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335i Sedan or C350?

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Old Oct 23, 2007 | 07:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Threxx
You drove both and your observation was only a 'slight step back'? Or are you being kind?
... The car is just not as confident inspiring as the 335. The steering is the problem imo. Feels artificial.. Performance wise, the 335 has the edge. The C63 AMG is indeed the problem solver if you want to take it a step beyond. Watch out Rs4, M3, Is-F!
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Old Oct 23, 2007 | 09:48 AM
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Hmm on styling alone I like the C350. Its a pretty car. Come on now.. those doors can hold 200lb men!!

Good luck with whatever you choose!
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Old Oct 23, 2007 | 10:21 AM
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No comparison--BMW. Only reason to choose the MB is based on your own personal subjective decision on styling.
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Old Oct 23, 2007 | 10:26 AM
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335i in a heartbeat...but with your comments i think you already decided
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Old Oct 23, 2007 | 05:11 PM
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if it is the 335 sedan, the c350 looks better, and the interior is nicer,
but nothing else.
My vote goes to 335.
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Old Oct 23, 2007 | 07:37 PM
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Tough choice IMO because both have some strong tradeoffs. The MB looks absolutely stunning compared to the BMW sedan (would be a totally different story if it was the 335i Coupe), but the BMW's performance absolutely kills the MB. Both do not have a great combination of good design and performance IMO. But I will have to go against the grain here and say the MB would be my choice if I was in your position simply because you have the Porsche 911 for when you want to have some fun. I would rather a comfortable car (with a little sport which is what the MB is) for my daily commute.
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Old Oct 23, 2007 | 11:55 PM
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id go with the 335i myself.
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Old Oct 24, 2007 | 10:10 AM
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Since you already have a 911 as a fun car, I vote for C350 as a dd.
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Old Oct 25, 2007 | 10:07 AM
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Is something wrong with the CL database? I've seen this thread move to the top at least 4 separate times in the last 24 hours with a "Last post: (some new/recent time)", only to open up the thread and find the same exact post from yesterday around noon by RobertPA.

Either that or somebody might be bumping this to the top and then deleting their post?
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Old Oct 25, 2007 | 11:05 AM
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It might be every time someone votes.
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Old Oct 25, 2007 | 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by picus
It might be every time someone votes.
Oh that must be it - I think I remember another forum that did that too - but most forums don't...
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Old Oct 25, 2007 | 01:37 PM
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Can I vote for an Audi A4 Avant?
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Old Oct 25, 2007 | 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by djkhanvict
how bout an IS350 with the mark levinson package.. i'd say when it comes to quality and comfort it beats both the C350 and the 335i... IMO
There are those that would argue the IS is the least comfortable car of the three - at least in terms of space.....
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Old Oct 25, 2007 | 08:01 PM
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335 twin turbo baby !!!!! all the way !!!!
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Old Oct 25, 2007 | 10:33 PM
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IS 350>335i Sedan>C350

Being an IS 350 owner, I'm biased towards the IS. Here is my reasoning, however subjective it may be.

IS350 Pros
-reliability
-ML sound system
-good looks
-speed
-value
-middle ground between performance and ride comfort
-amazing touch screen nav system

Cons
-driver seat needs more lateral support
-small rear seats

335i Sedan pros
-handling and steering feel
-speed

Cons
-iDrive
-reliability
-price (compared to similarly equipped IS350)

C350 pros
-comfortable
-newest design
-doors hold 200lb men lol

cons
-reliability (based on previous C class so it may have improved)
-speed (not as fast as competition)
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