AWD_Rules3830 Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 Ok so my Moms lovely ML 320 CDI is in the shop for its 20,000 mile maintenance, so they dealer gave us this hot BMW 335i as a loaner. Ok first mistake is giving out to ordinary people with no professional driving training a rear drive 300BHP car, and its a good second faster than my LGT. The BIG difference is my car has AWD and is as such FAR easier to handle. Just driving this beast around town today I felt as though through a corner it was out a mash of the pedal to the floor to get this rear end to kick out. This is of course in the LGT requires a bit more work thanks to the AWD. I came to the realization that most americans simply should not be allowed to drive this car. THEY do not have the necessary training to be able to handle a car with this kind of BHP. I think at most, the best american drivers should be allowed to handle in a car is about 150 hp and 250 in an SUV. If we are going have these 300bhp monsters driving around we need to seriously start considering the idea of mandatory professional driver training if you want to be allowed to drive a car like this. This car is just an accident waiting to happen in the wrong hands. It was fun to drive though. I love my car ... basically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 Stop being such a pansy. I have driven several 335i's and they are by no means hard to handle, although they are quite a bit faster than an LGT especially up top. If you want to experience something really unreasonable drive a new M5 or M6, been there done that lucky I didn't get caught or I wouldn't have a license anymore. Also any late model Corvette would probably have you pissing yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight705 Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 or any of the AMG BLACK series Mercedes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryandigi Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 or any lsX powered monster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f1anatic Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 The 335i does not feel that fast; just smoother, less lag and handles better. Not faster. Well depends which upgrades you're sporting on your LGT too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ppettit2005 Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 WWWWWW-UUUUU-SSSSSS!!! deal with it!!! the car isn't that hard to drive unless you are really bad at driving... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolksey85 Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 Good lord, if 300HP had you all gigglehouse, I'd hate to see you in a car with 450+. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rao Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 Stop being such a pansy. I have driven several 335i's and they are by no means hard to handle, although they are quite a bit faster than an LGT especially up top. If you want to experience something really unreasonable drive a new M5 or M6, been there done that lucky I didn't get caught or I wouldn't have a license anymore. Also any late model Corvette would probably have you pissing yourself. Thread of the Week!!!!! The real question is how is it possible that there is ANY car that is faster than a Legacy? From what I have read that is just not possible Rob IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR CAR YOU SHOULD NEVER DRIVE IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolksey85 Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 Not to mention, I love how all of the ballers on here are driving 450hp cars *Covering my ass* I never said I have 450 HP but I've been in cars with that kind of power. Unfortunately, never driven them myself but have had some scary ass rides in them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henryq89 Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 he does have a point i drove my cousins IS300 5MT and its so different then my Legacy...RWD is cool not in the snow thou haha... i saw a 70+ yr old lady driving a M6 the other dai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPLGT Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 The 335i does not feel that fast; just smoother, less lag and handles better. Not faster. Well depends which upgrades you're sporting on your LGT too. This is an opinion, Heights. Your taking it as fact. The LGT is a better car than the 335...continue on with the thread.... Rehab is for quitters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWD_Rules3830 Posted July 11, 2009 Author Share Posted July 11, 2009 Oh I am not trying to be a Pansy ... just people behind the wheel of this car scares me. I love my car ... basically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rao Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 It is funny how the Legacy is the fastest (and best) car on Earth, yet the 335 is too powerful for Americans (nice touch bringing the Americans are stupid stuff into this thread). I am sure any driver from any other country could easily handle he MASSIVE PoWAr of the 335i - remember it was the King of Cars for a week until the 135i was introduced Rob IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR CAR YOU SHOULD NEVER DRIVE IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPLGT Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 What is 'funny' about the LGT being the king of cars? Are you doubting it? I see alot of 335s (converts..there are a lot down here) being driven by old ladies. I would love a 135....too much dough for a little car, though. Rehab is for quitters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rao Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 Oh there is nothing funny at all about. The funny thing is that a bunch of people who own the King of Cars are salivating over the BMW 335i - if they already drive the King of Cars then how can another car be better in any way? Rob IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR CAR YOU SHOULD NEVER DRIVE IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rao Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 That's mean I am not on any just owning the King of Cars is enough for me. Rob IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR CAR YOU SHOULD NEVER DRIVE IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolksey85 Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 just owning the King of Cars is enough for me. You mean the Beemer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPLGT Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 I am not on any just owning the King of Cars is enough for me. Hahaha 'high on driving my LGT'! Rehab is for quitters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWD_Rules3830 Posted July 11, 2009 Author Share Posted July 11, 2009 It is funny how the Legacy is the fastest (and best) car on Earth, yet the 335 is too powerful for Americans (nice touch bringing the Americans are stupid stuff into this thread). I am sure any driver from any other country could easily handle he MASSIVE PoWAr of the 335i - remember it was the King of Cars for a week until the 135i was introduced The LGT is AWD and is a lot easier to drive. Plus we all know in the United States you can be a monkey and get a license in most states. They pretty much check your peripheral vision and send you on your way. They have no formal training in wet, snow or ice conditions. That coupled with a high HP motor with a power to weight ratio is really a dangerous combination IMO. I love my car ... basically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilT Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 Charger, Challenger, Mustang, 300C All cars that Americans shouldn't be allowed to drive either Double Award Winning Legacy GT Wagon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 Not to mention, I love how all of the ballers on here are driving 450hp cars Sadly not anymore, but it used to be a weekly occurrence! Now I have to make due with a mere 381hp and 401lb-ft, although in my future I see a TRD supercharger to uh... fix that "shortcoming". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 Plus we all know in the United States you can be a monkey and get a license in most states. They pretty much check your peripheral vision and send you on your way. Unfortunately I can't argue with you on that, especially for the state of Nebraska which as far as I can tell is full of illiterate corn fed sister humping assholes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John M Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 I think what you're feeling is torque more than horsepower. After all, Hyundai has a 375hp sedan. My grandmother pilots her 380hp Lexus pretty well. Want the "launched from an aircraft carrier" feeling? My brother's Benz delivers that right when the 740ft/lbs of torque hits. Traction control dials back full power until well after 60-70 mph. I can only imagine it with stickier rubber. His Supra had the same quarter mile traps but the power delivery was totally different. The more displacement you have to go with your boost, the faster it feels. That's why I want a turboed LSx engine in my future! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
izzy Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 Haha!!!!!!!! I agree! Try driving an m5, m6 or c63. I have driven all of them!WWWWWW-UUUUU-SSSSSS!!! deal with it!!! the car isn't that hard to drive unless you are really bad at driving... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbrjason Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 My friend just got a 335i 6spd manual. It is a good deal faster than a stock lgt, and I believe it is also at least a bit faster than my "stage 2" spec b. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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