E90Post
 


TNT Racewerks
 
BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum > BMW E90/E92/E93 3-series General Forums > General E90 Sedan / E91 Wagon / E92 Coupe / E93 Cabrio > Guys i need help 335i or M3



Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      01-16-2008, 06:43 PM   #1
e92OMG
Private First Class
e92OMG's Avatar
8
Rep
136
Posts

Drives: soon to be 08 M3
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: central florida

iTrader: (0)

Guys i need help 335i or M3

Now bieleve it or not im faced with this decision. When i read that the prices for the new m3 coupe i was shocked. Im getting a 335i coupe wich should be here withen a week or so but when i saw that its only 6 k over what my parents are paying for my 335i I RUSHED TO TELL THEM they said its up to me but id need to learn how to drive a stick lol thats fine be me. But i could only get the technology package on the m3 so if i got my 335i it would be fully loaded with everything i want the hd radio the comfort access all the bellz and whistles and if i got the m3 itd be only technology package. This will be my daily driver and i am kinda iffy cuz i just want a car thats fun and out of this world. And i have the option of getting one or the other im a lucky kid but what do i do. is stick hard to drive as a daily driver? wil lthe m3 be a pain to drive as a daily driver? is it worth just modding my 335i like i originaly planned? btw i would love to say i drive a m3 instead of saying i drive a 3 series lol
Appreciate 0
      01-16-2008, 06:51 PM   #2
Game_Dev
Banned
Game_Dev's Avatar
1
Rep
94
Posts

Drives: 2008 328i, ///M3 on order
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Irvine, CA

iTrader: (0)

Your parents are buying these cars for you? Lucky kid!
Appreciate 0
      01-16-2008, 06:51 PM   #3
PaulBailey@ltbmw
General
PaulBailey@ltbmw's Avatar
Italy
663
Rep
26,878
Posts

Drives: 2-325 330 2-335 2-Z4 2-135 X5d
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Huntington Beach, CA

iTrader: (34)

Garage List
Wow. . . Well if you've got the money to throw around, buy the M3. Especially if you aren't paying for it.
:Jealous:
Appreciate 0
      01-16-2008, 06:53 PM   #4
SoFlo335
Lieutenant
SoFlo335's Avatar
33
Rep
512
Posts

Drives: M3
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Miami

iTrader: (1)

Wrong way to ask that question. I think you're gonna piss some people off... Just my guess though....

BTW, not trying to hate... but trying to help you.... I learned that being humble really helps
Appreciate 0
      01-16-2008, 06:54 PM   #5
asif163
Captain
asif163's Avatar
No_Country
99
Rep
832
Posts

Drives: '19 M5C, '23 X7 LCI
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Montclair, NJ

iTrader: (0)

I'm 29 and I love driving my first new BMW- I also love that I can say I bought it with the fruits of my own labor! But, man, I wouldn't complain at all if I was in your dilemna!
__________________
2019 M5 Competition / Acquired: 04.12.2021
2020 VW Atlas / Acquired 03.15.2020
2023 X7 M-Sport / Acquired: 11.19.2022

Retired: 2011 E90 ZCP M3, 2014 Range Rover Sport, 2006 Audi S4 V8, 2011 E92 ZCP M3, 2011 BMW X3, 2009 Infiniti G37S Coupe, 2006 Audi A4 S-Line 2.0T, 2008 E92 335i, 2005.5 Audi S4 V8, 1990 E30 325is
Appreciate 0
      01-16-2008, 06:56 PM   #6
BIMMER//DRIMMER
Lieutenant
BIMMER//DRIMMER's Avatar
22
Rep
516
Posts

Drives: e90 330i 06
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Douglaston NY

iTrader: (3)

Garage List
06 330i  [0.00]
^same here, i'm 27
Appreciate 0
      01-16-2008, 06:57 PM   #7
wj4
Major General
United_States
335
Rep
7,719
Posts

Drives: E90 manual 335i
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Burbank, CA

iTrader: (8)

Quote:
i would love to say i drive a m3 instead of saying i drive a 3 series lol
And people wonder why BMW drivers are assholes.

I don't know where you get the 6k difference from. From the prices I see, it's more in the range of 10k if not more.

