Despite the high performance dynamics at work here, the 335is doesn’t ride half bad, either. Enthusiasts won’t mind the stiff ride over some surfaces, especially considering the nasty things the 335is does to corners.

Exceptional mileage, too. In fact, cruising at 120 to 130 km/h, the tester put away well under 8L / 100km.

A calm cabin
In 3-Series fashion of late, the cabin is mainly understated and almost dated where colour and contrast are concerned-- though it is nicely trimmed, upscale and calming. Staple tech goodies including navigation and Bluetooth were on board, and a unique carbon-fibre style metallic trim broke up the dark scenery.

Complaints include limited headroom for taller passengers, limited rearward visibility and flimsy, spring-out cupholders. The iDrive command console can be somewhat overwhelming to figure out at first, too.

If you got the enviable problem of trying to decide where to drop about $60 large on a potent German performance car, the BMW 335is deserves your immediate attention. (Photo: Justin Pritchard/Auto123.com)

All in all, the 335is combines advanced powertrain hardware, legendary handling and slick looks for a visual and mechanical high-performance punch like few other machines on the road.

Have you got the enviable problem of trying to decide where to drop about $60 large on a potent German performance car? If so, the BMW 335is deserves your immediate attention.