Test drove an M3 today...

pleasanton335 · 10-10-2009, 08:37 PM

Was thinking about replacing my 335 with one. Loved the overall feel..and M-DCT was very nice...but damn...my stage 2 Dinan 335i 6mt feels soooo much faster.

cn555ic · 10-10-2009, 08:39 PM

M3 are fast at the top end, but the 335 has the down low torque that most people like myself love over the M3...

badass1g · 10-10-2009, 09:10 PM

yea the first and second gears in our cars are awesome power wise. i just wish it would pull hard up top. wish someone would make a t67 single turbo kit

the M3 exhaust note is amazing however.

GreenPlease · 10-10-2009, 10:31 PM

Test drove an M3 a couple months back and got the same impression. It was evident that the M3 was a superior track car... maybe even a sports car if it weren't for the speed limits here in the U.S.... but the 335i is clearly a better DD.

enrita · 10-11-2009, 02:47 AM

we need to wait for the V6 turbo M3 to become attractive for us 335i guys even i think i already have a better car than that :-)

samchoi604 · 10-11-2009, 03:28 AM

it's possible that dealers are filling up their cars with cheap gas (87 octane) hence the feeling of slowness.

orionredwing · 10-11-2009, 04:07 AM

I one upped the experience. I attended the 1 day m-school. The m3 is an awesome track car and I deceived myself that the 335i's boundless torque in a straight line was good enough. It led to my wavetrac LSD and kwv3 with swift springs upgrade on my 335i.

boom · 10-11-2009, 08:51 AM

A modded 335 is better deal. Faster and about double the gas mileage. I'm betting if Dinan did the track test with their modded 335 with an LSD it would beat the M.

whn · 10-11-2009, 08:54 AM

I would take modded 335i anyday over the current M3 coupe/sedan

whn · 10-11-2009, 08:57 AM

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

I335 · 10-11-2009, 09:09 AM

I haven't driven an M3 yet but I see lots of people feel this way. But why is that? The M3 is faster 0-60, isn't it?

GreenPlease · 10-11-2009, 09:19 AM

Stock? Yes. Modded? Well that depends....

It should be noted that the low end torque of the N54 makes it "feel" faster as a DD.

ShortCkT101 · 10-11-2009, 09:40 AM

Drove an M3 also would take a 335 anyday.
I wish 335 had M3 body would be so sick.

whn · 10-11-2009, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by 335ReCrUit

I wish 335 had M3 body would be so sick.

you are not the only one!

mixxer · 10-11-2009, 10:13 AM

Im waiting for the twin turbo v6 also !

hGX2 · 10-11-2009, 10:16 AM

With the new Msport package + mods it's somewhat close. I just wish you could get the LSD as an option!

TreDirtyFive · 10-11-2009, 02:41 PM

I would take an M3 over any 335...modded or otherwise. I don't care how fast a modded 335 is in a straight line...Owning an M3 is a different experience. I had my friends AMV8 for a week or so and it didn't feel much faster than my 335 (which is tuned and has mods). But that's not the point. Driving that car is a sensation. Same with the M3 and how it feels and the dynamics right out of the box. It's funny hearing everyone go "Let's go M3 hunting in my Procede!" Most M3 owners won't care when heckled by 335 drivers. It was the same when I was heavily into the VW/Audi scene. They got tunes and mods in their GTIs and all wanted to go mess with S4 drivers. But hey, I suppose different strokes for different folks.Cheers.

200Duece · 10-11-2009, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by whn

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

don't forget about brakes and suspension...

I335 · 10-11-2009, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by TreDirtyFive

I would take an M3 over any 335...modded or otherwise. I don't care how fast a modded 335 is in a straight line...Owning an M3 is a different experience. I had my friends AMV8 for a week or so and it didn't feel much faster than my 335 (which is tuned and has mods). But that's not the point. Driving that car is a sensation. Same with the M3 and how it feels and the and dynamics right out of the box. It's funny hearing everyone go "Let's go M3 hunting in my Procede!" Most M3 owners won't care when heckled by 335 drivers. It was the same when I was heavily into the VW/Audi scene. They got tunes and mods in their GTIs and all wanted to go mess with S4 drivers. But hey, I suppose different strokes for different folks.Cheers.

I'm with you - my thoughts exactly...

Eisenmann Equipped · 10-11-2009, 03:01 PM

I love the exhaust note of the M with an Eisenmann Race; it sounds retarded!
However, i cant justify spending that much more over my 335 just for a sick exhaust note! Especially since my 335 is faster!
Now, a blown M might be another story!

WilliamE92 · 10-11-2009, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Eisenmann Equipped

Now, a blown M might be another story!

just the thought...oooooh...

*lights cig*

orionredwing · 10-11-2009, 03:28 PM

Almost. You also need suspension upgrades. A good set of coilovers at the very least. I just got mine installed and will start dialing it in. Now w/ my mod listed in my sig, I feel I can beat an M3 at the track. If that doesn't do it, I will need to add the M3 front control arms on top. Don't think I need to add sway bars but I may be wrong. I will know the next time I autocross and compare the responsiveness of the car.

My car was definitely quicker before suspension mods
and I can leave an M3 in the dust on any uphill climb, but they always catch back on the turns.

