It's No Bugatti Veyron, But We Think You'll Love It Just As Much!

It's No Bugatti Veyron, But We Think You'll Love It Just As Much!
After spending the weekend at the Concorso Italiano, Quail Event and Concours D'Elegance in Monterey, I experienced sensory overload with all the automotive wretched excess.

Veyron's, Scaglietti's, Reinventions, SL63 Black's and the likes were EVERYWHERE!

(See all the cars up close in our award winning photo galleries)

·  Concours D Elegance

·  The Quail Event 2008

·  Concorso Italiano

Do I own any of those cars or will I ever?

Probably not.

Not because I couldn't afford one (I can...well, not a Veyron or Reinvention but a Ferrari or Bentley, yes), but because there are so many reasonably affordable cars out there that are less of a headache and perform day to day almost as well, with none of the trade offs.

That's why I never leave Monterey depressed that I can't obtain the pleasurable experience (soup to nuts) that most of these show-off's (and trust us, no matter how they try to deny, they are), supposedly have everyday as owners of these exotic elites.

We drive all the best rides in the world but certain cars just get better the more we live behind the wheel of them.

And that's EXACTLY how I feel about the car BMW provided for us to drive for the weekend...

The BMW 335 convertible.

No question in my mind this is one of the best cars on earth...at ANY price.

In town, on the highway, top up, top down, it's spectacular no matter how you use it.

It could be the best daily driver if you carry two or less people most of the time.

And in my opinion it is up there as one of the most beautiful car designs EVER.

Yes, EVER.

I predict this car will be a future collectable in Concour events 20 years from now and just keeps getting better looking, the more I see it.

I even thought it looked good in the rare Barbera Red with Dakota Red interior example we were given.

It looks AMAZING in person.

So enjoy this beautiful mini photo gallery I shot of this sexy beast.

And don't ever feel bad that a Veyron isn't in your future.

You can still live the dream in cars like these.



350zdon17350zdon17 - 8/21/2008 6:56:38 PM
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well....no dout in my mind the 335i is a fantastic car...I would buy the 335i coupe before the convertible because I think the lines look better on the coupe...Convertibles no matter soft or hard top always change the look of the car...If I had the option(price not being a factor) to have the 335i or say Ferrari California, bet im taking the dancing horse, not for braging rights or to show off, its just the sound, the feel, and power of the car

Im pretty sure I will never drive a Veyron, but if I had the money to buy any car I wanted the only BMW I would buy would be is a M6 coupe....My favorite BMW


AmericaAmerica - 8/21/2008 11:41:50 PM
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A review like this from someone with EXPERIENCE means a lot. Thank you 001. I have had the same experince where the true greatness of a car reveals itself over time.


B7FANB7FAN - 8/22/2008 8:08:47 AM
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I think BMW should revert back to the soft top I think its a cleaner look than the hard top. But as a package its a nice car and I am sure it performs well also


LexSucksLexSucks - 8/22/2008 10:33:48 AM
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Soft-Tops look tacky when up. Soft-Top convertible cars only look good when the top is down IMO. Hard-top convertibles look good with the top up or down.


KZ258KZ258 - 8/21/2008 7:00:45 PM
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"Not because I couldn't afford one (I can...well, not a Veyron or Reinvention but a Ferrari or Bentley, yes)"

yeah, right oo1


Agent001Agent001 - 8/21/2008 7:03:27 PM
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LOLOL!!!!!

001


aarononymousaarononymous - 8/21/2008 7:06:46 PM
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Impressive car, hardtop doesn't look well executed though. Maybe it needs to grow on me but didn't MB pull off some nice hardtop convertibles?


350zdon17350zdon17 - 8/22/2008 3:05:36 PM
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the MB SL and SLK look great as hardtop convertibles


CRS2112CRS2112 - 8/21/2008 7:18:38 PM
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Great car - but that color is just ugly! Blue, Red, or white in that order. Mine was silver and hid a lot of highway wars - but the color didn't stand out enough.

One last thought the pics above made me think of...
Why can they do so many things right - but yet design the worst cup holders in the industry?? I do like how they have a wine glass with a slash through it though!!


JRobUSCJRobUSC - 8/21/2008 7:43:59 PM
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they gave you a Barbera Red convertible with red leather interior? Doesn't sound like a particularly attractive combination. Next time hit them up for Alpine White on red. Now THAT'S a beautiful car...


