Author Topic: CTC Review: 2009 BMW 335i xDrive (Read 16294 times)

Oz · « **Reply #60 on:** March 15, 2009, 04:19:01 pm »

Quote from: jamesbr403 on March 13, 2009, 09:23:52 pm

I had a great experience at BMW Gallery in Calgary. My wife was having a little get together with her girlfriends, so I was pushed out of the house for the afternoon. Was randomly driving around, passed BMW Gallery, and thought cool. Went in wearing shorts and a t-shirt and was walking around. A salesman approached me after he noticed me lusting after a 335i. Told him about my interest in the car to which he responded"take it for spin." After photocopying my driver's license I quickly was shown to the car and got in the drivers seat. The salesman got out after showing me the NAV controls, etc. then said "bring it back in one piece!"

I drove the car west of Calgary towards Cochrane and on some secondary roads around Bearspaw and was amazed at the performance of the car. I literally was not prepared for sheer acceleration and braking it was capable off.

Arrived back at the dealer 10-15 minutes later and put a deposit down. Car arrived 4 months later. Got an Alpine White with Dakota Red Leather 335i and black wood trim coupe with the sports package, premium package, no NAV. Wife wasn't happy... All in it was $64K. Today you can get the machine for maybe $58K I would suspect with dealer incentives.

Love the car and my wife has accepted it now since she can drive it (once in a while) Haven't had a single problem and its fantastic on the highway. So effortless to drive it...

Fantastic story. Great choice on the interior (I have the same

). Green with envy over your twin turbo engine though.

Ps. you need to sign up and post pics for all of us to drool over.

shrutika kuhikar · « **Reply #61 on:** March 15, 2009, 10:34:54 pm »

I saw this car i m so excited beacuse this car is different than other car's.It has nice quality,average,speed,engine power,headlight,sitting facility etc as compered to 128i.

Turbo Bob · « **Reply #62 on:** March 15, 2009, 10:58:52 pm »

I'd love another BMW, even though I had a few electrical gremlins on my Z4, I'm willing to forgive it.

Although it would:
Not have run-flats
Be Manual Transmission
Be RWD.

I'm not knocking anyone else's purchase but this would be my choice.

airbalancer · « **Reply #63 on:** March 16, 2009, 09:25:28 am »

I am willing to better all my Nortel stocks that in 5-10 years 90% of car will have run flat tires
I wonder what people said about tires when they stop putting inner tubes in tires, could Over50 or TPL fill us in

williewonka · « **Reply #64 on:** March 16, 2009, 09:27:52 am »

Quote from: Just Bob on March 15, 2009, 10:58:52 pm

I'd love another BMW, even though I had a few electrical gremlins on my Z4, I'm willing to forgive it.

Although it would:
Not have run-flats
Be Manual Transmission
Be RWD.

I'm not knocking anyone else's purchase but this would be my choice.

Sigh, in a perfect world I would too, but I'm married and live near winnipeg, it hurts to remember driving the 335i Man.....

(working on pics, always at work, surprised people care, its just a black 328)

tpl · « **Reply #65 on:** March 16, 2009, 10:11:51 am »

Quote from: airbalancer on March 16, 2009, 09:25:28 am

I am willing to better all my Nortel stocks that in 5-10 years 90% of car will have run flat tires
I wonder what people said about tires when they stop putting inner tubes in tires, could Over50 or TPL fill us in

I do remember tires with tubes. In the UK they had mostly gone away in new cars by the time I had anything to do with them (1965) . IIRC tubes were not compatible with radials because of the friction between the tube and the tire as the Radials flexed so much more. I had a job in a small service station and I was the tire guy mainly because, have been a cyclist for years, I knew how to do a reliable mend of a puncture in a tube!

As for runflats. One of several things that stopped me buying a new BMW last year was runflats. ( Lack of a dipstick was another.)

Fleet Admiral · « **Reply #66 on:** March 18, 2009, 03:14:54 pm »

Quote from: bluelines on March 10, 2009, 12:12:32 pm

I recently test drove a 530xi wagon (used, obviously) and the ride quality was far, far better than my 330i. Just the right balance between firmness and comfort, even with run-flats. I also couldn't believe how much quieter and more refined it felt than the 3.

That would be because your 3 was built in Deliveranceville USA. And of course, a bigger car such as the 5 is intended to be more refined.

And no to the other poster, I am not a shill for ECS tuning. They just have the proper parts for GERMAN cars, like EURO code headlights - which I'm having to learn you students of teutonics about - a higher standard of lighting which Europe has. And they have the best prices I have found for FULL SYNTH group IV motor oil, and they also have MOTUL now(my suggestion), 3 different German oil brands. None of this fake full synth bull from mobil. Oh, and they also cater to the BMW crowd now, not just VW/Audi.

tpl · « **Reply #67 on:** March 18, 2009, 06:36:46 pm »

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That would be because your 3 was built in Deliveranceville USA.

