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Old Aug 24, 2009 | 08:30 PM
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hey guys I drive an IS350 right now but i am also trading in my white lexus ES300 either for C350 or 335i and i want your opinion on which one is better and also, if you guys know any dealer managers that can give really good deals around LA let me know cuz im trying to get the price as low as i can cuz 40+ grand isnt a small amount of money. thanks guys
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Old Aug 24, 2009 | 08:31 PM
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Get a 335I hard top convertible.
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Old Aug 24, 2009 | 08:32 PM
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C350 is such a rip off, lowest power of the three, basically a C300 with a tad more kick + black wood trim. Looks nicer though, in sedan form over the BMW.

At least the IS350 is much quicker than the 250, and the 335 is much quicker over its siblings as well.

Thus 335 in my books.
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Old Aug 24, 2009 | 08:33 PM
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Old Aug 24, 2009 | 08:34 PM
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oh hey thanks man, i didnt know you can do that haha...but yea thanks man..
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Old Aug 24, 2009 | 08:43 PM
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if your are comparing sedan, I like the MB, but if I can also choose coupe, I'd go for 335i coupe. but very comparable and both very nice. build your BMW, pretty sure you can get GS350 rwd for similar price... I'd pick that one.
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Old Aug 24, 2009 | 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted by KILLERGS4
if your are comparing sedan, I like the MB, but if I can also choose coupe, I'd go for 335i coupe. but very comparable and both very nice. build your BMW, pretty sure you can get GS350 rwd for similar price... I'd pick that one.
no more lexus for me ahha
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Old Aug 24, 2009 | 08:49 PM
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the one thing that puts me off about hard top convertables is the added(give or take) 400 pounds over the non- hard top convertable version. not really surprised. all that robotics jazz must add alot of weight. that is why i'm faster than my buddy's 335i hardtop convertable i weight 400-500 pounds less than him :P haha. I like the C350's. my cousin has one, styling is awesome, it has a really kewl panaramic sunroof or something like that. seats are nice etc.
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Old Aug 24, 2009 | 09:42 PM
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335 THEN JB3 IT!!!!!! not really a fan of the MBs....
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Old Aug 24, 2009 | 09:54 PM
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Originally Posted by KILLERGS4
if your are comparing sedan, I like the MB, but if I can also choose coupe, I'd go for 335i coupe. but very comparable and both very nice. build your BMW, pretty sure you can get GS350 rwd for similar price... I'd pick that one.
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For interior/exterior looks I prefer the C sedan over the 3 sedan, but if you can get the coupe I'd probably opt for that over the C.
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Old Aug 24, 2009 | 10:26 PM
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For interior/exterior looks I prefer the C sedan over the 3 sedan, but if you can get the coupe I'd probably opt for that over the C.
I agree, only the coupe will do with the 335 IMO.
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Old Aug 24, 2009 | 10:49 PM
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I agree, only the coupe will do with the 335 IMO.
I concur for the most part. Unless the guy wants to mod then a 335 sedan is better.

The C350 sport just looks great to me.
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Old Aug 24, 2009 | 11:13 PM
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c63 amg has a great look to it

i think they really nailed the front for the c class in general. the back is "nice"

with the lexus IS line i love the IS look and think it's opposite - they really nailed the rear of the IS with the great aggressive wide body look, and the front is "nice" (much more conservative) but nice nonetheless

the 335i coupes look pretty great all around front and back. people say the interior of bmws is lacking in general. it's probably not quite up to par of lexus but it's pretty damn close, it's not utter garbage that's for sure


I would suggest the 335i. the only c class car i am interested in is the 63 AMG version
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335 + Dinan mods = 380 hp.
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as of right now...i can only get a sedan cuz my parent arent letting me getting a coupe cuz insurance is too high, but im still debating either C350 or 335i maybe have the 335i with the M sport package body kit.

you guys know any good dealers that can offer really good price?
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