Thanks Lance.
I was going to replace my 335I when the new F30 model went for sale in Australia. At the time I drove the old model IS350 but I thought she was way to old, the interior looked very dated, 6 speed auto when others had 7 and 8. When I realised a replacement wasn't to far, I thought i would wait and see.
I would have to say the 335I is still a drivers car more so than the Lexus, she is quicker , lighter and handles better with even weight distribution front to back and I prefer turbos over NA .
I chose Lexus because she has lots more gear, all standard and even if I optioned the BM some stuff you can't get.
At least $20-25 k cheaper, made in Japan in one of the best assembly plans, if not the best on earth and very reliable . The Beemer on the other hand is made in Sough Africa, yes you pay German money and the sell you SA built car, not even near the finish of the IS and they come standard with built in oil leaks as well as other faults but I love the way they handle mild oversteer never understeer unlike the IS.
