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skddmorse · 04-24-2009, 08:16 PM

Ok, Just got back from dropping off my car to get a headlight fixed and I received a 328i for a loaner. Now I am a huge BMW fan and do not beleive there is a better made car then the 135i BUT----- This 328i was made for a blue hair... It has zero power, its hard to get in to and from the steering wheel to tires it is not very high class.... Compaired to my 135i it feels like I am driving a bus...
For the price of this car I would be inclined to buy one of many others cars available....
I can not wait to get my car back.....................

Bimmer Nerd · 04-24-2009, 08:35 PM

flame suit on but i like the 328i despite people saying that its a SLOW moving train.

themyst · 04-24-2009, 08:41 PM

LOL I got an 08 328i for dropping my 135i off as well. I didn't mind it too much, nice soft ride, and I got to extensively test out the steptronic. Dealer had my car for three days, so I got plenty of time getting to know it. In a nutshell? Although the automatics are easier to drive consistently at the drag strip, it can't replace the hands-on experience of a manual....

1013mm · 04-24-2009, 10:17 PM

hahahaha i have both and i know waht you are talking about hahaha.

cagekicker · 04-27-2009, 10:39 AM

over time the 3er has lost it's sportyness. too big!!!

BMW86 · 04-27-2009, 04:38 PM

I got a 328i (325i) as a loaner as well. All I can say is I was very disappointed but in the end the 328i and the 135i are 2 very different cars.

skddmorse · 04-27-2009, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMW86

I got a 328i (325i) as a loaner as well. All I can say is I was very disappointed but in the end the 328i and the 135i are 2 very different cars.

Very True....

MadMan77 · 04-27-2009, 05:05 PM

I guess I got lucky as I just gave back a 335i loaner on Saturday. It was silver too.

aarong_m3 · 04-27-2009, 05:41 PM

Everytime i have gone is for something they have given me, 325, 328, 330(coupe/sedan/wagon) Mini Cooper, Saturn and never a 335 or anything higher. And this is when i had an E46 M3 too. So don't feel too bad...it's whatever they have on the lot for a loaner. Some people even got Dodge Caravans or even Hyundai.

SlickShift · 04-27-2009, 10:12 PM

Automatic, base engine 3-series models without the sport package are the most boring cars to drive. Unfortunately, that how 75% of them are equipped.

IMO, those are for people who just like the badge.

xantdieselx · 04-28-2009, 02:16 PM

I have to disagree. I had on 09' 328xi coupe for a loaner not too long ago and loved it. It's definitely not the same as the 135i but there are some things I did like better. I thought the headlights (with fogs) were better and more far reaching. The interior was definitely an improvement and the ride was more comfortable.

On the negative side, the 3 felt like a porker, the steering was nicely weighted but a felt bit numb compared to the 135i. There were time when the step had trouble making up it's mind (debating whether or not to downshift) and in DS the car would shudder coming to a stop (as it downshifted).

BlackjackMulligan · 04-28-2009, 02:24 PM

I got an '09 335 xDrive (the new BMW way of saying things) for a loaner last week.

I don't like the (nav-less) 3 Series interior. The dash seems to stretch on forever. Funny how lots of critics say the 1er interior is inferior to the 3er.....I completely disagree.

john08135i · 04-28-2009, 03:22 PM

DITTO.. i have a 328 now also.. dont push it thru corners..it doesnt like it at all..
slow as a pig..
hate the dash.

god i miss my ONE..

b2nvs2001 · 04-28-2009, 03:33 PM

really - i'm totally surprised.

I felt that the handling of the 328 was better in some regards. It also wasn't a slow coach as many of you have mentioned. Sure, the 135i (especially with tune) is quicker but not radically so during normal driving conditions.

I actually really liked it. It also was far far more refined than the 135i. Perhaps I'm getting old (I hope not).

04-24-2009, 08:16 PM	#1
skddmorse Second Lieutenant Drives: 2008 BMW 135i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 204 iTrader: (0)	135i to Loaner 328i----- :( Ok, Just got back from dropping off my car to get a headlight fixed and I received a 328i for a loaner. Now I am a huge BMW fan and do not beleive there is a better made car then the 135i BUT----- This 328i was made for a blue hair... It has zero power, its hard to get in to and from the steering wheel to tires it is not very high class.... Compaired to my 135i it feels like I am driving a bus... For the price of this car I would be inclined to buy one of many others cars available.... I can not wait to get my car back..................... __________________ I am Sam, Sam I am 2008 BMW 135i- AFE, HKS, EFX, Ultimate Racing, Split Second, CryO2 and Riss Racing
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04-24-2009, 08:41 PM	#3
themyst Major General Drives: E90 335i LCI Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 6,326 iTrader: (8)	LOL I got an 08 328i for dropping my 135i off as well. I didn't mind it too much, nice soft ride, and I got to extensively test out the steptronic. Dealer had my car for three days, so I got plenty of time getting to know it. In a nutshell? Although the automatics are easier to drive consistently at the drag strip, it can't replace the hands-on experience of a manual.... __________________ E90 LCI N54 6AT

04-24-2009, 10:17 PM	#4
1013mm aka 1013MM Drives: pokingly flush Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles / HK Posts: 9,217 iTrader: (7) Garage List 2009 135i [4.13]	hahahaha i have both and i know waht you are talking about hahaha. __________________ -John Project YOSHI Sale Thread

04-27-2009, 10:39 AM	#5
cagekicker Major Drives: '09 crimson red 135i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: yard Posts: 1,323 iTrader: (0)	over time the 3er has lost it's sportyness. too big!!! __________________ 6MT/ N54/ SP= RATID!!!