Agent001Agent001 - 8/21/2008 7:52:29 PM
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Looks better in person than you might think and got lots of compliments

i would have put the saddle interior with it to make it look best

001


Agent001Agent001 - 8/21/2008 7:59:37 PM
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Plus, it is rare and people kept asking me if i paid extra for a paint to sample color...

001


BimmerGuyFL78BimmerGuyFL78 - 8/21/2008 8:05:03 PM
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OK I am a BMW owner and I have loved BMW over the years and still do. But come on why the heck does this website have so many posts on BMW??? Compare more cars from other companies such as the incredible Infiniti G35/37. The new Hyundai Genesis. etc etc etc.


Agent001Agent001 - 8/21/2008 8:10:24 PM
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We constantly ask them for review product but they have less cars in their fleets and they still believe only print mags matter and they get priority

BMW is the most internet saavy and wired of all the companies

001


Agent001Agent001 - 8/21/2008 8:13:31 PM
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And we do cover all the competitors products when there is news plus we constantly request invites to their events to cover their products.

It's up to THEIR PR people to wake up and smell the Starbucks and realize sites like AutoSpies.com are where the REAL influencer's are.

Not 70 year old geezers looking for Mustang news.

001


Agent001Agent001 - 8/21/2008 8:22:07 PM
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And finally, most auto pr dept.'s still fear us because we tell it like it is and are not under their thumbs like the others...

So comments like yours help the cause

001


tkindredtkindred - 8/22/2008 2:31:24 AM
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So many comments on BMW's that to me are simply over the top and unrealistic. Never seen so much bias towards on brand on a site, that is not a flat out advertisement. I like always, this post will be de-boosted because I said something that was not totally positive about BMW. This is getting too predictable. "BMW is the absolute best car on Earth, and so forth...". If you do not agree you get de-boosted.


Agent001Agent001 - 8/21/2008 9:09:49 PM
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I have a bias to extraordinary products and only the Lord knows if I'll be at the Concours in 20 years.

My competitors hope not ;)

001


CRS2112CRS2112 - 8/21/2008 9:19:09 PM
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Teknik - you are correct. This car might be a great car for the average Joe to buy and pretend to be there favorite race car driver - it has no chance to ever be collectible. The BMW that does - is the Z8.


Agent001Agent001 - 8/21/2008 9:20:35 PM
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So based on that bias I love cars like the GS450h, MBS550, S63, Audi S5, 911S, GT3, M3, 550, M5, X5, GL320D, New Jetta Diesel, MINI Diesel, R8, GT-R, 135, 335, 09 CTS-V, Tahoe Hybrid, Escalade Hybrid...should I go on?

001


Agent001Agent001 - 8/21/2008 9:21:47 PM
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And I should have used the term sought after vs. collectable.

001


tkindredtkindred - 8/22/2008 2:17:37 AM
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It does seem to be some sort of BMW bias here. I thought it was just me thinking that.


B7FANB7FAN - 8/22/2008 8:07:21 AM
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dont start hate-in on agent001 Its just an opinion you guys need fix your panties or go sit on the toilet and take a piss....I feel BMW will be sought after especially the M series because I know if I had the money to spare I would purchase a 94-98 M3 coupe I still like that car to this day and the 8 series thats an instant classic the old BMW M6 from the early 80's is another classic But I like all types of cars remeber the GMC typhoon and Syclone two classics that would be my garage. There is a long list so I cant go through all of them....but dont worry Agent001 I get what your saying these other clowns got AUDI blinders on and dont see the big picture.


charlik05charlik05 - 8/22/2008 1:34:00 PM
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@ Teknik

What about the BMW 502 coupe/convertible?
What about the BMW 2002?

What about the 1990's M5?

What about the 1980's 6-series?

BMW has plenty of collectable cars its just the 507 is the one every body knows about.


BimmerGuyFL78BimmerGuyFL78 - 8/21/2008 8:37:28 PM
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I totally disagree with you. A couple of Months ago you gave an opinion on the new Hyundai Genesis without having driven it. You spoke about the interior materials on how they were not up to par with other car companies.
I actually test drove the Genesis two weekends ago and I was extremely impressed by the way it drove and felt. The Interior is Def neck and neck with that of Lexus.

I do agree that BMW is basically one of the best but when comparing prices to other car companies that offer more and 98% close to the driving feel to that of the BMW or a Mercedes-Benz the price both these German companies ask for now a days is not worth the extra money over something like say an Infiniti.

