2012 e93 owner new f30 test drive

fmusignac · 07-10-2012, 08:02 PM

Just got back from the Team USA event. Drove a red 335 sedan. I own a 2012 e93 (N55) m sport.
I still cant believe this new sedan feels faster and lighter than my coupe. Im kinda pissed! Same engine, so is the new 8 speed transmission that much of a difference. Im probably really going to buy a tune for my engine now! All the new features are pretty nice. The only thing i didnt like was the skinny steering wheel.

#Tee · 07-10-2012, 08:06 PM

well you did come from a heavier vert? sorry you bought the 2012 im goona wait it out til the f32 arrives lol. It sucks having old shit esp when the new shit rolls by you.

Zechariaha · 07-10-2012, 08:17 PM

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

gatoman39 · 07-10-2012, 10:33 PM

The E93 335i vert weighs 445 lbs more than than the F30 sedan. That's a pretty big matzo ball to be carrying around.

SpartanGA · 07-11-2012, 08:00 AM

apples/oranges

DFW_M · 07-11-2012, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by fmusignac

Just got back from the Team USA event. Drove a red 335 sedan. I own a 2012 e93 (N55) m sport.
I still cant believe this new sedan feels faster and lighter than my coupe. Im kinda pissed! Same engine, so is the new 8 speed transmission that much of a difference. Im probably really going to buy a tune for my engine now! All the new features are pretty nice. The only thing i didnt like was the skinny steering wheel.

This is the reason why daddy should sit with you and explain a few things before handing over the keys

Joking aside:
- you are comparing the extra-weight convertible and a sedan
- you are comparing the newly released model to the old one (it is a competitive world, you know)
- you are comparing totally different transmissions

And then, you mentioned it "FEELS" faster which does not necessarily mean it is (although it should be in this case)...

drevil2k2 · 07-11-2012, 09:43 AM

When I test drove one, it was smoother with the new transmission.

+1 for the steering wheel.

However, there was a difference in steering/handling which may take some time to get used to.

Liked the HUD though

DASHOCKER · 07-11-2012, 09:50 AM

ummm... convertible is heavy.

Blubaron79 · 07-11-2012, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by gatoman39

The E93 335i vert weighs 445 lbs more than than the F30 sedan. That's a pretty big matzo ball to be carrying around.

This, and the sport package will have a thicker wheel.

JohnSprm69 · 07-11-2012, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by StretchNpoke

well you did come from a heavier vert? sorry you bought the 2012 im goona wait it out til the f32 arrives lol. It sucks having old shit esp when the new shit rolls by you.

Blubaron79 · 07-11-2012, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by StretchNpoke

well you did come from a heavier vert? sorry you bought the 2012 im goona wait it out til the f32 arrives lol. It sucks having old shit esp when the new shit rolls by you.

I am betting on a better 335/340 engine lineup when the F32 rolls out...

John 070 · 07-11-2012, 11:13 AM

How was that nice lightweight STEEL sub-frame on the F30? That and the electric power steering = seeya!

And we got all bent out of shape with plastic sun visors, a missing cigarette lighter, and 3 catalytic converters being decontented!

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