07 335 coupe or 06 m3?

xtac · 04-01-2009, 08:36 PM

having hard time finding my 335i, thinking I might just go for a 06 m3, thoughts?

Richbot · 04-01-2009, 08:37 PM

Do it.

Zirenz2006 · 04-01-2009, 08:38 PM

what are you looking for in a 335i option wise?

BMdblU · 04-01-2009, 08:40 PM

both great, evaluate your priorities of what you want in a car

cn555ic · 04-01-2009, 08:42 PM

you can't lose with either choice!

TK-421 · 04-01-2009, 08:43 PM

If you are going to seriously mod it, go for the e46 M3. When it's all CSL'd out, it's pretty hard to beat. Adding an HPF kit with it wouldn't hurt either

Even if you aren't going to mod it, go for the e46 M3. The driving experience is incomparable and it is going to be a legend (I'd say it's Germany's Supra)

IMO, the e46 M3 = best car under $100K (MSRP new)

ejazbmw · 04-01-2009, 08:49 PM

E46 M3 FTW

xtac · 04-01-2009, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Zirenz2006

what are you looking for in a 335i option wise?

I wouldn't buy a 335i if it was not fully loaded, so pretty much all the features

CaliE90 · 04-01-2009, 10:08 PM

i would trade my 335i for a low mileage e46 m3 all day anyday

freshwhite335 · 04-01-2009, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Jz

i would trade my 335i for a low mileage e46 m3 all day anyday

+1

SLV335I · 04-01-2009, 10:19 PM

I would never get the older M3. It will make you feel even worse when the new M3 pulls up next to you. Get the 335 and put a tune in it.

GOLFFRR · 04-01-2009, 10:20 PM

cant beat the M3

Bmoney2K4 · 04-01-2009, 10:20 PM

maintenance on 335i is much better

TK-421 · 04-01-2009, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by SLV335I

I would never get the older M3. It will make you feel even worse when the new M3 pulls up next to you. Get the 335 and put a tune in it.

Even worse? Worse than what? I'm just glad I don't need the next big thing to feel good about myself and my car

I would take a low mileage e46 M3 with $10K for mods over an e92 M3 any day of the week

E90330iS · 04-01-2009, 10:29 PM

E46 M3! but find a good condition one tho

Jonny550 · 04-01-2009, 10:35 PM

um guys the e46 m3 is hot but it just cant keep up with a 335i (modded) for about 1000 bucks you could get a 335 in low 12 area and with the m3(e46) its either you get mid 13 area or 10 second car with a hpf turbo witch btw is alot of thousands of dollars (thats if your looking for speed)

looks wise e46 m3

335i ftw

HermesRider · 04-01-2009, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by SLV335I

I would never get the older M3. It will make you feel even worse when the new M3 pulls up next to you.

Why?

xtac · 04-01-2009, 10:56 PM

Some good responses for the e46, I understand more maintence is required. I'll continue to keep an eye out for my e92, but until majority of the leases come back it will be seldom. As for the 06 m3, the ones im looking at are priced around $32 for 40k miles, give or take. I want a white/black combo, but it seems its a tough combo to get just as it is for the e92. One would think its a basic combo. Lots of blue m3's though!

When you say low mileage what are we talking here?

Cab5er · 04-01-2009, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by cn555ic

you can't lose with either choice!

I was in the same boat last year.

richtorr · 04-01-2009, 11:10 PM

tough choice, m3 is sick but it just would bother me to have an older body car you know. still looks great and shit its an m3 but with the e92, and facelift aproaching its a tough choice. dont they compare the 335's performance with the e46 m3 more or less anyway?

Craig@SupremePower · 04-01-2009, 11:26 PM

335 for me much more tuneable...

Jred22 · 04-01-2009, 11:28 PM

As someone who has never owned a bmw up until a few months ago, i was never a fan of the e46 M3. I would say go with the 335i.

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Zirenz2006 Brigadier General 1579 Rep 4,584 Posts Drives: G80 M3 Comp IOMG Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: US - NE iTrader: (0)	what are you looking for in a 335i option wise? __________________ Current: 2021 ///M3 Competition Isle of Man Green Ordered: 2024 ///M2 Zandvoort Blue Past: 2018 X3 ///M40i \| 2012 *328i* \| 2009 *335i* \| 2007 *335i Coupe* \| 2005 *545i* \| 2001 *325i*
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TK-421 Registered Sex Offender 573 Rep 4,759 Posts Drives: E46 M3 \| 1JZ S13 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (0)	If you are going to seriously mod it, go for the e46 M3. When it's all CSL'd out, it's pretty hard to beat. Adding an HPF kit with it wouldn't hurt either Even if you aren't going to mod it, go for the e46 M3. The driving experience is incomparable and it is going to be a legend (I'd say it's Germany's Supra) IMO, the e46 M3 = best car under $100K (MSRP new) __________________ Stop putting stuff like painted reflectors and premium package in your signature. You're embarrassing. Last edited by TK-421; 04-01-2009 at 08:58 PM..
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SLV335I First Lieutenant 5 Rep 367 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 335I 6MT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Park Ridge IL iTrader: (0)	I would never get the older M3. It will make you feel even worse when the new M3 pulls up next to you. Get the 335 and put a tune in it. __________________ 2008 335i E92 6MT (BB Flash) 2007 335I JB+,UR Intake, 6MT (Sold) 2003 350Z Turbo (Dead) 1994 Supra TT (Sold) 1994 RX7 TT (Sold)
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Bmoney2K4 Captain 185 Rep 885 Posts Drives: 2016 535i Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Los Angeles, California iTrader: (0)	maintenance on 335i is much better
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Jonny550 Brigadier General 245 Rep 4,936 Posts Drives: 2012 550i Xdrive Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Jersey Shore iTrader: (14)	um guys the e46 m3 is hot but it just cant keep up with a 335i (modded) for about 1000 bucks you could get a 335 in low 12 area and with the m3(e46) its either you get mid 13 area or 10 second car with a hpf turbo witch btw is alot of thousands of dollars (thats if your looking for speed) looks wise e46 m3 335i ftw __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] .
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xtac Captain 157 Rep 780 Posts Drives: 17 F80 Comp Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Long Island iTrader: (2)	Some good responses for the e46, I understand more maintence is required. I'll continue to keep an eye out for my e92, but until majority of the leases come back it will be seldom. As for the 06 m3, the ones im looking at are priced around $32 for 40k miles, give or take. I want a white/black combo, but it seems its a tough combo to get just as it is for the e92. One would think its a basic combo. Lots of blue m3's though! When you say low mileage what are we talking here?
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richtorr 328i/AW, Coral/prem., sport, 5 Rep 219 Posts Drives: e93 m sport Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: brooklyn, ny iTrader: (0)	tough choice, m3 is sick but it just would bother me to have an older body car you know. still looks great and shit its an m3 but with the e92, and facelift aproaching its a tough choice. dont they compare the 335's performance with the e46 m3 more or less anyway?
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Craig@SupremePower G.O.A.T.! 1002 Rep 74,998 Posts Drives: '18 GMC Yukon XL Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (14)	335 for me much more tuneable...
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Jred22 Meat Puppet 66 Rep 1,127 Posts Drives: '11 e90 M3 Competition Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Minneapolis iTrader: (4) Garage List 2007 Jeep Grand Che ... [0.00]	As someone who has never owned a bmw up until a few months ago, i was never a fan of the e46 M3. I would say go with the 335i.
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