REVIEW: BMW 335i coupe

as the 335i is rolled out, we think of that timeless phrase: most fun you can have with your clothes on.

— 1995e34 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/31/2006 2:53:14 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

The styling is growing on me, but it still is a little 'blah' for something that's competing with a G35. And that interior is extra-blah.

— senorgato (View Profile)

Posted on 8/31/2006 3:23:25 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -3   

It's growing on me quick. However, for the outgoing M3 it will always be a classic design to me. It will always look good whether it's an 'old' design or not. I think it will look more aggressive than the new one coming out. But we'll see the final product and perhaps then i'll change my mind.

— Agent63 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/31/2006 5:02:14 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

I have been trying to admire BMW's interior since I was a kid and it has eluded me. BMW exterior are excellent, but the interior are too simplistic for my taste.

— G35Lover (View Profile)

Posted on 8/31/2006 9:23:27 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

nice design but interior sucks

— Homer008 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/31/2006 10:58:00 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

i love this car. lol

— M53R (View Profile)

Posted on 8/31/2006 11:35:53 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

interior is not going to win any awards, which may be bmw's biggest weakness. but it's comparable to anything else in it's class.

clas-leading style, handling, and desirability. i know the new g35 is just around the corner, but bmw just set the target MUCH higher.

— 1995e34 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/31/2006 11:40:10 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

as far as interiors, they should go back to the E39/E46 interior styling. Those interiors are just perfect, imo. I have an E39, and i wouldnt switch to E60 just for that reason. (although the exterior of the E60 is aggresive)

— razzy23 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/31/2006 12:03:43 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

I never like the BMW interior.

— spiceace (View Profile)

Posted on 8/31/2006 12:19:11 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

I absolutely love the minimalistic, clutterless and elegant interiors of the current BMWs. I actually own 3, so Im not speaking virtually, like some of you here.

— BimmerFan (View Profile)

Posted on 8/31/2006 12:34:43 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

The styling has grown on me too. I used to think it was a bit "lacking in something", but the way it looks in that first picture made it clear to me that the new 3-series coupe is an elegant car. Not as classy as the last generation, but still elegant. 335i sounds impressive, though I'd be happy with the 330i.

— BMW530i (View Profile)

Posted on 8/31/2006 1:21:16 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

i think this styling blows the last generation out of the water. the last gen. was good, but bland compared to this

— 1995e34 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/31/2006 1:30:25 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

I am in love with the car but think the taillights should be bigger

— vcowman (View Profile)

Posted on 8/31/2006 2:00:56 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

This is a great looking car. Wish there were pictures of a black one!

BimmerFan:

You don't have to own 3 BMWs to decide whether you like the interior design or not.

— answer (View Profile)

Posted on 8/31/2006 2:41:34 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

What's the deal with those backseat center "consoles"? They're so ugly and useless.

Is this some legal dept angle to keep BMW from being sued by middle back seat (unbelted) people who go thru the windshield in a crash?

I think those consoles are claustrophobic and useless, please make them go away.

— nybimmer (View Profile)

Posted on 8/31/2006 3:50:53 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

The interior is one segment where BMW will NEVER dethrone Audi. The BMW philosophy to interiors is too minimalistic and sparse to EVER challenge Audi's more sound ergonomic approach.

— GermanNut (View Profile)

Posted on 8/31/2006 5:40:33 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

how many ppl use backseats of coupes anyway? :)

— vcowman (View Profile)

Posted on 8/31/2006 5:50:13 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

i think they figured that they could subtract a seat that is impossible to make comfortable, and make the other 2 seats back there more comfortable

— 1995e34 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/31/2006 6:41:39 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Awful interiors. I am searching for words to describe Bangle's mind but I came up short b/c his design sucks. You have to pay 55K+ for that ? I am sure there are every rich people and not so rich ppl who like to show off the BMW logo but I will never pay 50K for the sucky design.

— BMWsuk (View Profile)

Posted on 9/1/2006 3:25:40 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

Pardon my ignorance...but is the 335 going to come out in the sedan as well? Or will it remain the 330?

— asiddiqi (View Profile)

Posted on 9/1/2006 9:13:29 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

bmwsuk, wake up. the 335i is not a $55k+ car. maybe the m3 will be. interiors are not class leading, but are certainly competitive in this segment. interesting that bangle is talked about as the devil, but has ushered in a whole new era of automotive design. you can take the logos off the bmw, and it will still be the best sport sedan year after year.

— 1995e34 (View Profile)

Posted on 9/1/2006 12:56:11 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

vcowman, i think the 3ers useable rear seat is a a big selling point.
think about it, 2 cars, 2 kids, you need 2 4 seaters. my family does, it is the first thing we need. rules out z4, boxster etc, no matter how much we want one.

— Rupert (View Profile)

Posted on 9/1/2006 4:15:08 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2