04-27-2009, 05:05 PM	#8
MadMan77 ↓↓↓ Ex-Con ↓↓↓ Drives: JB '08 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mildenhall, UK Posts: 1,853 iTrader: (1)	I guess I got lucky as I just gave back a 335i loaner on Saturday. It was silver too. __________________

04-24-2009, 08:35 PM	#2
Bimmer Nerd I \| L Photography Drives: E46 M3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Los angeles, ~818~ Posts: 7,420 iTrader: (11)	flame suit on but i like the 328i despite people saying that its a SLOW moving train.

04-27-2009, 04:38 PM	#6
BMW86 Major General Drives: BMW 135i / Kawa Ninja Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 8,613 iTrader: (0)	I got a 328i (325i) as a loaner as well. All I can say is I was very disappointed but in the end the 328i and the 135i are 2 very different cars.

04-27-2009, 05:41 PM	#9
aarong_m3 First Lieutenant Drives: 2006 BMW M5 / 1974 BMW 2002 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Union City, CA - Norcal Posts: 338 iTrader: (3)	Everytime i have gone is for something they have given me, 325, 328, 330(coupe/sedan/wagon) Mini Cooper, Saturn and never a 335 or anything higher. And this is when i had an E46 M3 too. So don't feel too bad...it's whatever they have on the lot for a loaner. Some people even got Dodge Caravans or even Hyundai. __________________ 2006 BMW M5 7spd SMG/SIlverstone : 2008 BMW 135i SGM/JB2/BMS(SOLD 1/2010) : 1974 BMW 2oo2(5spd w/ 3.91LSD) : 2002 BMW M3(AW/6spd) Sold 8/07 : 2002 BMW 325i(SGM) Sold 12/07 : 1993 BMW 325i Sold 8/04

04-27-2009, 10:12 PM	#10
SlickShift Major Drives: '09 135i - 6MT Join Date: May 2007 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 1,285 iTrader: (1)	Automatic, base engine 3-series models without the sport package are the most boring cars to drive. Unfortunately, that how 75% of them are equipped. IMO, those are for people who just like the badge. __________________ -Nick TiAg/Coral/Glacier Breyton Race GTS-R - Eibach Springs - E92 Front Sway - BMW CF Strut Brace - JB4 - DCI - Synapse BOV - MagnaFlow Exhaust - Berk Midpipes - LCI Blackline Tails - CSR Eyelids - BMW Performance Sideskirts

04-28-2009, 02:16 PM	#11
xantdieselx Capo Drives: 2010 328xi Coupe Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 381 iTrader: (0)	I have to disagree. I had on 09' 328xi coupe for a loaner not too long ago and loved it. It's definitely not the same as the 135i but there are some things I did like better. I thought the headlights (with fogs) were better and more far reaching. The interior was definitely an improvement and the ride was more comfortable. On the negative side, the 3 felt like a porker, the steering was nicely weighted but a felt bit numb compared to the 135i. There were time when the step had trouble making up it's mind (debating whether or not to downshift) and in DS the car would shudder coming to a stop (as it downshifted).

04-28-2009, 02:24 PM	#12
BlackjackMulligan Most interesting Roadster Drives: '01 Z3.0 Roady;'10 C300 Sport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Boston 'burbs Posts: 2,224 iTrader: (5) Garage List 2010 Mercedes-Benz ... [0.00] 2001 BMW Z3 3.0 Roa ... [0.00]	I got an '09 335 xDrive (the new BMW way of saying things) for a loaner last week. I don't like the (nav-less) 3 Series interior. The dash seems to stretch on forever. Funny how lots of critics say the 1er interior is inferior to the 3er.....I completely disagree. __________________ I can't complain, but sometimes I still do........Life's been good to me so far. - Joe Walsh

04-28-2009, 03:22 PM	#13
john08135i Captain Drives: 2013 M Sport, 2010 bmw S1000RR Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orlando Posts: 918 iTrader: (0)	DITTO.. i have a 328 now also.. dont push it thru corners..it doesnt like it at all.. slow as a pig.. hate the dash. god i miss my ONE..

04-28-2009, 03:33 PM	#14
b2nvs2001 Private First Class Drives: Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 179 iTrader: (0)	really - i'm totally surprised. I felt that the handling of the 328 was better in some regards. It also wasn't a slow coach as many of you have mentioned. Sure, the 135i (especially with tune) is quicker but not radically so during normal driving conditions. I actually really liked it. It also was far far more refined than the 135i. Perhaps I'm getting old (I hope not).

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