M3 or 335i???

CPB · 02-27-2012, 07:27 PM

Kidding.

Traded my GT-R for a 2012 M3 Coupe. Interlagos Blue with a black/beige interior. 6 speed manual. Comp package.

Seems like most people have gone from an M3 to a GT-R. I'm probably one of the few (only) to go opposite of this.

Quick story: 2 years ago, I was looking for a V8, NA sedan. Choices, not surprisingly, came down to the M3 and the C63. I ended up with the C63, but could not get the M3 out of my mind. Somewhere in between there, I added the GT-R. Still have the C63 Sedan, and now a beaut of an M3 Coupe. The M3 will see DD duties.

Really liked the GT-R, and will very likely get another one day. But for now, I do love NA V8's.

A few pics in dimming light.

Really enjoying the car so far. Has more torque down low than people say. Refined and sporting.

BMW335icoupe · 02-27-2012, 08:11 PM

Congrats!!!!

Foodle · 02-27-2012, 08:23 PM

Nice.

You'd get just as many view with "GT-R to M3!" as a title.

Inerrant · 02-27-2012, 08:25 PM

congrats!!!!

gan1hck · 02-27-2012, 08:26 PM

What made you go from the GTR to the M3?

I was in the market for a 13 GTR....actually had a deposit down for one, but when the new MSRP came out, I came to my senses....

so I thought about just modding my WRX STI... then I thought about the C63 or M3...

and finally decided on a 12 M3 based on the dealers that I have near me.

hieu1004 · 02-27-2012, 08:32 PM

Nice! It's beautiful!

You got me with the 335i vs m3.... lol

KKM3 · 02-27-2012, 08:39 PM

Smart move.

Brosef · 02-27-2012, 08:41 PM

I know they're not really competitors, but I cross-shopped the GT-R and the M3. in the end, the sweet sounds of the S65 V8, the smooth ride and significantly better interior of the M3 were a better fit for me. I haven't looked back. congrats!

GIdriver · 02-27-2012, 08:50 PM

Congrats! She's a beauty! I don't know where all this low end torque crap comes from, specially when compared to a 335i. I also own an N54 135i conv and my M3 is faster EVERYWHERE in the RPM range. BTW the title was NOT funny. Enjoy your M!!!

gblansten · 02-27-2012, 08:51 PM

Looks great. I love IB. I'm boring though and would have gone for the black interior. Congrats.

CanAutM3 · 02-27-2012, 08:59 PM

Congrats, she is a beauty. Especially love the first pic where the light reflects nicely on the body contours.

You got me with your thread title

JulieDriving · 02-27-2012, 09:30 PM

Beautiful.

CBS · 02-27-2012, 09:32 PM

Nice Ride and great color combination - Congrats!

CPB · 02-27-2012, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gan1hck

What made you go from the GTR to the M3?

Not really sure. I do like changing up the rides. The GTR is a great car. Amazing speed/handling and more than up to the DD task. Just could not get the M3 out of my mind. Had an E36 back in the mid-90's and had also driven the E46.

Tested the E90's several times and was always impressed. And like I said, I just like NA V8's. Seems the future for everything is turbo/super charged.

CPB · 02-27-2012, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gblansten

Looks great. I love IB. I'm boring though and would have gone for the black interior.

Same here. Seems I always get black or silver cars with black interiors. Getting older and want some color in my life.

THE TECH · 02-27-2012, 09:47 PM

Shoulda ditched the Benz and kept the GT-R and M.

2K12 BMW M3 · 02-27-2012, 09:48 PM

congrats, very nice.

CPB · 02-27-2012, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by THE TECH

Shoulda ditched the Benz and kept the GT-R and M.

I'm sure that puts me in odd territory as well. The ongoing argument between the M and AMG crowd. Not sure how it squares...having both?

LarThaL · 02-27-2012, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brosef

I know they're not really competitors, but I cross-shopped the GT-R and the M3. in the end, the sweet sounds of the S65 V8, the smooth ride and significantly better interior of the M3 were a better fit for me. I haven't looked back. congrats!

I also picked the M3 over the GTR. Only thing GTR has over the M3 is pure speed. Subjectively, the M3 is a better feast for the senses.

THE TECH · 02-27-2012, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CPB

I'm sure that puts me in odd territory as well. The ongoing argument between the M and AMG crowd. Not sure how it squares...having both?

Just would rather have that combo. C63 is still a nice car though, just think the M is better.

Stallion150 · 02-27-2012, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CPB

I'm sure that puts me in odd territory as well. The ongoing argument between the M and AMG crowd. Not sure how it squares...having both?

I'd love a C63 along withy my M3. Best of both worlds.

lorinzo · 02-28-2012, 12:34 AM

Very nice!!!

