[EVO_S4]

Originally Posted by sflgator

I think we're all forgetting something here folks...

The 335i has already beat out the S5 in performance comparison tests....and we're talking stock for stock; never mind a PROcede 335i vs. an Audi S5.

Hey, the Audi S5's got the looks, the luxury, and the high-tech features (many of them std. or less costly to add than in the BMW 335i), but the BMW 335i's still got the edge on performance for less $$. If you're after a more refined, higher luxury look and style, go for the S5 for a few extra $$. If higher performance is a priority, stick with the BMW 335i...it's pretty simple.

Also, don't forget that for another $10k-$15k over the 335i, the E92 M3 is right there as well...which also completely blows away the S5

But the Evo got the edge on 335i on performance for less $$$ and yet you still bash Evo

[sflgator]

Originally Posted by EVO_S4

But the Evo got the edge on 335i on performance for less $$$ and yet you still bash Evo

Maybe b/c it's NOT a grown-up car. Seriously though, the Mistu Evo isn't exactly for everybody...it's screams "BOY RACER" and that God-awful 2 ft.-tall rear wing...please (and don't tell me that the car NEEDS it so it doesn't fly off the ground at 240mph).

btw -- I only bash the Evo for its looks (and b/c it's a Mitsu...not a big fan, sorry ), not for its performance.

[jlspeed29]

god i love the new A5.... that thing is sexxxy

[S4to335]

Originally Posted by TheAcAvenger

Audi options are fewer and generally less expensive than BMW/MB options. I'd imagine a similarly specced version of my 52k MSRP 3er would probably come out to around 55k

I was thinking about something...one reason why BMW has kept costs down in relation to Audi is because..they dont include the following:

1) Jack
2) tool kit (lug wrench/screwdriver/center cap removal tool/gloves)
3) spare tire/wheel
4) triangular reflector warning lense
5) first aid kit

All my audis came with this stuff...

[!Xoible]

not bad at all.

[choiffer]

god dam it. I shuda got a S5. 335i is definately overpriced.... 50k base for a S model car was always expected, their so hot. I might just give them my $1k deposit to buy a S5. so sick.

[Rockhurst]

Originally Posted by S4to335

I was thinking about something...one reason why BMW has kept costs down in relation to Audi is because..they dont include the following:

1) Jack
2) tool kit (lug wrench/screwdriver/center cap removal tool/gloves)
3) spare tire/wheel
4) triangular reflector warning lense
5) first aid kit

All my audis came with this stuff...

I hadn't even thought of the Jack. I knew the 335i didn't have a spare because of using runflats, but in a way I guess it makes sense it wouldn't have a jack. Most of those I can certainly do without. The one item you should add to that list which is a huge pet peeve - NO CAR ALARM. How can you spend $40k-$50k on german car and not get a friggin' car alarm as standard?!?

[FunRevn]

Because they want your car to get stolen..... This way you have to buy another one! lol

[ALPINE6SPD]

Originally Posted by E90ice

How did you get 3-4k difference only? My car is fully loaded for 48k. The Auto S5 will start at 52k.

You can't compare only with the 335xi because AWD is not always an advantage and since the S5 doesn't come RWD...oh well...
And most of the test will compare it the the RWD 335 because that is the 3 series benchmark, not the XI.

if your car was fully loaded (which means every options availble) it would be well over 52k. They are also talking about a 335i coupe which cost more than a 335i sedan. Fully loaded to you is not fully loaded to someone else. The difference in price is about 4k. What I would look at though is the lease numbers of both. The s5 is quicker in a straight line than a stock 335i but the handling on the 335i should be slightly better. The biggest difference is in tunig potential where the 335i is way ahead of the S5. Both are great cars so you cant go wrong either way.