If you are worried about driving stick, opt for the SMG.
Appreciate 0
      01-16-2008, 07:00 PM   #8
AoshichanX
Brigadier General
AoshichanX's Avatar
United_States
265
Rep
3,103
Posts

Drives: Jet Black e90 335i
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Claremont, CA

iTrader: (16)

Garage List
2007 e90 335i  [0.00]
m3!
Appreciate 0
      01-16-2008, 07:00 PM   #9
RetroGamerJP
First Lieutenant
RetroGamerJP's Avatar
50
Rep
390
Posts

Drives: 2019 M4
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Atlanta GA

iTrader: (3)

Buy the 335 and spend the extra$$$ on mods

properly tuned you can hang w/ the M3
Appreciate 0
      01-16-2008, 07:00 PM   #10
!Xoible
Banned
United_States
837
Rep
46,029
Posts

Drives: ....
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: .

iTrader: (4)

Garage List
2008 M3  [4.00]
2007 335i  [9.00]
2008 528i  [8.00]
2006 Infiniti - G35 ...  [8.00]
Quote:
Originally Posted by e92OMG View Post
Now bieleve it or not im faced with this decision. When i read that the prices for the new m3 coupe i was shocked. Im getting a 335i coupe wich should be here withen a week or so but when i saw that its only 6 k over what my parents are paying for my 335i I RUSHED TO TELL THEM they said its up to me but id need to learn how to drive a stick lol thats fine be me. But i could only get the technology package on the m3 so if i got my 335i it would be fully loaded with everything i want the hd radio the comfort access all the bellz and whistles and if i got the m3 itd be only technology package. This will be my daily driver and i am kinda iffy cuz i just want a car thats fun and out of this world. And i have the option of getting one or the other im a lucky kid but what do i do. is stick hard to drive as a daily driver? wil lthe m3 be a pain to drive as a daily driver? is it worth just modding my 335i like i originaly planned? btw i would love to say i drive a m3 instead of saying i drive a 3 series lol
get manual even if you get a 335.

i will teach you how to drive stick over PM man. in a couple of days u'll be good man. it's easy shit.
Appreciate 0
      01-16-2008, 07:01 PM   #11
e92OMG
Private First Class
e92OMG's Avatar
8
Rep
136
Posts

Drives: soon to be 08 M3
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: central florida

iTrader: (0)

i wouldnt complain about that haha im extactic about getting my car but i dont want to regret my decision on one or the other but its a tough choice was wondering what you guys would chose if you had the choice between them two.
Appreciate 0
      01-16-2008, 07:08 PM   #12
e46e92love
Brigadier General
e46e92love's Avatar
United_States
236
Rep
3,303
Posts

Drives: e92 ///M3; X3 (wife's)
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: The East Side of Things

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by e92OMG View Post
Now bieleve it or not im faced with this decision. When i read that the prices for the new m3 coupe i was shocked. Im getting a 335i coupe wich should be here withen a week or so but when i saw that its only 6 k over what my parents are paying for my 335i I RUSHED TO TELL THEM they said its up to me but id need to learn how to drive a stick lol thats fine be me. But i could only get the technology package on the m3 so if i got my 335i it would be fully loaded with everything i want the hd radio the comfort access all the bellz and whistles and if i got the m3 itd be only technology package. This will be my daily driver and i am kinda iffy cuz i just want a car thats fun and out of this world. And i have the option of getting one or the other im a lucky kid but what do i do. is stick hard to drive as a daily driver? wil lthe m3 be a pain to drive as a daily driver? is it worth just modding my 335i like i originaly planned? btw i would love to say i drive a m3 instead of saying i drive a 3 series lol
Here is what you do.....suck it up for another few months till you can order M-DCT on your M3, and get the M3. Means you got to go without either till this summer, but then you will get what you want and love, and your parents will be even happier to pay for when you let them drive it. If you got something you can drive now that is what I would do.

