Is the 2011 335 xdrive msport a "nice car?"

Herakles · 01-09-2017, 05:23 PM

Sometimes I feel like my car is outdated - and I get the itch to sell and get something newer after 17 months of ownership

Sometimes though I really like it/ appreciate it -

What's wrong with me? It also irks me I spent 30k on it in 2015 and prices are plummeting too

I love the steering feel and power but sometimes looks outdated to me-

shuaige · 01-09-2017, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Herakles

Sometimes I feel like my car is outdated - and I get the itch to sell and get something newer after 17 months of ownership

Sometimes though I really like it/ appreciate it -

What's wrong with me? It also irks me I spent 30k on it in 2015 and prices are plummeting too

I love the steering feel and power but sometimes looks outdated to me-

I think the E90 LCI has aged best; not a huge fan of the edges on the E92.

That said, you'll get a upgrade in technology and comfort/luxury if you buy a newer car, but you're not going to get much improvement in power or performance.

Needbmwpartzz · 01-09-2017, 05:40 PM

Well post up some pics

If your paint is all swirled scratched and dented....you may be right...it's outdated!
But If your cars paint is in good condition I would say you have a "nice" car.
But then again if it's broken all the time....I'll lean back towards"outdated!

GL OP

Herakles · 01-09-2017, 07:39 PM

Ok maybe it needs some cleaning up..a bmertech amp, and some bilsteins or konis

Frost17 · 01-09-2017, 07:42 PM

I've had the same car basically (non M-Sport) for 3 years. I know the feeling about wanting to upgrade. I would lease my next BMW for that reason.

Your car will be looking good for years to come so don't worry about that.

Needbmwpartzz · 01-09-2017, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Herakles

Ok maybe it needs some cleaning up..a bmertech amp, and some bilsteins or konis

I'd say keep it..... unless keeping up with the Joneses is your thing or you just crave some more technologically advanced features.
Love the E90.... a timeless design IMO.

STR8-6IX · 01-09-2017, 08:16 PM

the e90 is a timeless design

it is literally the last BMW that sticks to its roots.

other then the Xdrive nonsense, you have a very special BMW.

just look at that front fascia, it looks more ready then ever to carry out its sole purpose and molest pavement.

DS3IAM · 01-09-2017, 08:18 PM

drive the new 3 series and you will appreciate your E90! I think you need a snickers or need to mod your car! Tune your car and you will fall in love again!

zohanjimmy · 01-09-2017, 09:45 PM

Its still a good looking car E9x will be a timeless body style IMO keep it and get yourself a good tune

Herakles · 01-10-2017, 04:04 AM

Thanks guys yeah maybe I just getting too use to it and I need a tune and a mod here and there -completely stock still

Once in a while if I turn the steering wheel in other cars it does make me miss/ appreciate my car

Mr. Toad · 01-10-2017, 07:22 AM

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I think you need a snickers

SynergyAE86 · 01-10-2017, 08:36 AM

As someone that just got rid of a 2016 car for a 2011, I can easily say that the E90 is not outdated. It may lack simple things like bluetooth, but that is about it.

I drove a lot of newer cars before I picked up the e90. The ATS, Mercedes C350, E550, 2013 335i, G37 and nothing was really comparable. Any car that got points for new technology, got knocked for being slow, sloppier handling or not having much cabin room.

I have owned everything from old AE86's, to Sti, to IS350. All around, the e90 just sets itself apart. It's got the power, the looks, the handling, and the comfort.

I was 100% open minded when buying my previous car, so I literally tried everything else in the same price range. I came back to the E90 everytime.

Frost17 · 01-10-2017, 09:13 AM

To add to it... I had a loaner 16' 328i xDrive M-Sport and the handling was absolutely terrible. I felt like I was turning a toy car. So loose. I'm going to miss the hydraulic.

OP, is that at Daniels BMW??

max_330i · 01-10-2017, 10:18 AM

"outdated" in what sense? If you're drooling over the F30 gen 3er then don't bother, many people here will tell you the E90 has a better road feel and better looks anyway. Don't trade cars out of boredom.

