Vimy101 Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 If I wanted to spend in the mid-$40s, I would go BMW all the way. I personally woudn't buy a Subaru STI in that price range. I dunno. If you wanted a rally based race car/pocket rocket, the Sti is it. However, the jist of this thread seems to be touring type. I'd start looking at M45s in the mid $40ks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dark_rex Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 Anyone here who has either owned both cars or driven them significantly? How does the handling differ from say a 3 series bmw? I know BMW has that brand name but is the driving experience really even better? The handling is night and day. Suby understeers quite a bit, and isn't nearly as well balanced through corners. Nose tips in quite a bit on the leggy, but the bmw is very flat and neutral. Braking is a different league as well. The legacy is pretty torquey at the right RPMs, but the BMW (335 anyway) has more, and a much wider power band. The twin turbo is spectacular. Loved my legacy GT, but the 335xi is worth every penny more. If you have the dough, spend it. They've honestly thought of everything someone who enjoys driving would want. and made a true driver's car - and some good bell's & whistles to boot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vimy101 Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 The handling is night and day. Suby understeers quite a bit, and isn't nearly as well balanced through corners. Nose tips in quite a bit on the leggy, but the bmw is very flat and neutral. Braking is a different league as well. The legacy is pretty torquey at the right RPMs, but the BMW (335 anyway) has more, and a much wider power band. The twin turbo is spectacular. Loved my legacy GT, but the 335xi is worth every penny more. If you have the dough, spend it. It's thought of everything someone who enjoys driving would need - a true driver's car - and some good bell's & whistles to boot. ^ You should have bought a Spec.B. Best all weather GT in the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuned200 Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 The 335xi puts the most modded GT's I have driven to shame, in suspension. Scott's car has coilovers, up graded sways and lca's. Its tight, but not bmw tight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vimy101 Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 The 335xi puts the most modded GT's I have driven to shame, in suspension. Scott's car has coilovers, up graded sways and lca's. Its tight, but not bmw tight Most suspension modded LGTs would have trouble outperforming the OEM Spec.B suspension. Sorry, but it's true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rao Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Rob IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR CAR YOU SHOULD NEVER DRIVE IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vimy101 Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 The LGT is the king of cars fixor3d Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deer Killer Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 The 335xi puts the most modded GT's I have driven to shame, in suspension. Scott's car has coilovers, up graded sways and lca's. Its tight, but not bmw tight It must have a _much_ tighter suspension that the 328xi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deer Killer Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Most suspension modded LGTs would have trouble outperforming the OEM Spec.B suspension. Sorry, but it's true.What does this mean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rao Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 It means that BMWs are awful and Subarus rule! Rob IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR CAR YOU SHOULD NEVER DRIVE IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deer Killer Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 It means that BMWs are awful and Subarus rule!Only when you're not datalogging them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vimy101 Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 What does this mean?Subaru put together a world class suspension. It is an autobahn specialist? No. But its horizons are wider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rao Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Doesn't matter, the Subaru is always better. The Subaru will always win; I read somewhere that the BMW engineers drove a Legacy and they are thinking of closing the company The BMW PID is very easy to understand The OP is comparing a 325xi auto, which is a lot different than a 335i, but why get hung up on details? Rob IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR CAR YOU SHOULD NEVER DRIVE IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vimy101 Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 It means the LGT is the king of cars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vimy101 Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Doesn't matter, the Subaru is always better. The Subaru will always win; I read somewhere that the BMW engineers drove a Legacy and they are thinking of closing the company The BMW PID is very easy to understand The OP is comparing a 325xi auto, which is a lot different than a 335i, but why get hung up on details? And now we're back to the 2006 comparo where the Spec.B spanked the BMW's ass. You've been pwn3d, your most regal Majesty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deer Killer Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Doesn't matter, the Subaru is always better. The Subaru will always win; I read somewhere that the BMW engineers drove a Legacy and they are thinking of closing the company The BMW PID is very easy to understand The OP is comparing a 325xi auto, which is a lot different than a 335i, but why get hung up on details? I didnt think you were a fan of details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rao Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 I am a huge fan of details and trying to answer the question. Rob IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR CAR YOU SHOULD NEVER DRIVE IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airfuel Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Subaru is the best car in the world! (It must be true, I read it on the internet!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vimy101 Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Subaru is the best car in the world! (It must be true, I read it on the internet!) You read wrong. Subaru is the best bang for your motoring buck in the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocket Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 vimy, Yes I have driven a 335i and 2 lgt's I almost ordered a 135i but looks like I am getting an 06 spec - b I can get one 20k cheaper then the 135i Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byron3636 Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 i've owned 3 BMW 328's... both were 97 or newer... both were 5spd i like the LGT a bit better for size, and being AWD. sure you could get an AWD bmw, but they are slow dogs. before purchasing my spec B i drove both audi s4's and e46 M3's. i went with spec b, because it was bigger, cheaper(07LGT<03M3), and AWD spec B beat out the S4 because S4 was triple the insurance payment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest heightsgtltd Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 vimy, Yes I have driven a 335i and 2 lgt's I almost ordered a 135i but looks like I am getting an 06 spec - b I can get one 20k cheaper then the 135i So much for all the Legacy bashing you used to do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vimy101 Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 vimy, Yes I have driven a 335i and 2 lgt's I almost ordered a 135i but looks like I am getting an 06 spec - b I can get one 20k cheaper then the 135i Sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vimy101 Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 So much for all the Legacy bashing you used to do He's getting an 06 Spec. A truly fine motor car, IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest heightsgtltd Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Motor car? What is this 1913? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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