Is it time to part ways with my e90?

CDNBimmer · 06-07-2013, 03:26 PM

Hey guys,

Just wanted some different opinions on what I think will be my next car.

The good: Currently I have an e90 335i with the BMW PE and Dinan stage 2, 19" VMR 710's (275's on the rear!) with every option available but the sports package, meticoulsy maintained and low mileage (63k)

The bad: It's an auto with no sport package

I'm thinking of a 2006/2007 M coupe. Obviously it will have the manual with the famous M inline 6 (330HP).

Simply put, I am seeking more of a drivers car. I love the 380HP i currently have but it's often useless power. What I mean is theres not a lot of opportunity to open it up for more than a few seconds without facing serious consequences. The M coupe will clearly be strides ahead of my current car in terms of handling.

Do any of you have experience driving both cars? Is there something about the 335's you think I'll miss other than the obvisous (i.e. practicality)? It will be a year round vehicle, so does the M coupe have similar DTC as the 3 series?

Let me know your thoughts? Cheers!

Tonybest · 06-07-2013, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by CDNBimmer

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I'm thinking of a 2006/2007 M coupe. Obviously it will have the manual with the infamous M inline 6 (330HP).

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Do any of you have experience driving both cars? Is there something about the 335's you think I'll miss other than the obvisous (i.e. practicality)? It will be a year round vehicle, so does the M coupe have similar DTC as the 3 series?

Let me know your thoughts? Cheers!

Why "infamous" when that engine won numerous prizes and is practically bullet proof?

As for DTC, The M Coupe does not have the same system. The DSC on your car should have 3 settings (Traction and Stability / Stabilty / Off) with none of the settings being "all off". As for the Z4M, it has DSC on or DSC off, where "off" means zero intrusion, 0 traction Control.

demontwinz · 06-07-2013, 04:10 PM

put some coilovers on your cars + M3 bits and call it a day?

CDNBimmer · 06-07-2013, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Tonybest

Why "infamous" when that engine won numerous prizes and is practically bullet proof?

Oops! Meant famous.

Zero_09 · 06-07-2013, 05:33 PM

I haven't owned a M before but if the car you have is running fine I'd just upgrade the suspension and be done with it. The hassle of selling your car and looking for a decent 2006 -2007 M might be more difficult. Then you have to do all maintenance and probably spend some more money on upgrades. It's all up to you though if you want to go through all that

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CDNBimmer Second Lieutenant 22 Rep 265 Posts Drives: 07 BMW 335i & 09 BMW 128i Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Is it time to part ways with my e90? Hey guys, Just wanted some different opinions on what I think will be my next car. The good: Currently I have an e90 335i with the BMW PE and Dinan stage 2, 19" VMR 710's (275's on the rear!) with every option available but the sports package, meticoulsy maintained and low mileage (63k) The bad: It's an auto with no sport package I'm thinking of a 2006/2007 M coupe. Obviously it will have the manual with the famous M inline 6 (330HP). Simply put, I am seeking more of a drivers car. I love the 380HP i currently have but it's often useless power. What I mean is theres not a lot of opportunity to open it up for more than a few seconds without facing serious consequences. The M coupe will clearly be strides ahead of my current car in terms of handling. Do any of you have experience driving both cars? Is there something about the 335's you think I'll miss other than the obvisous (i.e. practicality)? It will be a year round vehicle, so does the M coupe have similar DTC as the 3 series? Let me know your thoughts? Cheers! Last edited by CDNBimmer; 06-07-2013 at 04:23 PM..
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demontwinz Lieutenant 19 Rep 456 Posts Drives: 335i e92 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	put some coilovers on your cars + M3 bits and call it a day? __________________
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Zero_09 Captain 41 Rep 627 Posts Drives: 07 E90, 2011 E90 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: = iTrader: (1)	I haven't owned a M before but if the car you have is running fine I'd just upgrade the suspension and be done with it. The hassle of selling your car and looking for a decent 2006 -2007 M might be more difficult. Then you have to do all maintenance and probably spend some more money on upgrades. It's all up to you though if you want to go through all that
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