Autospies does provide good spy information and news. But your articles are very BIASED towards BMW.




Agent001Agent001 - 8/21/2008 9:10:47 PM
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The Genesis interior is on par with the Infiniti G35, not any Lexus.

001


Agent001Agent001 - 8/21/2008 9:11:50 PM
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And it's a very good value for the money...but a Lexus or BMW its not.

001


BimmerGuyFL78BimmerGuyFL78 - 8/21/2008 9:23:36 PM
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Correct it is not a Lexus or BMW cause it is not over priced. The Genesis is more of a Lexus then a BMW and as far is it being more like a Lexus, Yes it is on Par with Lexus.


Agent001Agent001 - 8/21/2008 9:27:14 PM
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Well the Phaeton was nicer than any Lexus, BMW, MB or Audi inside and it went nowhere...Hyundai's success here is NOT a slam dunk.

Especially in this economy.

001


BimmerGuyFL78BimmerGuyFL78 - 8/21/2008 9:33:52 PM
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The Phaeton went now were cause. 1) it was basically an Audi A8 without the aluminum body. 2) it was priced close to that of the A8, 7-series, S-Class, Jaguar XJ8.
3) It was basically engineered as a Front Wheel Drive car that came with AWD.

The Genesis was built on a Rear Wheel Drive platform with good weight distribution and it's also half the price of the Pheaton which more persons will be able to afford.

The Pheaton was priced in the 70K range that who in their right mind would purchase one when the price was basically the same to that of the A8, 7-series, S-Class and LS430(at the time).




Agent001Agent001 - 8/21/2008 9:43:02 PM
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But the VW was less than the S-Class and others and VW banked on people who didn't care about the badge.

We can tell you that you cannot believe HOW far people will go to have a BADGE in their driveway.

People WANT their neighbors to notice they have arrived.

I think Hyundai doesn't realize this...

But remember, it's a good first effort on their part and we hope they get better and better over time.

Nothing against them, just our opinion.

001


jgf330xijgf330xi - 8/21/2008 8:39:29 PM
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I agree with 001 and have one.. Black Sapphire/Saddle is about as classic and classy a combination as there can be. I was to get a 135i but when I saw the 335i Black/Saddle I was sold.

The car is as solod as my Boxster was, top down driving is great. The Bluetooth is usable at 75mph top down.

Best car I have owned.

BMW Knows how to engineer and design a great car.


TauronB2GTauronB2G - 8/21/2008 9:42:39 PM
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BMW 3 series anything will never be a collectable. Very good cars yes...best cars around not even!!!
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tkindredtkindred - 8/22/2008 2:26:48 AM
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"The BMW 335 convertible.

No question in my mind this is one of the best cars on earth...at ANY price."


"And in my opinion it is up there as one of the most beautiful car designs EVER."

Are you serious about this statement? I can think of so many cars that are more beautiful like the Alfa 8C, Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gull-wing, etc.

"Yes, EVER."




Agent001Agent001 - 8/22/2008 2:43:23 AM
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Yes, I'm serious.

It's the 280sl of its age.

001


charlik05charlik05 - 8/22/2008 1:35:47 PM
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i have to agree.

the 280sl was the only car of its kind in the late 60's

I use to have a sky blue one with off white interior. At 6' 3" it was the roomiest roadster.

BTW i love the color combo of the 335i in the pictures.


PrancingHorsePrancingHorse - 8/22/2008 5:36:39 AM
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Having owned a 2007 335iC i can say it was a great car but i still think MBs folding hardtops are a much better design and the lines were far more elegant top down/up.
Best color combo is my 08 M3 Sparkling Graphite/Fox red.


bmwdrvrbmwdrvr - 8/22/2008 9:53:21 AM
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THe mercedes hardtops are 2 seaters......the 3 series is a larger car(passenger space wise), the top has to cover head room for both rows of seating, so its going to be shaped like that....much the same way the other 4 seat hardtops have a somewhat odd look with the top up...the eos, C70, sebring.....though I think the C70 pulls it off the best...it was a big thing for BMW though to focus on the rear deck being flat with the top down, which makes it better looking that alot of hardtops with its top down rather than rising the back to fit the lines of the convertible top


FerrarisR4meFerrarisR4me - 8/22/2008 11:22:56 AM
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One of the best car designs ever? Ever? Are you serious? You have to be on drugs to say that. I would def consider a 335 as a daily driver, but wow, this was terrible.


w209w114w209w114 - 8/22/2008 12:48:45 PM
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What a STUPID headline. It makes me NOT want to read the article.


