Convince me to upgrade

mpp · 04-23-2013, 11:29 AM

I currently have a 2008 E93 335i that I've had for 2 and half years. I love the thing to death but now want more.

I've identified a beautiful, low mileage, 2009 E93 M3 (Jerez on Fox red, DCT, Premium/Technology/Cold Weather packages, 19" wheels) which I can get for $20k and my current E93.
Test driven it a few times and I can't enough of it.

Convince me I should go for this M3 rather than mod my 335i which currently is just stock. I have never actually driven a fully modified 335i to know how it compares.

W/// · 04-23-2013, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by mpp

I currently have a 2008 E93 335i that I've had for 2 and half years. I love the thing to death but now want more.

I've identified a beautiful, low mileage, 2009 E93 M3 (Jerez on Fox red, DCT, Premium/Technology/Cold Weather packages, 19" wheels) which I can get for $20k and my current E93.
Test driven it a few times and I can't enough of it.

Convince me I should go for this M3 rather than mod my 335i which currently is just stock. I have never actually driven a fully modified 335i to know how it compares.

I feel like most people that have thought about getting an M3 eventually do it sooner or later. And they wonder why didn't do it earlier.

Unless your goal is to go single turbo and makes stupid hp, then the M3 is no question for me. I've had mine since last July and I'm still amazed at how good this car is. The engine, the looks, drive... everything.

soniczoom5 · 04-23-2013, 11:35 AM

no matter how you mod the 335 you wont get the feel of the NA V8; its just pure power

SWOT1 · 04-23-2013, 11:41 AM

Every time you get into your M3, you’ll have that same giddy feeling as your first test drive... step up!!

FVM3 · 04-23-2013, 11:54 AM

I came from 335i and M3 gives me way more fun.

zeeman335 · 04-23-2013, 11:56 AM

I just sold my 07 335i and got into a 13 M3 in March. Only have 900 miles , few more to go till 1200. But let me tell you....big difference between jump from 335i to M3. Just do it!

JBiddy · 04-23-2013, 11:58 AM

I don't think you need any convincing. Seems like you can get enough of the m3, that should tell you something. I came from a full bolt on e92 335i and I love the m3 even though is not as fast, nothing can beat the roar of the NA s65 and the way the ///M handles. You will NEVER look back

Rewted · 04-23-2013, 12:02 PM

You've said so yourself "I can't enough of it". Life is too short, so do what you enjoy.

Tomorrow's advice: I'll show you how to dress yourself.

mpp · 04-23-2013, 12:02 PM

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I feel like most people that have thought about getting an M3 eventually do it sooner or later. And they wonder why didn't do it earlier.

I think this does it. Everytime I buy something like this I always wonder why I just didn't buy it sooner.

So, I'm convinced (that was easy, eh?). I have to have my local shop check it out first. Carfax is clean but I still don't trust it.

The first mod I need to do is get rid of the chrome around the windows. Has anyone done this on a vert? Is it a DYI? And with the Jerez what would you recommend...I was thinking of wrapping it in matte black vinyl.

lorinzo · 04-23-2013, 12:05 PM

Just do it!

katchup · 04-23-2013, 12:29 PM

Went from a heavily modded 335i to a stock m3. Would never go back. Do it!

davesaddiction · 04-23-2013, 12:45 PM

Convince you?

If you're not already completely convinced after driving it, maybe it's not really the car for you... Or do you just want us to help give you the confidence to pull the trigger?

It only took me one drive to know I had to have one - I'm just glad I waited to take that drive until I had the means to make it mine!

JJunkins · 04-23-2013, 12:52 PM

I have an M3 and a 335. My wife drives the 335. It's a completely different car and like others says "Why didn't I buy an M sooner!?". Get it.

zamboni · 04-23-2013, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by mpp

I think this does it. Everytime I buy something like this I always wonder why I just didn't buy it sooner.

So, I'm convinced (that was easy, eh?). I have to have my local shop check it out first. Carfax is clean but I still don't trust it.

The first mod I need to do is get rid of the chrome around the windows. Has anyone done this on a vert? Is it a DYI? And with the Jerez what would you recommend...I was thinking of wrapping it in matte black vinyl.