But thats just my .02.
__________________

"...it's not about the money and not about the brand of the car, it's about handling,performance and passion......And that, no other car has all together like an M3........when you talk about the most complete car the M is invincible." --Tony Kanaan.
Appreciate 0
      01-16-2008, 07:08 PM   #13
asif163
Captain
asif163's Avatar
No_Country
99
Rep
832
Posts

Drives: '19 M5C, '23 X7 LCI
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Montclair, NJ

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by e92OMG View Post
i wouldnt complain about that haha im extactic about getting my car but i dont want to regret my decision on one or the other but its a tough choice was wondering what you guys would chose if you had the choice between them two.
In that case, Jerez Black M3 w/Jade Grey Leather...19" Wheels.../
__________________
2019 M5 Competition / Acquired: 04.12.2021
2020 VW Atlas / Acquired 03.15.2020
2023 X7 M-Sport / Acquired: 11.19.2022

Retired: 2011 E90 ZCP M3, 2014 Range Rover Sport, 2006 Audi S4 V8, 2011 E92 ZCP M3, 2011 BMW X3, 2009 Infiniti G37S Coupe, 2006 Audi A4 S-Line 2.0T, 2008 E92 335i, 2005.5 Audi S4 V8, 1990 E30 325is
Appreciate 0
      01-16-2008, 07:29 PM   #14
Adam@Riss Racing
Banned
United_States
79
Rep
1,310
Posts

Drives: 2006 Interlagos Blue BMW M5
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Irvine, CA

iTrader: (1)

Garage List
Quote:
Originally Posted by jp335i View Post
Buy the 335 and spend the extra$$$ on mods

properly tuned you can hang w/ the M3
335i's are putting down 390whp+ with tune, intake, and DP's. You will beat an M3.
Appreciate 0
      01-16-2008, 07:31 PM   #15
Darkkilla
First Lieutenant
Darkkilla's Avatar
39
Rep
388
Posts

Drives: 2010 e82 135i
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: USA

iTrader: (2)

i would wait for the new M3.. no matter what you do to a 335i it will not be an M monster.. like when i borrowed my brothers car (cts-v modded) i get jealous at the V8 roar and pull. so like you can make a 335i fast maybe faster than the new m3 but you will not have that V8 sound and the new M3 just looks amazing .. And might i make a suggestion get a MT no matter which car you get more fun and more sporty just In my opinion. but either way you will definitly get a very nice car just my point of view.
__________________
2007 335i E90 sedan: sport package, montego blue, black interior /w aluminum trim, 6MT
delv: 5/25/07
2010 E82 135i
6MT, Saph Black Ext. , Coral Red Int. , Sport pkg, Cold weather, Ipod/USB, Bluetooth assist. N54 FTW!
Appreciate 0
      01-16-2008, 07:43 PM   #16
karan230
400 hp :)
karan230's Avatar
India
41
Rep
380
Posts

Drives: SLK230 Sport
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: OC

iTrader: (0)

M3 w/ EDC + M-Drive + M-DCT ... case closed. =p

-K
Appreciate 0
      01-16-2008, 07:44 PM   #17
Van_bimmer
Private First Class
Canada
109
Rep
150
Posts

Drives: 2020 m850 GC
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Vancouver, BC

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Darkkilla View Post
i would wait for the new M3.. no matter what you do to a 335i it will not be an M monster.. like when i borrowed my brothers car (cts-v modded) i get jealous at the V8 roar and pull. so like you can make a 335i fast maybe faster than the new m3 but you will not have that V8 sound and the new M3 just looks amazing .. And might i make a suggestion get a MT no matter which car you get more fun and more sporty just In my opinion. but either way you will definitly get a very nice car just my point of view.
but thats exactly it... from what I have read, im not sure the M3 has all the 'roar and pull' like you say...
edit: if its anything like the M5, THAT was certainly NOT a roar and pull car - only time it was crazy fun was on the highway, otherwise pretty sluggish in the city, took a long time for the
V-10 to spin up to give you any torque.

I say go for the 335, its crazy fast as it is. That way, you can enjoy a car right away, and not have to fumble around learning manual. It will take you a long time to learn manual very well, and during that time there will be a lot of burnt clutches and stalling - you may not enjoy the car for a while. My 2 cents worth.
Appreciate 0
      01-16-2008, 07:47 PM   #18
Darkkilla
First Lieutenant
Darkkilla's Avatar
39
Rep
388
Posts

Drives: 2010 e82 135i
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: USA

iTrader: (2)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Van_bimmer View Post
but thats exactly it... from what I have read, im not sure the M3 has all the 'roar and pull' like you say...
edit: if its anything like the M5, THAT was certainly NOT a roar and pull car - only time it was crazy fun was on the highway, otherwise pretty sluggish in the city, took a long time for the
V-10 to spin up to give you any torque.

