So Why a 07 335i and not keep my E46 M3?

guccigucci · 06-07-2010, 10:59 PM

M3 is an M3 no matter what year it is especailly with that timeless look coming from the E46 but 335i does have its pros, its got comfy seats, a modern interior maybe with the idrive, but its not an M, yes i can beat an M with only little mod but is it lacking the connection between the driver and the road, and it tends to be softer than the M...

So should i sell the M and get 335i coupe 6 speed, or keep the M3

thinking more on the market value...335i will always be 335i...but M is always M

what do you think, help me out.

330CIZHP · 06-07-2010, 11:04 PM

Keep the E46.

Regardless of the mods, the 335 sounds like a vaccum cleaner. My E46 330 CI with ZHP exhaust sounds a lot better than the 335.

guccigucci · 06-07-2010, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 330CIZHP

Keep the E46.

Regardless of the mods, the 335 sounds like a vaccum cleaner. My E46 330 CI with ZHP exhaust sounds a lot better than the 335.

true true...i can see my E46 with a full exhaust being a head turner than a 335i where it just blends in with any other car out there...

kaykay · 06-07-2010, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 330CIZHP

Regardless of the mods, the 335 sounds like a vaccum cleaner

rjd598 · 06-07-2010, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 330CIZHP

Keep the E46.

Regardless of the mods, the 335 sounds like a vaccum cleaner. My E46 330 CI with ZHP exhaust sounds a lot better than the 335.

beg to differ extremely on that one

spyderco10 · 06-07-2010, 11:14 PM

i wish my vaccum cleaner sounded that good. keep the m

Daft · 06-07-2010, 11:19 PM

Unless you're upgrading to a newer M3, keep your current M. I love my E46!

Finnegan · 06-07-2010, 11:50 PM

Keep the M. LSD, high revving, great steering feel, connection with the road, still stylish, suspension. It's a winner.

Frozen Black Panther · 06-08-2010, 12:34 AM

335, its new looking the e46 looks dated now, 335 is a sick car

guccigucci · 06-08-2010, 01:38 AM

again...thanks for you guys advice...going M or going stylish but soft on handling and miss that RAW feel of a car...

guccigucci · 06-08-2010, 01:38 AM

how bout those fuel pump problems that ppl are always talking about on 335i

Kobaiyashi · 06-08-2010, 01:52 AM

I've never driven an E46, but if the high-revving NA I6 feels like my E90 M3's NA V8, I'd have no problems deciding upon the E46 over a turbo 335i.

outie · 06-08-2010, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by That Nice Guy Beck!

335, its new looking the e46 looks dated now, 335 is a sick car

The e46 may look dated but not the e46 M3. It's still a head turner IMO, especially with the LCI.

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Originally Posted by guccigucci

how bout those fuel pump problems that ppl are always talking about on 335i

A major problem/concern among the 135/335 owners.

brava09 · 06-08-2010, 03:03 AM

keep the M or upgrade for an E92 M3 when affordable. the 335i is nothing else than another 3 series down the road, but a good 3 series nonetheless.

Cab5er · 06-08-2010, 03:09 AM

M for sure

guccigucci · 06-08-2010, 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by brava09

keep the M or upgrade for an E92 M3 when affordable. the 335i is nothing else than another 3 series down the road, but a good 3 series nonetheless.

true true...thanks guys..i think i know what to do...but i wouldnt mind you guys rub it in my face at how i choose keep the M though...

ooowowizstev · 06-08-2010, 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by spyderco10

i wish my vaccum cleaner sounded that good. keep the m

+1.

ss134 · 06-08-2010, 05:42 AM

Take a test drive of the 335i and then make a decision- you may like it or you may not! Its only 4 seconds slower around the ring than the E46 M3 so out of the box it doesnt handle as well but it is still a fine handling car, its not an M car though.

mkoesel · 06-08-2010, 06:45 AM

Honestly, I'd take the 335i. Granted the M is a better handling car but in every other way the 335i is superior, and really does not give up a lot to the E46 M3 in terms of handling.

This is a good candidate for the "M3 vs." forum, BTW.

rubber_ducky · 06-08-2010, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by outie

The e46 may look dated but not the e46 M3. It's still a head turner IMO, especially with the LCI.

Wasn't the E46 M LCI just wider trunk handle trim and LED tails? Not sure that'll make it turn any more heads than a non-LCI E46 M.

gr8000 · 06-08-2010, 11:49 AM

Keep the E46 M3!!!!

