Comments on: Video Review: BMW 335is – As Much Fun As An M3 For $9,000 Less?

By: bmwm6

bmwm6 — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 17:18:11 +0000

I agree with you auday but when you mentioned the x5m I have to differ. I understand your comment was about the blog but I would like to give my 2 cents regarding the x5m

the main factor for me is that I lie in Canada and in the winter season rwd and snow tires wont cut it for me

so some say go get a truck

but I am a ///M fan and always will be I need an ///M car for all seasons

if the weather wasnt the choice I would have got an M6

also there is a market BMW is not going to watch mercedes and porsche (audi Q7 is to sluggish) launch these powerful suvs bmw is going to wipe out the competition and I think they did

By: AndreyDobra

AndreyDobra — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:56:32 +0000

I think a lot of hardcore BMW fans would like an M3, but still, $9,000 is a lot of money, especially these days. I’m sure the niche of the 335is will be a pretty successful one

By: Horatiu B.

Horatiu B. — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 23:49:22 +0000

Shawn is right, I expect the M1 to be positioned slightly above the 335is, but of course, below the M3. In the end, it’s an M car and it needs to reflect that.

But remember, these are only our speculations and maybe BMW has something else in mind for the true enthusiasts, one could only hope the M1 will be priced lower than 335is.

By: auday

auday — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 23:47:00 +0000

this is AutoSpy review not BMW Blog. And I agree with you that autospy should not be considered a serious car review it’s more like flirting with the brand with no useful info what so ever. The video was good to watch and I’m glad it’s posted here though.

BMW of today has a much bigger categories of enthusiasts than it had 20 years ago and like it or not the majority of current BMW buyers dont believe in the same BMW ideas of the 80s and 90s. I guess the blog caters for everyone though, and covers everything so you can’t call it “what’s wrong …. ”
I don’t see any sense in the X5M too, but unfortunately many people do, so you dont expect the blog to come out with personal opinions against X5M.
It’s all relative anyway,… many people consider the E92 M3 to be a big diviation from the spirit of the E46M3, some consider the E46 itself to be a big heavy car that has nothign to do with original spirit of the M brand and the E30 M3. Where do you stand is a personal thing and some people would call it wrong some others would totally agree with you (I do by the way :) )

By: Shawn

Shawn — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 23:10:37 +0000

I’m fairly confident that no “iS’ product would slot in above any M product in terms of performance, including the ///M135 (M1?). Horatiu would have a better idea how to answer this, but it’s a great question.

By: bmwm6

bmwm6 — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 21:45:03 +0000

when the M1 (M version of 1 series) comes along will the 335is be higher in performance

like how will this be in relation to the M1

I heard the M1 will have 350 hp

By: Tom

Tom — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 21:00:52 +0000

stunning

By: Saleem

Saleem — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 20:07:48 +0000

Im waiting for BMW’s version of this. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wT-4nESh-4Y&feature=player_embedded

By: Dinge

Dinge — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 17:43:17 +0000

You can see the longitude in the sat nav! :-p (Secret location)

By: plaxico

plaxico — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 16:39:54 +0000

yeah its all about looks….so upload your beautiful photo so we can comment on that

By: Lol

Lol — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 13:07:37 +0000

I see more here about the looks than anything – typical of BMW blog – even though its an article about ‘as much fun’. Oh BMW blog. You are whats wrong with the modern BMW buyer. But what can I expect from the same people who think an X5 M is a great car. Perhaps you have never track driven an M3… perhaps you have never track driven 4 generations of M3. No I’m pretty sure of the later. I guess thats why you probably dont get it.

One word if it helps, limited slip. Even installing a quaife aftermarket wont have the awesome feel of that M-Lock on the e92 M3. Pity.

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By: plaxico

plaxico — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 10:36:43 +0000

God damnit …i have to say ….bloody amazing… But what a beast….but 50G’s to much,…again for that money id go merc

By: badger

badger — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 03:35:44 +0000

I’m starting to see the point of this car. The 335i’s and great cars, but u can only upgrade cosmetically( sport, M packages). The 335is has many ques to show that this is a different BMW. More power, better MPG, same bmw fun. Yet, not so extreme as an M3.