I say go for the 335, its crazy fast as it is. That way, you can enjoy a car right away, and not have to fumble around learning manual. It will take you a long time to learn manual very well, and during that time there will be a lot of burnt clutches and stalling - you may not enjoy the car for a while. My 2 cents worth.
i learned manual within 2 days... and i had fun right away as well
__________________
2007 335i E90 sedan: sport package, montego blue, black interior /w aluminum trim, 6MT
delv: 5/25/07
2010 E82 135i
6MT, Saph Black Ext. , Coral Red Int. , Sport pkg, Cold weather, Ipod/USB, Bluetooth assist. N54 FTW!
Appreciate 0
      01-16-2008, 07:51 PM   #19
JoeClothing
Second Lieutenant
63
Rep
233
Posts

Drives: E60 M5
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Chevy Chase, MD

iTrader: (0)

If you can't drive stick and aren't an experienced driver the M3 will be lost on you. Get the 335i and you'll enjoy it.
Appreciate 0
      01-16-2008, 07:54 PM   #20
OverDrive
CHEAT TO WIN!!
OverDrive's Avatar
Canada
99
Rep
1,350
Posts

Drives: E92 M3, 718 GT4
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Toronto

iTrader: (0)

i guess you could say that i'm like you. my parents bought me my car for me and it arrived 2 days ago. The power delivery is unbelievable. Now this is my first car and i know its too much to have a 335 for a first car let alone getting an M3. Just get the 335 loaded then after a few years that u've mastered driving (i'm guessing u should be under 18) get the M3. This 335 is so damn good that i wouldn't want a M3 just yet. So go for the 335 loaded and have fun....then get the M3 and have even more fun with the skills that you developed from the 335.
__________________
Current: 2013 E92 M3, 6MT, SSII on Fox Red Extended
Previous: 2008 E92 335xi, 6MT, AW on Saddle Brown
Appreciate 0
      01-16-2008, 07:59 PM   #21
e92OMG
Private First Class
e92OMG's Avatar
8
Rep
136
Posts

Drives: soon to be 08 M3
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: central florida

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Van_bimmer View Post
but thats exactly it... from what I have read, im not sure the M3 has all the 'roar and pull' like you say...

I say go for the 335, its crazy fast as it is. That way, you can enjoy a car right away, and not have to fumble around learning manual. It will take you a long time to learn manual very well, and during that time there will be a lot of burnt clutches and stalling - you may not enjoy the car for a while. My 2 cents worth.
See thats also the thing under 5500 rpm ive read that it doesent drive as well as a 335i would and if i get a m3 i will get a car to drive around till then that will be manual from my uncles used car dealer ship so ill be experianced enouph its a hard thing to chose but if the m3 will be comming out with an auto then definatly wait for that im not sure what all the terms are called for it but at the same time ill be waking up at 6 in the morning to drive to school and pick up my brothers and sisters from there schools and drop them off so i need somthing that i can just drive lazily at the time so its a hard choice lol but im leaning towards the M3 ill sleep on it for a week and decide thanks for all your help guys
Appreciate 0
      01-16-2008, 07:59 PM   #22
Darkkilla
First Lieutenant
Darkkilla's Avatar
39
Rep
388
Posts

Drives: 2010 e82 135i
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: USA

iTrader: (2)

Quote:
Originally Posted by OverDrive View Post
i guess you could say that i'm like you. my parents bought me my car for me and it arrived 2 days ago. The power delivery is unbelievable. Now this is my first car and i know its too much to have a 335 for a first car let alone getting an M3. Just get the 335 loaded then after a few years that u've mastered driving (i'm guessing u should be under 18) get the M3. This 335 is so damn good that i wouldn't want a M3 just yet. So go for the 335 loaded and have fun....then get the M3 and have even more fun with the skills that you developed from the 335.
lol you are prob gunna change your point a veiw a bit in like a year but definitly right though... the 335i has alot of power and alot of modding potential. but im just a power hungry beast and want more and LSD.. LSD is definitly on my wish list, definitly up there
__________________
2007 335i E90 sedan: sport package, montego blue, black interior /w aluminum trim, 6MT
delv: 5/25/07
2010 E82 135i
6MT, Saph Black Ext. , Coral Red Int. , Sport pkg, Cold weather, Ipod/USB, Bluetooth assist. N54 FTW!
Appreciate 0
Reply

Bookmarks


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:18 PM.




e90post
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST