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Simply Red 02-09-2015 08:46 PM
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Originally Posted by BigRedChief (Post 11319172)
Nice find. You guys know your cars.:thumb:
Is that in your geographical area?

Simply Red 02-09-2015 08:48 PM
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Originally Posted by BigRedChief (Post 11319172)
Nice find. You guys know your cars.:thumb:
Shit - not like some of these guys - some of these guys REALLY know their cars - I know enough to have to review my thoughts in my head to make sure I don't screw up any terminology - but I keep it pretty layman - some of these guys know all of the buzzwords. My buddy Clark who has the R8 - he talks to me sometimes and loses me. There is a WHOLE bunch to know on and about cars - especially w/ speed measurements - terms on rev's etc etc.... Just a lot to know and learn.

Bearcat 02-09-2015 08:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Simply Red (Post 11319174)
yes exactly. I'm just trying to give you all a fair assessment of my experiences. Since I have some history on both - and even Mercedes - also Mercedes break more - just like Audi vs BMW (again in MY experiences)
There's going to be a trade off between performance and reliability. It's basically the Alex Smith argument... some people like their cars to be game managers, and some want more while being willing to put up with the occasional trip to the shop.

Simply Red 02-09-2015 08:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Bearcat (Post 11319193)
There's going to be a trade off between performance and reliability. It's basically the Alex Smith argument... some people like their cars to be game managers, and some want more while being willing to put up with the occasional trip to the shop.
that's it.

KC native 02-09-2015 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted by BigRedChief (Post 11318998)
okay guys I'm going to test drive these on Wednesday:

2014 BMW 328i
http://www.fermanbmw.com/VehicleDeta...-FL/2456239493
SR is right. Do yourself a favor and forget the 328i and look at the 335i. The 328 has a twin turbo 4 cylinder. The 335 has a twin turbo six.

And SR, BMW didn't discontinue the 3 series. They made the 2 series to compete with smaller cars and the 4 series for those that wanted a little more room than the 3 series.

BigRedChief 02-09-2015 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Simply Red (Post 11319179)
Is that in your geographical area?
Yes and I have a friend who is friends with the General Manager of that dealership. He is also a General manager of a KIA dealaership. He said he can look up what the wholesale cost is for a car and put a call into the general manager for me.

Simply Red 02-09-2015 08:55 PM
I will admit this - here's my deal w/ the m5 - now. The 2010 I own has the v10 and it's was acknowledged as an awesome engine - via reviews etc etc..

I REALLY am somewhat mad at myself for going that large - it's pretty danged large compared to the 335i - and I guess for whatever reason I didn't notice that when I checked it out prior to buying it.

It sounds amazing - like it sounds so good i want to make passionate love to it in the garage after a night of driving.

I love the car - it's that same Sapphire metallic black color that the other 335 was. So the color is sweet, it's a status car, so whatever - guess that's neat, sort of. But to be perfectly honest with you - the 335 was a lot more fun.

KC native 02-09-2015 08:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Simply Red (Post 11319057)
also if any of you explore tunes - though more expensive around 2600 or there abouts - the Cobb Access port is awesome and feels more stock than Burgers JB4 - now Burger MS JB4 device absolutely will give you more pull - but the smoothness of the Cobb - is what I prefer - because it's still sickening fast. See here:


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That BMW has more than just a tune.

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BMW 335i JB4-G5,RB Turbo, BMS DCI, Cp-e downpipes, ETS intercooler, ER chargepipe, Synapse BOV, Methanol injection
Also, tunes aren't exclusive to either device. The Cobb Accessport just allows a person to go in and change the factory settings for the ECU. You can control the wastegate, timing, etc. Factory settings are done for max fuel economy and reliability.

Simply Red 02-09-2015 09:00 PM
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Originally Posted by KC native (Post 11319218)
That BMW has more than just a tune.



Also, tunes aren't exclusive to either device. The Cobb Accessport just allows a person to go in and change the factory settings for the ECU. You can control the wastegate, timing, etc. Factory settings are done for max fuel economy and reliability.
it does - it's a badass run though.

Sfeihc 02-09-2015 09:01 PM
Can't wait to hear your impressions of the Challenger SXT. It seems right up your alley.

I have no experience with the German models but I've always heard you don't want to buy a used one due to high repair costs. Maybe SR or others with more German car experience could address that.

Bearcat 02-09-2015 09:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Simply Red (Post 11319213)
I will admit this - here's my deal w/ the m5 - now. The 2010 I own has the v10 and it's was acknowledged as an awesome engine - via reviews etc etc..
Damn. I'll have to drive yours to so I can form a proper opinion.


Several times.

TrebMaxx 02-09-2015 09:11 PM
For the newer 2012-2014 335i are they still using the N52 3.0L straight six platform? That is a solid motor.

BigRedChief 02-09-2015 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by BigRedChief (Post 11319210)
Yes and I have a friend who is friends with the General Manager of that dealership. He is also a General manager of a dealership. He said he can look up what the wholesale cost is for a car and put a call into the general manager for me.
I gave him the VIN# he is going to look up what they paid for it and where it was bought.

Simply Red 02-09-2015 09:22 PM
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Originally Posted by KC native (Post 11319218)



Also, tunes aren't exclusive to either device. The Cobb Accessport just allows a person to go in and change the factory settings for the ECU. You can control the wastegate, timing, etc. Factory settings are done for max fuel economy and reliability.
Wut? I don't understand what you're saying - the Cobb tune added 75WHP and about 90 Torque points - i'm not sure how that's factory - or am I missing something? Also I dyno'd close to 500WHP in the sedan gray JB4 335.

Simply Red 02-09-2015 09:24 PM
I mean the Access port gives you the ability to clear error codes - doesn't matter they'll just come back - but also the JB4 you can adjust your maps as well as w/ the Cobb.


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