The Windsormobile has arrived

Originally Posted by voip-ninja

Windsor. It sounds like you enjoy the limp-wristed steering and cushy ride in your F30. What kind of E90 fan are you, anyways?! Your comparison between the two would be appreciated in my popular thread for venting E90 die-hards.

you got it VOIP. I am waiting to live with the F30 for a week or two before I throw my two cents in that thread.

Did you test drive a 328 with 6speed? Do they feel similar? I'm asking because I want to order by 3series soon and trying to decide between 328 or 335 but I have been unable to find a 6speed 335 in the MD area to test drive. I liked how the 328 drives. I test drove a 335 Automatic and it was nice but felt totally different from 328.

I test drove the Audi S4 in manual and fell in love with the car. However, the value does not seem there because the BMW is better equiped and looks nicer. I am torn.

Originally Posted by cchrisv

Did you test drive a 328 with 6speed? Do they feel similar? I'm asking because I want to order by 3series soon and trying to decide between 328 or 335 but I have been unable to find a 6speed 335 in the MD area to test drive. I liked how the 328 drives. I test drove a 335 Automatic and it was nice but felt totally different from 328.

I test drove the Audi S4 in manual and fell in love with the car. However, the value does not seem there because the BMW is better equiped and looks nicer. I am torn.

I did, My feeling was the same as yours in the beginning why do I need a 335i? Then I test drove another 335i 6-MT with the M-adaptive suspension and i was totally sold on it. Don't get me wrong the 328i has come a long way since the E90 328i. But if you get right down to it, especially in manual the N55 engine has almost no turbo lag and the torque is available so low that its a pleasure to drive with a 6-MT. the N20 is a great engine but when compared to the N55, its not as smooth, you work a bit harder to keep the revs in the sweet spot of the torque curve, and runs out of breath sooner. for my money the N55 is made for a 6-MT and if you go with it get the adaptive suspension. It simply makes the car handle better. Since you also drove the S4 and love it then you simply will not be satisfied IMO with the 328i, get the 335i.

Originally Posted by windsor027

Quick update on the vibration issue. Very happy to report....zero vibration between 40 and 70 mph. I went down the parkway today, took my hands off the wheel, the sucker tracked straight as an arrow. Also no unwanted noises, the car is very solid.

Congratulations and a huge thank you for your observations RE: the steering vibration (or lack thereof). I'm more and more confident that when my AW 335xi shows up in a week or two it'll meet and exceed my expectations.

Thanks for the information. There is a 335 6speed 2 hours away in PA. I will probably make the drive down there because none of the VA or MD dealers are getting them anytime soon.

Originally Posted by cchrisv

Thanks for the information. There is a 335 6speed 2 hours away in PA. I will probably make the drive down there because none of the VA or MD dealers are getting them anytime soon.

go for it. You are going to be paying a sizable amount of money so yea take your time and make the correct choice for you.

Originally Posted by rtgirard

Congratulations and a huge thank you for your observations RE: the steering vibration (or lack thereof). I'm more and more confident that when my AW 335xi shows up in a week or two it'll meet and exceed my expectations.

No problem I think you will be fine.

Congrats,good luck,enjoy. Now comes the fun
cheers
vern

One major issue I have with my new bmw, seems EVERYONE all around me drives much slower now!

Originally Posted by Mykatie

One major issue I have with my new bmw, seems EVERYONE all around me drives much slower now!

Watch out your friends will start calling you "fast Mama"..

Sweet! I love seeing the new F30s as they arrive. Enjoy that new ride!

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The shifter and the clutch in the F30 are absolutely marvelous. Great Falls has some nice backroads, when there isn't a grandma in front of you.

Originally Posted by cchrisv

Thanks for the information. There is a 335 6speed 2 hours away in PA. I will probably make the drive down there because none of the VA or MD dealers are getting them anytime soon.

BMW of Rockville had a 335i 6speed, but I think it sold. I'll double check for you tomorrow.

Originally Posted by -=Hot|Ice=-

The shifter and the clutch in the F30 are absolutely marvelous. Great Falls has some nice backroads, when there isn't a grandma in front of you.

Yea you have to hit them just right because I swear you see all those Mcleanite trophy wives with the AMG63 Mercs going 25 miles per hour. One of my favorites stretches is George town Pike a mile or so before getting to 495. A lovely pair of S bends on Sport+ yesterday I had the car in a mini 4 wheel drift. It was heaven. But you need to be careful, traffic is heavy.

