expensive car on the road. I dont know where you live but in LA there are tons of G37s.

Anyhow, for the sake of this artiicle, 335i is #1.

By: disnuts

disnuts — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 16:59:01 +0000

WHY PAY SO MUCH FOR A DEAD HORSE. ITS A HEADACHE DEALING WITH A BUNCH OF CROOKS IN THE AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY. AFTERALL, I BELIVE THAT CONSUMERS BUY NEW VEHICLES WITH TWIN TURBO AND DESRVES TO PUT MILES IN THE CAR NOT PARK IT AND PUT TIME ON FIXING IT.

ITS FUNNY HOW PEOPLE FALL FOR THE SAME GIMICS TO HEAR COMPLIMENTS AND AFRAID TO TRY OTHER MATERIAL EARN COMPLIMENTS.

By: johonos

johonos — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 09:51:24 +0000

Depends on which country and when you got it – for Korea, when I got it my BMW 330i sport package, the warranty was just 2 years. At the time, I paid over USD 70,000.

By: Horatiu B.

Horatiu B. — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 04:33:20 +0000

@johonos: I agree, but at least for 4 years, the maintenance is free, that kinda helps.

By: johonos

johonos — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 04:02:08 +0000

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Uniquely put but I am inclined to believe you, disnuts, being a current G37 S Coupe owner and former BMW owner! BMWs are great and fun but require too much maintenance and money!

By: disnuts

disnuts — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 00:27:31 +0000

3 SERIES IS FOR PEOPLE THAT ARE HIGH CLASS WITH LOW INCOME. I WONDER HOW 3 SERIES OWNER FEEL WHEN NEXT TO A HIGHER SERIES BMW?

I’M A YOUNG MEN WHO DRIVE A SEXY G37S AND ITS THE HIGHEST CLASS IN INFINTY COUPE AND ALSO VERY RARE IN THE STREETS. I FEEL LOW CLASS WITH HIGH INCOME.

By: Kurt

Kurt — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 02:16:53 +0000

I unfortunately own a 2008 335i in Knoxville and the car is over-rated. I took it to Grayson BMW so many times, people recognized me more in a loaner more than my 335i. The car still has not been fixed and it is extremely slow compared to my other car, between the fuel pump, turbo lag, software issues, transmission and other issues; I kick myself for not getitng the S5. The 335i is a completely unreliable car; you just don’t know when it is going to fail. The 335i stays in the garage waiting for the fruity smell of lemons. It’s just my opinion, but I already bought another car. Watch the posts……you’ll see what I mean…by the way, this is 2009 compared to 2006. Let’s see which company addresses the issues.

By: RR

RR — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 17:58:02 +0000

Just to let know, i have a S5, and i have 2 other friend one with 335i coupe and another with the V8 M3. 0-100, side to side, everybody was toghether, but after this speed, the m3 put a little in front of the S5, that put a little in front of the 335i. I’ve tested them and that it. Anyways, the s5 is much more luxurious and pretty.

By: Jon Kim

Jon Kim — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 04:18:25 +0000

@commentator09: @commentator09: I beg to differ. They are all totally different styles. If anything BMW and Audi seem to be copier each other more and more for the past couple of years. Look at the Nissan Z370 - it's an agressive looking/performaning vehicle. Frankly, I think it looks even better than my G37 Sport coupe.

By: commentator09

commentator09 — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 04:55:19 +0000

Nissan never an eyecatching car.
BMW 335i styling is matured.
Audi? hmmm… fresh styling, looks like very modern and very space-technology.

By: AL

AL — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 05:26:10 +0000

135 is an impressive machine but it doesn’t have the classy look of these coupes whether from Audi’s S5 (my favorite), 335, or G37. There’s something about a big coupe, particularly a European one. I think Audi hit the mark with the Italian influence from Walter De Silva. It looks very masculine on the road and that V8 grunt/sound is semi exotic. I like the 335 also, and think that’s a great looking machine. Here in Orange County, it’s a bit too popular though and since there’s not much to differentiate it from the lesser 328, I think BMW missed an opportunity. It’s a good value though and a good 5-7k less than the Audi. I’d make the monetary sacrifice to be able to drive that S5 and have it in my driveway though.

By: Smegma

Smegma — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 05:02:59 +0000

If you want pure value for your money… buy a Hyundai Genesis coupe… something is a bit awry with its setup though… over 300 horses and can’t break 60 mph under 6 secs.

Again, at 40 grand the 135i provides the best performance for the price…. 0-60 in 4.7 with skidpad of 0.94 g according to motor trend! BMW quotes 0-60 in 5.1 s though… hmmm

By: Smegma

Smegma — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 04:54:25 +0000

The 335i is a great driving car,but its looks are that of a sedan that was made into a similar looking coupe as BMW has always done with this coupe. It’s curves are somewhat sporty but does not ooze sports car in the least. The S5 is a beautifully styled car that looks more like a sports car than the bmw without going quite as boy racer over the top as the volptuous G37. Internal fit and finish of the Audi are superior in my opinion.
As a total package… price, looks, performance all inclusive… I would rather opt for a 135i and save the 5 grand or so for a lighter faster car with same twin turbo I6 as the 335i.
If money were taken out of the equation I would opt for the S5, but it should be more in the league of the M3….which is superior.

By: Jon Kim

Jon Kim — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 02:56:36 +0000

@Joseph: I agree with most of your points and believe an Infiniti does not YET beat a BMW in terms of performance, feel, and handling. However, since the demise of the E46, all 3-series successors have been at best, “controversial” in design and styling. The interior is even worse with the “centralised” cluster of control panels which remind us of American car designs of the past. BMW has lost that warm, cozy, “skewed to the driver” layout and as opted for a sterile, hospital-like, “cold,” industrialised look. The exterior of the current M3 looks much, much better but still lacks the beauty and prowl-like nature/look of the E46 M3.

Admittedly, the G37 is not on my top design list but it is certainly more aggressive in appearance and design.

A former BMW owner
Seoul, Korea

By: Joseph

Joseph — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 21:55:39 +0000

Both are E90s. I leased an 06 330 for 3 years. I’ve now owned
an 08 335i for about 6 months which is how I’ve formed the above impressions. Right now, I covet a used 997 911 that is just a touch
beyond my grasp due to the fact that I’d have to sell my 08 335i first and
not to mention that this depressing economy is hardly a time to buy
expensive toys. My hopes for the S4 have been deleted from the limited reviews. Not to shabby to roll in a 335i (sedan or cupe). And
I’d choose it over the G37 and the S5 hands down.

Joseph
San Diego

By: Doug

Doug — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 21:11:03 +0000

@Joseph: Joseph, which 06 330i are you comparing your 335i to, an E90 sedan or the E46 coupe?