Bighero Neutral Newbie January 31, 2013 Share January 31, 2013 I am toying with the idea of changing car. I am considering these 2 models. 1) BMW 335 sedan 2) Audi S5 sportsback. Anyone have driven any of these yet? Want to hear your comments. I guess i will go for test drives if i finally decide on changing. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nonetheless Clutched January 31, 2013 Share January 31, 2013 i would prefer S5 for the looks and electronics if you are comparing used, if new, 335i may have the upper hand... drive wise, one is typical RWD and the other is AWD, so see which one you prefer, space wise very similar Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Observer 4th Gear January 31, 2013 Share January 31, 2013 u comparing which one? f30? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sp4wn Turbocharged January 31, 2013 Share January 31, 2013 i test drove the 335 coupe and the gtr ... the engine of the 335 is pretty decent and theres enough power. since you are going for a sedan, at least you'll have that "sleeper" vibe. iirc a simple ecu tweak ( http://procedetuning.com/BMW/bmw.html ) can boost the 335 horsepower by about 80? though, maintenance wise i'd assume bmw would be more $$$? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bighero Neutral Newbie January 31, 2013 Author Share January 31, 2013 i test drove the 335 coupe and the gtr ... the engine of the 335 is pretty decent and theres enough power. since you are going for a sedan, at least you'll have that "sleeper" vibe. iirc a simple ecu tweak ( http://procedetuning.com/BMW/bmw.html ) can boost the 335 horsepower by about 80? though, maintenance wise i'd assume bmw would be more $$$? maintenance for bmw more than gtr? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bighero Neutral Newbie January 31, 2013 Author Share January 31, 2013 u comparing which one? f30? yes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bighero Neutral Newbie January 31, 2013 Author Share January 31, 2013 i test drove the 335 coupe and the gtr ... the engine of the 335 is pretty decent and theres enough power. since you are going for a sedan, at least you'll have that "sleeper" vibe. iirc a simple ecu tweak ( http://procedetuning.com/BMW/bmw.html ) can boost the 335 horsepower by about 80? though, maintenance wise i'd assume bmw would be more $$$? i am giving up the idea of getting the gtr. i think i will need 4 doors Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sp4wn Turbocharged January 31, 2013 Share January 31, 2013 maintenance for bmw more than gtr? dont think so. gtr servicing in a world of its own >< i am giving up the idea of getting the gtr. i think i will need 4 doors its not a bad decision getting 4 doors (unless you already have 1 car, then a coupe as a second car is ok). if i had the chance to change my decision, would have picked up a 535 instead. oh well Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickensoup 1st Gear January 31, 2013 Share January 31, 2013 I am toying with the idea of changing car. I am considering these 2 models. 1) BMW 335 sedan 2) Audi S5 sportsback. Anyone have driven any of these yet? Want to hear your comments. I guess i will go for test drives if i finally decide on changing. Do find out the inherent problems associated with 335i or that particular engine I should say. Although some will tell you it had some recall and it has been ironed out. The truth is...it is still there and I am referring to stock standard cars. If possible speak to some owners who had own and done some mileage on the car. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Throttle2 Supersonic January 31, 2013 Share January 31, 2013 CLS350? Gentleman's car and lotsa boot space for your family Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sp4wn Turbocharged January 31, 2013 Share January 31, 2013 CLS350? Gentleman's car and lotsa boot space for your family its a decent car but be prepared, the mileage is crap ... i believe about 6km/L on average ... (50-60% highway driving) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bighero Neutral Newbie January 31, 2013 Author Share January 31, 2013 dont think so. gtr servicing in a world of its own >< its not a bad decision getting 4 doors (unless you already have 1 car, then a coupe as a second car is ok). if i had the chance to change my decision, would have picked up a 535 instead. oh well how much is the servicing for the gtr? on average? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bighero Neutral Newbie January 31, 2013 Author Share January 31, 2013 CLS350? Gentleman's car and lotsa boot space for your family i am in my early 30s....too uncle for me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sp4wn Turbocharged January 31, 2013 Share January 31, 2013 how much is the servicing for the gtr? on average? every 30k got to change all oils, about $4-$5k iirc. otherwise, every 10k, abt $1k ish for servicing. tires about $700-800/pc for front, about 1k for rear. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angcheek Hypersonic January 31, 2013 Share January 31, 2013 lol uncle 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickensoup 1st Gear January 31, 2013 Share January 31, 2013 its a decent car but be prepared, the mileage is crap ... i believe about 6km/L on average ... (50-60% highway driving) When you purchase a $300k car, consumption and servicing is not in the list. Anyway CLS350 consumption is not 6km/L...it is about 9km/L based on your 50-60% highway. This engine is pretty efficient. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Throttle2 Supersonic January 31, 2013 Share January 31, 2013 its a decent car but be prepared, the mileage is crap ... i believe about 6km/L on average ... (50-60% highway driving) Fuel consumption shouldnt be a consideration here, right? By the way the tested consumption is 6.3km per liter 80%city 20%highway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Throttle2 Supersonic January 31, 2013 Share January 31, 2013 i am in my early 30s....too uncle for me Thats understandable ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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