Test drove an M3 today...

Syndicategt · 10-23-2009, 09:39 PM

I own both and I will just piggy back on everything said earlier. My 335i is slightly modded atm and still adding but it's a great daily driver, probably one of the most fun DD's you can own. The low end torque is very strong but the car itself is not as refined as an M3. My garage queen M3 is just a more refined car to drive. I leave it completely stock, as feel it doesn't need mods to make it better. It's smooth and luxurious in all aspects of driving, whether it's speed, handling, or overall fun factor, it out performs a 335i (not to mention, I get twice as many looks in it). If your budget can only get a 335, it's a great choice of a entry level performance car. If you have the means to get a M3, by so do it! It's a great investment, as it holds it's value better, and has less mechanical issues. GL!

rave426 · 10-23-2009, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by whn

335i w/ JB3, LSD, Intake, exhaust = M3 Killer

U lost ur mind. The 335i would take more mods than that to out "performance" an M3. Acceleration yes, other than that..hell no.

rave426 · 10-23-2009, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by bavarian19

I would still go M over modded 335.

+1

Im not sure why its even being questioned.....

I have track my 335i to 10/10 before and taken the M3 to at least 7/10 an anybody who has been in an M3 at anything close to the limits knows they dont even compare.

Sniz · 10-23-2009, 10:15 PM

Having owned a 335 with stage III mods and driven sereral e92 M3's........If I had to buy one again I'd go with the M3 ONLY if I had F/I mods in the future for it. The lack of bottom end TQ simply doesnt work to me as a street car.

As a track car the M3's owns for many reasons.

I own a older M3 w/ a larger turbo on it....i would also only buy that car since its F/I. low bottom end TQ on the street is not that fun.

Sniz · 10-23-2009, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by rave426

U lost ur mind. The 335i would take more mods than that to out "performance" an M3. Acceleration yes, other than that..hell no.

agreed....totally.

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Syndicategt Brigadier General 164 Rep 3,730 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Nor Cal iTrader: (11)	I own both and I will just piggy back on everything said earlier. My 335i is slightly modded atm and still adding but it's a great daily driver, probably one of the most fun DD's you can own. The low end torque is very strong but the car itself is not as refined as an M3. My garage queen M3 is just a more refined car to drive. I leave it completely stock, as feel it doesn't need mods to make it better. It's smooth and luxurious in all aspects of driving, whether it's speed, handling, or overall fun factor, it out performs a 335i (not to mention, I get twice as many looks in it). If your budget can only get a 335, it's a great choice of a entry level performance car. If you have the means to get a M3, by so do it! It's a great investment, as it holds it's value better, and has less mechanical issues. GL! __________________ 2008 BMW 335i e90 - Sold - Rob Beck Turbos / PROcede V5 / Aquamist HFS-4 / AR Downpipes / AE Exhaust / ER Comp FMIC / ER CP / TiAL BOV / Custom Intake / RPI Scoops / Quaife LSD / Swift-Koni Coilovers / DSS HS / Morr VS8.2 Sig Black / Michelin PSS / P3 Boost Guage / M3 body / M3 steering wheel / Adam's Rotors / Hawk HPS / SS lines /
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Sniz Lieutenant General 680 Rep 10,584 Posts Drives: e92 335 - gone // e36 M3 turbo Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ellicott City, MD iTrader: (1)	Having owned a 335 with stage III mods and driven sereral e92 M3's........If I had to buy one again I'd go with the M3 ONLY if I had F/I mods in the future for it. The lack of bottom end TQ simply doesnt work to me as a street car. As a track car the M3's owns for many reasons. I own a older M3 w/ a larger turbo on it....i would also only buy that car since its F/I. low bottom end TQ on the street is not that fun. __________________
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