My days as a 335i driver are numbered.

DrGP · 01-07-2010, 12:11 AM

About 107 as I figure it to the end of my lease. I have decided not to get another 335i or BMW. First of all, I have enjoyed the 335i. Great car, fun to drive. Very good performance. Good gas mileage when performance is figured in. I like the styling of the Coupe. Sedan is not as appealing to me but nevertheless quite nice as well. Few service issue and free maintenance. BUT, I feel that I would be unhappy leasing another 335i, since it would be basically the same car. IF I got the M sport, it would be slightly different, but probably not enough to seem like a significant improvement or change from what I am currently driving. I also have never been happy with the exterior color choices and the M sport limits it even further. I have never been able to get comfortable in the Premium seats. With a new model expected for 2011, I would be unhappy not driving the latest model for 2 1/2 yrs, Don't want to go through the hassle of buying the car and then trading it in 6 months. So what am I getting you ask? I just ordered an 2010 S4 sedan. Would have really liked the S5 but won't have another Audi with the gas guzzling 4.2 V8. Ordered a Brilliant red 6MT with CF trim and black leather seats with the sport dif. Paying almost exactly what I am currently paying to lease my 335i. Only difference is it is a 42 month lease rather than a 36 month lease and I'm putting down a extra $1k at lease inception.

I will continue to enjoy the 335i for as long as I have left in my lease. I will have a set of staggered 19" Moven BRs Breyton Spirit wheels with General UHP tires to sell at a good price if anyone has interest. Rear tires still have decent tread since they are my second set of tires that I have put on the rears. Fronts are usable but not for long. BTW, I have enjoyed posting and becoming more informed about my car on this forum. Keep up the good work when I am gone.

BMdblU · 01-07-2010, 12:14 AM

I hear you on being in a tough spot about the lease end and not wanting the last model year of the car. I will be in a similar position soon. The S4 is a great car, driven it a few times. My Dad has one on order.

This won't be your last Bimmer

JayKay335i · 01-07-2010, 12:47 AM

I refuse to read this until you resize your photo.

htoudiee · 01-07-2010, 01:19 AM

Congrats on your decision. I am hearing good things about the new S4 and I'm sure the aftermarket support will soon be huge for its new engine.

kgb1637 · 01-07-2010, 09:10 AM

Ahh the new S4 is sweeeeet, have fun!

Ender514 · 01-07-2010, 09:35 AM

congrats on the new ride

Bulldog 6 · 01-07-2010, 09:38 AM

Nice choice in the S4 for performance and interior!!! IMHO the Audi exteriors don't look 1/2 as nice as BMWs...especially the sedans.

David9962000 · 01-07-2010, 10:03 AM

You will love the AWD for your winters.

BMWM3DREAM · 01-07-2010, 11:49 AM

The A4 is a great car. I just wish the car had a more pleasing exterior.

Nalod · 01-07-2010, 02:06 PM

Nice car, good luck.

I prefer to lease but not on the current numbers.

Kensta335 · 01-07-2010, 02:53 PM

I would never buy/lease the same car twice. Grats on the S4. I'll be checking it out once I'm bored with my car.

Lionel Hutz · 01-07-2010, 03:08 PM

Congrats. I'm looking at an S4 as well. I think Audi is going to win over a lot of BMW customers now that they've finally built a sedan that handles well.

Oulixes · 01-07-2010, 05:37 PM

The S4 is a nice car - enjoy it.

shiggy · 01-09-2010, 01:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zed 2.0

Congrats. I'm looking at an S4 as well. I think Audi is going to win over a lot of BMW customers now that they've finally built a sedan that handles well.

Audi has a LONG way to go.........

