Had a 335i loaner

wdc330i · 10-02-2007, 11:11 AM

It was a 2007 with sport package and step. Very nice power with pretty smooth deilvery and surprising little turbo lag. Definitely pushes back in the seat a bit.

The car handles with agility. But those run flats are sloppy/jerky over road imperfections.

It's funny, though. I was thrilled with the car for most of my commute from far-flung Silver Spring into town. But by the time I got to the office, I was a little tired of it. And after the schlep back out to outer SS to pick up my 330i, I was ready to give the car back to the dealer. Maybe it was the step effect? Also, each new iteration of BMW I drive seems just a bit tinnier.

Getting back into my nice solid car, I was struck anew by how responsive, immediate, and tossable she feels. Also, dipping into that engine (even with only 225 hp) is still just like butter.

10-02-2007, 11:11 AM	#1
wdc330i dogged Join Date: Dec 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: '22 M440 xDrive GC Posts: 13,367	Had a 335i loaner It was a 2007 with sport package and step. Very nice power with pretty smooth deilvery and surprising little turbo lag. Definitely pushes back in the seat a bit. The car handles with agility. But those run flats are sloppy/jerky over road imperfections. It's funny, though. I was thrilled with the car for most of my commute from far-flung Silver Spring into town. But by the time I got to the office, I was a little tired of it. And after the schlep back out to outer SS to pick up my 330i, I was ready to give the car back to the dealer. Maybe it was the step effect? Also, each new iteration of BMW I drive seems just a bit tinnier. Getting back into my nice solid car, I was struck anew by how responsive, immediate, and tossable she feels. Also, dipping into that engine (even with only 225 hp) is still just like butter.