Sweet BMW 335i Hardtop convertible

Just saw my co-worker's two week old BMW. Very nice. Only one of two 335i's on the island that has a hardtop convertible. He said he loves it. The power is unreal and it handles real well. Someday I'll have one....I hope....

MSRP $49,100
Options and accessories $4,550
Destination charge $775
Total price as built* $54,425

Performance and Efficiency

3.0-liter dual overhead cam (DOHC), 24-valve twin-turbocharged 300-horsepower inline 6-cylinder engine with piezo direct ignition and Double-VANOS steplessly variable valve timing

Electronic throttle control

6-speed manual transmission

Handling, ride and braking

Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), including Brake Fade Compensation, Start-off Assistant, Brake Drying, and Brake Stand-by features, with Dynamic Traction Control (DTC)

Extensive aluminum componentry, including front suspension components (forged-aluminum lower arms, steering knuckle); subframe; steering rack; and brake components

Double-pivot type front and five-link rear suspension

Front and rear anti-roll (stabilizer) bars

Twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers

4-wheel ventilated anti-lock disc brakes with Dynamic Brake Control (DBC)

Engine-speed-sensitive, variable-assist power steering