335is or Mustang 5.0??

OtaconZ · 06-10-2011, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Red370

I've owned both. This is a false statement.

My words may have come across wrong. I've owned both a 370z and a 335i and I've test driven two 2011 Mustang's with the premium package. While the new Mustang's interior is leaps and bounds better than the the 2005-2009 models, it still 3rd among those three cars. There are still quite a few low rent plastics and odd ergonomic features that you just don't see in the BMW or the 370. That's not to take anything away from the Mustang either, it's an awesome machine, but this isn't one of it's strong points IMO.

nuTinmuch · 06-11-2011, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Red370

I've owned both. This is a false statement.

I disagree. When I test drove the Mustang I wasn't really impressed. It isn't bad, but I didn't think it was better than my Z. I thought it was on par with the Corvette, minus the steering wheel, which was better in the Mustang.

PapoZalsa · 06-11-2011, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Totally depends on where you live.

NOVA... my pizza delivery guy drives a 335i.

He might be one of those that buy a car and cannot afford the car payments. Around here I have seen a bunch of the new Camaros delivering pizza.

Yet to see a Mustang 2011....

b1adesofcha0s · 06-11-2011, 06:53 PM

Got a ride in Steve's Mustang today and it was awesome!

theDreamer · 06-11-2011, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

Got a ride in Steve's Mustang today and it was awesome!

oh really....Steve is giving out ride's in his car now.

shadoquad · 06-11-2011, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

oh really....Steve is giving out ride's in his car now.

I got to drive it at zdayz

Ridgerunner · 06-11-2011, 08:02 PM

I had a Mustang GT the first 6 years of my son's life. If you are alone with the kid, it is hell when they are real small leaning back there to buckle them up or pull them out of there. Unless your wife is under 5'2", she won't want to ride back there with him if all three of you are going somewhere together. My wife's car is a Maxima, when the kid went somewhere, 99% of the time he was in it.

Go for the BMW, unless you can convince the wife to drive a four door so you can keep the Z.

b1adesofcha0s · 06-12-2011, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

oh really....Steve is giving out ride's in his car now.

You just gotta ask

ZYGOTE · 06-16-2011, 03:56 AM

Just took delivery of a Crimson Red 335is coupe, I'll try and get some pics up soon. Thanks for all of the advice, it was much appreciated.

ZYGOTE · 06-21-2011, 04:28 PM

Loving the car so far, here is a pic:

b1adesofcha0s · 06-21-2011, 04:33 PM

Looks good, but the pic is really tiny. Do you have a bigger one?

ZYGOTE · 06-21-2011, 04:36 PM

Sorry...should be fixed now.

b1adesofcha0s · 06-21-2011, 04:42 PM

It's good now. Looks awesome, congrats

fairlady_Z · 06-21-2011, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by spitfire9200

$460 for a plug n play tune and your 335is will blow the doors off a 5.0 and an m3. The 2011 335is still has the n54 engine instead of the n55 in the 2011 regular 335i... so it can still be easily tuned for tons of power.

but, call me bias haha

N54 - isn't that the one with the high-pressure fuel pump issues? Bmw Law Suit Hpfp

DocMorgy · 06-21-2011, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Pelican170

My vote would be for the BMW. In my opinion, they are the better made car and more room inside...

I would have to disagree completely. Just traded off my 335xi coupe on Corvette - iDrive is horrible, wheels are fragile (blew tire & bent wheel on mod-sized pothole that 'stang laughs at), accessing rear can be a pain as you need to motor the seat fore/back using power seat & fuel mileage is WORSE then my 2008 Mustang Bullitt. BMW had prettier interior, sure, though I really love the Tremec manual tranny (the new 2011s are better yet). I can also base my observations on having owned both vehicles, not just what I've read in the car magazines.

Also, you will save an absolute bundle on purchase price with the Mustang. That all being said, though, that 335is is a beautiful car overall. Why haven't you considered the G37 coupe - alot heavier then the Z but drives very nice (I used to have G35 coupe myself)

06-11-2011, 06:53 PM	#64 (permalink)
b1adesofcha0s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: MD Posts: 40,963 Drives: HypeTrain Choo Choo! Rep Power: 141	Got a ride in Steve's Mustang today and it was awesome! __________________ Project: b1adeZmobile (2009 370Z) \| Uprev Tune by AAM Competition \| Berk Exhaust Project: b1adeZmobile 2.0 (2014 C7 Z51) \| Corsa Xtreme Exhaust

06-21-2011, 04:28 PM	#70 (permalink)
ZYGOTE Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NE Posts: 80 Drives: 09 6MT SP Rep Power: 15	Loving the car so far, here is a pic: Last edited by ZYGOTE; 06-21-2011 at 04:36 PM.

06-21-2011, 04:33 PM	#71 (permalink)
b1adesofcha0s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: MD Posts: 40,963 Drives: HypeTrain Choo Choo! Rep Power: 141	Looks good, but the pic is really tiny. Do you have a bigger one? __________________ Project: b1adeZmobile (2009 370Z) \| Uprev Tune by AAM Competition \| Berk Exhaust Project: b1adeZmobile 2.0 (2014 C7 Z51) \| Corsa Xtreme Exhaust

06-21-2011, 04:42 PM	#73 (permalink)
b1adesofcha0s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: MD Posts: 40,963 Drives: HypeTrain Choo Choo! Rep Power: 141	It's good now. Looks awesome, congrats __________________ Project: b1adeZmobile (2009 370Z) \| Uprev Tune by AAM Competition \| Berk Exhaust Project: b1adeZmobile 2.0 (2014 C7 Z51) \| Corsa Xtreme Exhaust

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ZYGOTE Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NE Posts: 80 Drives: 09 6MT SP Rep Power: 15	Sorry...should be fixed now.