335i vs. IS350

liquid77 · 12-19-2006, 01:33 AM

On my home from an extremely long day from work, an IS350 tailgated me as I exited the freeway. I mean, he tailgated me...was so close to my bumper. I stopped at a red light and he came up to the right side of me. I was really tired, mind my own business and looked straight ahead. The IS350 driver honked me with a "what's up" gesture. When the light turned green he took off and blew me away as I wasn't really trying.

Okay, he got my juices flowing now. I drove a few more blocks before I caught up with him at the another red light. I looked at him this time, gave him the "let's rock" gesture, and did what all proud 335i would do in my situation...I blew his ass away when the light turned green. God damn, i love our 2nd gear. I easily pulled ahead of his ass, switched over to his lane and flashed my hazard lights.....

Anyhow, just wanted to share my experience tonight. Long day at work and this really brought a smile to my face.

Ado · 12-19-2006, 01:36 AM

Nice kill

Just out of curiosity, was year did the IS350 look like?

oneshare325 · 12-19-2006, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Ado

Nice kill

Just out of curiosity, was year did the IS350 look like?

Weren't they is300 prior body style. isn't the 350 only in the newbody style?

ChineseGuy · 12-19-2006, 01:46 AM

haha.....man...that guy deserved it.....

even though i encourage the.....PEACE between drivers thing.....i gotta admit.....GOOD JOB.....haha

DallasBimmer · 12-19-2006, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by oneshare325

Weren't they is300 prior body style. isn't the 350 only in the newbody style?

Yes they were! The new body style is IS250 and IS350 as of 2006.

just4kickz · 12-19-2006, 02:00 AM

dont think the IS new what was coming...

ksfrogman · 12-19-2006, 02:02 AM

Those "fastest in class" advertisements Lexus had for their IS were very short lived.

Btw, on a different note, I was at a Korean market today, and noticed a brand new G35 sedan. It sure looked nice, even down to the Hofmeister kink. Very impressive exterior.

user1 · 12-19-2006, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by ksfrogman

Those "fastest in class" advertisements Lexus had for their IS were very short lived.

Btw, on a different note, I was at a Korean market today, and noticed a brand new G35 sedan. It sure looked nice, even down to the Hofmeister kink. Very impressive exterior.

You mean imitation Hofmeister Kink as that is a trademarked by BMW.

fairtex · 12-19-2006, 02:09 AM

WTB kill section

ksfrogman · 12-19-2006, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by user1

You mean imitation Hofmeister Kink as that is a trademarked by BMW.

Yeah, Infiniti has made it obvious whose marketshare they have been going after, especially in their "Beyond the Machine" ads.

Bimmeration · 12-19-2006, 02:46 AM

he can only try...
Nice Kill!

akhbhaat · 12-19-2006, 04:13 AM

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Originally Posted by liquid77

I easily pulled ahead of his ass, switched over to his lane and flashed my hazard lights.....

As if I needed yet another reason to disassociate myself from the BMW marque and associated stereotype(s).

Yuppies are bad? This new generation is even worse.

bronco · 12-19-2006, 09:17 AM

are you sure it was a IS350? Maybe it was IS250?
I don't know how you "blew his ass away", when IS350 is doing 0-60 in 5.4s, and 335i is at 5.0~5.4s....You cant blow someone with a .1~.4 difference, or at least it does not make any sense to me, or maybe he couldn't drive
Dont want to be a pain in the rear, but I would like to see point out the reality

kablaam · 12-19-2006, 09:30 AM

There are confirmed 0-60 runs of 335 AT @ ~4.8. Based on magazines, real accounts, and even a Gtech Video (In only D-Mode). I believe the IS350 has a chance with a MT if the driver is a novice. But an AT? Just stomp and go! Not to mention once you hit the curves, bye bye.

None-the-less, both cars are very nice. The IS obviously has more toys and a more modern interior. Personally I do not like the rear-end of either car, but I chose the 335 for overall sportiness & mod potential, XEDE anyone?