Garduna · 01-09-2010, 02:51 AM

Lots of ppl are making the up to the new s4. have fun with it

01-07-2010, 12:11 AM	#1
DrGP Lieutenant Colonel 144 Rep 1,914 Posts Drives: Sapphire 335i coupe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SE, PA iTrader: (0)	My days as a 335i driver are numbered. About 107 as I figure it to the end of my lease. I have decided not to get another 335i or BMW. First of all, I have enjoyed the 335i. Great car, fun to drive. Very good performance. Good gas mileage when performance is figured in. I like the styling of the Coupe. Sedan is not as appealing to me but nevertheless quite nice as well. Few service issue and free maintenance. BUT, I feel that I would be unhappy leasing another 335i, since it would be basically the same car. IF I got the M sport, it would be slightly different, but probably not enough to seem like a significant improvement or change from what I am currently driving. I also have never been happy with the exterior color choices and the M sport limits it even further. I have never been able to get comfortable in the Premium seats. With a new model expected for 2011, I would be unhappy not driving the latest model for 2 1/2 yrs, Don't want to go through the hassle of buying the car and then trading it in 6 months. So what am I getting you ask? I just ordered an 2010 S4 sedan. Would have really liked the S5 but won't have another Audi with the gas guzzling 4.2 V8. Ordered a Brilliant red 6MT with CF trim and black leather seats with the sport dif. Paying almost exactly what I am currently paying to lease my 335i. Only difference is it is a 42 month lease rather than a 36 month lease and I'm putting down a extra $1k at lease inception. I will continue to enjoy the 335i for as long as I have left in my lease. I will have a set of staggered 19" Moven BRs Breyton Spirit wheels with General UHP tires to sell at a good price if anyone has interest. Rear tires still have decent tread since they are my second set of tires that I have put on the rears. Fronts are usable but not for long. BTW, I have enjoyed posting and becoming more informed about my car on this forum. Keep up the good work when I am gone. Attached Images
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BMdblU Brigadier General 156 Rep 3,983 Posts Drives: F80 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (2)	I hear you on being in a tough spot about the lease end and not wanting the last model year of the car. I will be in a similar position soon. The S4 is a great car, driven it a few times. My Dad has one on order. This won't be your last Bimmer
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JayKay335i Banned 200 Rep 5,046 Posts Drives: ///M323 DCT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: North Dakota; its best DUHHHHHH iTrader: (1)	I refuse to read this until you resize your photo.
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htoudiee HT 17 Rep 388 Posts Drives: BMW, AMG Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	Congrats on your decision. I am hearing good things about the new S4 and I'm sure the aftermarket support will soon be huge for its new engine.
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kgb1637 Lieutenant Colonel 21 Rep 1,519 Posts Drives: RS5 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Baltimore, MD iTrader: (0)	Ahh the new S4 is sweeeeet, have fun! __________________ Retired - '08 E90 335i Sparkling Graphite/Gray Dakota Leather, ZSP, ZCW, ZPP, Navi, ipod, Sat
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Ender514 General 228 Rep 20,998 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 335i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Philly iTrader: (0)	congrats on the new ride __________________ 09' E92 335i \| 6MT \| Montego Blue \| Black Dakota Leather \| Dark Burl Walnut \| Premium \| Sport \| Cold Weather \| Nav \| Sirius \| Comfort Access \| iPod and USB adapter
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Bulldog 6 The Logistician 75 Rep 799 Posts Drives: 2022 230i M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Richmond, VA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 328i E90 [0.00]	Nice choice in the S4 for performance and interior!!! IMHO the Audi exteriors don't look 1/2 as nice as BMWs...especially the sedans.
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David9962000 Captain 78 Rep 683 Posts Drives: Bayerische Motoren Werke Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (1)	You will love the AWD for your winters.
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BMWM3DREAM Captain 202 Rep 904 Posts Drives: 2016 535i Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Los Angeles, California iTrader: (0)	The A4 is a great car. I just wish the car had a more pleasing exterior.
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Nalod Major 80 Rep 1,073 Posts Drives: 2013 535i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: NorthCarolina iTrader: (0)	Nice car, good luck. I prefer to lease but not on the current numbers.
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Kensta335 Brigadier General 167 Rep 3,637 Posts Drives: 335i Coupe Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: So Cal 626 iTrader: (4)	I would never buy/lease the same car twice. Grats on the S4. I'll be checking it out once I'm bored with my car.
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Lionel Hutz Lieutenant 260 Rep 518 Posts Drives: '24 X5 50e Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Congrats. I'm looking at an S4 as well. I think Audi is going to win over a lot of BMW customers now that they've finally built a sedan that handles well.
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Oulixes Lieutenant Colonel 22 Rep 1,938 Posts Drives: 330xi, 335i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Terra Borealis iTrader: (0)	The S4 is a nice car - enjoy it.
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Garduna Brigadier General 167 Rep 4,013 Posts Drives: Sedona 1er\|Yellow S3\|NardoTTRS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (5)	Lots of ppl are making the up to the new s4. have fun with it
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