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07-25-2009, 10:41 PM
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| BMW 335i or Lexus is350
Im planning to get a new car and i need some advice from you guys on which one is better and why? I have done some research and tested both of them. The lexus inside is more comfortable inside and the bmw feels better while driving.
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07-25-2009, 10:45 PM
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335i hands down
brenchmark of it class
Powerful, Fast, TT I6, Stylish.
I would like to own one, too.
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Reason: My Volvo Friend said Inline 6
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07-25-2009, 10:45 PM
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bmw hands down
much better car, better power, handling
the lexus is a nice car to have but when beside a 335i the bimmer is the sure choice
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07-25-2009, 10:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Bender Unit  335i hand down
brench mark of it class
Powerful, Fast, TT V6, Stylish.
I would like to own one, too. | uh....TT INLINE 6
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07-25-2009, 11:08 PM
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if you want comfort - IS350.
If you want performance - 335i
it's that simple. you get both from each, just more from 1 side from each car.
Everyone here would pick Bimmer because of the way it drives.
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07-25-2009, 11:13 PM
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Definitely the 335i. The IS350 is a nice car already, but it just doesn't handle like the 335i. The excitement of driving the 335i is incredible compared to the IS350.
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07-25-2009, 11:20 PM
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i would pick bimmer too but lexus for the comfort resell value and repair/maintaince. I was looking at the black book on value of cars 5 yrs ago (2004)
bmw resell value 3-series vs lexus resell value (is300) lexus car has higher value than bmw by quite a bit. Also the jdpower listed lexus higher than bmw all the time
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07-25-2009, 11:20 PM
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after all the test drive on both cars the real question would be what are you looking for? fun or luxury? family trips or fast short trips
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07-25-2009, 11:27 PM
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07-25-2009, 11:47 PM
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if you plan to keep it for a long time - i.e. not lease, then go for the lexus the bimmer is fun and all until you have to pay the repair bills for every glitch that it will invariably have down the road
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07-26-2009, 12:11 AM
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both are good cars. Get whichever one you can get a better deal on.
didn't bmw offer 8g off the 335i at one point?
I haven't heard of any deal for the is350, but that doesn't mean there isn't any.
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07-26-2009, 12:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Razr if you plan to keep it for a long time - i.e. not lease, then go for the lexus the bimmer is fun and all until you have to pay the repair bills for every glitch that it will invariably have down the road | ^
my #1 number concern
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07-26-2009, 12:43 AM
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Originally Posted by shawn79 ^
my #1 number concern | your # 1 concern is repair and all that
IS350, seriously both car can't go wrong but if you want to address your concerns,
wouldn't that take precedent?
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BMWs are great until they are about 4 yrs old, then start falling apart.
Lexii are reliable but worthless after 4 yrs.
Pick your poison.
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07-26-2009, 01:57 AM
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I'd definately go 335I, mostly because of every reason stated so far
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07-26-2009, 01:59 AM
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are u plannin to mod the car??not much ppl mod is350 so i think is pretty good to see one nice looking is350,there is tons of modded n chipped 335i on the street so u mite get itchy n go crazi wif hps n smokin m3 n m5 lol
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335i for sure
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07-26-2009, 04:12 AM
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i'd say you should be happy with either of them.... just test drive them or sit in them to see which one you would like more; each has their +/- so test em out  | |
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07-26-2009, 06:22 AM
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The 335d is very nice too.
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07-26-2009, 08:16 AM
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it might be difficult to get your hands on a IS350 though. I visited Richmond Lexus last month and was told that there's currently no IS350 in canada except the white demo car that has been abused by 1 million other people. You'll need to place an order and prepare to wait for 2 months.. BMW will knock 8k off the MSRP, while I doubt there is any room for negotiation on the IS350.. so you'll end up paying more for the Lexus
the interior is much much much nicer in the IS, however the BMW gives you better feedback through the steering. After test driving them back to back, I feel that they're equally fast.
as someone said above:
lease -> 335
keep it for longer than 4 years -> IS350
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335i for sure!
love the feeling when i drive it
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I'd pick g37
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07-26-2009, 09:19 AM
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335!!!! and then go flash it!!!
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07-26-2009, 10:14 AM
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have you considered the new Audi A4 3.2L?  | |
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I'd pick g37 | Thats a FX50 Dash :P
BMW hands down
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