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BMW 335xi sedan on sale in March

BM3W submitted on 11/16/2006 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 1:32:34 PM

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BMW's twin-turbo, 3.

0-liter inline-six is turning out to be as exciting an engine as the automaker's lauded 5.0-liter V10. Though its horsepower rating is down a couple hundie compared to the V10, the experience of dropping the hammer on a perfectly balanced inline-six that's sucking in more air than a Dyson upright is awesome (or so we've heard). The engine debuted in the 3-Series Coupe, followed by an appearance in the 3-Series Sedan, and finally we've learned when it will be taking up residence in the all-wheel drive 3-Series Sedan. The vehicle, known as the 335xi, will be available in March of 2007 according to this page on BMW's Military sales website. With 300 horsepower, all-wheel drive and BMW handling, the 335xi promises to be everything to everyone.


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Cruiser01

Best AWD system available + with the best-handling compact sports sedan = the perfect winter car 4 me!

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Posted on 11/16/2006 3:23:28 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -5   

IamEvilHomer

wow a turbo 4 weel drive ? Sounds like an Audi to me

but BMW is an independant company that dosen't even notice audi right?

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Posted on 11/16/2006 9:18:03 PM | | Votes: 0   

audirevolution

I disagree with you. Quattro is king.
But I agree with the best handling sports sedan.

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Posted on 11/16/2006 4:11:25 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

BM3W

Interesting enough Audi has the AWD heritage. But BMW was just recognized has the most successful AWD manufacturer. I'm not sure what to make of that data. None the less both car's are great winter cars.

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Posted on 11/16/2006 4:25:30 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

I95SPEEDINGTICKETS

Two Clues
X5 & X3

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Posted on 11/16/2006 8:49:46 PM | | Votes: 0   

IamEvilHomer

I clam that I am king of the world but I don't think that makes it so

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Posted on 11/16/2006 9:19:00 PM | | Votes: -1   

MunichRob

The 335xi sedan and the S4 would be a good comparo.

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Posted on 11/16/2006 4:38:11 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

james_may

S4 probably drinks too much gas .... 335XI is abit on a lead for this one

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Posted on 11/16/2006 8:03:24 PM | | Votes: 3   

NARunner

nasher-

if you like punching the throttle a lot on your 335i, then those twin turbos looooooooove the fuel!

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Posted on 11/17/2006 12:18:47 AM | | Votes: -1   

thecar

but no gas gazzler tax on the 335xi =D
I hate Tax.

jmr2480 :
I am concern on freq. fuel stops , I read tht from Audizine and scares the hell out of me buying it as a commuter

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Posted on 11/17/2006 10:00:58 AM | | Votes: 2   

S4cabriofoxone

My S4 gets about 16 or 17mpg on a daily basis, but I drive pretty hard to work. It's also a Cabriolet- so it weighs more. However, I have no problem with it.

The S4 sedan, in mixed driving, would get something closer to 20mpg.

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Posted on 11/19/2006 1:01:52 PM | | Votes: 0   

mstangpny07

BM3W:
If you scroll down and look at the other articles, you'll see THAT THIS IS A REPEAT POST.

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Posted on 11/16/2006 4:57:17 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -3   

JRobUSC

this car is less expensive than the current S4 and would be quicker, better handling, and even get better gas mileage. Uh oh. The 335xi Coupe will be out in 4th quarter of 2007, as well. That'll be my next car.

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Posted on 11/16/2006 6:21:35 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

IamEvilHomer

oh i am going to act like a BMW fan

but you are compairing the OLD audi to the NEW bmw

:)
S4 is in it's last year and very limited production for 2008 before the new car design in 2008 to 2008.5

do you believe the 2008's are only 4 months or so away?

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Posted on 11/16/2006 9:21:09 PM | | Votes: 0   

JRobUSC

you may be right, but the new S4 will be more expensive than the current S4, which is already more expensive than the 335xi will be. Besides, it also can't be much faster because Audi can't let it encroach on the power and speed of the RS4. Independent magazines have taken the 335i 0-60 in 4.8 seconds and dynoed it at 350hp and 360 lb-ft (all of which better the existing S4). Audi might be able to slightly one up those numbers, but they have to be mindful of not stepping on the $66k+ 420hp RS4's toes.

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Posted on 11/17/2006 9:34:40 AM | | Votes: 2   

S4cabriofoxone

"you may be right, but the new S4 will be more expensive than the current S4, which is already more expensive than the 335xi will be. Besides, it also can't be much faster because Audi can't let it encroach on the power and speed of the RS4. Independent magazines have taken the 335i 0-60 in 4.8 seconds and dynoed it at 350hp and 360 lb-ft (all of which better the existing S4). Audi might be able to slightly one up those numbers, but they have to be mindful of not stepping on the $66k+ 420hp RS4's toes."

Wrong, wrong, wrong.

#1: Price, true. The S4 will be more expensive. But it will still be under $50K.

#2: When the NEW B8 S4 comes out in a year or two, the OLD B7 RS4 will be discontinued (sadly enough). They are on different platforms. The new RS4 (B8) will be much faster than the B8 S4, I assure you.

#3: BMW doesn't quote it at 350hp. People have been talking about this all over the site. However, I can see Audi dropping the RS4's 420hp V8 into the new S4. It would make a lot of sense, especially with the new modular platform.

#4: Again, the RS4 will not be in production any more.

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Posted on 11/19/2006 1:04:38 PM | | Votes: 0   

zramix

I'd like a 335xi wagon to replace my 2001 S4 wagon next year in the US. I've grown to love the twin turbo 6 with AWD. Too much to ask? I hope not.

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Posted on 11/16/2006 9:17:46 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

IamEvilHomer

yes that is a great car to chip

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Posted on 11/16/2006 9:21:41 PM | | Votes: 0   

BM3W

jmr2480:

No one said BMW was the best. I said BMW was just recognized has the most successful AWD manufacturer. Can't you read? That was posted here on Autospies a couple of months ago.

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Posted on 11/17/2006 4:36:46 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

S4cabriofoxone

I like you. You're one of the few BMW fans that aren't 100% biased.

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Posted on 11/19/2006 1:05:32 PM | | Votes: 0   

S4cabriofoxone

Oh and yes, it's due to X3/X5 sales. Obviously, Audi has sold more AWD cars than BMW has. I'm sure they've sold more AWD A4s than BMW has sold all of its AWD cars combined. But I am not saying Audis are better, by any means.

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Posted on 11/19/2006 1:06:18 PM | | Votes: 0   

S4cabriofoxone

"Actually they haven't... as far as i remember over the last years BMW have sold more AWD cars (due to the X3 and X5) than Audi has!"

MDalle, PLEASE read my post. I said that Audi has sold more RWD CARS-- I discouted the X3 and X5 because Audi hasn't had an SUV.

Obviously, overall, Audi has sold more AWD cars in its time than BMW.

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Posted on 11/19/2006 9:31:08 PM | | Votes: 0   

AmazingBimmer

I have driven a new 5 series awd.. its better than a audi. anyday. but then, everything about BMW is, so no surprises here.

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Posted on 11/19/2006 6:16:15 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

S4cabriofoxone

I drove the 530xi after driving the Jaguar XJ8 for my wife. I wasn't impressed. Cheap interior, not as fast as an E350, and just not a very exciting car at all. The A8 is the perfect car for her.

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Posted on 11/19/2006 9:32:07 PM | | Votes: 0   

adamds

Please BMW, make the 335XI awd in a convertible. You will put the Audi A4 out of business. I want one...

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Posted on 11/23/2006 9:37:20 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

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