Frozen Black Panther · 06-08-2010, 11:55 AM

335 is a better car its newer its faster

06-07-2010, 10:59 PM	#1
guccigucci New Member 7 Rep 19 Posts Drives: ///M Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	So Why a 07 335i and not keep my E46 M3? M3 is an M3 no matter what year it is especailly with that timeless look coming from the E46 but 335i does have its pros, its got comfy seats, a modern interior maybe with the idrive, but its not an M, yes i can beat an M with only little mod but is it lacking the connection between the driver and the road, and it tends to be softer than the M... So should i sell the M and get 335i coupe 6 speed, or keep the M3 thinking more on the market value...335i will always be 335i...but M is always M what do you think, help me out.
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330CIZHP Major 61 Rep 1,211 Posts Drives: BMW 330 CI ZHP Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Calgary, Alberta iTrader: (0)	Keep the E46. Regardless of the mods, the 335 sounds like a vaccum cleaner. My E46 330 CI with ZHP exhaust sounds a lot better than the 335. __________________ ""A great sounding, responsive, high-revving, naturally aspirated engine is part of the DNA of a thoroughbred sports car. No two ways about it." - Lamborghini on turbocharging
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spyderco10 Colonel 63 Rep 2,427 Posts Drives: AW E92 M3 6MT Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Honolulu, HI iTrader: (0)	i wish my vaccum cleaner sounded that good. keep the m __________________ “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” - John 3:16
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Daft Major 384 Rep 1,201 Posts Drives: 2021 M2C Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada iTrader: (2) Garage List 2003 BMW M3 [10.00] 2011 BMW M3 [9.71]	Unless you're upgrading to a newer M3, keep your current M. I love my E46!
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Finnegan Dog Listener 701 Rep 7,850 Posts Drives: Z4M/. Z3M, E36/46 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Teaching the dog to slalom iTrader: (22)	Keep the M. LSD, high revving, great steering feel, connection with the road, still stylish, suspension. It's a winner.
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Frozen Black Panther Captain 67 Rep 927 Posts Drives: 2013 550 DINAN STAGE 2 Join Date: May 2010 Location: NYC/CHICAGO iTrader: (0)	335, its new looking the e46 looks dated now, 335 is a sick car
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06-08-2010, 01:38 AM	#10
guccigucci New Member 7 Rep 19 Posts Drives: ///M Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	again...thanks for you guys advice...going M or going stylish but soft on handling and miss that RAW feel of a car...
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06-08-2010, 01:52 AM	#12
Kobaiyashi First Lieutenant 30 Rep 315 Posts Drives: 08 E90 M3 (JetBlack/FoxRedExt) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: East Bay, CA iTrader: (0)	I've never driven an E46, but if the high-revving NA I6 feels like my E90 M3's NA V8, I'd have no problems deciding upon the E46 over a turbo 335i. __________________
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brava09 Lieutenant Colonel 767 Rep 1,683 Posts Drives: M4C xdrive Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	keep the M or upgrade for an E92 M3 when affordable. the 335i is nothing else than another 3 series down the road, but a good 3 series nonetheless. __________________ 22 M4 Competition xdrive 19 M5 Competition sold 16 F-Type S AWD sold 11 Audi RS5 Misano Red--sold 08 E92 M3 Jerez Black 6MT--sold 08 E92 335i 6MT traded in for M3
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Cab5er Colonel 80 Rep 2,339 Posts Drives: 09 E90 M3 (Sold) 13 A1 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fremont, Hainan iTrader: (22)	M for sure __________________ E90 ///M3/ AW/ Fox Red
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06-08-2010, 05:42 AM	#18
ss134 Brigadier General 230 Rep 3,899 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Germany/UK iTrader: (1)	Take a test drive of the 335i and then make a decision- you may like it or you may not! Its only 4 seconds slower around the ring than the E46 M3 so out of the box it doesnt handle as well but it is still a fine handling car, its not an M car though.
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06-08-2010, 06:45 AM	#19
mkoesel Moderator 7509 Rep 19,370 Posts Drives: No BMW for now Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canton, MI iTrader: (1)	Honestly, I'd take the 335i. Granted the M is a better handling car but in every other way the 335i is superior, and really does not give up a lot to the E46 M3 in terms of handling. This is a good candidate for the "M3 vs." forum, BTW.
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06-08-2010, 11:49 AM	#21
gr8000 Major 72 Rep 1,172 Posts Drives: E92 M3 - DCT Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Athens, Greece iTrader: (0)	Keep the E46 M3!!!!
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06-08-2010, 11:55 AM	#22
Frozen Black Panther Captain 67 Rep 927 Posts Drives: 2013 550 DINAN STAGE 2 Join Date: May 2010 Location: NYC/CHICAGO iTrader: (0)	335 is a better car its newer its faster
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