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Pretty much everything they said.. I had a jb4 + meth 335i.. quick but boring after a little; I always lusted over an m every time I saw one. Now the m3 is worlds more enjoyable as my daily driver. I rev it out past 5k+ multiple times daily without worrying about popping into limp mode. The handling and the engine/exhaust note is intoxicating.. it is so choice. If you have the means I highly recommend picking one up
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Had a 335i, bought an M3. Have never looked back. This is finally a car I plan to keep for the long run. It's been about 2 years and I like it even more now than when I bought it. Quite an accomplishment for me as I typically keep cars for a year or less.
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Some say the X1 is faster than the 335i or M3
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An old coworker had a 335i super modded and he always bragged about how he could beat M3s and other fast cars for breakfast thanks to his powerful turbos. He ended blowing out his engine.... He did get the car back but once he did he said it was never the same and he did not want to go through the whole modding process again so he sold his car at a loss (salvage title). If you can afford it get the M3, it has an aura of its own and also there is a good community of people who drive these cars. Just look at the F30/F32 forum and you will notice how dull the posts are "how do I turn my car on" LOL
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10-22-2013, 11:29 AM | #34 |
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It's time for another one of these threads, is it?
OP, here's the quick version: - You're on M3Post, so hopefully you're not surprised at the answers you've gotten. - Lots of people here on M3Post have come from heavily modded 335s, including those that made more power than M3s. I have yet to see one of those posts that said, "I sure miss my 335." - As other said, DO NOT test drive an M3 unless you're prepared to buy it. The only people who didn't get chills test driving an M3 are the ones who never took it above 4K RPM or were stuck in traffic or something. - And now to go SOMEWHAT against the grain: I personally believe that the M3 is only worth the added cost of purchase, gas, insurance, maintenance, etc if you will track this car. Does that mean the M3 and 335 are identical on the road? Of course not, the M3 is still more fun even there, but personally I don't believe that the fun gap on the road by itself justifies the higher total cost of ownership -- but that plus the track fun factor justifies every penny of the M3's higher cost. And a lot of the reason for that is that the M3 is SO much fun on the track. You really get to see what amazing things this car can do and why BMW designed it the way they did (that's aimed mostly at the "this car has no torque" crowd), and therefore you honestly will never enjoy an M3 anywhere near its potential if you don't track it. So if you get the M3, do yourself a favor and take her to the track. If you're worried or skeptical about tracking, go to an event as a spectator and catch rides to get a taste without putting your own car out there. And for the people who say "I have an M3 that I've never tracked but I believe I'm enjoying it to its fullest", I would point out that if you've never been to the track, you don't have the data to support your opinion. Try to find someone who HAS been to the track and believes that an M3 can be anywhere NEAR fully enjoyed and appreciated on the road. So the bottom line in my mind is that if you'll track even occasionally, get the M3 no question if you can afford it. If you have absolutely no intent of doing that, then a 335 is a much better value proposition and still very fun and capable for a road setting. But yes, you'll still also probably feel your heartstrings being pulled every time an M3 goes by, so be prepared for that too. Of course sometimes people just have to have it all at any price, so if you can afford to buy something and leave a huge amount of its value and fun potential on the table, by all means get the M3 as a road-only car. You'll just be wasting a lot of a great car IMHO, but you certainly wouldn't be the only one.
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I have owned 335i (sports package), 330CI, 330XI, Z4, 535i, 550i & M3. M3 is a beast that is great on a track but as a daily drivers I felt it was heavy and lacked that torque I loved on the 335i or the 330ci . I avoided test driving an M3 till I could afford it, coz I knew I would buy it if I drove it.
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But driving experience is completely different from the M3 and you will always think "what if i got the m3" when you see one pass. If you get the M3 the only time you will wish you got the 335 is when you are at the gas station or if you lose a drag race on the highway. |
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Or you could just downshift a gear or two, have MORE torque than a 335 thanks to the gearing, and enjoy that sweet, sweet banshee wail of a high-revving V8.
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You can't high rev a m3 in day to day driving like on the track. So no you can't drive a m3 like a m3 in daily driving.
M3 is an amazing car. No doubt!
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I previously owned a 335xi, and have no trouble justifying the increased costs over a 335 (new to new) from the standpoint of handling and engine characteristics alone. Used, I'd guess the differential is even less. Occasional track usage is just the icing on the cake for those just getting into the sport, or for those where having a dedicated track car is completely impractical or this will be their dedicated track car.
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