3 series cars made in the USA ? I thought that it was just the X3, X4 and Z4 were made there. For sure my 330 came from Germany.

airbalancer · « **Reply #68 on:** March 18, 2009, 09:37:23 pm »

It is just X5, X6 in NA, I believe the X3 is coming to NA
http://www.bmwusfactory.com/#/manufacturing/284/

Oz · « **Reply #69 on:** March 19, 2009, 09:59:16 am »

Quote from: tpl on March 18, 2009, 06:36:46 pm

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That would be because your 3 was built in Deliveranceville USA.
3 series cars made in the USA ? I thought that it was just the X3, X4 and Z4 were made there. For sure my 330 came from Germany.

I know mine came off a boat through a VIN check.

dkim · « **Reply #70 on:** April 19, 2009, 10:07:39 pm »

With respect to the AWD systems do you think there is a difference between the xi and the xDrive?

I currently own a 2003 330xi and it is interesting to see the difference between it and my 2004 Subaru WRX. Both have AWD but both handle quite differently in snow.

I'm curious how the xDrive might be different or the same as my currently 330xi.

ovr50 · « **Reply #71 on:** April 19, 2009, 11:15:35 pm »

Quote from: dkim on April 19, 2009, 10:07:39 pm

With respect to the AWD systems do you think there is a difference between the xi and the xDrive?

I currently own a 2003 330xi and it is interesting to see the difference between it and my 2004 Subaru WRX. Both have AWD but both handle quite differently in snow.

I'm curious how the xDrive might be different or the same as my currently 330xi.

I think the xDrive and xi are the same system, except for any annual model year improvements.

ovr50 · « **Reply #72 on:** April 19, 2009, 11:17:46 pm »

Quote from: tpl on March 18, 2009, 06:36:46 pm

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That would be because your 3 was built in Deliveranceville USA.
3 series cars made in the USA ? I thought that it was just the X3, X4 and Z4 were made there. For sure my 330 came from Germany.

At present, all 3 Series cars are made in Germany.

initial_D · « **Reply #73 on:** April 20, 2009, 02:52:58 am »

Quote from: dkim on April 19, 2009, 10:07:39 pm

With respect to the AWD systems do you think there is a difference between the xi and the xDrive?

I currently own a 2003 330xi and it is interesting to see the difference between it and my 2004 Subaru WRX. Both have AWD but both handle quite differently in snow.

I'm curious how the xDrive might be different or the same as my currently 330xi.

Here is an article that explains the current 2nd generation xDrive. The 2003 330Xi is the 1st generation xDrive.

http://www.canadiandriver.com/2006/04/06/winter-driving-test-bmw-xdrive.htm

The AWD system in a WRX is pure reactive mechanical, as to the semi-active electronic system in the BMW. The heart of the Subie system is a viscous coupling center differential splitting the torque between the front and rear axle (at about 50%-50%), and the rear axle also have a viscous coupling diff as the limit slip device for the two rear wheels. This system works great in snowy conditions, the driver can control the power output and wheel spins with the gas pedal. In stock setup, this awd system does dull the steering feedback on dry roads a bit.

dkim · « **Reply #74 on:** April 23, 2009, 01:18:13 pm »

Thanks for the that.

It sounds like the new xDrive is better and sportier than the previous generation xDrive.

What I have noticed is that the Subaru WRX is better at drifting around corners in the snow. The BMW 330xi will cut out engine power in the same circumstance and at times you will come to a near complete stop before you get any torque in your wheels again. I found the Subaru more predictable in the snow.

Looking forward to the new xDrive.

rb2010 · « **Reply #75 on:** June 02, 2009, 10:21:35 pm »

We recently purchased the BMW 335i and are having the same problem with the radio cutting off and not turning back on for a period of time. Dealership says it is a known problem, but that they do not know how to fix. Any ideas?

ovr50 · « **Reply #76 on:** June 02, 2009, 10:25:06 pm »

Quote from: rb2010 on June 02, 2009, 10:21:35 pm

We recently purchased the BMW 335i and are having the same problem with the radio cutting off and not turning back on for a period of time. Dealership says it is a known problem, but that they do not know how to fix. Any ideas?

No ideas, as I have never heard of it before.

Turbo Bob · « **Reply #77 on:** June 03, 2009, 03:28:25 pm »

Wind down the windows and listen to the engine instead!

Giant Dwarf · « **Reply #78 on:** June 03, 2009, 06:33:55 pm »

rb2010... which radio do you have in your car? The standard one or upgrade?
The radio in my e90 (albeit an older one than yours) works fine.

Big G · « **Reply #79 on:** October 06, 2010, 10:51:07 pm »

I also have a 2009 335i xDrive with the same problem with the radio cutting out. I've had the car for just over a year and have it in 7 times to try to find a fix for the issue. So far, they have tried downloading new software, replaced the radio, replaced some module and now want to replace the amp. LOVE the car but this is getting to be pretty painful. Has anyone else had the problem and had it repaired...if so, what was the repair?

Author Topic: CTC Review: 2009 BMW 335i xDrive (Read 16294 times)

shrutika kuhikar

Fleet Admiral

dkim

dkim

rb2010