Just traded the 335 for an M5

undecided · 01-07-2010, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by JulieDriving

Did you make a spur-of-the-moment decision?

I feel that way if I do that. Then after a while, I get used to it, and then I feel fine. Unless I realized I made the wrong decision, lol.

But seriously, I have a feeling you'll love the M. It's a M.

So I looked around for about a month. There are not that many to choose from, they only made 20,000 total worldwide from 2005 to 2010.
Honestly, it's not the perfect car. Our 6-speed auto is far superior to the SMG and the low-end torque of the N54 is also better than the V10s BUT once you open that engine past 5500 rpm it roars to life. The steering in the 335 is also heavier which I prefer but I have not decided which of the two cars have the better steering.

domobrown · 01-08-2010, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by undecided

So I looked around for about a month. There are not that many to choose from, they only made 20,000 total worldwide from 2005 to 2010.
Honestly, it's not the perfect car. Our 6-speed auto is far superior to the SMG and the low-end torque of the N54 is also better than the V10s BUT once you open that engine past 5500 rpm it roars to life. The steering in the 335 is also heavier which I prefer but I have not decided which of the two cars have the better steering.

When I use EDC sport, my steering gets stiffer. Maybe I'm just imagining

Nawaaz · 01-08-2010, 12:16 AM

335i to an M5

Now that's a serious upgrade!

Congrats OP!

s1cke92 · 01-08-2010, 12:21 AM

how about an e60 m5 6mt? i seen some at the auction but didnt drive it. cost too much for me. and gas will be a pain. im only 20 haha

domobrown · 01-08-2010, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by s1cke92

how about an e60 m5 6mt? i seen some at the auction but didnt drive it. cost too much for me. and gas will be a pain. im only 20 haha

The 6MT has had its fair share of problems as well. Overheats. Not surprising as it is an E39 carryover. SMG, sadly or happily, is best suited for the engine

ianbiz · 01-08-2010, 01:00 AM

Id do the same in a heart beat. M5 = win.

Evosport exhaust asap

Scorpion · 01-08-2010, 03:05 AM

Nice, congrats man. Can't wait to see it.

mramirovich · 01-14-2010, 03:52 PM

"Don't let yourself get attached to anything you are not willing to walk out on in 30 seconds flat if you feel the heat around the corner."
Robert deniro in heat, love it

CSanto · 01-14-2010, 04:38 PM

The Stiff steering in your 335 is because of the AWD.
The M5 is a beast...congrats. I sold one with 9k miles about 7-8 months ago...boy am I upset with that decision.

HPFREAK · 01-14-2010, 04:52 PM

The M5 is a wicked car and if could of I would of bought one. They sound insane with exhaust.

undecided · 01-16-2010, 05:18 PM

Has a few day's dust on it though, I will post more once I clean it.

wakeboarder109 · 01-16-2010, 07:04 PM

nice upgrade indeed. I test drove a nice used SMG about two weeks and was in heaven. Enjoy!

undecided · 01-17-2010, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by s1cke92

how about an e60 m5 6mt? i seen some at the auction but didnt drive it. cost too much for me. and gas will be a pain. im only 20 haha

Can't see myself going back to a car without paddles.

amgthis · 01-17-2010, 12:14 PM

So how is it? Hows the S85 Vs N54?

undecided · 01-18-2010, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by amgthis

So how is it? Hows the S85 Vs N54?

N54 = immediate torque, subdued sound, smooth all the way, surprising good mpg for the power
S85 = amazing sound, huge power past 5500 RPM, horrible mpg (11.8 right now)

Both engines are impressive. No matter how much I think the M5 is sweet I will always have a fondness for the 335i. The 335i is the better daily driver especially if it's chipped (i only has an SSTT in it and only for a few months at a time).

BMWPower06 · 01-18-2010, 04:01 PM

N54 has an awful throttle lag that you simply won't find on the NA ///M V10

MVF4Rrider · 01-18-2010, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 200Duece

E39 M5?

Either case he traded WAY up.

crfine88 · 01-18-2010, 05:26 PM

nice upgrade

jibaholic101 · 01-18-2010, 10:57 PM

thats the way its done

interior shots?

dmurray14 · 01-18-2010, 11:39 PM

Congrats. Every time I take my buddy's, I fall in love with the S85. That sound revving high is so awesome. Then I fill it up....$!

