Pearlcoupe35,
You said you drove the coupe and opened the moonroof. Does the coupe come with optional moonroof even with the CF roof? Just wondering,

KRIS

 

Moonroof is a no charge option. However, if you select the moonroof, there is no carbon fiber roof. Carbon fiber roof is pretty cool, but I love a moonroof. The ultimate option is the hardtop convertible found on the 335cic.

 

That is good to know,
thanks M5Kid

 

Or get the moonroof and paint the roof black (for the look) and then do an AMUSE exhaust and shave the weight there (approx. 35 lbs savings)

 

^ +1

The hardtop convertible looks funny IMO, and adds I think 3-400lbs!!!!!

 

What! Wow, that's a lot of weight, very high up. I agree, the look isn't quite as pleasing with the top up, but I love the flexibility of it.

 

To the OP, were you in the M-dynamic mode for the DTC? You'd have to be pushing it pretty hard to activate the traction control in that mode.

 

Why am I subscribed to this thread?

Oh right, I commented..... damn, its only 1 am and I'm already this drunk? What happened to my built up immunity....

 

nice write up!
i would love to test one too!

 

I wasn't driving, but based on how it intervened, I'd say no it wasn't. There was no slip allowed, and it was cutting power significantly. The EDC was on full stiff, and I believe the Power button was activated. Some of the sales guys were tinkering around in it, with the motor started, and we just drove it out how they had it.

 

+1. You took the exact line out of my head. Kinda scary.

 

I would think a tuned 335 would be a much better daily driver given the significant torque advantage down low, and pretty much throughout the rev band. I haven't driven an M3 yet, but would think the majic would really start till around 5000 RPM, which is typical of M engines. I couldn't see getting up there on a regular basis for a daily driver.

 

I understand what you're thinking, but lets not forget that not all M motors relied on revs. The E39 M5's V8 had an incredibly flexible, torquey motor.

With that being said, I'd say a 4-door 335i with automatic (yeah, I said it, the 6-speed manual box doesn't feel that great) is perhaps a better DD when considering price, practicality, and needs. If you're looking for more power after you get used to the car, do a Dinan software upgrade and exhaust. You'll be very happy with the car, and save $20K.

 

Hell, get a JB2 piggy back for less than $400+ cheap intake cone filters and some downpipes and for a little over a $1,000, you'd have more than 400 crank HP. And 400+ ft/lbs of torque.

 

Yep, and when that unproven transmission fails, or you blow a turbo, you're screwed. I'll take the R&D proven product with factory matched warranty.