Between a rock and a bigger rock

Terrance28 · 03-08-2008, 01:29 AM

Ok where do I start. Being that I work for the military overseas as a contractor, I am allowed to participate in the BMW military sales program and can get really good discounts on buying a BMW. But with these prices its hard to choose, you be the judge here. Here is where i'm at with the options I want.

E92 M3

Base:51,250
T.Package:3,050
Ipod/USB:350
N.Leather:950
Delivery:775

Total:56,375

E92 335i

Base:37,050
Navigation:1,900
S.Package:1,100
Ipod/USB:350
CA:500
Step Trans:1,275
Paddles:100
D.Leather:1,450
Delivery:775

Total:44,975

The total difference of 11,400. What do you guys think? With the M3 you would have M status, but the 335i with a couple of cheap mods can keep up with a stock M3, and not to mention that every mod for the M will be an arm and a leg. Should I bite the bullet and spend the extra 11k for an M or keep my money and mod the hell out of a 335i. I like the price on the M I have seen loaded 335is for about that much. Anyway thats it what do you guys think?

e92phreak · 03-08-2008, 01:33 AM

Dang... the military must have some great paying jobs these days!

I want an M3.

e92phreak · 03-08-2008, 01:35 AM

Performance-wise, there is so much more potential with the E92 335i. However, there is a certain prestige and appeal that comes with the M3. If there is no markup with the M3, I would go with the M3.

Terrance28 · 03-08-2008, 01:47 AM

Yes the miltary pay us civilian contractors very well. And no there is no mark up on the M3 or the 335i. The price thats in the origianal post is the price I pay.

Aija · 03-08-2008, 02:05 AM

I would go for the M3..when the lease is up for my 335i, ill think ill buy a used E92 M3.

Terrance28 · 03-08-2008, 02:19 AM

Also I was just thinking that if I get the M3 that I will be replacing the wheels with aftermarket right away. So I can just get the regular 18s which is no charge. So the new price for the M3 will be 56,375. So now the difference is 12,850. Which kinda pushes my decision towards the M3 even more. I will change the pricing on the original post so nobody gets confused.

Silvr&Blk · 03-08-2008, 02:35 AM

Damn, that is tough. I'm gonna go against da grain here and go wid da 335. I always prefer da fact that its boosted and wid da savings over da M, you have so many performance and suspension options that will make you faster and outhandle a stock M. More bang for da buck, that's my 2 cents...

Terrance28 · 03-08-2008, 06:15 AM

Sorry one more option I forgot to list on the 335i that i would want and thats dakota leather. Which adds another 1,450 added to the 335i list which brings that total up too 44,975. Which now makes a difference of 11,400 between the M and the 335i. I changed the original post again to reflect difference.

Terrance28 · 03-08-2008, 06:17 AM

What I want to know is if you guys would rather keep the 11k in your pocket or would you use it too get an M3.

carchrism5 · 03-08-2008, 07:45 AM

m3, money can be made, but the fun that the m3 brings cannot be quantified in dollars, bite the bullet and go for it

Netcub · 03-08-2008, 07:52 AM

While you are making these comparisons, dont forget you are going to get a few thousand off of the list price of the 335i and nothing off the price of an M3.

roadkillrob · 03-08-2008, 07:55 AM

I think the diff is even more as apples to apples you would have to compare with a manual trans as that is what you get on the M3 until the double clutch unit comes out.

Mr.Marvelous · 03-08-2008, 08:31 AM

M3 is the true sports car...

You can match the performance of a M3 with a modded 335i, but you won't get the same feeling as the M3. The noise, the power deliver, the handling...

also don't forget that M3 has adaptable suspension, which means it's more comfortable than a 335i when its set to comfort mode...

alan93rsa · 03-08-2008, 08:50 AM

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What I want to know is if you guys would rather keep the 11k in your pocket or would you use it too get an M3.

If you took the $11000 and did nothing more than invest it at 5% and let it sit for 25 years you'd have a little over $37000 at the end.

BTW, I've never taken my own advice and just purchased the car I wanted.

330maybe · 03-08-2008, 08:53 AM

Easy M3 for sure.

GTRNate · 03-08-2008, 08:55 AM

M3

-Nate

bimdaddy · 03-08-2008, 09:02 AM

Sounds to me like you have your heart on the M3. You're looking for some reassurance of your decision. Go for the M. I'm sure you wont regret it. What's 11k over 60 months?...insignificant if you're in the market for M3.

ArmyBimmerDude · 03-08-2008, 09:05 AM

M3. I know how much you contractors make and you can fork over 11k more for the prestige and warranty. Plus, right now with all the mods on 335's, they still cant outright beat a M3. Hang? Sure.

calleballe · 03-08-2008, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by bimdaddy

Sounds to me like you have your heart on the M3. You're looking for some reassurance of your decision. Go for the M. I'm sure you wont regret it. What's 11k over 60 months?...insignificant if you're in the market for M3.

