What Car would you pick??

fnu02 · 02-10-2007, 04:42 PM

Well, I was planning on leasing a 335i coupe in the spring, but I don't

think that I'll be able to afford it. However I've been looking at two other

cars. The new G35 sedan and the Lexus IS350... Haven't test drove either

of them. I know they're both quick and priced reasonably.. My dad has a '05

G35x and I've driven it many times... The car drives nice but Infinit has that

cheap interior feel, that won't get outa my head. Lexus makes awesome

interiors.. Which car would u guys pick and why.. all comments are

welcome..

STE92VE · 02-10-2007, 05:27 PM

If you were planning on a coupe, why are you looking at sedans? Go for the 328i coupe. IMHO, the E92 is in a different class than the other 2 cars you are considering.

Ryan 330i · 02-10-2007, 05:27 PM

ewww lexus... infiniti.... ewwww. lol kidding. they are both fast. but will never be a BMW.

NaViT · 02-10-2007, 05:30 PM

get a E46 M3

stressdoc · 02-10-2007, 05:30 PM

Cut down on options, buy an E92 335 via Euro Delivery, and your lease rate would be the same as the other cars that you are considering.

Greeney · 02-10-2007, 05:50 PM

G35

TheAcAvenger · 02-10-2007, 06:09 PM

An IS350 can get pretty up there in price. I'd pick the G35, but wait for the coupe if I could.

Sure, guys, the 328i is really nice, and "there's nothing like a bmw," but really, if its speed he's looking for, the G and the IS are light years ahead of the 328

C///M · 02-10-2007, 06:11 PM

328i not an infinty not a lexuzz ...

335i SH · 02-10-2007, 06:19 PM

I'd go for a E92 328i if I couldn't afford the 335i.
It's not all about 1/4 mile times. The driving experience of a BMW is much more than that.

jadeddjay · 02-10-2007, 06:22 PM

you can get a 335i with metallic paint, zsp and CA for under under 40k after plane tix but before taxes... i would say that puts a 335i in the neighborhood of the G and IS. i would take a G over an IS because the IS, imho is more of a girly car. plus it has a virtually unusable back seat.

picus · 02-10-2007, 06:22 PM

The new Infiniti interior is much, much nicer than the 03-06, you should check it out.

010101 · 02-10-2007, 06:31 PM

I know these cars are kind of in a different class, but if I wanted something cheaper I'd get an EVo or an STI. Anything less than the 335i is slower than what I drive now, and I couldn't justify trading into a slower car.

Out of those the G35 coupe 6M is a nice car, but will be replaced soon.

STE92VE · 02-10-2007, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 010101

I know these cars are kind of in a different class, but if I wanted something cheaper I'd get an EVo or an STI. Anything less than the 335i is slower than what I drive now, and I couldn't justify trading into a slower car.

Out of those the G35 coupe 6M is a nice car, but will be replaced soon.

You're not the OP...

...and the OP is driving a 330ci, which is not so far from a 328i E92

STE92VE · 02-10-2007, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 335i SH

I'd go for a E92 328i if I couldn't afford the 335i.
It's not all about 1/4 mile times. The driving experience of a BMW is much more than that.

I like the way you think...

...and your color choices too!

BMW F22 · 02-10-2007, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stressdoc

Cut down on options, buy an E92 335 via Euro Delivery, and your lease rate would be the same as the other cars that you are considering.

what he said.

Zeiss · 02-10-2007, 07:09 PM

Trim your options on the 335, or opt for the 328i. Both are sexier

010101 · 02-10-2007, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BimmerEnvy

You're not the OP...

...and the OP is driving a 330ci, which is not so far from a 328i E92

Yeah that's true. I was just saying those are two cars that offer the performance of the 335i with the price of a base G35, so they might be worth considering. Don't get me wrong the 328i is an excellent choice. It's probably a much more sound investment than either the Evo or STI. I just assumed that since he wasn't considering it, but he was considering the G35 it was because the 328i wasn't quick enough for him.

