changes for MY2011 -- M3 compared to 335is

Doctor J · 05-06-2010, 05:52 PM

Is this video true?

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Will the 335is get the LED front lights on this car? The 2011 M3s that people are now getting don't have the LED angel eyes from what I can see.....

Is the kidney grill the same? It looks bigger...

What about the interior differences? Those gauges are nice!

GewoW · 05-06-2010, 05:55 PM

Yes...but who cares?

Doctor J · 05-06-2010, 06:13 PM

I do! That's why I'm asking

Just kind of odd that they would do all those updates on the 335s and not the M3s

aajami · 05-06-2010, 06:16 PM

This has been discussed to death before. All non-M E92s and E93s are getting a refresh that includes new headlights, front bumpers, taillights, and rear bumpers as part of the LCI update. The M3 E92 and E93 are only getting the new taillights.

red998 · 05-06-2010, 06:33 PM

cant improve a great white shark like the M3. its the core idea behind evolution in general.
M3 iz a monzta, it makes a sharp division between the BMWs and Motorsports.
If you have to ask the question which is better, then a 335is is a better choice for you.
When i drove this car, there was only one question. Where do i sign?

nitro · 05-06-2010, 06:36 PM

no matter how much makeup you put on that it will never be as sexy as the m3.

Doctor J · 05-06-2010, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by nitro

no matter how much makeup you put on that it will never be as sexy as the m3.

tru dat!

kaykay · 05-06-2010, 08:05 PM

Strange why BMW didn't add the new headlights to the 2011 M3 refresh but oh well, that's why we have OSS.

I think the 335is is a bit closer to the M3 than the regular 335 is, but still far, far away.

In case some didn't know, I believe the MY2011 135 and 335 (N54 engines) are getting ONE turbocharger as opposed to the current two.

kaykay · 05-06-2010, 08:07 PM

Wonder if these headlights will fit the E92 M3?

haze gray · 05-06-2010, 08:13 PM

An M3 is an M3, all others are pretenders. Had a very mint 2005 330Ci with ZHP package...not an M. Bought my M, never looked back. When was the last time you heard an M3 owner say "wish I'd bought a 335".

BCA · 05-06-2010, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaykay

In case some didn't know, I believe the MY2011 135 and 335 (N54 engines) are getting ONE turbocharger as opposed to the current two.

The new engine with the single twin-scroll turbo is the N55. That's what will be in the MY2011 135 and 335.

The 335is does still use the N54, which has twin turbos.

m3convertdriver · 05-06-2010, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by haze gray

An M3 is an M3, all others are pretenders. Had a very mint 2005 330Ci with ZHP package...not an M. Bought my M, never looked back. When was the last time you heard an M3 owner say "wish I'd bought a 335".

ive never heard it... but it's going to take me a while to get used to 13-15 mpg.. that said, love my car.

duk · 05-06-2010, 09:00 PM

2011 M3 side mirror housings are gloss black vs matte black

3M3 · 05-06-2010, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by duk

2011 M3 side mirror housings are gloss black vs matte black

I think the OP's picture shows the 335is, which has black mirrors.

bikesbikes · 05-06-2010, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaykay

Wonder if these headlights will fit the E92 M3?

no the headlights won't fit. the botton edge of the light is shaped different and as a result won't fit with the bumper. I like the LED corona rings but I'm still not sure about the LED "brow".

I agree with everyone here. It's still a nice car. But not an M.

AMMZING · 05-07-2010, 04:00 AM

The ONLY thing holding me back from getting an M3...is the fuel economy....

mkoesel · 05-07-2010, 05:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BCA

The new engine with the single twin-scroll turbo is the N55. That's what will be in the MY2011 135 and 335.

Yep. And the 535i, X5 35i, X6 35i, and (upcoming) X3 35i as well.

Quote:

The 335is does still use the N54, which has twin turbos.

Along with the Z4 35i, Z4 35is and 740i.

The Z4 35i is the only odd one out - all the other 300hp cars get the N55, but for some reason it retains the N55. All the cars with >300hp get/keep the N54.

serge · 05-07-2010, 05:59 AM

The price difference between the 335iS and the M3 is just $7k. Case closed.

AMMZING · 05-07-2010, 06:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by serge

The price difference between the 335iS and the M3 is just $7k. Case closed.

thats why the M3 is prolly going to be more attractive than the iS.

J08M3 · 05-07-2010, 06:59 AM

I've seen those new DRL's they look awesome, makes the aftermarket fall flat on it's face.

asked about it a couple weeks ago http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=382787

comebackid · 05-07-2010, 08:25 AM

Illumination wise, I think the headlights are cool.

However, they are too big making the car look more feminine IMO. I'm gald they didn't change it for 2011.

BCA · 05-07-2010, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mkoesel

Yep. And the 535i, X5 35i, X6 35i, and (upcoming) X3 35i as well.

Along with the Z4 35i, Z4 35is and 740i.

The Z4 35i is the only odd one out - all the other 300hp cars get the N55, but for some reason it retains the N55. All the cars with >300hp get/keep the N54.

Yep. I was just responding specifically to the vehicles that were mentioned...

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Doctor J Captain 33 Rep 741 Posts Drives: 2010 E93 M3 DCT Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Vancouver BC iTrader: (0)	I do! That's why I'm asking Just kind of odd that they would do all those updates on the 335s and not the M3s __________________ 2010 BMW M3 vert with DCT & Akra (sold) 2012 Porsche 911 Turbo S
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red998 Lieutenant 38 Rep 556 Posts Drives: E92 SG '10 6MT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Cary NC iTrader: (0)	cant improve a great white shark like the M3. its the core idea behind evolution in general. M3 iz a monzta, it makes a sharp division between the BMWs and Motorsports. If you have to ask the question which is better, then a 335is is a better choice for you. When i drove this car, there was only one question. Where do i sign?
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comebackid Lieutenant 290 Rep 515 Posts Drives: 2023 M4 Competiton, 2021 X7 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Northern New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Illumination wise, I think the headlights are cool. However, they are too big making the car look more feminine IMO. I'm gald they didn't change it for 2011.
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