Convince me to upgrade

[IfIWerem3]

Why not go buy an "M" badge and stick it on the trunk. save 20k, and convince yourself its a real M3. wait for it........ J/K. I wish i heard the thoughts of some of you guys when you read that. Okay, on a serious note, the sound of the engine "s65" that breathes so naturally, is like ...... (you fill in the blank). There are to many words to describe the smile that the m3 puts on my face when driven at any speed. I could not imagine ever not buying the M3. Good luck deciding.

p.s. i have driven the 335

[luis_m3]

Test drive = purchase. IMHO.

[mpp]

Here it is.

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Thank God I don't use it as a daily driver as in my first two days of ownership, I burned through three tankfuls of gas. I can't get enough. This thing is unreal.

[Goat Rodeo]

Will you ever be driving a M3 and see a 335 and say to yourself, damn, I wish I was in a 335?

[1MOREMOD]

Originally Posted by Goat Rodeo

Will you ever be driving a M3 and see a 335 and say to yourself, damn, I wish I was in a 335?

Daily I think I missed the boat.

[Majin Buu]

Originally Posted by Goat Rodeo

Will you ever be driving a M3 and see a 335 and say to yourself, damn, I wish I was in a 335?

[LarThaL]

Originally Posted by W///

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.

Couldn't agree more. And the more I drive it and hone my skills on the car, the more I love it, now 2 years after my purchase.

I came to the realization years ago, that it's not just about making crazy amounts of hp (unless your primary goal is drag racing). I am an enthusiast that truly enjoys a balanced subjective driving experience.

As far as looks, there are only two "normal" cars that in my mind look nicer than my M3 coupe. Those are the Aston Martin Vantage and new Porsche Cayman S. And as far as sedans go, I don't think there is amore pleasing and well proportioned shape out there that is nicer than the e90.

[xcharlesy]

I did a similar upgrade and never looked back.

[fastmike]

Sounds like my car! After finding it, I had a 335 loaner for a couple days and immediately a few things jumped out at me

- M3 leather is nicer,seats are a lot more comfortable.
- Engine wise, 335 is all low end torque. M3 has a smoother torque curve and likes to be rev'ed
- 335 ride was harsher than the m3. Probably due to the run flats. And I have 19s running 35 psi.
- most importantly, I would walk away after parking and think "glad I got the M3"

Ultimately it's up to you. I was in the market and was debating between the two. I'm glad I went with the M3 since I've been eyeing a 335 or M3 for a long time.

With that being said, there's always newer cars coming out. If I already had a 335 like you I'd probably be eyeing the next generation F30 335/M3/M4.

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.