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Re: Autocar: S5 vs. 335i - 05-20-2007, 06:43 AM

I really don't like it when so-called respected magazines make technical errors. The 335i does not have a small and large turbo working sequentially. It has two small turbos of equal size and spin rate.
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Re: Autocar: S5 vs. 335i - 05-20-2007, 08:03 AM

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I said this many times before. BMW has really taken this segment to another level with the 335i, which is priced at the same level as the previous 330i.

In the past, you needed spend $68-75000 (Cdn dollars) to get a base B6/7 S4, E46 M3, or W203 C55. Now, you can spend around $50000 to get a base 335i and get very close (sometimes slightly superior) levels of performance to those older cars.

MB and Audi have NOTHING in their stable to match the 335i's performance in that price range. That's why the 335i is such a good car.....it is excellent value.
Why would a A5 cost the same as a 335i? Both cars have attractive exteriors but only one car has and amazing interior to match. The interior of the A/S5 is stunning, you'd be hard pressed to hear someone say that about the 3-Series. BMW invest the bulk of their resources in the performance department, where Audi invest a great deal into performance and interior design.
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Re: Autocar: S5 vs. 335i - 05-20-2007, 08:18 AM

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and I think the interior of a 3er looks better than the A5.

And I am not even going to start about engine refinement, driving dynamics, RWD FUN, interior space, handling, balance and aftermarket tuners/BMW individual.

Oh, how I love these threads on internal combustion...grudge match...
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Re: Autocar: S5 vs. 335i - 05-20-2007, 08:42 AM

^^Well the S5 has a well refined engine as the BMW if not better coz it's a NA engine,plus better int,equal driving fun and handling so IMO the S5 is more of a car than the 335i.
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Re: Autocar: S5 vs. 335i - 05-20-2007, 08:48 AM

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^^Well the S5 has a well refined engine as the BMW if not better coz it's a NA engine,plus better int,equal driving fun and handling so IMO the S5 is more of a car than the 335i.
well, 335i engine won "International Engine of the year" , "Best New Engine" and "2.5-litre to 3-litre" awards 2007, S5 didnt get any award at all
Im a N/A lover into the bones but N/A isnt always the best.

Another thing that speaks for this turbo the engine 335i is fuel efficient, fuel consumption is very low compared to a V8 but still offer the same performance, not bad.
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Re: Autocar: S5 vs. 335i - 05-20-2007, 08:56 AM

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I really don't like it when so-called respected magazines make technical errors. The 335i does not have a small and large turbo working sequentially. It has two small turbos of equal size and spin rate.
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Re: Autocar: S5 vs. 335i - 05-20-2007, 12:05 PM

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^^Well the S5 has a well refined engine as the BMW if not better coz it's a NA engine,plus better int,equal driving fun and handling so IMO the S5 is more of a car than the 335i.
I won't say that actually. One is 4.2 litre V8 while the other is 3.0 litre TTI6.
If anything, it is a testament to the beauty of the 335i engine
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Re: Autocar: S5 vs. 335i - 05-20-2007, 12:26 PM

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^^Well the S5 has a well refined engine as the BMW if not better coz it's a NA engine,plus better int,equal driving fun and handling so IMO the S5 is more of a car than the 335i.
I honestly don't believe these cars attract the same type of buyers.
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Re: Autocar: S5 vs. 335i - 05-20-2007, 12:57 PM

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I honestly don't believe these cars attract the same type of buyers.
I agree with you to some point. At least in Sweden majority of the buyers will choose between 335i and A5 3.2Q since they almost have the same price.
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Re: Autocar: S5 vs. 335i - 05-20-2007, 08:16 PM

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I really don't like it when so-called respected magazines make technical errors. The 335i does not have a small and large turbo working sequentially. It has two small turbos of equal size and spin rate.
I noticed that too----

Learn the cars before you publish-dumb asses.
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