BMW320i · 12-19-2006, 09:47 AM

nice kill, glad he got what he deserves

kill section is a nice thing, but unfortunatly we dont see that much threads of this kind, if more came up, i would say yaaah :rock:

oh and btw, we have the new IS300 here, with a 2JZ engine, we dont have IS350

canuck335i · 12-19-2006, 09:59 AM

I agree with Bronco, maybe it was a 250 if the difference was so big, nonetheless, nice kill.

3thirty5 · 12-19-2006, 10:00 AM

funny thing is I actually considered getting the IS before I checked out the 335i... i'm SOOOOOOOO glad i did!

sdiver68 · 12-19-2006, 10:08 AM

Most real world IS350 times I've seen are in the upper-5 second range, whereas several real world 335 times being reported are in the high 4's.

I think by 80 or so you would have at least a car length, most likely more, even with equal drivers.

DFW_M · 12-19-2006, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by canuck335i

I agree with Bronco, maybe it was a 250 if the difference was so big, nonetheless, nice kill.

IS250 should be an easy kill for the 325...335 should beat him in reverse...

sdiver68 · 12-19-2006, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by akhbhaat

As if I needed yet another reason to disassociate myself from the BMW marque and associated stereotype(s).

Yuppies are bad? This new generation is even worse.

-100

all8up · 12-19-2006, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by sdiver68

Most real world IS350 times I've seen are in the upper 5 second range, whereas several real world 335 times being reported are in the high 4's.

I think by 80 or so you would have at least a car length, probably more, even with equal drivers.

Having owned an IS300 before, I remain a lurker on the Is300.net forum and noticed that most owners are lucky to hit high 13s in stock form and most of them are hovering in the low 14 sec mark. Not many 335s have hit the track yet, but those that have - hit mid 13s and I'm pretty certain most will be in the mid 13s range...mid 13s vs low 14s is an ugly race. Not bashing the IS350...just stating the #'s.

sstarch1 · 12-19-2006, 10:56 AM

Yeah, im sure that lexus overrated their performance times, while BMW is known for underrating the performance, especially in this car.