Originally Posted by windsor027

Yea you have to hit them just right because I swear you see all those Mcleanite trophy wives with the AMG63 Mercs going 25 miles per hour. One of my favorites stretches is George town Pike a mile or so before getting to 495. A lovely pair of S bends on Sport+ yesterday I had the car in a mini 4 wheel drift. It was heaven. But you need to be careful, traffic is heavy.

From the way your posting it seems like your disregarding the suggested break in period.
cheers
vern

Originally Posted by vern

From the way your posting it seems like your disregarding the suggested break in period.
cheers
vern

Look, if I was EDing this thing you think I would not take it to the Nürburgring for a lap or two? Still I have not exceeded 4K rpms in any gear, since you have a 335i you know the torque is there down low. With the 6-mt is easy and very controllable to toss the car in a slow corner.

Originally Posted by windsor027

Look, if I was EDing this thing you think I would not take it to the Nürburgring for a lap or two? Still I have not exceeded 4K rpms in any gear, since you have a 335i you know the torque is there down low. With the 6-mt is easy and very controllable to toss the car in a slow corner.

Just asked.
cheers
vern

Very sharp car Windsor. Congratulations! I had reservations about the red accents when I saw them in other cars but I think they look great in the colors you have chosen. Of course the real payoff is in the way these cars drive.

Originally Posted by O2Drift

Very sharp car Windsor. Congratulations! I had reservations about the red accents when I saw them in other cars but I think they look great in the colors you have chosen. Of course the real payoff is in the way these cars drive.

man i am loving this car, the way it drives its awesome. And by accident I think the red stripe is perfect with the all black interior (I choose glossy black trim). its going to be hard to keep it clean but I will give it my best shot.

Originally Posted by windsor027

Yea you have to hit them just right because I swear you see all those Mcleanite trophy wives with the AMG63 Mercs going 25 miles per hour. One of my favorites stretches is George town Pike a mile or so before getting to 495. A lovely pair of S bends on Sport+ yesterday I had the car in a mini 4 wheel drift. It was heaven. But you need to be careful, traffic is heavy.

Get onto Falls and fallow it straight down. It's driving heaven. When my car comes in, we should meet up and I'll take you to what is once of the best roads in the area. Heck, maybe even get a photoshoot! They're all either Mcleanite or Potomac Trophy Wives(No copyright infringement intended, BJ.) :P

Originally Posted by -=Hot|Ice=-

Get onto Falls and fallow it straight down. It's driving heaven. When my car comes in, we should meet up and I'll take you to what is once of the best roads in the area. Heck, maybe even get a photoshoot! They're all either Mcleanite or Potomac Trophy Wives(No copyright infringement intended, BJ.) :P

I want in on this f90 drive!!

Originally Posted by -=Hot|Ice=-

They're all either Mcleanite or Potomac Trophy Wives (No copyright infringement intended, BJ.)

I'll call off my lawyer if you promise that during your get-together you put the wives in soccer-mom windsuits and have them pose seductively over the hood of one of your minivan's.

Deal?

BJ

Originally Posted by -=Hot|Ice=-

Get onto Falls and fallow it straight down. It's driving heaven. When my car comes in, we should meet up and I'll take you to what is once of the best roads in the area. Heck, maybe even get a photoshoot! They're all either Mcleanite or Potomac Trophy Wives(No copyright infringement intended, BJ.) :P

sounds like a plan man.

Originally Posted by boltjaM3s

I'll call off my lawyer if you promise that during your get-together you put the wives in soccer-mom windsuits and have them pose seductively over the hood of one of your minivan's.

Deal?

BJ

BJ the only minivans in Mclean or Potomac are maid service minivans. Would you like us to dress up some maids in windsuits?

Originally Posted by MacManVA

I want in on this f90 drive!!

Are you kidding? you are front and center for sure on this drive.

Originally Posted by windsor027

sounds like a plan man.



BJ the only minivans in Mclean or Potomac are maid service minivans. Would you like us to dress up some maids in windsuits?



Are you kidding? you are front and center for sure on this drive.

Oh I get it put the newbie out there so if there is a trap he gets caught

Originally Posted by MacManVA

Oh I get it put the newbie out there so if there is a trap he gets caught

We will behave....at least some of the time.