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[Kirby]

First Drive: 2008 BMW 335i Convertible - Previews

1 | 2 The best hardtop convertible yet?

BY DAVE VANDERWERP, January 2007
The BMW 3-series is without question one of our favorite cars, reigning on our yearly 10Best Cars list for the past 16 years. The current and much-praised, fifth-generation E90 version is no doubt the best, and is among the most rewarding cars to drive at any price. For 2008, and to no one’s surprise, BMW is adding a convertible version, just as the company has for the past 20 years.

But, this is BMW’s first foray into the expanding, hardtop-convertible parade. Other notable features are a much-improved, rapid-shifting six-speed automatic; special reflective leather to keep the seats cool (up to 30 degrees cooler than conventional leather) when the top is down; and, of course, the spectacular 300-hp twin-turbo inline-six that was introduced in last year’s 335i coupe. In the U.S., the convertible will be offered as the aforementioned 300-hp 335i—the model we got an early drive in—as well as a 230-hp 328i when it goes on-sale at the end of March. Pricing isn’t yet finalized, but the convertible premium will likely not change much from the outgoing model’s, so expect to pay about $7000 more than comparable coupes; roughly $43,000 for the 328i and $48,000 for the 335i.


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[drkeng]

I kind of recall that we got our 330's at about the same time; spring 2004. I've loved mine, especially the color and the aftermarket bluetooth unit.
So, Kirby, are you going for the 335 like I am?

 

[Kirby]

Yep, I got mine in spring of 2004 also. Probably won't get rid of the 330. I tend to keep cars for the long run. When the 330 is paid off next year, my plans are to look at something for pure fun and autocross. The M Roadster has always been high on my short list, but I'll probably look at a few other options as well - the new M3, the Boxster or maybe a used late model 911.

 

[Militant-Grunt]

The 335i is amazing. Me and a friend of mine raced one. The thing pulls on a Mercedes C43 AMG. Although we did have 3 people in the car, the thing is amazing none the less. The 335i sedan in blue, with blacked out tails is just jaw droppingly beautiful.