Thinking of Getting a e92 M3 coming from 335i

richardbb85 · 07-19-2010, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by WhiteM3onster

I used to have a 335 coupe and then got tired of it. I was then in an RS4 which I modded, then needed something more economical. What a mistake. That lasted 7 months. I then bought an M3 coupe as soon as they were released and I have not looked back. Since then i have done motor work and it is pushing 500 hp. Now it really does not compare to the 335. It is also fun to mess around with guys driving M5's and M6's cause it can run all day long with them and they have no idea what hit them

500hp? mods?

Voltigeur · 07-19-2010, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by yemenmocha

M3 isn't very fast in the upper end like the M5 is. M3 has inferior power to weight ratio than the M5, and is much slower 3rd gear on up. You won't be taking turns any faster in the M3 than you can in the M5 on public roads. M5 isn't that much heavier, and in fact the M3 convertible is 133 pounds heavier than an M5. Don't be fooled.

So go one way or the other - light and nimble, or sedan size with good horsepower relative to the weight.

Track times disabuse the notion that the M5 is a quicker all-rounder. Straight line, yes. But the M3's the faster all-rounder. It's no mistake that BMW bases its motorsport entries (GT, ALMS etc) on the M3.

http://www.fastestlaps.com/compariso...3_E92_DKG.html

STARSKI · 07-19-2010, 05:53 PM

Which are the colors that are only available on the M3 not the 335i?

SunnyD · 07-19-2010, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Voltigeur

Track times disabuse the notion that the M5 is a quicker all-rounder. Straight line, yes. But the M3's the faster all-rounder. It's no mistake that BMW bases its motorsport entries (GT, ALMS etc) on the M3.

http://www.fastestlaps.com/compariso...3_E92_DKG.html

Agree. The m5 is faster in a straight line above 100mph and the m3 is a quicker all around car. But I believe the previous poster was wondering what roads you're driving on on the street where you would truly notice a difference in handling between an m5 and an m3. If you're pushing your car to the limits of adhesion on the street (track is a different story), then I'll be sure to get out of your way when I see you coming

Frozen Black Panther · 07-19-2010, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by serge

A 335 with just a chip WILL NOT destroy an M3, including the heavier E93. How about "a 335 with chip/tune + downpipes + headers + CAI + full catback + DRs + bigger IC + etc, etc... may be faster than an M3 in a straight line"

so wrong on this

quality_sound · 07-20-2010, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by STARSKI

Which are the colors that are only available on the M3 not the 335i?

I know SSII and IB are. I think MR might be as well, but I'm not sure.

ns2000x · 07-20-2010, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by dimabimmer

I also came off 335i sport pack 6MT....

With current unbelievable lease rates on M3, you should consider leasing instead of buying. These lease Reisduals and Money Factor make it much cheaper to lease brand new 2011...than buying CPO-used-pre owned.... at the end it always comes down to "Value vs Owed" and buying used will most likely put you underwater in a few years,- owing more than the car is worth... Only in America we have such great lease rates/deals etc,... we take it for granted really... With lease, you can always buy out lease after

I was shopping for pre-owned myself, but decided to lease instead and very happy with my decision,- this way I built my perfect M3 with everything I want and don't want in it!

Perfect time to get M3- Competition Package!

This is a crazy statement. What kind of finance period are you assuming? Don't most people buying this type of vehicle new or used pay for the car outright "in a few years" (36-48 months). So how could you possible be upside down (underwater as you put it)?

STARSKI · 07-21-2010, 05:05 AM

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Originally Posted by ns2000x

This is a crazy statement. What kind of finance period are you assuming? Don't most people buying this type of vehicle new or used pay for the car outright "in a few years" (36-48 months). So how could you possible be upside down (underwater as you put it)?

Depending on your interest rate, loan length (up to 72 months), and down payment it can definitely happen.

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