2009 BMW 3 Series Coupe 335xi

Pros

Speed, Luxury, Handling = Amazing Ride

Cons

No Premium Sound Available, Ugly Wheels, Easily Scratches, 335's looks don't differ enough from 328

Purchased As New

This car is a beast! I just upgraded to this car from a 325xi sedan. This car is the perfect BMW! You have to pony up and get the Navigation, Premium Package and Sport Package or else the interior is plain & boring. BMW charges a pretty penny for the options but they are a must have for this car (can't put a price on happiness). The new iDrive is here to stay! This car can finally compete w/ the S5's interior! Love the 3.0 Twin-Turbo Engine (it's super fast, if you chip this it's out of control! google 335i 3.9), the sleek appearance, and the luxurious interior. Handling-wise nothing comes close to this. The stock wheels are ugly in my opinion, needs 19'' M3 wheels. Plastic front and rear bumpers are scratch magnets. Drivable no matter what the weather conditions are; M3 owners have fun w/ winter driving!!!...read morehide

Pros

Speed, looks, drive

Cons

The RFT Tires!

Purchased As New

This car is a beast! I have a late 2008, 335XI cvoupe, fully loaded w/Sports package, Auto, Titanium with 4500 miles on it so far. It has been a joy to drive. Although, I must say that BMW needs to replace the RFT tires to the one's with less noise and comfort.

Pros

appearance, performance

Cons

ride,fit,appointments,road noise,ease of access and dash controls

Purchased As Not Purchased

Just test drove this car, the car had plenty of pep and speed but lacked the luxury fit and feel that one would expect for a BMW especially in the 40 thousand range. The road noise was worse than my last 4 pick up trucks, and not even in the same range as my 2007 Camry. I wouldn't recommend this car for any one wanting sport and extreme comfort....read morehide

Pros

engine, suspension, transmission (man.), steering/handling, fit & finish

Cons

run flat tires, cup holders

Took delivery today (12/26/08) on a tasmen green/saddle brn '09 335 xdrive coupe. Left my '06 330xi sedan at the dealer, gave it a hug, and never looked back. My '06 330 was fast, but this new coupe is stupid fast.
Had some qualms over my decision a month ago when I placed the order. Had driven the Audi A5 and the Volkswagen CC. Very fine cars, liked 'em a lot. Had not driven the BMW 335 coupe before ordering, but since I liked my 330, figured the 335 would be ok too. O.K? It is superlative. It was the the highest MSRP of the 3 cars but BMW kicked butt on the lease so I got it for less than the leases on either the A5 or VW (if you can believe that). It's easily the best of the three cars in any category that matters. Did I mention the car is fast?...read morehide