M3 or 335?

ufmech · 05-03-2014, 01:00 AM

So I'm currently driving a 2009 328i xdrive, auto. I want to get into something more powerful and am really looking for an M3 (2008 or newer), but I've seen a lot of similar-year 335's with a manual tranny and xdrive....I'll be using this car mostly for pleasure and the occasional autocross. would be interested in getting the forum's opinions? Also, what are your thoughts on sedan vs coupe? I really like the way the M3 Sedan looks...

Thank you guys and looking forward to the responses...

gorg-0-mish · 05-03-2014, 01:14 AM

M3 sedan will seal the deal, look no further.

ufmech · 05-03-2014, 01:14 AM

bump...

ufmech · 05-03-2014, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by gorg-0-mish

M3 sedan will seal the deal, look no further.

how's the e93 m3? would love the convertible but here in new england it can be a downer in the winter!

BMW Fanatik · 05-03-2014, 01:17 AM

What's the point in bumping a thread 14 minutes after posting? I can bet you just joined to troll the board.

As for what car, stick with your 328XDRIVE, obviously 4-wheel drive is A LOT better than a rear-wheel drive M3 that makes too much power and not enough torque.

Dannys M3 · 05-03-2014, 01:19 AM

I've owned two 335i coupes with piggy backs. I've put over 124K miles on my M3. Until you drive a M3 you won't understand, need I say more?

ufmech · 05-03-2014, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by BMW Fanatik

What's the point in bumping a thread 14 minutes after posting? I can bet you just joined to troll the board.

As for what car, stick with your 328XDRIVE, obviously 4-wheel drive is A LOT better than a rear-wheel drive M3 that makes too much power and not enough torque.

The point in bumping any thread is to elicit a response, which apparently it did for you, so thank you for responding. As for the content of your response, it really didn't answer anything I didn't know already. Be productive man, otherwise keep it to yourself. I am not joining anything to troll; rather I'm joining this to make an educated purchase based on the experience of fellow citizens of earth that own BMW's. Forums are what they are, a place for people to exchange opinions for the educational enlightenment of others. So, before you get offended by my reply... I'll ask that if you have anything to offer I would welcome it. If not, I wish you well.

I'm looking for responses that are valuable.

ufmech · 05-03-2014, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Dannys M3

I've owned two 335i coupes with piggy backs. I've put over 124K miles on my M3. Until you drive a M3 you won't understand, need I say more?

Thank you for a valuable response

MikeD · 05-03-2014, 01:29 AM

BMW Fanatik · 05-03-2014, 01:36 AM

No need to send me private messages on top of your reply here. Keep on trollin'.

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Originally Posted by ufmech

The point in bumping any thread is to elicit a response, which apparently it did for you, so thank you for responding. As for the content of your response, it really didn't answer anything I didn't know already. Be productive man, otherwise keep it to yourself. I am not joining anything to troll; rather I'm joining this to make an educated purchase based on the experience of fellow citizens of earth that own BMW's. Forums are what they are, a place for people to exchange opinions for the educational enlightenment of others. So, before you get offended by my reply... I'll ask that if you have anything to offer I would welcome it. If not, I wish you well.

I'm looking for responses that are valuable.

ufmech · 05-03-2014, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by BMW Fanatik

No need to send me private messages on top of your reply here. Keep on trollin'.

You know, isn't everyone on a forum theoretically trolling? I mean, we're all looking around for answers or information on topics that we're interested in. I guess you must know everything there is to know about M3's and as such you don't need to troll, right? Hahahahha....

Ok, enough is enough. Give me a better opinion on my OP.

Thanks dude!

bobs619 · 05-03-2014, 01:50 AM

the chicks dig the 335

Vic311 · 05-03-2014, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by ufmech

M3 or 335?..

sedan vs coupe?

looking forward to the responses.....

Not trollin?

BenchRacerYo · 05-03-2014, 01:53 AM

This again...

ufmech · 05-03-2014, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Vic311

Not trollin?

Isn't the point of a forum to be able to get information from other members? Nice editing of my OP btw haha

I guess everyone has their own opinions on what they want..... the bottom line is I can afford to buy whatever I want and was looking for some info on what you guys thought based on your real-world experience... that's all

ufmech · 05-03-2014, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by BenchRacerYo

This again...

Nice! Haha...

ufmech · 05-03-2014, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by BMW Fanatik

No need to send me private messages on top of your reply here. Keep on trollin'.

But it's so much fun! LOL... You're like the Oracle of the BMW world....

ufmech · 05-03-2014, 02:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Vic311

Not trollin?

Just so we're all on the same page: Can you define "trollin'"? Just want to make sure you're not just conforming to the general idea on every car forum that anyone who's looking for info is, as you say, "trollin".... It's quite amazing how people who have been on a forum for even a week feel some entitlement to call people out for looking for info (aka trollin)... so I'm just wondering what kind of definition you would give the act that you yourself did for probably the first 6 months before you saved up enough money to buy a bmw, and then for the months since then that you have tried to figure out what customizations you can make to your little buddy w/out breaking the bank...

oh, and please deposit any valuable comments to my OP.

gracias!

deletedelete · 05-03-2014, 02:36 AM

I had a 335xi and an M3. The awd was great in the snow but the M3 is better in every other respect.

ufmech · 05-03-2014, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Prowess Symphony

I had a 335xi and an M3. The awd was great in the snow but the M3 is better in every other respect.

Thank you, I agree. The xdrive is awesome in the snow, and I'm a bit worried about having 414 HP, RWD in the snow... even with snow tires. I guess, if I'm too worried I'll just take my runner out.

Anyways, I appreciate the response man, thanks!

deletedelete · 05-03-2014, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by ufmech

Thank you, I agree. The xdrive is awesome in the snow, and I'm a bit worried about having 414 HP, RWD in the snow... even with snow tires. I guess, if I'm too worried I'll just take my runner out.

Anyways, I appreciate the response man, thanks!

If you have another vehicle then you shouldn't be worried about snow. I used my M3 in the snow here in the mountains with snow tires and did alright so if you have another vehicle then get the M for sure.

yoelev · 05-03-2014, 03:23 AM

335 all the way, especially for autocross

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