E92 335is or F32 435i

t5dy · 09-13-2018, 12:45 AM

Hello everyone! This is my first post on BimmerPost, and I'm requesting help deciding on my next car!

I'm coming from a 2011 E90 328i, and I'm looking for a minor (major haha) upgrade. I wanted an M3/4, but I decided to wait on that for a while.

Right now I'm stuck choosing from either a 335is or a 435i. Both look really good aesthetically and are also really good in performance. If you guys could give me advice on which to choose I would really appreciate it!

Thanks again.

joooiiiiii · 09-13-2018, 12:48 AM

F80 M3 ZCP first of all. But if you must, I really like the 435i, they look really nice--never driven either so I'm not sure of the details.

10" · 09-13-2018, 07:42 AM

Just get an M3. Life is short. Don't wait for tomorrow. F80 M3s are getting cheap. $30-40k range now for a clean used one now...

RABAUKE · 09-13-2018, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by t5dy

Hello everyone! This is my first post on BimmerPost, and I'm requesting help deciding on my next car!

I'm coming from a 2011 E90 328i, and I'm looking for a minor (major haha) upgrade. I wanted an M3/4, but I decided to wait on that for a while.

Right now I'm stuck choosing from either a 335is or a 435i. Both look really good aesthetically and are also really good in performance. If you guys could give me advice on which to choose I would really appreciate it!

Thanks again.

Get the M3.

3rdcoast228i · 09-13-2018, 09:52 AM

If not the m3, then which ever car is newer with less miles.

R3dliner · 09-13-2018, 10:00 AM

Get a M3. You will have buyers remorse every time you see a M3 on the road.

SpacegrayMe90 · 09-13-2018, 10:05 AM

Get the M3!

Biginboca · 09-13-2018, 11:26 AM

You need to drive all 3 cars and then you’ll know. Seems like you would already have a good idea what the 335is driving experience would be like since you owned a e90

Law · 09-13-2018, 12:57 PM

First of all, welcome.

Now, it looks like you already answered your own question when you said you wanted an M3/M4.

Now two things can happen from this fork in the road:
1) You get a 335is/435i. Months or years down the road, you're back in the same situation. The _35i was great but you still have your M craving unsatisfied.
or...
2) You get an M3 of your liking (several generations to choose from at your price-point) in the used market and you enjoy. No regrets, nothing unrealized, no remorse.

So what exactly are you waiting for?
Get the damn M3!

DanG · 09-13-2018, 04:29 PM

On your original request, you really need to decide whether you want a 2 door or 4 door car.

If you have kids, go for the 335is. Otherwise get the 435i.

Law · 09-13-2018, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by DanG

On your original request, you really need to decide whether you want a 2 door or 4 door car.

If you have kids, go for the 335is. Otherwise get the 435i.

Actually the 335is (emphasis on the "s" suffix) was a special performance model that came in two-door coupe (E92) body-style only.

Incidentally, the 435i has a Gran Coupe variant, so I'd say as far as body-style is concerned, it should be the other way around (kids = 4GC, no kids = E92 or F32).

But I digress because an M3/4 is a solid choice given what the OP has been implying (wanting an M).

DanG · 09-13-2018, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Law

Actually the 335is (emphasis on the "s" suffix) was a special performance model that came in two-door coupe (E92) body-style only.

Incidentally, the 435i has a Gran Coupe variant, so I'd say as far as body-style is concerned, it should be the other way around (kids = 4GC, no kids = E92 or F32).

But I digress because an M3/4 is a solid choice given what the OP has been implying (wanting an M).

Thanks for the information. I didn't know that the 335is came only as a 2 door.

I agree on the M3/M4 decision. But you should get an insurance quote first. Most insurance companies charge considerately more for an M car vs a 3 or 4 series. I even have has some companies tell me that they won't insure M cars.

10" · 09-13-2018, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by DanG

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Originally Posted by Law

Actually the 335is (emphasis on the "s" suffix) was a special performance model that came in two-door coupe (E92) body-style only.

Incidentally, the 435i has a Gran Coupe variant, so I'd say as far as body-style is concerned, it should be the other way around (kids = 4GC, no kids = E92 or F32).

But I digress because an M3/4 is a solid choice given what the OP has been implying (wanting an M).

Thanks for the information. I didn't know that the 335is came only as a 2 door.

I agree on the M3/M4 decision. But you should get an insurance quote first. Most insurance companies charge considerately more for an M car vs a 3 or 4 series. I even have has some companies tell me that they won't insure M cars.

Not always. My 1M's insurance was/is the same as the 135 I traded for it...

M cars are considered "safe" cars by insurance standards. Obviously driving record is very important alongside what car..

DanG · 09-13-2018, 10:17 PM

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Not always. My 1M's insurance was/is the same as the 135 I traded for it...

M cars are considered "safe" cars by insurance standards. Obviously driving record is very important alongside what car..

I can tell you my M2 cost significantly more than my M235i. I have zero tickets and zero accidents.

And Safeco said that they won’t insure M cars.

10" · 09-13-2018, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by DanG

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Originally Posted by 10"

Not always. My 1M's insurance was/is the same as the 135 I traded for it...

M cars are considered "safe" cars by insurance standards. Obviously driving record is very important alongside what car..

I can tell you my M2 cost significantly more than my M235i. I have zero tickets and zero accidents.

And Safeco said that they won't insure M cars.

That's just bizarre man...how old are you, if I may ask? And you shopped around different companies?

DanG · 09-14-2018, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by 10"

That's just bizarre man...how old are you, if I may ask? And you shopped around different companies?

I am a senior citizen. And yes I shopped around.

///3dkn · 09-14-2018, 12:43 AM

Porsche, life is too short for a BMW

t5dy · 09-14-2018, 01:12 AM

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Porsche, life is too short for a BMW

HAHA. I wish. Maybe when time goes on yes lol.

t5dy · 09-14-2018, 01:16 AM

I really didn't expect that many replies on this post

I really do appreciate all of the recommendations and help so far! I don't plan to get the car for another 6-10 months from now (hopefully prices go down more haha). But I really want an M3/M4 and it isn't too far from my price range!

BimmerMat135 · 09-14-2018, 08:55 PM

If you really have to choose between a 335is and a 435i i would go for the 335is all the way. It handle better, it steer better, the brake feel is better, it sound nicer and I think it look nicer too.

E92 M Sport · 09-14-2018, 09:38 PM

Yes, on the 335is the steering is sublime, brakes are awesome, but the N54.......I loved mine but it sure was finicky

Lucky1 · 09-14-2018, 11:29 PM

Drive all three in a variety of scenarios at least an hour each and choose which makes you happiest. If you plan to keep the car a while and can afford it sometimes its better to just have no regrets. As long you can still put food on the table and live life/fill up you're good.

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