M35MTM35MT - 8/22/2008 1:53:35 PM
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Imagine the outrage if this article was about a car from another oftenly-mentioned company on this site.


w209w114w209w114 - 8/22/2008 2:02:29 PM
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Lol, I think you just opened up a can of worms. I can already hear Michael Taylor approaching.


M35MTM35MT - 8/22/2008 2:06:16 PM
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Parents probably grounded him and won't let him use the computer today, but, I imagine he'd try to convince us the SC430 is most beautiful convertible on earth.


dwatsondwatson - 8/22/2008 2:09:51 PM
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Ok so I love 001 and I love the 335 Convertible but SERIOUSLY......

What's with the Aubergine-ish (pretty) exterior with the Coral Red Interior?

It looks hideous together. Really bad. The reds have completely different hues and don't complement each other in the least.

That's like getting a British Racing Green Car and having Lime Green interior.

C'mon (Peter Griffin voice)


w209w114w209w114 - 8/22/2008 4:25:13 PM
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I completely agree!!!! That color combination has to be one of the worst for any car.


dwatsondwatson - 8/22/2008 10:52:14 PM
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I'm hoping 001 comes back and says, "It was given to me by "X" BMW dealer to drive. It was the only one they had in stock."

There better be some sort of an explanation!


Agent001Agent001 - 8/22/2008 11:25:49 PM
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If you use your eyes and READ the article you would have seen...

"And that's EXACTLY how I feel about the car BMW provided for us to drive for the weekend..."

It is a press review car and it's not a combo I would buy but it did look fine in person.

If it were my choice it would be a space grey with saddle interior.

001


dwatsondwatson - 8/23/2008 4:15:24 PM
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See, If i were a BMW dealer providing 001 (assuming they do know how many people visit this site) with a car, I'd make sure it wasn't some hideous color combination.

On a similar note, I've always wondered why when BMW introduces a car, they do all the promotional and press info with a model in a color which is LEAST likely to be chosen among consumers.

Examples-

BMW E46 M3: Phoenix (aka, Bugger/BabyPoo) Yellow
New 7 Series: Beige
E93 Convertible: Sonora Metallic (Beige/Gold)
1 Coupe- Crimson (?) Red

Although I under the nostalgia underscoring the 1 Coupe's press kit color, and while the 3 Series Convertible and 7 Series' beige is not an unattractive color, I feel personally that BMW should showcase it's new designs in colors which people gravitate towards.

If that new 7 series had been introduced via video and pictures in Black, the responses would have been significantly different amongst viewers giving opinions.


ThierryHenry14ThierryHenry14 - 8/22/2008 3:08:46 PM
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REINVENTION? what is that?


Agent001Agent001 - 8/22/2008 11:39:52 PM
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Agent001Agent001 - 8/22/2008 11:41:47 PM
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Remember, if you upload pics into your agentspace, you can place the photos inside your comments using this html

[img] agentspaceurl [/img]

001


cdokecdoke - 8/23/2008 9:33:15 PM
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I think what Thierry is pointing out is that you wrote "Reinvention" as opposed to "Reventon".


cdokecdoke - 8/23/2008 9:36:54 PM
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...or Reventón, if you prefer that exacting of accuracy.


MartyMooseMartyMoose - 8/24/2008 2:49:54 PM
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Thank you cdoke for the correction. And the exact spelling. That car is sick!!!


supermotosupermoto - 8/22/2008 5:25:15 PM
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As Car and Driver said, the 335i is the best all-around car on earth. Many cars are better in one way or another but the 335i puts the whole package together perfectly. It is roomy enough to go on long trips, gets 30mpg on the highway, looks great, is built well, fun to drive on the track, and is priced reasonably.


BoredBored - 8/22/2008 5:41:14 PM
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What's up with neg-ing of every comment made by Agent001? Me thinks someone was scolded or banned and this was their sad attempt at payback.

Anyway, props should be given to BMW for designing a convertible hardtop that gives a very close appearance to its sister coupe.

Oh, and what's the deal with the Prancing Horse on the back of a C6 'Vette in pic #3?
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