Swapped my 2011 335xi for a....

Bubba Ho-Tep · 10-04-2012, 01:08 PM

Just had a E90 post member take over my lease in the 335xi (thanks Eric!).

I initially was shopping for a used Z06 but the interest rates I was getting quoted weren't very competitive (due to the fact it's financing a "used" car). I ended up with what I believe to be the next best thing- 2012 CTS-V Coupe (6spd manual). More power than the Z but wayyyy heavier.

Pulls like a freight train and may even be more power than the stock (run-flats) can handle. On more than one occasion I've commenced a rolling burnout shifting from 1st into 2nd- so much so I had to get off the gas to get traction back. Interior is nicely laid out but the center console creaks like crazy. Awful plastic against plastic sound. Definitely detracts from the upscale "feel". Excited to start modding as these cars respond extremely well to basic bolt-ons.

Here are a few snaps...

spenta · 10-04-2012, 01:12 PM

very nice, congrats

BMW Fanatic · 10-04-2012, 02:57 PM

Doesn't seem like you're happy with it? But congrats!

Bubba Ho-Tep · 10-04-2012, 03:50 PM

The interior issues I kind of expected being a previous GM owner (2009 Corvette). Otherwise the interior is quite nice- very quite, soft-touch surfaces/leather-wrapped dash, etc. However I didn't buy this car for it's interior alone- it feels as fast as my modded Vette right off the showroom floor. Can't wait to get an extra 100+ hp from the basic bolt-ons. Should be an animal!

swanson · 10-04-2012, 05:34 PM

Nice upgrade! looks great!

son_of_siggy · 10-05-2012, 12:18 PM

Looks great. I loved my first gen. If it wasn't for me being a hippie and not being able to stomachs 19mpg I'd be all over it.

MediaArtist · 10-05-2012, 01:58 PM

Love it.

kdiggz · 10-05-2012, 02:11 PM

i'm jelly

Rmk392 · 10-05-2012, 02:18 PM

nice car ..but if i'm paying that much for a car it better not make a creak or squeak anywhere

mdosu · 10-05-2012, 03:05 PM

love it. Agreed on the weight, dissapointing as they shove all the luxury goods into this car. But overall a great performance package for the price

10-04-2012, 01:08 PM	#1
Bubba Ho-Tep Private First Class 20 Rep 125 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 335i xDrive Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: South Jersey iTrader: (0)	Swapped my 2011 335xi for a.... Just had a E90 post member take over my lease in the 335xi (thanks Eric!). I initially was shopping for a used Z06 but the interest rates I was getting quoted weren't very competitive (due to the fact it's financing a "used" car). I ended up with what I believe to be the next best thing- 2012 CTS-V Coupe (6spd manual). More power than the Z but wayyyy heavier. Pulls like a freight train and may even be more power than the stock (run-flats) can handle. On more than one occasion I've commenced a rolling burnout shifting from 1st into 2nd- so much so I had to get off the gas to get traction back. Interior is nicely laid out but the center console creaks like crazy. Awful plastic against plastic sound. Definitely detracts from the upscale "feel". Excited to start modding as these cars respond extremely well to basic bolt-ons. Here are a few snaps...
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10-04-2012, 01:12 PM	#2
spenta Enlisted Member 3 Rep 48 Posts Drives: 2010 335i Xdrive Join Date: May 2008 Location: Randolph, NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 335i Xdrive [0.00]	very nice, congrats
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10-04-2012, 02:57 PM	#3
BMW Fanatic Banned 147 Rep 3,289 Posts Drives: slow Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Calgary iTrader: (11)	Doesn't seem like you're happy with it? But congrats!
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10-04-2012, 03:50 PM	#4
Bubba Ho-Tep Private First Class 20 Rep 125 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 335i xDrive Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: South Jersey iTrader: (0)	The interior issues I kind of expected being a previous GM owner (2009 Corvette). Otherwise the interior is quite nice- very quite, soft-touch surfaces/leather-wrapped dash, etc. However I didn't buy this car for it's interior alone- it feels as fast as my modded Vette right off the showroom floor. Can't wait to get an extra 100+ hp from the basic bolt-ons. Should be an animal!
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10-04-2012, 05:34 PM	#5
swanson Convicted Felon 801 Rep 2,198 Posts Drives: chariot Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Nice upgrade! looks great!
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10-05-2012, 12:18 PM	#6
son_of_siggy Lieutenant 17 Rep 432 Posts Drives: CTS-V Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	Looks great. I loved my first gen. If it wasn't for me being a hippie and not being able to stomachs 19mpg I'd be all over it.
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10-05-2012, 01:58 PM	#7
MediaArtist There is No Substitute 77 Rep 1,186 Posts Drives: Audi A6, 997 GT3 RS, E90 335i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Laguna Beach, CA iTrader: (0)	Love it. __________________ '13 Audi A6 '07 Porsche GT3 RS '08 BMW E90 335i
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10-05-2012, 02:11 PM	#8
kdiggz Captain 20 Rep 659 Posts Drives: e92 ///M3 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Buffalo, NY iTrader: (10)	i'm jelly
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10-05-2012, 02:18 PM	#9
Rmk392 First Lieutenant 29 Rep 367 Posts Drives: E92 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	nice car ..but if i'm paying that much for a car it better not make a creak or squeak anywhere
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10-05-2012, 03:05 PM	#10
mdosu Banned 333 Rep 8,495 Posts Drives: Double Vanos'd Civic-M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (6)	love it. Agreed on the weight, dissapointing as they shove all the luxury goods into this car. But overall a great performance package for the price
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