already ordered an e92.. but..

Mar 27, 2007 | 01:26 AM

kostas

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2008 BMW 335xi Coupe

already ordered an e92.. but..

hey everyone, i'm having a small dilemma.
I ordered a BMW 335i Coupe on March 3rd. My dealer said i'll take delivery end of april/beginning of may, which is all nice and wonderful... if it was true. It seems BMW has been having shortages with their new 335 twin-turbo engine and it looks like I won't be getting this new car until about July. This is something I really do not want to have to do...

So now I am starting to consider the new C-class.. which is why I waited so long before ordering the BMW (i'm a huge mercedes fan obviously, so i do have a bias). I was hoping to fall completely in love with the new C but I just thought it was ok next to the BMW. So I was hoping for some advice from everyone. If I were to go to dealer this weekend and put an order in for a new C350 Sport, around how long do you guys think it will take for me to take delivery? I know this all has to do with each persons taste, and one is a sedan the other is a coupe.. and i am expecting a BMW bashing lol. Anyway, the BMW came out to $52000.. I'm not sure if it's worth the switch and was looking for some advice. Thanks in advance.

Mar 28, 2007 | 04:31 PM

ultraseven

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IMHO, 52K for a non M 3 series is an abomination. I would also echo comparing the car to the 4 door instead since there's a 4 dr 335i.

The 335i however, is a better performer than the C350. It isn't a fair comparison, but needless to say the C350 ideally should get you southward of 50K.

Mar 29, 2007 | 01:58 AM

Cloudz

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I say 335i coupe all the way... has crazy performance if you ask me. But then I guess I am biased too, but in the opposite direction... I don't really like the New C... I like the OLD C.... ever since I saw w204, I shaked my head and started to lean against BMW 3 Coupes E46 OR E92 would do for me

Mar 29, 2007 | 02:45 AM

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How about a 05-06 AMG? Cant go wrong there.

Mar 29, 2007 | 11:33 PM

kostas

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2008 BMW 335xi Coupe

yeah i took the C55 into consideration.. only reason I didnt jump for it is that I really wanted a new car rather than a used.. not to mention I think that a C55 will have been abused by its previous owner.. just like a used M3.. something I will probably look into this weekend when I head over to my local Mercedes dealer

Mar 30, 2007 | 02:56 AM

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I say stick with the E92 for now. If you really want a new W204 then wait till they announce the new engine with the 335 beating power. I'm sure you don't want to be like those that bought the E90 330i and only a year later a marginally more expensive 335i will totally blow them away.

Mar 30, 2007 | 03:49 AM

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52k also seems a bit high. A friend of mine picked one up with all options earlier this year for 46k out the door. Maybe look around and just see some other options, although either way, you're in great shape