$11,000 over 60 mths = $14,720 at 6% interest.

For daily driving: The 335 for sure is the more useful car and smarter choice
As a second fun car in addition to a beater: Go for the M3

akack79 · 03-08-2008, 09:53 AM

Since you plan on "modding the hell out of a 335i", the price difference would actually be less and more like a few thousand (depending on what you mean by modding the hell out of a 335i).........thus, go for the M3!!

Terrance28 · 03-08-2008, 10:15 AM

Thanks fellas for the advice. I think I will be much happier with the M3. Now I gotta tell my wife that I have changed my mind on yet another vehicle.

ubern00b · 03-08-2008, 11:46 AM

with mods on a 335, you have to keep in mind how much crap some dealers are giving over them. with the M3, no need to mod = less potential crap from dealerships.

03-08-2008, 01:29 AM	#1
Terrance28 Brigadier General 117 Rep 3,334 Posts Drives: Crimson Red E92 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Killeen, TX iTrader: (17)	Between a rock and a bigger rock Ok where do I start. Being that I work for the military overseas as a contractor, I am allowed to participate in the BMW military sales program and can get really good discounts on buying a BMW. But with these prices its hard to choose, you be the judge here. Here is where i'm at with the options I want. E92 M3 Base:51,250 T.Package:3,050 Ipod/USB:350 N.Leather:950 Delivery:775 Total:56,375 E92 335i Base:37,050 Navigation:1,900 S.Package:1,100 Ipod/USB:350 CA:500 Step Trans:1,275 Paddles:100 D.Leather:1,450 Delivery:775 Total:44,975 The total difference of 11,400. What do you guys think? With the M3 you would have M status, but the 335i with a couple of cheap mods can keep up with a stock M3, and not to mention that every mod for the M will be an arm and a leg. Should I bite the bullet and spend the extra 11k for an M or keep my money and mod the hell out of a 335i. I like the price on the M I have seen loaded 335is for about that much. Anyway thats it what do you guys think? Last edited by Terrance28; 03-08-2008 at 06:21 AM..
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e92phreak General 396 Rep 21,745 Posts Drives: E92 335i TiAg/E46 323i TiAg Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [9.50] 2000 E46 323i [0.00]	Dang... the military must have some great paying jobs these days! I want an M3. __________________ 07 E92 335i \| TiAg \| Step \| Padl \| Cmft \| Alum Trm \| PDC \| Nav \| Assist \| Sat \| Lthr \| Prem \| Sprt \| Rear Splr \| RDSport Quads \| iPod \| V1 \| LT Refl \| VS Clear Bra \| OEM Lip \| KWV2 \| Mtec Sides \| BBS LM-R 00 E46 323i \| TiAg \| 5sp \| Sport \| Roof \| RDSport Cams \| RDSport tune \| RDSport Shift \| Volk LE37 \| M3 spoiler \| PSS9 \| SuperSprint \| Brembo
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e92phreak General 396 Rep 21,745 Posts Drives: E92 335i TiAg/E46 323i TiAg Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [9.50] 2000 E46 323i [0.00]	Performance-wise, there is so much more potential with the E92 335i. However, there is a certain prestige and appeal that comes with the M3. If there is no markup with the M3, I would go with the M3. __________________ 07 E92 335i \| TiAg \| Step \| Padl \| Cmft \| Alum Trm \| PDC \| Nav \| Assist \| Sat \| Lthr \| Prem \| Sprt \| Rear Splr \| RDSport Quads \| iPod \| V1 \| LT Refl \| VS Clear Bra \| OEM Lip \| KWV2 \| Mtec Sides \| BBS LM-R 00 E46 323i \| TiAg \| 5sp \| Sport \| Roof \| RDSport Cams \| RDSport tune \| RDSport Shift \| Volk LE37 \| M3 spoiler \| PSS9 \| SuperSprint \| Brembo
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03-08-2008, 01:47 AM	#4
Terrance28 Brigadier General 117 Rep 3,334 Posts Drives: Crimson Red E92 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Killeen, TX iTrader: (17)	Yes the miltary pay us civilian contractors very well. And no there is no mark up on the M3 or the 335i. The price thats in the origianal post is the price I pay.
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Aija Captain 29 Rep 687 Posts Drives: 335Coupe 6-Speed! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: California, Bay Area iTrader: (0)	I would go for the M3..when the lease is up for my 335i, ill think ill buy a used E92 M3.
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03-08-2008, 02:19 AM	#6
Terrance28 Brigadier General 117 Rep 3,334 Posts Drives: Crimson Red E92 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Killeen, TX iTrader: (17)	Also I was just thinking that if I get the M3 that I will be replacing the wheels with aftermarket right away. So I can just get the regular 18s which is no charge. So the new price for the M3 will be 56,375. So now the difference is 12,850. Which kinda pushes my decision towards the M3 even more. I will change the pricing on the original post so nobody gets confused. Last edited by Terrance28; 03-08-2008 at 06:19 AM..
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Silvr&Blk Private First Class 2 Rep 168 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 330i Jet Blk Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Oaktown, Cali iTrader: (0)	Damn, that is tough. I'm gonna go against da grain here and go wid da 335. I always prefer da fact that its boosted and wid da savings over da M, you have so many performance and suspension options that will make you faster and outhandle a stock M. More bang for da buck, that's my 2 cents...
