What car should I get?

e90xIn52 · 06-01-2009, 12:07 PM

Hey, right now I drive an 06 330xi but I'm looking to get rid of it. Right now I'm looking between an 07 335 (maybe convertable) or a 05-06 M3. Which do you think I should get?

NewSong · 06-01-2009, 12:08 PM

What can you afford? (i.e - What is your budget?)

e90xIn52 · 06-01-2009, 12:09 PM

I can't REALLY go over $29,000

NewSong · 06-01-2009, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by kpl

I can't REALLY go over $29,000

Hmm. Why not a CPO'd 335i E90?

jeveryday · 06-01-2009, 12:11 PM

335... for certain

why go with something older, when the 335 is just as fast if not faster with a small tune.

e90xIn52 · 06-01-2009, 12:12 PM

well that's why I'm asking, but the idea of driving an M is just..awsome lol

fdsasdasdf · 06-01-2009, 12:13 PM

05/06 M3 is great, but if you've ever sat in an E46 after being in an E90, you'll really notice that you're driving in a previous-generation car. It just has that...outdated look to it. I don't like the interior nearly as much, but in terms of driving feel and such, it was just as quick, sporty, and great steering feel as the E90. Aesthetics aside (call me picky), it's a damn awesome car and is ridiculously fun to drive. Isn't that why we all buy BMWs?

NewSong · 06-01-2009, 12:15 PM

The M is the better track car for sure (LSD, S54 engine is great), and with a SC kit, you can blow by any tuned 335i.

But it depends on what you're looking for.

The 335i is a great daily driver + grocery getter, with some power. The M car doesn't really shine its best until you throw it on a track which 90% of the people on this board don't do (or can't afford to).

Noc57 · 06-01-2009, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by kpl

I can't REALLY go over $29,000

If thats the case I would probably go for the 335i. E46 M3's are amazing cars, but with the M3 it's an older car, and you're not gonna have a warranty with the probability of costing you much more to maintain.

Can you even buy 07 335's for 29K? (convertible??) I'm sure there's some killer deals out there but damn.....

...But if the 335i is out of warranty with crazy miles I'd watch out for that too. Reliability of 335's are too early to tell. Could end up costing you more than the M3.

Good luck hunting, but I'd probably go with a good deal on a 335. (newer car, with a warranty) vs. the M3.

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NewSong Just another jerk in a hat... 117 Rep 1,462 Posts Drives: 2005 Ford Focus Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Irvine iTrader: (0)	What can you afford? (i.e - What is your budget?) __________________ He brought me up also out of a horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings. And he hath put a new song in my mouth.
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e90xIn52 First Lieutenant 43 Rep 303 Posts Drives: Black Sapphirre 06 330xi Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Warren NJ iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330xi [0.00]	I can't REALLY go over $29,000
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jeveryday Colonel 80 Rep 2,335 Posts Drives: 2012 535i xDrive Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Long Island, New York iTrader: (6)	335... for certain why go with something older, when the 335 is just as fast if not faster with a small tune.
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e90xIn52 First Lieutenant 43 Rep 303 Posts Drives: Black Sapphirre 06 330xi Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Warren NJ iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330xi [0.00]	well that's why I'm asking, but the idea of driving an M is just..awsome lol
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fdsasdasdf Captain 125 Rep 778 Posts Drives: 330Ci ZHP 6sp Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (0)	05/06 M3 is great, but if you've ever sat in an E46 after being in an E90, you'll really notice that you're driving in a previous-generation car. It just has that...outdated look to it. I don't like the interior nearly as much, but in terms of driving feel and such, it was just as quick, sporty, and great steering feel as the E90. Aesthetics aside (call me picky), it's a damn awesome car and is ridiculously fun to drive. Isn't that why we all buy BMWs?
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NewSong Just another jerk in a hat... 117 Rep 1,462 Posts Drives: 2005 Ford Focus Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Irvine iTrader: (0)	The M is the better track car for sure (LSD, S54 engine is great), and with a SC kit, you can blow by any tuned 335i. But it depends on what you're looking for. The 335i is a great daily driver + grocery getter, with some power. The M car doesn't really shine its best until you throw it on a track which 90% of the people on this board don't do (or can't afford to). __________________ He brought me up also out of a horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings. And he hath put a new song in my mouth.
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