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335i vs. 2003 Cobra vs. 07 GT500
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<blockquote data-quote="03SoCalCobra" data-source="post: 5909678" data-attributes="member: 3979"><p>So a year ago I start looking for GT500's- obviously marked up WAY too high.. but I wanted one bad.. like REALLY bad.. :banana: But the idea of paying 20k over sticker was a major turn-off. Still, I ran the numbers and suprise suprise- I could actually afford a 20k over Coupe. </p><p></p><p>Now that got me thinking.. what else is in that price range worth considering?? After some digging I found a car that met my criteria.. had to be boosted, have nav, more high-end goodies.. and here comes the 335i hard top vert <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> Started in April, did European Delivery (<a href="http://www.edbmw.com/main/" target="_blank">http://www.edbmw.com/main/</a>) and finally had it in late Aug 2007 (my timing; could have gotten it a month earlier).</p><p></p><p>So... Going from a 472hp Cobra to a 335i hard top sedan...It was odd at first; the Cobra is more RAW, in your face, crush everything at a stop light. It was rare to go more than a few weeks and not get challanged by something fun (all safe of course). But it was loud..I commuted 86 miles a day and it was all but impossible to have a good cell call. It drank gas..but DAYUM, it was fun each and every single day.</p><p></p><p>The 335... I can tell it what track to play on an MP3 filled DVD..or tell the Nav a destination, or the phone to call a name, number.. the heated seats are like...well, compared to any Ford, like throwns..just amazing. The sound, almost as loud but 500% better/clearer..it has HD, Sat, iDrive, Sport, Premium, it'll all but give you a handie in a very German efficent way.</p><p></p><p>HANDLING</p><p>In terms of perfect curve, ultimate grip- suprisingly, i'd put both equal. Where the Bimmer shines is hard to describe.. but it's ****ing wonderful. Little too much body roll for me tho. The 6spd auto is the best auto i've ever driven- it just KNOWS.. well mostly.</p><p></p><p>MODING</p><p>Both cars mod well- the Cobra for more power but someone just put a 335i in the 11's with the stock long block and not that many mods. Nobody's blown one up yet, so we don't know what the weak point is.. I have a piggy back that ups the boost from 8ish to 13ish and it works VERY well...</p><p></p><p>I did put an intercooler on it last week- Spearco unit. One thing I can say- they do engineer the HELL out of there cars..Never seen that many screws in my life, but 95% of them were all the same and the hoses and clamps are really top-notch.</p><p></p><p>QUALITY</p><p>Suprisingly, Ford and BMW are not that far apart- I'd say a modern Ford and Bimmer are very very close. Parts-wise, BMW wins hands down, but that's one of the thinks you pay for too.. </p><p></p><p>What everyone says about German electronics is 100% true- they kinda suck; and iDrive DOES have some issues.. Call this one even- BMW gets points for trying some wacky options, but they can be...cranky. Ford less techno, but they work.</p><p></p><p>Having just crossed 9k miles I can say it's worth it if you can afford it- especially if you commute far, it reduced the traffic stress by.. 95% It is all but completely invisible to cops- they pass ME at 90..the Cobra was a rolling target. Putting the top down on a sunny day with some 320 rwhp & 350 rwtq- better than Valium..</p><p></p><p>Bottom line is- it was a shame to make a Ford loyalist buy something else, but change is indeed good... Still waiting for my first GOOD race, tho have run a CLK55 (pulled up top) an E46 M3 (same, pulled away slowly), obliterated some Hondas.. All in all, highly recommended <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>Opinions?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="03SoCalCobra, post: 5909678, member: 3979"] So a year ago I start looking for GT500's- obviously marked up WAY too high.. but I wanted one bad.. like REALLY bad.. :banana: But the idea of paying 20k over sticker was a major turn-off. Still, I ran the numbers and suprise suprise- I could actually afford a 20k over Coupe. Now that got me thinking.. what else is in that price range worth considering?? After some digging I found a car that met my criteria.. had to be boosted, have nav, more high-end goodies.. and here comes the 335i hard top vert :) Started in April, did European Delivery ([url]http://www.edbmw.com/main/[/url]) and finally had it in late Aug 2007 (my timing; could have gotten it a month earlier). So... Going from a 472hp Cobra to a 335i hard top sedan...It was odd at first; the Cobra is more RAW, in your face, crush everything at a stop light. It was rare to go more than a few weeks and not get challanged by something fun (all safe of course). But it was loud..I commuted 86 miles a day and it was all but impossible to have a good cell call. It drank gas..but DAYUM, it was fun each and every single day. The 335... I can tell it what track to play on an MP3 filled DVD..or tell the Nav a destination, or the phone to call a name, number.. the heated seats are like...well, compared to any Ford, like throwns..just amazing. The sound, almost as loud but 500% better/clearer..it has HD, Sat, iDrive, Sport, Premium, it'll all but give you a handie in a very German efficent way. HANDLING In terms of perfect curve, ultimate grip- suprisingly, i'd put both equal. Where the Bimmer shines is hard to describe.. but it's ****ing wonderful. Little too much body roll for me tho. The 6spd auto is the best auto i've ever driven- it just KNOWS.. well mostly. MODING Both cars mod well- the Cobra for more power but someone just put a 335i in the 11's with the stock long block and not that many mods. Nobody's blown one up yet, so we don't know what the weak point is.. I have a piggy back that ups the boost from 8ish to 13ish and it works VERY well... I did put an intercooler on it last week- Spearco unit. One thing I can say- they do engineer the HELL out of there cars..Never seen that many screws in my life, but 95% of them were all the same and the hoses and clamps are really top-notch. QUALITY Suprisingly, Ford and BMW are not that far apart- I'd say a modern Ford and Bimmer are very very close. Parts-wise, BMW wins hands down, but that's one of the thinks you pay for too.. What everyone says about German electronics is 100% true- they kinda suck; and iDrive DOES have some issues.. Call this one even- BMW gets points for trying some wacky options, but they can be...cranky. Ford less techno, but they work. Having just crossed 9k miles I can say it's worth it if you can afford it- especially if you commute far, it reduced the traffic stress by.. 95% It is all but completely invisible to cops- they pass ME at 90..the Cobra was a rolling target. Putting the top down on a sunny day with some 320 rwhp & 350 rwtq- better than Valium.. Bottom line is- it was a shame to make a Ford loyalist buy something else, but change is indeed good... Still waiting for my first GOOD race, tho have run a CLK55 (pulled up top) an E46 M3 (same, pulled away slowly), obliterated some Hondas.. All in all, highly recommended :) Opinions? [/QUOTE]
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