Stick with 335i or M3 or 2013 S5?

notnow · 04-08-2014, 02:18 AM

Was 3 weeks away from selling my car and taking over my friend's 1M but then he decided last night that he wanted to keep it instead.

But then... my friend with a 2011 E92 M3 DCT is about to trade in her car

$12.5k including taxes to upgrade to a E92 M3 DCT
$25k incl. taxes to upgrade to a 2013 S5.

or just stick with the n54 and pray that nothing goes wrong.

Not many other choices out there as I have 3 simple needs:
1. Coupe
2. F/I (M3 is an exception... do not want american muscle)
3. 2011+

(911 and GTR is out of my budget, would take the GTR in a heartbeat though.)

kaede · 04-08-2014, 01:44 PM

Depends.

If the M3 is owned by your lady friend, then I suggest don't unless you are sure she absolutely take cares of her car (Not trying to be sexist, but most of the time unfortunately girls don't maintain their cars as well as guys do). But M3 is definitely a nice "upgrade" to the 335i. Though for the same amout of money spend you can upgrade (in terms of modification) the 335i to be a more beastful car than the M3. However, it still comes down to personal preference, the two car is too different in nature. NA High Rev'ing V8 vs Turbo. I will take the M3 over the S5 if i know that the car is well taken cared of. Better resale value too in the long run.

S5 have better interior, better MPG, better in the icy cold and snow. More subtle and less flashy. Sadly, i will never consider a S5 anymore because the RS5 is so much better in every way and is very affordable ($7x,xxx starting, when the 1st gen S5 was going for $75,000ish based back a couple years ago [that is when it sported the 4.2 V8])

Given the choices, i will go with the M3 or stick with 335i depending on condition of M3. Good luck and have fun! Cheers!

bobblehead · 04-08-2014, 01:49 PM

Not saying this applies to all S5 ... but something to read about on Audi Servicing ...

http://forums.redflagdeals.com/audi-...ience-1469165/

vanondemand · 04-08-2014, 02:34 PM

wow $12k to upgrade to an m3? if you don't do it let me

tianism · 04-08-2014, 04:46 PM

m3>335i>s5 in terms of performance

proof:

I'd upgrade to a m3 if money is not a concern.

notnow · 04-08-2014, 04:52 PM

$12.5k to upgrade to a M3 seems pretty cheap for a 2011 DCT but you have to think about the fact that I am selling the car for $33k including some mods. (This is also with declaring at a lower price when registering the car.)

The above video is comparing it with the old sluggish V8... the 2013 S5 is way better than the previous N/A V8, it comes with a 3.0L supercharged V6.

tianism · 04-08-2014, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wonton1017

$12k to upgrade to a M3 seems pretty cheap for a 2011 DCT but you have to think about the fact that I am selling the car for $33k including some mods.

The above video is comparing it with the old sluggish V8... the 2013 S5 is way better than the previous N/A V8, it comes with a 3.0L supercharged V6.

It's the same V6 engine that used in the S4 right? S4 is only slightly faster than the 335, and S4 and S5 performs similarly.
So maybe m3>335 and S5 then lol

kaede · 04-09-2014, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wonton1017

The above video is comparing it with the old sluggish V8... the 2013 S5 is way better than the previous N/A V8, it comes with a 3.0L supercharged V6.

lol, i agree the Supercharged V6 on the Audi is a fantastic engine. But nothing can replace displacement. Test drive the V8 yourself vs the FI V6 and find out which one you like. If you're looking for performance (tune-able) then the FI V6 will be much better!

But given what you said, m3>335i>s5

notnow · 04-11-2014, 04:28 AM

Update:

Welp, everyone is deciding to keep their cars so the M3 is also no longer a choice... And the S5 at 25k more seems like an unworthy upgrade just to get a better looking (in my opinion) car.

I get extremely jealous every time I see one of those A5/S5/RS5 slammed on aggressive wheels

Time to spend some money on the 335i

bwco · 04-17-2014, 04:21 PM

I don't know if Audi fixed their problems yet or not, my friend bought the S4 with the 3L supercharge, which he has to let it go after 3 (out of 6 months ownership) months in dealer, new engine needed, leaking diff, electrical problems, etc.
But I believe our cars are depreciating very quickly that it doesn't go as high as we want.