02-27-2012, 07:27 PM	#1
CPB Private First Class Drives: M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: RI Posts: 193 iTrader: (0)	M3 or 335i??? Kidding. Traded my GT-R for a 2012 M3 Coupe. Interlagos Blue with a black/beige interior. 6 speed manual. Comp package. Seems like most people have gone from an M3 to a GT-R. I'm probably one of the few (only) to go opposite of this. Quick story: 2 years ago, I was looking for a V8, NA sedan. Choices, not surprisingly, came down to the M3 and the C63. I ended up with the C63, but could not get the M3 out of my mind. Somewhere in between there, I added the GT-R. Still have the C63 Sedan, and now a beaut of an M3 Coupe. The M3 will see DD duties. Really liked the GT-R, and will very likely get another one day. But for now, I do love NA V8's. A few pics in dimming light. Really enjoying the car so far. Has more torque down low than people say. Refined and sporting.
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02-27-2012, 08:50 PM	#9
GIdriver Major Drives: 2011 SG/FR E90 M3 DCT Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Somewhere in Time Posts: 1,136 iTrader: (0)	Congrats! She's a beauty! I don't know where all this low end torque crap comes from, specially when compared to a 335i. I also own an N54 135i conv and my M3 is faster EVERYWHERE in the RPM range. BTW the title was NOT funny. Enjoy your M!!! Last edited by GIdriver; 02-27-2012 at 09:03 PM.

02-27-2012, 09:30 PM	#12
JulieDriving Female driving enthusiast :P Drives: Bimmer Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,230 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 BMW 335i Coupe [5.00] 2013 BMW M3 Coupe [5.00]	Beautiful. __________________ Present: 2013 M3 coupe (Azurite Black, Black, Piano Black) Past: 2010 335i coupe (Monaco Blue, Cream Beige, Grey Poplar)

02-27-2012, 09:32 PM	#13
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02-27-2012, 09:47 PM	#16
THE TECH BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: BPMsport 2012 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Kansas Posts: 11,884 iTrader: (39)	Shoulda ditched the Benz and kept the GT-R and M. __________________ Check us out on Facebook at BPMsportLabs

02-27-2012, 08:11 PM	#2
BMW335icoupe Lieutenant Drives: 2009 BMW 335i Xdrive Coupe Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 527 iTrader: (1)	Congrats!!!!

02-27-2012, 08:23 PM	#3
Foodle Captain Drives: 2011.75 E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: PA Posts: 769 iTrader: (0)	Nice. You'd get just as many view with "GT-R to M3!" as a title.

02-27-2012, 08:25 PM	#4
Inerrant Private First Class Drives: 2011.75 BMW M3 E93 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NOVA Posts: 129 iTrader: (0)	congrats!!!!

02-27-2012, 08:26 PM	#5
gan1hck Private Drives: 2012 M3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: huntsville, al Posts: 57 iTrader: (0)	What made you go from the GTR to the M3? I was in the market for a 13 GTR....actually had a deposit down for one, but when the new MSRP came out, I came to my senses.... so I thought about just modding my WRX STI... then I thought about the C63 or M3... and finally decided on a 12 M3 based on the dealers that I have near me.

02-27-2012, 08:32 PM	#6
hieu1004 Second Lieutenant Drives: Space Gray e92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 219 iTrader: (0)	Nice! It's beautiful! You got me with the 335i vs m3.... lol

02-27-2012, 08:39 PM	#7
KKM3 First Lieutenant Drives: E92 m3 + r8 v10 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 366 iTrader: (0)	Smart move.

02-27-2012, 08:41 PM	#8
Brosef Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2011 M Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,508 iTrader: (3)	I know they're not really competitors, but I cross-shopped the GT-R and the M3. in the end, the sweet sounds of the S65 V8, the smooth ride and significantly better interior of the M3 were a better fit for me. I haven't looked back. congrats!

02-27-2012, 08:51 PM	#10
gblansten Captain Obvious Drives: 2011 BMW M3 SSII/Black Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Thick ascending limb Posts: 1,241 iTrader: (0)	Looks great. I love IB. I'm boring though and would have gone for the black interior. Congrats.

02-27-2012, 08:59 PM	#11
CanAutM3 Major Drives: 2008 E92 M3 SS2 DCT Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Montreal Posts: 1,251 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 Audi S4 [0.00] 2008 BMW M3 [0.00]	Congrats, she is a beauty. Especially love the first pic where the light reflects nicely on the body contours. You got me with your thread title

02-27-2012, 09:48 PM	#17
2K12 BMW M3 Private First Class Drives: M3 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Porter Ranch, CA Posts: 186 iTrader: (0)	congrats, very nice.

02-28-2012, 12:34 AM	#22
lorinzo Captain Drives: 2011 e90 M3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 624 iTrader: (0)	Very nice!!!

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