[G3333]

Heres the dilemna, I'm looking for an E92 M3. I found a 2009 335i for a really good price, I am definitley planning on modding the 335i, tune, exhaust, prior design bumpers, side skirts, etc. Do you guys think I should buy the cheaper 335i and put money into it, or buy the m3 and keep it stock? With all factors in play, performance, speed, costs, reliability, etc.

[Slow_335i]

M3

[taranonline]

why on earth would you buy a slower car and then try to make it faster?

[E90_boostjunky]

Originally Posted by taranonline

why on earth would you buy a slower car and then try to make it faster?

um because you can for A LOT cheaper...

[E90Company]

I would personally get the 335i. The M3 (to me) is pointless as a street car.

[My335iTT]

Test drive both and see what you enjoy more and buy that one.

[WilliamS]

Ok another thread! M3 vs 335. In the long run it will cost more to compare an M3 in terms of speed and handling than you will spend to make the 335 get there. Ive only been here 3 months and have seen 10 of these threads. If you cant afford the M3 or rather dont want to spend the money so be it. Do not try to justify spending less to make a car as fast as thats relative.

[Catalina Wine Mixer]

Originally Posted by E90_boostjunky

um because you can for A LOT cheaper...

and make it A LOT faster too

[Dark_Knight_335]

I could have gotten an M3, but really, in the Tri state area, where the hell could I REALLY enjoy it?

[Kolyan2k]

How to enjoy M3.....a person who only has one can tell you. I loved e46 M3 more then 335i

[Dark_Knight_335]

I'd be in jail before I got to my "enjoyment" level.

[psmitty95]

Originally Posted by E90Company

I would personally get the 335i. The M3 (to me) is pointless as a street car.

+1 Since you aren't planning on supercharging the M3 i'd say get the 335i. Stock M3 compared to modded 335, 335 wins in my opinion.

[Dark_Knight_335]

Originally Posted by psmitty95

+1 Since you aren't planning on supercharging the M3 i'd say get the 335i. Stock M3 compared to modded 335, 335 wins in my opinion.

Agreed. A 335 can be modded to slaughter a stock M3 in a straight line, but not everything in life is measured in a straight line.

[#Tee]

Its goona get ugly and lots of ppl are in denial here. Post this thread in m3post.

[ndog14]

Originally Posted by Dark_Knight_335

Agreed. A 335 can be modded to slaughter a stock M3 in a straight line, but not everything in life is measured in a straight line.

What is the price difference between the 335 or M3?

Most of these N54 fan bois like to list $20k of mods then say STOCK M3s are slower than Hondas. To properly compare the M3 and 335 compare what mods you can do to the 335 and keep it cheaper than the M3.

A modded 335 will always be faster than an unsupercharged M3 in a straight line but not in the turns. Supercharge the M3 and it will be faster in a straightline and in the corners.

[Dark_Knight_335]

Originally Posted by ndog14

What is the price difference between the 335 or M3?

Most of these N54 fan bois like to list $20k of mods then say STOCK M3s are slower than Hondas. To properly compare the M3 and 335 compare what mods you can do to the 335 and keep it cheaper than the M3.

A modded 335 will always be faster than an unsupercharged M3 in a straight line but not in the turns. Supercharge the M3 and it will be faster in a straightline and in the corners.

Yep. Nailed it on the head brotha!

[E90Company]

Originally Posted by ndog14

What is the price difference between the 335 or M3?

Most of these N54 fan bois like to list $20k of mods then say STOCK M3s are slower than Hondas. To properly compare the M3 and 335 compare what mods you can do to the 335 and keep it cheaper than the M3.

A modded 335 will always be faster than an unsupercharged M3 in a straight line but not in the turns. Supercharge the M3 and it will be faster in a straightline and in the corners.

If you took a stock 335i and put the amount of money you saved towards not buying an M3, you can have a car that handles the same (M3 suspension+LSD), is faster in the straight's (FBO+RB+Meth), and looks better (M-Sport with molded lips, Wheels, etc).

This setup would still cost less than a bone stock M3, and be a better all-around performer, not to mention the mountain of torque you would have for city driving.

[E90_boostjunky]

Originally Posted by ndog14

What is the price difference between the 335 or M3?

Most of these N54 fan bois like to list $20k of mods then say STOCK M3s are slower than Hondas. To properly compare the M3 and 335 compare what mods you can do to the 335 and keep it cheaper than the M3.

A modded 335 will always be faster than an unsupercharged M3 in a straight line but not in the turns. Supercharge the M3 and it will be faster in a straightline and in the corners.

Im sure you can tune a 335 for under 2K and have it beat m3s. i couldnt imagine how much power you could get out of 20K!

[DetectiveLoki]

IMO if you got the money, get the m3. save yourself time from modding. if you have time to kill, go for the 335i.

[tony20009]

As you are buying a used car, get the one that is in the best shape mechanically and structurally, regardless of whether it is the M3 or 335. Your mechanic can tell you which one is better in that regard.

You can mod a 335 to make it go as fast as an M3. The E9x variant of M3 (I don't know what E-number that M3 has) is a good car to be in as a daily driver, but it's fuel economy is a good deal worse than the 335's, though if you have a light foot, it'll be tolerable. (Somehow though you don't strike me as a light footed driver. LOL) M3s prior to the E9x version were a bit harsh for daily driving use. The M3 has a unique suspension setup and I doubt you'll want to replace the suspension on the 335, and if you did want to, and the M3 is not the better quality car, just wait until you find one that is a good quality car.

[johmei]

The M3 is just the coolest Car and should be kept stock or at least close to it I think personally. If economics was out of the equation I would get the M3 any day of the week. Sure 335s like my own would own me on the highway but that wouldn't matter as everything would be sorted at the track..! My friend has a E93 M3 with all extras and it is a really cool car. Sure he is slower than me in a straight lime but is that thing nice to drive.

Economics is the only reason for my 335 and I will try to get closer to the M3 in terms of handling but probably never get there.

[ndog14]

Originally Posted by E90_boostjunky

Im sure you can tune a 335 for under 2K and have it beat m3s. i couldnt imagine how much power you could get out of 20K!

I was being sarcastic about how people make a list a thousand parts long and say M3s are slower than a 335 and the only thing stock about it is the steering wheel.


@E90Company,

You can't just take the suspension and the LSD from an M3 and expect it to handle the same. What about weight distribution?

Also, we are talking used 335s and M3s. So if OP found an 09 335 that is a similar price as the M3 we aren't talking about the money to tune a 335 to kill an M3 in the straights and the turns. Just the straights, but not everyone lives in Wyoming.