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2013 S5	6	14.63%
2011 E92 M3 DCT	26	63.41%
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04-08-2014, 02:18 AM	#1
notnow Bit by Modbug 258 Rep 1,109 Posts Drives: F86 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: CANADA iTrader: (9)	Stick with 335i or M3 or 2013 S5? Was 3 weeks away from selling my car and taking over my friend's 1M but then he decided last night that he wanted to keep it instead. But then... my friend with a 2011 E92 M3 DCT is about to trade in her car $12.5k including taxes to upgrade to a E92 M3 DCT $25k incl. taxes to upgrade to a 2013 S5. or just stick with the n54 and pray that nothing goes wrong. Not many other choices out there as I have 3 simple needs: 1. Coupe 2. F/I (M3 is an exception... do not want american muscle) 3. 2011+ (911 and GTR is out of my budget, would take the GTR in a heartbeat though.) __________________ Current: F86 \| F30 Past: Cayenne GTS \| Abarth 500 \| YMB M4 \| X6 M50i \| E92 M3 6MT \| X3 M40i \| E92 335i Stage 3 \| G35 Coupe
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kaede Captain 82 Rep 734 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Vancouver BC iTrader: (0)	Depends. If the M3 is owned by your lady friend, then I suggest don't unless you are sure she absolutely take cares of her car (Not trying to be sexist, but most of the time unfortunately girls don't maintain their cars as well as guys do). But M3 is definitely a nice "upgrade" to the 335i. Though for the same amout of money spend you can upgrade (in terms of modification) the 335i to be a more beastful car than the M3. However, it still comes down to personal preference, the two car is too different in nature. NA High Rev'ing V8 vs Turbo. I will take the M3 over the S5 if i know that the car is well taken cared of. Better resale value too in the long run. S5 have better interior, better MPG, better in the icy cold and snow. More subtle and less flashy. Sadly, i will never consider a S5 anymore because the RS5 is so much better in every way and is very affordable ($7x,xxx starting, when the 1st gen S5 was going for $75,000ish based back a couple years ago [that is when it sported the 4.2 V8]) Given the choices, i will go with the M3 or stick with 335i depending on condition of M3. Good luck and have fun! Cheers! __________________ 94' NSX - Garage Queen 97' Integra Type R - Track Warrior (Sold) 01' BMW E39 M5 (Sold), 2x 02' BMW E39 M5 (Sold & sold) 08' E90 M3 6MT - DD 13' W212 E63 AMG Wagon
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bobblehead Brigadier General 259 Rep 4,721 Posts Drives: warp speed Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto, On iTrader: (0)	Not saying this applies to all S5 ... but something to read about on Audi Servicing ... http://forums.redflagdeals.com/audi-...ience-1469165/
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04-08-2014, 02:34 PM	#4
vanondemand Banned 46 Rep 659 Posts Drives: E92 335i M/T Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	wow $12k to upgrade to an m3? if you don't do it let me
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04-08-2014, 04:46 PM	#5
tianism Enlisted Member 0 Rep 32 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 335i Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	m3>335i>s5 in terms of performance proof: I'd upgrade to a m3 if money is not a concern.
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04-08-2014, 04:52 PM	#6
notnow Bit by Modbug 258 Rep 1,109 Posts Drives: F86 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: CANADA iTrader: (9)	$12.5k to upgrade to a M3 seems pretty cheap for a 2011 DCT but you have to think about the fact that I am selling the car for $33k including some mods. (This is also with declaring at a lower price when registering the car.) The above video is comparing it with the old sluggish V8... the 2013 S5 is way better than the previous N/A V8, it comes with a 3.0L supercharged V6. __________________ Current: F86 \| F30 Past: Cayenne GTS \| Abarth 500 \| YMB M4 \| X6 M50i \| E92 M3 6MT \| X3 M40i \| E92 335i Stage 3 \| G35 Coupe
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04-11-2014, 04:28 AM	#9
notnow Bit by Modbug 258 Rep 1,109 Posts Drives: F86 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: CANADA iTrader: (9)	Update: Welp, everyone is deciding to keep their cars so the M3 is also no longer a choice... And the S5 at 25k more seems like an unworthy upgrade just to get a better looking (in my opinion) car. I get extremely jealous every time I see one of those A5/S5/RS5 slammed on aggressive wheels Time to spend some money on the 335i __________________ Current: F86 \| F30 Past: Cayenne GTS \| Abarth 500 \| YMB M4 \| X6 M50i \| E92 M3 6MT \| X3 M40i \| E92 335i Stage 3 \| G35 Coupe
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bwco Second Lieutenant 11 Rep 252 Posts Drives: 535i xDrive Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	I don't know if Audi fixed their problems yet or not, my friend bought the S4 with the 3L supercharge, which he has to let it go after 3 (out of 6 months ownership) months in dealer, new engine needed, leaking diff, electrical problems, etc. But I believe our cars are depreciating very quickly that it doesn't go as high as we want.
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