AW335i · 02-10-2007, 09:13 PM

I would get an is350...out of the g35 and is359..but never a 328i over is350 or g35. I really like hthe stlying of the IS and its smooth execution. road and track got 4.9 to 60 in the is350 jus about a month ago - thats impressive. And you wont have to pay for a bunch of extras too. just sport package and navi thats it and its basdically fully loaded. comes standard with a bunch of shit. Theres a e90 328i in our family and is350 and honestly the is350 is a much better car IMHO. Althouth if you want a manual tranny then go g35 or bmw coz for some reason IS doesnt come in MT.

Last E92 M3 · 02-10-2007, 11:47 PM

new G35 sedan improved a lot compare to the older model.
you should check it out.

performance wise, not much difference in my opinion

lexus...full of luxurious features.

i would go for 335 Sedan over any of those (of course) but G35 sedan over IS350 anyday.

ALPINE6SPD · 02-11-2007, 09:22 PM

g35 because you can get a stick

krazykanuck · 02-12-2007, 10:50 AM

If cost is a primary factor, go for the G. It will be less than the IS350, but I would probably rather have an IS350 over a G35. Keep in mind that a stick doesn't come with the IS350.

010101 · 02-12-2007, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by krazykanuck

Keep in mind that a stick doesn't come with the IS350.

That's exactly why I've never driven that car and have no opinion of it.. like with most mercedes all you get is a slush box

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TheAcAvenger Brigadier General 137 Rep 3,132 Posts Drives: 2018 R35 GTR / 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: 757 > Nova > Denver iTrader: (1)	An IS350 can get pretty up there in price. I'd pick the G35, but wait for the coupe if I could. Sure, guys, the 328i is really nice, and "there's nothing like a bmw," but really, if its speed he's looking for, the G and the IS are light years ahead of the 328 __________________ 2018 R35 GT-R Cicio800 \| 2007 E92 335i - RB Turbos, TC Kline DA Coils, HPA M3 Suspension, Quaife LSD, Stoptech BBK, JB4, FuelIT, AR Downpipes, RDSport Quads, Stett OC, Helix IC, Volk TE-37, Vorsteiner V-35, OSS Headlights \| Retired - 2015 F82 M4
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picus Brigadier General 125 Rep 4,172 Posts Drives: e92 SG 335i Coupe Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (0)	The new Infiniti interior is much, much nicer than the 03-06, you should check it out.
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010101 Lieutenant 32 Rep 423 Posts Drives: still deciding what to order Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: los angeles iTrader: (0)	I know these cars are kind of in a different class, but if I wanted something cheaper I'd get an EVo or an STI. Anything less than the 335i is slower than what I drive now, and I couldn't justify trading into a slower car. Out of those the G35 coupe 6M is a nice car, but will be replaced soon.
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AW335i Private 8 Rep 57 Posts Drives: AW 335i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bellevue iTrader: (0)	I would get an is350...out of the g35 and is359..but never a 328i over is350 or g35. I really like hthe stlying of the IS and its smooth execution. road and track got 4.9 to 60 in the is350 jus about a month ago - thats impressive. And you wont have to pay for a bunch of extras too. just sport package and navi thats it and its basdically fully loaded. comes standard with a bunch of shit. Theres a e90 328i in our family and is350 and honestly the is350 is a much better car IMHO. Althouth if you want a manual tranny then go g35 or bmw coz for some reason IS doesnt come in MT.
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Last E92 M3 Lieutenant Colonel 34 Rep 1,507 Posts Drives: BMW M3 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	new G35 sedan improved a lot compare to the older model. you should check it out. performance wise, not much difference in my opinion lexus...full of luxurious features. i would go for 335 Sedan over any of those (of course) but G35 sedan over IS350 anyday.
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krazykanuck Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 275 Posts Drives: 2004 IS300 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2004 IS300 [0.00] 2004 IS300 [0.00]	If cost is a primary factor, go for the G. It will be less than the IS350, but I would probably rather have an IS350 over a G35. Keep in mind that a stick doesn't come with the IS350.
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