E92 335I Upgrade or Trade for E92 M?

manari06 · 04-24-2011, 12:53 PM

Ok so I want to do some more upgrades on my 335I, I currently have SSTT, AP cat back Exhaust, and AFE dual cone intake, I was thinking of going with a Cobb, replacing my whole suspension no coilovers, new intercooler, and adding an oil cooler, after discussing it with the wife, she suggested that I trade in the car for the E92 M and use the money I'm going to spend in upgrades as a down on the M.

She knows I want an M but I was thinking on waiting for the next gen to come out and buy one then, but I do feel tempted to take her advice and trading my coupe for the M. I'm changing duty station in November and will be going to Germany for a few years and thought I can get one there but after looking @ some of their classifieds is better for me to buy it in the States and have the Army ship it there.

I’m also not trying to buy a new one, not that I wouldn't want to, but with a mortgage and not knowing how long it might take for my house to rent out I can't get in a $1000 car payment.

By the way my E92 has Sport package, Sport Suspension, Premium Package. What do ya'll suggest I do?

FVM3 · 04-24-2011, 12:57 PM

stay for 335i

manari06 · 04-24-2011, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by christopherchenm

stay for 335i

Why did you get rid off ur M? Just want to know if it gave u issues so I don't make the mistake!

FVM3 · 04-24-2011, 02:59 PM

nope,absolutely no. I drive like 35k to 40k miles a year so 335i gives a better mpg and ive never driven a turbo car so give a try to 335i. M3 is def a good car, you wont regret getting it. I can tell you that the m3 is very reliable car, never had any issue on it

manari06 · 04-24-2011, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by christopherchenm

nope,absolutely no. I drive like 35k to 40k miles a year so 335i gives a better mpg and ive never driven a turbo car so give a try to 335i. M3 is def a good car, you wont regret getting it. I can tell you that the m3 is very reliable car, never had any issue on it

Thanks, I'm still thinking about it, I really want an M3 but I also like my 335I, plus I love the turbos, so if the next M is going to be turbo charged then it makes sense for me to wait. I hope I can make up my mind soon.

JS82 · 04-24-2011, 03:40 PM

Also keep in mind that gas isn't cheap in Germany.
More than $8.00 a gallon, so the 335i makes more sense unless you have money to blow

cotmfk · 04-24-2011, 04:15 PM

With that situation, I would keep with 335. Save the mod money for repairs/down payment for next gen M.

manari06 · 04-24-2011, 05:58 PM

Yeah that all make sense, I'm going to Europe and gas is not cheap, I'll stick to my 335I and save the money for when I'm ready to come back CONUS, I'll might order one thru European Delivery.

bulldog_yyc · 04-24-2011, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by cotmfk

With that situation, I would keep with 335. Save the mod money for repairs/down payment for next gen M.

this

HaZe_X · 04-24-2011, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by cotmfk

With that situation, I would keep with 335. Save the mod money for repairs/down payment for next gen M.

+1

I would however change tunes, the tunes have come along way since the SSTT. Cobb, JB4 or procede would be a great upgrade for something under $800 and would make the car a completely different animal.

manari06 · 04-24-2011, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by HaZe_X

+1

I would however change tunes, the tunes have come along way since the SSTT. Cobb, JB4 or procede would be a great upgrade for something under $800 and would make the car a completely different animal.

Yeah I'm getting the Cobb from Jeff @ topgearsolutions and getting rid off SSTT, he giving me a very good price on it.

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manari06 Major 136 Rep 1,128 Posts Drives: 2013 E92 M3, 2016 X5 50i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Pueblo West, CO iTrader: (6) Garage List 2013 BMW M3 E92 [9.50] 2007 335I Coupe [10.00]	E92 335I Upgrade or Trade for E92 M? Ok so I want to do some more upgrades on my 335I, I currently have SSTT, AP cat back Exhaust, and AFE dual cone intake, I was thinking of going with a Cobb, replacing my whole suspension no coilovers, new intercooler, and adding an oil cooler, after discussing it with the wife, she suggested that I trade in the car for the E92 M and use the money I'm going to spend in upgrades as a down on the M. She knows I want an M but I was thinking on waiting for the next gen to come out and buy one then, but I do feel tempted to take her advice and trading my coupe for the M. I'm changing duty station in November and will be going to Germany for a few years and thought I can get one there but after looking @ some of their classifieds is better for me to buy it in the States and have the Army ship it there. I’m also not trying to buy a new one, not that I wouldn't want to, but with a mortgage and not knowing how long it might take for my house to rent out I can't get in a $1000 car payment. By the way my E92 has Sport package, Sport Suspension, Premium Package. What do ya'll suggest I do?
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FVM3 Major General 273 Rep 5,751 Posts Drives: e92 m3, f30 328i Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (2)	stay for 335i
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FVM3 Major General 273 Rep 5,751 Posts Drives: e92 m3, f30 328i Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (2)	nope,absolutely no. I drive like 35k to 40k miles a year so 335i gives a better mpg and ive never driven a turbo car so give a try to 335i. M3 is def a good car, you wont regret getting it. I can tell you that the m3 is very reliable car, never had any issue on it
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JS82 Captain 29 Rep 659 Posts Drives: '08 E92 328i 6MT Jet Black Join Date: May 2010 Location: PA USA iTrader: (12)	Also keep in mind that gas isn't cheap in Germany. More than $8.00 a gallon, so the 335i makes more sense unless you have money to blow
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cotmfk Major General 2059 Rep 6,119 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Somewhere between DC and FL iTrader: (12)	With that situation, I would keep with 335. Save the mod money for repairs/down payment for next gen M. __________________ When you say impact instead of affect/effect, you are communicating that you don't understand the difference between the two words, and are too lazy to learn.
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manari06 Major 136 Rep 1,128 Posts Drives: 2013 E92 M3, 2016 X5 50i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Pueblo West, CO iTrader: (6) Garage List 2013 BMW M3 E92 [9.50] 2007 335I Coupe [10.00]	Yeah that all make sense, I'm going to Europe and gas is not cheap, I'll stick to my 335I and save the money for when I'm ready to come back CONUS, I'll might order one thru European Delivery.
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