Bye Bye is250...Hello 335i

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Sep 8, 2008 | 09:35 PM
  #61  
Thanks for not making this one of those "I left the IS because I did not like ..." threads.

With that out of the way, let me make some observations : alot more money, even better exterior, hideous interior, better performance, worse ride, less reliable. I love being in the lane next to you, but I'll keep my car. Nevertheless, you've got one of theee nicest cars out there, better than what I see around here for days-and-days. Congrats!
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Sep 9, 2008 | 07:40 AM
  #62  
RevSpeed! The pictures are not the same as seeing the car in person! I finally got your wheels on. I posted pics somewhere on the form. I love the wheels Thanks again and glad to hear you have are still lovin' the 335i.

Pis with the wheels:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...=new+mooncakes
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Sep 9, 2008 | 08:15 AM
  #63  
Quote: Nice car, but look out for your high pressure fuel pump failing. BMW is having a rash of problems with this. If you start getting long cranks then take it in right away, otherwise a tow-truck on the highway may be in your future.

Also if this is a early model '08 you may not have received the latest ECU update which actually detunes the motor by holding the wastegate open longer. If it is a later model '08 with the detuning already there, then you probably do not realize any lost HP because you did not experience the pre-detune tune. If it is an early build '08 then don't let them upgrade the software.
Looking at the '08 dynos with the latest ECU update, there is no HP or torque loss. The above statement is not accurate.
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Sep 9, 2008 | 09:12 AM
  #64  
I wanted a 335 bad but wasn't bold enough.
Nice ride, congrats. Please don't mod the engine. Too many people are having problems and it voids the warranty. Only Dinan products are covered but they are expensive. IMO not necessary anyway, 300 horses gets the job done.
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Sep 9, 2008 | 09:31 AM
  #65  
gotta love the interioR!! Great looking 335!
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Sep 9, 2008 | 10:24 AM
  #66  
Woah, I didn't know the 335i vert was a hardtop...
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Sep 9, 2008 | 10:28 AM
  #67  
Quote: Looking at the '08 dynos with the latest ECU update, there is no HP or torque loss. The above statement is not accurate.
Tell these guys that who actually own the car and are going through the new update misery:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=147781
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Sep 9, 2008 | 11:06 AM
  #68  
Nice upgrade- love the new 3 series and the 1 series for that matter.
That car has a ton of modding potential, unlike the black hole that is the aftermarket for the 2IS.
But I have to say it, as a man I wouldn't be caught dead driving a tuna basket (convertable) even if it is a retractable hardtop, not for me.
Congrats on the new ride, looks niice
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Sep 9, 2008 | 08:09 PM
  #69  
Quote: can u post picture of full side view of the car with hard top closed? Congrats on ur new ride btw!
this is a pic before the sideskirt...

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Sep 9, 2008 | 10:50 PM
  #70  
looks amazing.
now. go to Vushnu and get the ECu upgrade. or juicebox. like 500 bucks and 80HP increase. its ridiculous how much u can do with the 335i
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Sep 10, 2008 | 09:02 AM
  #71  
Quote: looks amazing.
now. go to Vushnu and get the ECu upgrade. or juicebox. like 500 bucks and 80HP increase. its ridiculous how much u can do with the 335i
No no no. I've been criuzing the bimmer sites. Several people have had problems after trying to fool around with the 335 engine and/or electronics. A few have needed engine replacements at their own cost because BMW invalidated the warranty.
I wouldn't recommend it.
Besides, what's wrong with 300hp?
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Sep 10, 2008 | 10:12 AM
  #72  
I have always loved the red interior of the Beemers nice black and white combo. Must be a night and day difference with the twin turbos on the 335i after having the IS250 huh!?!
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Sep 10, 2008 | 02:34 PM
  #73  
good choice! I wanted this car but couldnt afford it.
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Sep 10, 2008 | 06:53 PM
  #74  
Congrats, it's badass...
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Sep 10, 2008 | 09:56 PM
  #75  
beautiful!!
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