Buyers Remorse Feeler: 07 335i 6MT Coupe

[CosmosMpower]

BIMMERPOST / Classifieds

Asking Price:

None

Item Interest

No longer for sale, decided to keep it.

[msos]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/135i-...item2a10c73afc

Buy this and you can afford to take a hit on your 335

[CosmosMpower]

Not looking for that new/expensive of a 1 series and I'm not looking to take any "hit" on a car I just bought a week ago. If a convenient deal comes up I'll take it, if not I'll just keep driving the 3. It will be easier to resell down the line vs a 1 anyway and I only plan on keeping whatever car 1-2 yrs tops.

[CosmosMpower]

Forgot to mention it has Logic7 premium stereo as well

[1trip5]

If I had an Elise and Mini, I'd gladly welcome a slightly larger vehicle. The back seat on the 3 is so much more comfortable than the 1. I'd try getting used to it.

[CosmosMpower]

Originally Posted by 1trip5

If I had an Elise and Mini, I'd gladly welcome a slightly larger vehicle. The back seat on the 3 is so much more comfortable than the 1. I'd try getting used to it.

I absolutely see your point, however we rarely if ever use the backseats and I certainly never use the backseat personally. My friends can deal with being a little cramped if we drive them to dinner

My thinking is that I'd rather drive a car I'm in by myself 90% that is more fun than to make someone else more comfortable for the rare occasions I have more than 1 passenger. I was fine dd'ing the S2000 as far as size/room etc goes, it was the sound, slightly harsh ride etc that made me do the swap.

That aside, the 3 does have some nice features that the 1 does not have. But I do like the looks of the 1 and relative rareness compared to the 3 series. I'm not going to do a swap if I'll lose any money, more or less looking to do it if it's a lateral move with no $ out of my pocket. I don't dislike the 335i Coupe, I just don't love it.

[1trip5]

If I had the Elise and Mini, I'd take the 3 over the 1 any day. Love the extra bit of luxury and room it offers over the 1. I don't have several vehicles, so I picked what I thought is the best all-rounder.

All I'm saying is I'd give it a little more time before rushing out of the 3 and into a 1. I've logged many hours on both cars and they are not vastly different as far as performance and overall driving feel goes.

[MTribe]

I have an elise and had the same feeling about the "bigness" of the 3, so I know what you mean (got a 135 even though it's a little less practical for us as a result). But that was a test drive, not living with it for a while so don't know how the relationship with it would have evolved.

[CosmosMpower]

Originally Posted by MTribe

I have an elise and had the same feeling about the "bigness" of the 3, so I know what you mean (got a 135 even though it's a little less practical for us as a result). But that was a test drive, not living with it for a while so don't know how the relationship with it would have evolved.

It has gotten a bit better in the last week or so, the car just feels longer and a bit wider than it should be. Is the shifter/clutch the same in the 1 and the 3? I'm not only considering the 1. Really wanted a Cayman S as well and almost pulled the trigger prior to this 335 purchase so I may look into that. Also a few cars I like that were previously unrealistic budget wise have come in to play if I sell the 3 and the Elise (Nissan GT-R for example).

[Murdered_One]

How do you buy a car then have buyers remorse a week later? Sounds like you didnt test drive the car enough.

[CosmosMpower]

Originally Posted by Murdered_One

How do you buy a car then have buyers remorse a week later? Sounds like you didnt test drive the car enough.

You're absolutely right. Test drove both for about 15 minutes each, wasn't long enough I guess.

[1trip5]

I'd start by installing the clutch bumpstop. Dirt cheap mod (< $15) that shortens the clutch lever travel. If the shifter throw is too long, look into a short shift kit. I have the BMW performance SSK and I feel that it is the perfect balance between throw length and notchiness.

[CosmosMpower]

Originally Posted by 1trip5

I'd start by installing the clutch bumpstop. Dirt cheap mod (< $15) that shortens the clutch lever travel. If the shifter throw is too long, look into a short shift kit. I have the BMW performance SSK and I feel that it is the perfect balance between throw length and notchiness.

Have a clutch stop on the way as well as a 330 ZHP shift knob. If that still doesn't work I may get the $63 shorter shift level from Tischer. Also plan to get a gutted CDV or just delete it. The transmission needs so much work just to feel decent compared to the S2000.

Haven't found a 1, Cayman S, or anything else to buy in the immediate future so I'm just going to keep the car. Thanks for all the advice.

[CentralPA E82]

Glad to hear you decided to keep the 3. The trans can be addressed with the CDV delete and SSK. Won't be the same feels as the S2K but a considerable improvement. Enjoy!!!

[1trip5]

Originally Posted by CosmosMpower

Have a clutch stop on the way as well as a 330 ZHP shift knob. If that still doesn't work I may get the $63 shorter shift level from Tischer. Also plan to get a gutted CDV or just delete it. The transmission needs so much work just to feel decent compared to the S2000.

Haven't found a 1, Cayman S, or anything else to buy in the immediate future so I'm just going to keep the car. Thanks for all the advice.

If you are interested, there is a meet tonight in plano. Check the southwest board on e90post. I'll let you check out the 1's transmission for comparison.