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03-08-2008, 06:15 AM	#8
Terrance28 Brigadier General 117 Rep 3,334 Posts Drives: Crimson Red E92 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Killeen, TX iTrader: (17)	Sorry one more option I forgot to list on the 335i that i would want and thats dakota leather. Which adds another 1,450 added to the 335i list which brings that total up too 44,975. Which now makes a difference of 11,400 between the M and the 335i. I changed the original post again to reflect difference.
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Terrance28 Brigadier General 117 Rep 3,334 Posts Drives: Crimson Red E92 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Killeen, TX iTrader: (17)	What I want to know is if you guys would rather keep the 11k in your pocket or would you use it too get an M3.
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carchrism5 Lieutenant Colonel 402 Rep 1,638 Posts Drives: M2, X3 M40i, 911 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NC iTrader: (4)	m3, money can be made, but the fun that the m3 brings cannot be quantified in dollars, bite the bullet and go for it
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Netcub Private 3 Rep 90 Posts Drives: 2008 AW 335i Coupe Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Kentucky iTrader: (0)	While you are making these comparisons, dont forget you are going to get a few thousand off of the list price of the 335i and nothing off the price of an M3.
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roadkillrob Major General 902 Rep 5,477 Posts Drives: 08 335i,22 X3M, 2012 C63 Black Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NH iTrader: (15)	I think the diff is even more as apples to apples you would have to compare with a manual trans as that is what you get on the M3 until the double clutch unit comes out.
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Mr.Marvelous the name says it all... 72 Rep 269 Posts Drives: F30 BMW 320i Sport Line Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Turkey iTrader: (0)	M3 is the true sports car... You can match the performance of a M3 with a modded 335i, but you won't get the same feeling as the M3. The noise, the power deliver, the handling... also don't forget that M3 has adaptable suspension, which means it's more comfortable than a 335i when its set to comfort mode... __________________ Join Driven: The Ultimate Car App http://www.getdrivenapp.com/
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330maybe Private First Class 9 Rep 148 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 335i Man M-Sport. Join Date: May 2005 Location: South Jersey iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Easy M3 for sure. __________________ 2006 330i SP, Man, Premium, CA, Sirius. Retired a great car. 2008 335i SP, Man, Premium, CA, NAV, Sirius, I-Pod. Retired another great car!! 2011 335i M-Sport, Man, Premium, CA, NAV, Sirius, I-Pod.
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bimdaddy Major 40 Rep 1,165 Posts Drives: 911 Carrera & G01 X3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: MD iTrader: (10)	Sounds to me like you have your heart on the M3. You're looking for some reassurance of your decision. Go for the M. I'm sure you wont regret it. What's 11k over 60 months?...insignificant if you're in the market for M3. __________________ 2020 X3 X-Drive 30i; Alpine White/Mocha
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ArmyBimmerDude Major General 163 Rep 5,497 Posts Drives: Lola Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Georgia iTrader: (3) Garage List 02/2007 E92 335i [0.00]	M3. I know how much you contractors make and you can fork over 11k more for the prestige and warranty. Plus, right now with all the mods on 335's, they still cant outright beat a M3. Hang? Sure. __________________ 2007 E92 Montego Blue 335i
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akack79 Brigadier General 149 Rep 3,168 Posts Drives: G80 M3 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: T E X A S iTrader: (18)	Since you plan on "modding the hell out of a 335i", the price difference would actually be less and more like a few thousand (depending on what you mean by modding the hell out of a 335i).........thus, go for the M3!! __________________ 2018 F80 M3 6MT ZCP
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Terrance28 Brigadier General 117 Rep 3,334 Posts Drives: Crimson Red E92 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Killeen, TX iTrader: (17)	Thanks fellas for the advice. I think I will be much happier with the M3. Now I gotta tell my wife that I have changed my mind on yet another vehicle.
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03-08-2008, 11:46 AM	#22
ubern00b First Lieutenant 5 Rep 370 Posts Drives: 06 325i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: tn iTrader: (1)	with mods on a 335, you have to keep in mind how much crap some dealers are giving over them. with the M3, no need to mod = less potential crap from dealerships.
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