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Originally Posted by whn

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

10-10-2009, 08:37 PM	#1
pleasanton335 Private 13 Rep 66 Posts Drives: AW/Carbon 2011 e92 M-DCT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bay Area, California iTrader: (0)	Test drove an M3 today... Was thinking about replacing my 335 with one. Loved the overall feel..and M-DCT was very nice...but damn...my stage 2 Dinan 335i 6mt feels soooo much faster.
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cn555ic 485 Rep 18,331 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: US iTrader: (6)	M3 are fast at the top end, but the 335 has the down low torque that most people like myself love over the M3...
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badass1g Captain 54 Rep 646 Posts Drives: 07 335i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: utah iTrader: (7)	yea the first and second gears in our cars are awesome power wise. i just wish it would pull hard up top. wish someone would make a t67 single turbo kit the M3 exhaust note is amazing however.
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GreenPlease Lieutenant Colonel 149 Rep 1,629 Posts Drives: BMW 335i e92 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Orlando Florida iTrader: (2)	Test drove an M3 a couple months back and got the same impression. It was evident that the M3 was a superior track car... maybe even a sports car if it weren't for the speed limits here in the U.S.... but the 335i is clearly a better DD. __________________ Cars>Women
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enrita Major General 163 Rep 7,377 Posts Drives: 335i - Big turbos Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Italian in Sweden iTrader: (0)	we need to wait for the V6 turbo M3 to become attractive for us 335i guys even i think i already have a better car than that :-) __________________ 07 335i AT - MOTIV 750 - MHD E85 BMS flash - BMS PI - JB4G5 - Okada Coils - NGK 5992 Plugs - Helix IC - Snow Stg. 3 - Stett CP - Custom midpipes with 100 HJS Cats - Bastuck Quad - PSS10 - QUAIFE LSD - BMS OCC - Forge DVs - AR OC - ALCON BBK - M3 Chassi - Dinan CP - Velocity M rear Toe arms - Advan RZ-DF - LUX H8 - Level 10 AT upgrade
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samchoi604 Colonel 64 Rep 2,334 Posts Drives: black on black Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Burnaby, BC iTrader: (3)	it's possible that dealers are filling up their cars with cheap gas (87 octane) hence the feeling of slowness.
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orionredwing Captain 111 Rep 728 Posts Drives: 335i Sedan, 135i Coupe Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: San Jose iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i [10.00]	I one upped the experience. I attended the 1 day m-school. The m3 is an awesome track car and I deceived myself that the 335i's boundless torque in a straight line was good enough. It led to my wavetrac LSD and kwv3 with swift springs upgrade on my 335i. __________________ PROcede \| AMS FMIC \| AR Catless DPs \| AR Oil Cooler \| BMS DCI Wavetrac LSD \| KW V3 w/ Swift Springs \| M3 Front Suspension
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boom My X5d tows my spec miata to the track. 77 Rep 1,254 Posts Drives: 2010 X5 35d Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	A modded 335 is better deal. Faster and about double the gas mileage. I'm betting if Dinan did the track test with their modded 335 with an LSD it would beat the M.
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whn Captain 101 Rep 783 Posts Drives: Range Rover Sport Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Finland iTrader: (3)	I would take modded 335i anyday over the current M3 coupe/sedan __________________ MY12 Range Rover Sport Autobiography Mods: Coming E92 335i SOLD! Mods: Stage 3+, FULLY LOADED
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10-11-2009, 08:57 AM	#10
whn Captain 101 Rep 783 Posts Drives: Range Rover Sport Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Finland iTrader: (3)	335i w/ JB3, LSD, Intake, exhaust = M3 Killer __________________ MY12 Range Rover Sport Autobiography Mods: Coming E92 335i SOLD! Mods: Stage 3+, FULLY LOADED
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I335 Brigadier General 129 Rep 4,248 Posts Drives: '08 335i Coupe Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New England iTrader: (11)	I haven't driven an M3 yet but I see lots of people feel this way. But why is that? The M3 is faster 0-60, isn't it?
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GreenPlease Lieutenant Colonel 149 Rep 1,629 Posts Drives: BMW 335i e92 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Orlando Florida iTrader: (2)	Stock? Yes. Modded? Well that depends.... It should be noted that the low end torque of the N54 makes it "feel" faster as a DD. __________________ Cars>Women
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ShortCkT101 First Lieutenant 9 Rep 390 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NYC iTrader: (3)	Drove an M3 also would take a 335 anyday. I wish 335 had M3 body would be so sick.
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mixxer Second Lieutenant 4 Rep 226 Posts Drives: 2010 335 xi Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: phoenixville,PA iTrader: (0)	Im waiting for the twin turbo v6 also !
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hGX2 Private First Class 6 Rep 179 Posts Drives: 2012 X5 50i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Midwest iTrader: (6)	With the new Msport package + mods it's somewhat close. I just wish you could get the LSD as an option!
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TreDirtyFive Major 261 Rep 1,341 Posts Drives: X1 M35i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (11)	I would take an M3 over any 335...modded or otherwise. I don't care how fast a modded 335 is in a straight line...Owning an M3 is a different experience. I had my friends AMV8 for a week or so and it didn't feel much faster than my 335 (which is tuned and has mods). But that's not the point. Driving that car is a sensation. Same with the M3 and how it feels and the dynamics right out of the box. It's funny hearing everyone go "Let's go M3 hunting in my Procede!" Most M3 owners won't care when heckled by 335 drivers. It was the same when I was heavily into the VW/Audi scene. They got tunes and mods in their GTIs and all wanted to go mess with S4 drivers. But hey, I suppose different strokes for different folks.Cheers. __________________ X3 M40i G01, M235i F22, 335 F30 MSport, 135 DCT, 335 E92, Audi A3 Last edited by TreDirtyFive; 10-11-2009 at 03:12 PM..
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Eisenmann Equipped 2x90 Race Version 4 Rep 162 Posts Drives: E92-335i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	I love the exhaust note of the M with an Eisenmann Race; it sounds retarded! However, i cant justify spending that much more over my 335 just for a sick exhaust note! Especially since my 335 is faster! Now, a blown M might be another story!
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