[Straz M3]

I went from a 330ci to a 335i to a E46M3 to a E92M3. Let me tell you one thing...the 335 with the PROcede chip would probably dominate my new M3 in a straight line but the whole "M" feeling you get with the M3, even my older M3, was something you just don't get from a regular 3 series. So to answer your question...get the M3. I liked my E46M3 better than the 335i too. I will always have an M car in my stable from now on!