Make the move trade in 335i for M3.

Same here I hated the chrome trim wish BMW offered the shadow lines for E93.

jphughan · 04-23-2013, 01:10 PM

Convince you? Look at the ridiculous number of existing threads about people contemplating this move and asking for feedback from others who'd done it. You won't find many (if any) members saying they felt the move wasn't as fun or substantial as they were expecting, even those who ran heavily modded 335s and used to brag about how much faster than an M3 they were at a fraction of the cost. Other than that and a test drive (done properly, i.e. at sustained higher RPMs and on curvy roads), what more convincing do you need?

duk · 04-23-2013, 01:13 PM

why should we convince you? make up your own mind?

FVM3 · 04-23-2013, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by zamboni

Make the move trade in 335i for M3.

Same here I hated the chrome trim wish BMW offered the shadow lines for E93.

Vinyl it

And1M3 · 04-23-2013, 01:24 PM

M3amigos · 04-23-2013, 02:50 PM

If you just want more power, then it it would only take a few thousand bucks to surpass the M3 straight line speed. But if you attempt to duplicate the M3 suspension, brakes, drivetrain, body work etc with mods, you will surely exceed the cost difference between the two, and your resale value would be much less than the M3. If funds permit, get the M3 and supercharge it, and you will have reached supercar territory!

DMW2315 · 04-23-2013, 03:05 PM

I'm sorry but... I have never read a "from 335 to M3" thread that regretted it. In fact, it's almost always "why didn't I do this from the beginning?" response

Nuke818 · 04-23-2013, 03:08 PM

Do it you won't regret it!

bga23 · 04-23-2013, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by JJunkins

I have an M3 and a 335. My wife drives the 335. It's a completely different car and like others says "Why didn't I buy an M sooner!?". Get it.

335 is a chick car? 'Nuff said.

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zeeman335 Captain 84 Rep 712 Posts Drives: 2001 M3 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (8)	I just sold my 07 335i and got into a 13 M3 in March. Only have 900 miles , few more to go till 1200. But let me tell you....big difference between jump from 335i to M3. Just do it!
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JBiddy Brigadier General 197 Rep 3,840 Posts Drives: F82 ///M Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Northern/N.J iTrader: (9)	I don't think you need any convincing. Seems like you can get enough of the m3, that should tell you something. I came from a full bolt on e92 335i and I love the m3 even though is not as fast, nothing can beat the roar of the NA s65 and the way the ///M handles. You will NEVER look back
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Rewted Captain 313 Rep 909 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	You've said so yourself "I can't enough of it". Life is too short, so do what you enjoy. Tomorrow's advice: I'll show you how to dress yourself.
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jphughan Brigadier General 594 Rep 4,488 Posts Drives: '16 Cayman GT4 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	Convince you? Look at the ridiculous number of existing threads about people contemplating this move and asking for feedback from others who'd done it. You won't find many (if any) members saying they felt the move wasn't as fun or substantial as they were expecting, even those who ran heavily modded 335s and used to brag about how much faster than an M3 they were at a fraction of the cost. Other than that and a test drive (done properly, i.e. at sustained higher RPMs and on curvy roads), what more convincing do you need? __________________ '16 Cayman GT4 (delivery pics, comparison to E92 M3 write-up) Gone but not forgotten: '11.75 M3 E92 Le Mans \| Black Nov w/ Alum \| 6MT (owned 5/2011 - 11/2015)
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M3amigos HP addict 37 Rep 321 Posts Drives: 2008 Jerez Black E93 6MT Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Orlando, FL iTrader: (0)	If you just want more power, then it it would only take a few thousand bucks to surpass the M3 straight line speed. But if you attempt to duplicate the M3 suspension, brakes, drivetrain, body work etc with mods, you will surely exceed the cost difference between the two, and your resale value would be much less than the M3. If funds permit, get the M3 and supercharge it, and you will have reached supercar territory! __________________ 2008 Jerez Black Metallic E93 6MT K&N Drop In Filter \| HPA Pulley \| Custom Catless Resonated X-Pipe \| BPM Stage II Tune \| Megan Racing Exhaust
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