12-19-2006, 01:33 AM	#1
liquid77 Enlisted Member 7 Rep 31 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	335i vs. IS350 On my home from an extremely long day from work, an IS350 tailgated me as I exited the freeway. I mean, he tailgated me...was so close to my bumper. I stopped at a red light and he came up to the right side of me. I was really tired, mind my own business and looked straight ahead. The IS350 driver honked me with a "what's up" gesture. When the light turned green he took off and blew me away as I wasn't really trying. Okay, he got my juices flowing now. I drove a few more blocks before I caught up with him at the another red light. I looked at him this time, gave him the "let's rock" gesture, and did what all proud 335i would do in my situation...I blew his ass away when the light turned green. God damn, i love our 2nd gear. I easily pulled ahead of his ass, switched over to his lane and flashed my hazard lights..... Anyhow, just wanted to share my experience tonight. Long day at work and this really brought a smile to my face. __________________ 2007 335i 6MT black sapphire metallic, black dakota gray poplar, sports,prem, comfort access, power rear sunshade 8/4 - on order 9/5 - production started 9/12 - production completed 9/14 - awaiting transport to port 9/17 - awaiting departure from port 9/18- onboard the HOJIN 10/10 - at VPC 10/15 - delivered
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12-19-2006, 01:36 AM	#2
Ado King Kong 64 Rep 771 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Nice kill Just out of curiosity, was year did the IS350 look like? __________________ 08 E92 M3 - AA ECU, AA Pulleys, AA Air Filter, AA Short Shifter - CURRENT E92 335i - Vishnu V3, Exhaust, Intake, BOV, CDV Delete - SOLD 1991 850i Dinan Twin Turbo - SOLD
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12-19-2006, 01:46 AM	#4
ChineseGuy QuickShifter 145 Rep 1,499 Posts Drives: Black E90 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: North Pole iTrader: (2)	haha.....man...that guy deserved it..... even though i encourage the.....PEACE between drivers thing.....i gotta admit.....GOOD JOB.....haha
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12-19-2006, 02:00 AM	#6
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12-19-2006, 02:02 AM	#7
ksfrogman Major General 615 Rep 6,750 Posts Drives: E90 330i 6MT Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Torrance, CA iTrader: (12) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	Those "fastest in class" advertisements Lexus had for their IS were very short lived. Btw, on a different note, I was at a Korean market today, and noticed a brand new G35 sedan. It sure looked nice, even down to the Hofmeister kink. Very impressive exterior. __________________
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12-19-2006, 09:17 AM	#13
bronco Colonel 77 Rep 2,104 Posts Drives: e92 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	are you sure it was a IS350? Maybe it was IS250? I don't know how you "blew his ass away", when IS350 is doing 0-60 in 5.4s, and 335i is at 5.0~5.4s....You cant blow someone with a .1~.4 difference, or at least it does not make any sense to me, or maybe he couldn't drive Dont want to be a pain in the rear, but I would like to see point out the reality __________________ SaaS - The world of tomorrow is already here...www.saaschronicles.com
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12-19-2006, 09:30 AM	#14
kablaam Enlisted Member 5 Rep 48 Posts Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	There are confirmed 0-60 runs of 335 AT @ ~4.8. Based on magazines, real accounts, and even a Gtech Video (In only D-Mode). I believe the IS350 has a chance with a MT if the driver is a novice. But an AT? Just stomp and go! Not to mention once you hit the curves, bye bye. None-the-less, both cars are very nice. The IS obviously has more toys and a more modern interior. Personally I do not like the rear-end of either car, but I chose the 335 for overall sportiness & mod potential, XEDE anyone? __________________ 2007 E90 335i w/ Auto, Nav, Prem, Sport, Heated Seats 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid 2005 Honda Odyssey EX
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12-19-2006, 09:47 AM	#15
BMW320i Colonel 187 Rep 2,916 Posts Drives: '06 AW 320i Join Date: May 2006 Location: Muscat, Oman iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 320i [0.00]	nice kill, glad he got what he deserves kill section is a nice thing, but unfortunatly we dont see that much threads of this kind, if more came up, i would say yaaah :rock: oh and btw, we have the new IS300 here, with a 2JZ engine, we dont have IS350 __________________ 19" velocity CSL replicas staggured // Continental sport contact 2: rear: 255/35/19, Front: 235/35/19 // Blacklines // rear OEM spoiler // y-connector // 30% v-kool tint all around // Black Roof/Mirrors // H&R Sport springs // H&R TRAK+ 15mm spacers // *BMW never makes ordinary cars . . .*
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12-19-2006, 09:59 AM	#16
canuck335i Private with no class 9 Rep 649 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: North of Montreal iTrader: (0)	I agree with Bronco, maybe it was a 250 if the difference was so big, nonetheless, nice kill. __________________ Robert My Pictures http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8GsW2nfLV8
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12-19-2006, 10:00 AM	#17
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12-19-2006, 10:08 AM	#18
sdiver68 Expert Road Racer 60 Rep 1,329 Posts Drives: 07 335i e90, 09 335i e93 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: St. Louis, MO iTrader: (3)	Most real world IS350 times I've seen are in the upper-5 second range, whereas several real world 335 times being reported are in the high 4's. I think by 80 or so you would have at least a car length, most likely more, even with equal drivers.
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sstarch1 From Russia With Boost 38 Rep 1,076 Posts Drives: E92 335i - Vroom Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Alexandria, VA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	Yeah, im sure that lexus overrated their performance times, while BMW is known for underrating the performance, especially in this car. __________________ 2007 BMW 335i - Delivered 9/8/06 Sparkling Grpahite with Black Leather/Aluminum Trim Premium Package, Sports Package, Comfort Access.
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