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AZCamaroFan · 10-19-2012, 10:59 AM

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Ebbsnflows · 10-19-2012, 11:00 AM

Oddly enough...I was also back and forth between a 2010 SS and a 335i as well. In my mind, the 335i was going to be the more responsible choice: More refined, better visibility, better handling (stock), and with a few thousand in mods it can make decent power. So I began to research and test drive. The common denominator I kept finding was the BMWs problem with High pressure fuel pump failures. Even despite that obvious red-flag, I still decided to go test drive a couple. The very first one I drove (at the local Bimmer Dealer) left me and the salesman stranded on the side of the road (I'm not joking)...due to fuel pump issues. More doubt immediately began to creep in. But I was determined to drive others. So I met a private seller later that day to drive his 2008 335i. As we're taking it for a spin, he advises me..."The car is in great shape, but just an FYI, It's scheduled for service later this week because it's started having issues with the fuel pump...this will be the 2nd pump that's been installed". That was the final straw.

So...as much I was in love w/ the 335i, I just couldn't take the risk. So I bought another Audi....oh and then later on I picked up a 2010 2SS.

Good luck with your decision...just be sure and look at the facts before you decide.

DRKS1D3 · 10-19-2012, 11:09 AM

BMW-Headache to fix and parts are generally expensive------- Camaro-Easy to fix and parts are generally cheaper

NYJets77 · 10-19-2012, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by midnighter

Your 335i is a more refined vehicle for fancy dinners and wine tasting. The Camaro 1SS is a straight up muscle car for kicking ass. (1LT/RS w/ manual trans and you're good too)

true, and no one respects fancy.

naSSty1 · 10-19-2012, 11:47 AM

My advice would be to look into maintinance cost between the two. I had an 88 M3 and when that thing went into maintenance it left with my wallet empty every time.

VR1LE · 10-19-2012, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by 2014camaro

I have the choice of a new 2lt/rs, possibly used 1ss, or a 2007-2009 335i coupe. DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO, anybody own a 335i and a camaro, tell me which one you like better?

I owned a 2007 335i and just loved the car it is amazing for what it is. I have out ran many camaro's with it . I have the JB3 chip and down pipes . The car made 400 RWHP is is just so stealthy . The camaro is mutch bigger at 190" long compared to 176" . The BMW has better visability and is a few pounds lighter. I do not have my 1LE yet but have driven a SS . I do miss my 335 . The best part is that when driving around town the twin turbo's spool at 1500rpm so no down shifting is needed ever. Unless racing but for the most part it is a low key rocketship. Bad parts are the dealer is a pain in the neck and the car is expensive to fix. $275 for an oil change and so on. PM me any questions as I will be glad to help.

BowtieBelle · 10-19-2012, 11:54 AM

My mom has a 335i and she LOVES it, but maintenance is very expensive. I'd go with the 1LT or the 1SS.

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 10-19-2012, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Ebbsnflows

Oddly enough...I was also back and forth between a 2010 SS and a 335i as well. In my mind, the 335i was going to be the more responsible choice: More refined, better visibility, better handling (stock), and with a few thousand in mods it can make decent power. So I began to research and test drive. The common denominator I kept finding was the BMWs problem with High pressure fuel pump failures. Even despite that obvious red-flag, I still decided to go test drive a couple. The very first one I drove (at the local Bimmer Dealer) left me and the salesman stranded on the side of the road (I'm not joking)...due to fuel pump issues. More doubt immediately began to creep in. But I was determined to drive others. So I met a private seller later that day to drive his 2008 335i. As we're taking it for a spin, he advises me..."The car is in great shape, but just an FYI, It's scheduled for service later this week because it's started having issues with the fuel pump...this will be the 2nd pump that's been installed". That was the final straw.

So...as much I was in love w/ the 335i, I just couldn't take the risk. So I bought another Audi....oh and then later on I picked up a 2010 2SS.

Good luck with your decision...just be sure and look at the facts before you decide.

Please let us know how service goes later this week. We are available at your convenience if you have any further concerns or questions.

Brandon
Chevrolet Customer Service

Dynamite · 10-19-2012, 01:21 PM

Test drive both. It really depends on if you want the V8 benefits ( power and sound). I would recommend the 1SS, because I dont often see any threads about people trading down from an SS to an LT/LS.

EB&D · 10-19-2012, 01:37 PM

Two completely different animals (some 335's are), depends what you want out of your ride...and as said above, maintenance costs could skyrocket on a 335 - beware... but for me, it's no brainer.

ZED SLED · 10-19-2012, 01:38 PM

Break
My
Wallet

cadyshac · 10-19-2012, 01:48 PM

1SS

Rockamakis · 10-19-2012, 01:59 PM

I didn't care for my dad's 3 series. It seemed cheap to me. I didn't like driving it or riding in it. I would go with the 1SS.

soloknight6 · 10-19-2012, 02:06 PM

Go with the SS. Dont understand why people like driving those European taxi cabs. Yes, they are taxi cabs in other parts of the world.