John 070 · 01-10-2017, 10:34 AM

I think outdated is not the right word, it's more a sense that we're used to the look. Most find it hard to believe, but when the E92 was new in late 2006, it got thumbs up and heads turned. That's when a BMW was really a BMW, where W = women!

iamjamen · 01-10-2017, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Herakles

Ok maybe it needs some cleaning up..a bmertech amp, and some bilsteins or konis

Dude, you've owned your E90 for a year and half and you don't have any pictures to post other than ones from the classified listing?

That's one of your problems. Love and embrace your E90. Make it pretty and take some motherfecking glamour shots. Give it a chance to let its inner-slut out once in a while. Then you'll have some car porn to look at when it's having a bad hair day which will motivate you to detail it or buy some new and fun parts.

Lshaw · 01-10-2017, 12:19 PM

I go through the same feelings. But in the end of the day, my 09 e90 6mt still makes me smile.

Lol, plus my car is worth peanuts if i were to sell it or trade it in

. So i factor that in my rationale as well.

I hope you arent stock....

ny325 · 01-10-2017, 12:26 PM

My E90 is 9 years old, and still looks, and drives like the first day it was delivered. I'm not a fan of anything that's out now from BMW. Therefore, I'll be keeping my E90 for a long time.

Volasko · 01-10-2017, 12:38 PM

Whenever I get that feeling or boredom, I go and splurge on a mod! That usually gets my fire going for a few months.

6ixSpd · 01-10-2017, 12:58 PM

Cool.

Herakles · 01-10-2017, 03:41 PM

Thanks guys yeah maybe I just getting too use to it and I need a tune and a mod here and there -completely stock still

Once in a while if I turn the steering wheel in other cars it does make me miss/ appreciate my car

Deluxx3 · 01-10-2017, 07:53 PM

Keep it and make it look badass. A lip, lowering it and a fresh set of rims would make it looks boss!

A blackout in the headlights and full LED rings would also freshen it up, thought that's my opinion. There multiple companies that do this if you don't want to do it yourself. OneeightyNYC, OSS, Mod Emporium, etc. I have done custom headlights as well so I could help you out there, just PM me.

All in all it's a great looking car. A spoiler on the back would make it look also great. Not sure what kinda spoilers there are for the E90 but ones that look like the high kick spoiler on the e92 as it looks clean and OEM.

Best of luck, OP!