NoSurrender · 01-19-2010, 12:38 AM

You have a monster on your hands.
Just the status alone that comes with the M5 is worth it. Enjoy!

Donald-335i · 01-19-2010, 01:36 AM

sick ride.

01-08-2010, 12:16 AM	#25
Nawaaz Brigadier General 225 Rep 4,539 Posts Drives: . Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: . iTrader: (0)	335i to an M5 Now that's a serious upgrade! Congrats OP!
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01-08-2010, 12:21 AM	#26
s1cke92 Brigadier General 165 Rep 3,713 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Walnut, CA / Sacramento, CA iTrader: (21)	how about an e60 m5 6mt? i seen some at the auction but didnt drive it. cost too much for me. and gas will be a pain. im only 20 haha
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01-08-2010, 01:00 AM	#28
ianbiz Back in a BMW 211 Rep 5,208 Posts Drives: 2015 335i Msport Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (8)	Id do the same in a heart beat. M5 = win. Evosport exhaust asap __________________ Ian
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01-08-2010, 03:05 AM	#29
Scorpion Major 184 Rep 1,210 Posts Drives: Nothing Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Nowhere iTrader: (0)	Nice, congrats man. Can't wait to see it.
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01-14-2010, 03:52 PM	#30
mramirovich Cars 4 Passion 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 2009 335i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: LA iTrader: (0)	"Don't let yourself get attached to anything you are not willing to walk out on in 30 seconds flat if you feel the heat around the corner." Robert deniro in heat, love it __________________ Cars 4 Passion Inc.
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01-14-2010, 04:38 PM	#31
CSanto Brigadier General 653 Rep 3,039 Posts Drives: 2015 BSM/SO M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: New York iTrader: (3)	The Stiff steering in your 335 is because of the AWD. The M5 is a beast...congrats. I sold one with 9k miles about 7-8 months ago...boy am I upset with that decision.
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01-14-2010, 04:52 PM	#32
HPFREAK Lieutenant Colonel 69 Rep 1,884 Posts Drives: C6 ZO6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Socal iTrader: (8)	The M5 is a wicked car and if could of I would of bought one. They sound insane with exhaust. __________________ My Youtube Channel
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01-16-2010, 05:18 PM	#33
undecided Captain 90 Rep 985 Posts Drives: 08 M5 Sapphire Black Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: CT iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 335xi SOLD!!!! ... [0.00] 2008 M5 [0.00]	A few pics Has a few day's dust on it though, I will post more once I clean it. Attached Images
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01-16-2010, 07:04 PM	#34
wakeboarder109 Lieutenant Colonel 183 Rep 1,734 Posts Drives: in High Country Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: RVA iTrader: (3)	nice upgrade indeed. I test drove a nice used SMG about two weeks and was in heaven. Enjoy!
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01-17-2010, 12:14 PM	#36
amgthis Tire Racks 53 Rep 1,232 Posts Drives: AW 1M Coupè Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA iTrader: (0)	So how is it? Hows the S85 Vs N54?
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01-18-2010, 04:01 PM	#38
BMWPower06 A^M=G is nothing w/o the Power of ///M 173 Rep 1,817 Posts Drives: ///M5 & ///M3 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Washington D.C. iTrader: (0)	N54 has an awful throttle lag that you simply won't find on the NA ///M V10 __________________ Indianapolis Red BMW ///M5
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01-18-2010, 05:26 PM	#40
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01-18-2010, 10:57 PM	#41
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01-18-2010, 11:39 PM	#42
dmurray14 The Stig 33 Rep 1,232 Posts Drives: Quickly Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: US iTrader: (1)	Congrats. Every time I take my buddy's, I fall in love with the S85. That sound revving high is so awesome. Then I fill it up....$! __________________
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01-19-2010, 12:38 AM	#43
NoSurrender Private First Class 16 Rep 138 Posts Drives: E60 M5 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	You have a monster on your hands. Just the status alone that comes with the M5 is worth it. Enjoy!
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01-19-2010, 01:36 AM	#44
Donald-335i Banned 210 Rep 3,588 Posts Drives: The Hoes Crazy! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NJ iTrader: (13)	sick ride.
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