10-19-2012, 11:00 AM	#16
Ebbsnflows Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1-1LE Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Western NC Posts: 405	Oddly enough...I was also back and forth between a 2010 SS and a 335i as well. In my mind, the 335i was going to be the more responsible choice: More refined, better visibility, better handling (stock), and with a few thousand in mods it can make decent power. So I began to research and test drive. The common denominator I kept finding was the BMWs problem with High pressure fuel pump failures. Even despite that obvious red-flag, I still decided to go test drive a couple. The very first one I drove (at the local Bimmer Dealer) left me and the salesman stranded on the side of the road (I'm not joking)...due to fuel pump issues. More doubt immediately began to creep in. But I was determined to drive others. So I met a private seller later that day to drive his 2008 335i. As we're taking it for a spin, he advises me..."The car is in great shape, but just an FYI, It's scheduled for service later this week because it's started having issues with the fuel pump...this will be the 2nd pump that's been installed". That was the final straw. So...as much I was in love w/ the 335i, I just couldn't take the risk. So I bought another Audi....oh and then later on I picked up a 2010 2SS. Good luck with your decision...just be sure and look at the facts before you decide. __________________ 2018 Camaro ZL1/1LE

10-19-2012, 11:09 AM	#17
DRKS1D3 Drives: '17 Corvette Grand Sport M7 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 3,748	BMW-Headache to fix and parts are generally expensive------- Camaro-Easy to fix and parts are generally cheaper __________________ MY RIDE: 2017 CORVETTE GRAND SPORT--TRIPLE BLACK, 7 SPEED MANUAL, VARARAM TCR-7 INTAKE, BORLA CATLESS X-PIPE, CARBON FIBER STAGE 2 AERO, MGW SHORT-THROW SHIFTER SOLD2011 TRIPLE BLACK SS CONVERTIBLE--6 SPEED MANUAL, MANY MODS, 455 RWHP/435 RWTQ DAD'S RIDE: 2012 ZL1 #1866--BLACK, 6 SPEED MANUAL, EXPOSED CF HOOD, POLISHED WHEELS, SUNROOF, ROTO-FAB INTAKE "Silly Americans, taking from the rich and giving to the poor only works in fairy tales. Success is earned here!".

10-19-2012, 11:54 AM	#21
BowtieBelle They see me trollin'... Drives: 217 ci of fury; Chauffeured by SS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 13,875 View My Garage	My mom has a 335i and she LOVES it, but maintenance is very expensive. I'd go with the 1LT or the 1SS. __________________ "Never race anything you can't afford to light on fire and push off a cliff." -CamaroSpike 2011 Custom LT/RS: Bella's Build Thread

10-19-2012, 01:37 PM	#24
EB&D Drives: '10 CGM SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NY Posts: 64	Two completely different animals (some 335's are), depends what you want out of your ride...and as said above, maintenance costs could skyrocket on a 335 - beware... but for me, it's no brainer. __________________ '10 1SS LS3...all the usual suspects 504/470 NA

10-19-2012, 01:38 PM	#25
ZED SLED Drives: 2017 Mosaic Bk ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South of Raleigh, NC Posts: 9,615 View My Garage	Break My Wallet __________________

10-19-2012, 10:59 AM	#15
AZCamaroFan Camaro6 2016-2018 Drives: sometimes Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 18,468	Camaro

10-19-2012, 11:47 AM	#19
naSSty1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Georgia Posts: 278	My advice would be to look into maintinance cost between the two. I had an 88 M3 and when that thing went into maintenance it left with my wallet empty every time.

10-19-2012, 01:21 PM	#23
Dynamite Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS XD Join Date: May 2012 Location: Washington, D.C. Posts: 522	Test drive both. It really depends on if you want the V8 benefits ( power and sound). I would recommend the 1SS, because I dont often see any threads about people trading down from an SS to an LT/LS.

10-19-2012, 01:48 PM	#26
cadyshac It's in the hole! Drives: '11 2SS L99 SGM, '18 2SS, M6, HWSE Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,401	1SS

10-19-2012, 01:59 PM	#27
Rockamakis Drives: 2013 BRM 2SS/RS, Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mount Washington, KY Posts: 130 View My Garage	I didn't care for my dad's 3 series. It seemed cheap to me. I didn't like driving it or riding in it. I would go with the 1SS.

10-19-2012, 02:06 PM	#28
soloknight6 SoCal HT5! SD Drives: 2016 red hot 2ss M6 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: San Diego CA, Posts: 1,929	Go with the SS. Dont understand why people like driving those European taxi cabs. Yes, they are taxi cabs in other parts of the world. __________________ http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...37#post5437037 By my deeds, I honor him. V8!!!