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Herakles Captain 248 Rep 824 Posts Drives: United States Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Pa iTrader: (0)	Is the 2011 335 xdrive msport a "nice car?" Sometimes I feel like my car is outdated - and I get the itch to sell and get something newer after 17 months of ownership Sometimes though I really like it/ appreciate it - What's wrong with me? It also irks me I spent 30k on it in 2015 and prices are plummeting too I love the steering feel and power but sometimes looks outdated to me- __________________ 2011 335 Msport Xdrive Space grey purchased on 8/7/15
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Needbmwpartzz Colonel 854 Rep 2,793 Posts Drives: 2009 bmw 328i x-drive Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Kitchener/Waterloo iTrader: (0)	Well post up some pics If your paint is all swirled scratched and dented....you may be right...it's outdated! But If your cars paint is in good condition I would say you have a "nice" car. But then again if it's broken all the time....I'll lean back towards"outdated! GL OP
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Herakles Captain 248 Rep 824 Posts Drives: United States Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Pa iTrader: (0)	Ok maybe it needs some cleaning up..a bmertech amp, and some bilsteins or konis
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Frost17 Private First Class 37 Rep 172 Posts Drives: 22' M340i xDrive Join Date: May 2012 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	I've had the same car basically (non M-Sport) for 3 years. I know the feeling about wanting to upgrade. I would lease my next BMW for that reason. Your car will be looking good for years to come so don't worry about that.
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STR8-6IX Banned 537 Rep 2,825 Posts Drives: RWD 528i N52 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	the e90 is a timeless design it is literally the last BMW that sticks to its roots. other then the Xdrive nonsense, you have a very special BMW. just look at that front fascia, it looks more ready then ever to carry out its sole purpose and molest pavement.
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DS3IAM Lieutenant 201 Rep 552 Posts Drives: E90 335 XI Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: NJ iTrader: (7)	drive the new 3 series and you will appreciate your E90! I think you need a snickers or need to mod your car! Tune your car and you will fall in love again! __________________ 2009 335i xDrive 6MT // Black Sapphire / Cold Weather / M Sport / PDC / Premium Package / Aerodynamic Kit / Anthracite headliner / Keyless Entry / AR Design Catless Downpipe / Style 313 19" Wheels/ OEM Euro Taillights / LUX H8 160
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zohanjimmy Enlisted Member 9 Rep 32 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 335i N55 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: California iTrader: (0)	Its still a good looking car E9x will be a timeless body style IMO keep it and get yourself a good tune
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Herakles Captain 248 Rep 824 Posts Drives: United States Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Pa iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys yeah maybe I just getting too use to it and I need a tune and a mod here and there -completely stock still Once in a while if I turn the steering wheel in other cars it does make me miss/ appreciate my car
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SynergyAE86 Enlisted Member 11 Rep 37 Posts Drives: 2011 335i Sedan Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Oklahoma iTrader: (1)	As someone that just got rid of a 2016 car for a 2011, I can easily say that the E90 is not outdated. It may lack simple things like bluetooth, but that is about it. I drove a lot of newer cars before I picked up the e90. The ATS, Mercedes C350, E550, 2013 335i, G37 and nothing was really comparable. Any car that got points for new technology, got knocked for being slow, sloppier handling or not having much cabin room. I have owned everything from old AE86's, to Sti, to IS350. All around, the e90 just sets itself apart. It's got the power, the looks, the handling, and the comfort. I was 100% open minded when buying my previous car, so I literally tried everything else in the same price range. I came back to the E90 everytime.
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Frost17 Private First Class 37 Rep 172 Posts Drives: 22' M340i xDrive Join Date: May 2012 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	To add to it... I had a loaner 16' 328i xDrive M-Sport and the handling was absolutely terrible. I felt like I was turning a toy car. So loose. I'm going to miss the hydraulic. OP, is that at Daniels BMW??
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max_330i Captain 340 Rep 922 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Illinois iTrader: (0)	"outdated" in what sense? If you're drooling over the F30 gen 3er then don't bother, many people here will tell you the E90 has a better road feel and better looks anyway. Don't trade cars out of boredom. __________________ 2006 330i 6MT Jet Black / Black
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John 070 Lieutenant General 1707 Rep 14,829 Posts Drives: 335i cpe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: ZSP/ZPP/ZCW iTrader: (0)	I think outdated is not the right word, it's more a sense that we're used to the look. Most find it hard to believe, but when the E92 was new in late 2006, it got thumbs up and heads turned. That's when a BMW was really a BMW, where W = women!
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Lshaw Lieutenant Colonel 252 Rep 1,869 Posts Drives: 09 335i 6mt Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NYC/Pittsburgh iTrader: (21)	I go through the same feelings. But in the end of the day, my 09 e90 6mt still makes me smile. Lol, plus my car is worth peanuts if i were to sell it or trade it in . So i factor that in my rationale as well. I hope you arent stock.... __________________ 07 335xi (2007-2010) 08 Legacy Spec B (08-) 09 335i (2010-) 15 X5 xdrive 35i (2015-) 17 Forester XT (2016-)
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ny325 Brigadier General 897 Rep 3,140 Posts Drives: Jet Black E90 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Gridlock iTrader: (0)	My E90 is 9 years old, and still looks, and drives like the first day it was delivered. I'm not a fan of anything that's out now from BMW. Therefore, I'll be keeping my E90 for a long time.
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Herakles Captain 248 Rep 824 Posts Drives: United States Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Pa iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys yeah maybe I just getting too use to it and I need a tune and a mod here and there -completely stock still Once in a while if I turn the steering wheel in other cars it does make me miss/ appreciate my car
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Deluxx3 Captain 201 Rep 686 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW 335i Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: For Wayne IN iTrader: (0)	Keep it and make it look badass. A lip, lowering it and a fresh set of rims would make it looks boss! A blackout in the headlights and full LED rings would also freshen it up, thought that's my opinion. There multiple companies that do this if you don't want to do it yourself. OneeightyNYC, OSS, Mod Emporium, etc. I have done custom headlights as well so I could help you out there, just PM me. All in all it's a great looking car. A spoiler on the back would make it look also great. Not sure what kinda spoilers there are for the E90 but ones that look like the high kick spoiler on the e92 as it looks clean and OEM. Best of luck, OP!
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