30i has more than enough power for almost any driving situation in the US, especially with the manual transmission. Go for the 35i if 0-60 times are important to you. Practically speaking, you just won't use the 35i's full range of capability driving legally in the states. Drove my E92 335i in Germany, Austria and Italy and it was a lot of fun. Here in the US, it's frustrating not being able to fully use the full range of the car's capabilities.
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08 E92 335i, Crimson Red, Black Leather, Aluminum, Premium, Sport, Step, Paddles, Heated seats, IPOD/USB and HD radio.
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