335i switch out for e46 m3?

MTM335i · 10-17-2009, 12:40 AM

Ive yet to drive an m3. Ive been considering JB3 or the competitors but im not in the economic stance for purchasing any of them especially cause of the warranty issues. I understand a used m3 is a lot cheaper and a friend of mine is a mechanic so im not too worried about problems. what u guys think?

Calitri-Boost · 10-17-2009, 01:38 AM

Drive one for sure and see what u think.

jayely1 · 10-17-2009, 01:53 AM

+1, = end thread.

RevC · 10-17-2009, 02:26 AM

driven both, two very diff cars.

persian54 · 10-17-2009, 03:09 AM

They're completely different cars

Basics is 335i for straight line, M3 for twisties.

I love the e46, but it is getting old...

s1cke92 · 10-17-2009, 03:16 AM

e46 m3 imo. i like the body lines.

but 335i for daily driver and gas mileage is better

either way both cars are out there everyone and there momma has one =]

PetrolHD · 10-17-2009, 04:29 AM

Get an lsd for the 335i

caseybc · 10-18-2009, 02:57 AM

Just got out of an E46 M3 Cab into an 09 335 E90 Msport. I miss the E46 snark and attitude but the E 90 is SO much more comfortable.

wsybert · 10-18-2009, 09:20 AM

Why are you looking at a change? I guess you need to decide what is important to you.The M3 has a harsher ride and better handling, and both are about as fast (at least in a straight line). If you want some occasional track time and enjoy the twisties, or just plain like the E46 styling, the M3 is the obvious choice. The 335 is no slouch either on the track or twisties, just not the best choice.
If you are wary of the JB3, consider the JB+. Very easy install and removal... about 5 min after you do it once, and inexpensive. Noticeable performance gains, even at the default 50%.

David9962000 · 10-18-2009, 09:32 AM

The 335 has more low end torque but the E46 M3 is lighter and revs higher.

cotmfk · 10-18-2009, 09:35 AM

I would say... No Deal. If you don't have money to spend on cars, why pay $1kish on taxes, tags, etc? Plus the depreciation hit you will take on the 335i... just to move to something with really similar performance. If you don't have money to put a $500 mod into the 335, you won't have money to put $500 into the E46.

m3kerry · 10-18-2009, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by cotmfk

I would say... No Deal. If you don't have money to spend on cars, why pay $1kish on taxes, tags, etc? Plus the depreciation hit you will take on the 335i... just to move to something with really similar performance. If you don't have money to put a $500 mod into the 335, you won't have money to put $500 into the E46.

+1

Craig@SupremePower · 10-18-2009, 10:30 AM

no way imo...

Noc57 · 10-18-2009, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by cotmfk

I would say... No Deal. If you don't have money to spend on cars, why pay $1kish on taxes, tags, etc? Plus the depreciation hit you will take on the 335i... just to move to something with really similar performance. If you don't have money to put a $500 mod into the 335, you won't have money to put $500 into the E46.

+ a lot

HermesRider · 10-18-2009, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by cotmfk

I would say... No Deal. If you don't have money to spend on cars, why pay $1kish on taxes, tags, etc? Plus the depreciation hit you will take on the 335i... just to move to something with really similar performance. If you don't have money to put a $500 mod into the 335, you won't have money to put $500 into the E46.

+1. Thank you for stating what clearly needed to be said!

flip4335 · 10-18-2009, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by MTM335i

Ive yet to drive an m3. Ive been considering JB3 or the competitors but im not in the economic stance for purchasing any of them especially cause of the warranty issues. I understand a used m3 is a lot cheaper and a friend of mine is a mechanic so im not too worried about problems. what u guys think?

Dude, you have a perfectly great ride....and I am not being biased....

Why buy old technology for what you already have?

I got the best of both worlds when I installed my Quaife diff from Harold at HPAutowerks. A Wavetrac wasn't available at the time, but any limited slip diff would be better than the open diff that you currently have. That is the difference between an old M3 and your ride, an LSD. Two wheels putting power to the pavement is better than one. You don't need a JB3. To me, 300HP/300TQ is plenty. Just adding LSD improves performance, safety......and.......FUN!!!

For a review of my take on LSDs, read the folowing and then call Harold, who is up the road from you in LA, and then get your mechanic friend to install it

:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ghlight=quaife

Tee-Dub · 10-18-2009, 11:57 AM

Plus the M car will have much higher maintenance costs, which due to age, it will be needing more of. I debated on an E46 M3 instead of my E90 330i, since the prices were similar. Then I did some digging around on the forums. Just one example, a water pump for an E46 is about $230, for the E46 M3 its over $500. That "M" badge adds a hefty price tag to parts and service.

ultimate · 10-18-2009, 12:09 PM

is the e92 body a lot bigger then the e46?

10-17-2009, 12:40 AM	#1
MTM335i New Member 4 Rep 19 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i sedan Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Diego, Ca iTrader: (0)	335i switch out for e46 m3? Ive yet to drive an m3. Ive been considering JB3 or the competitors but im not in the economic stance for purchasing any of them especially cause of the warranty issues. I understand a used m3 is a lot cheaper and a friend of mine is a mechanic so im not too worried about problems. what u guys think?
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10-17-2009, 01:53 AM	#3
jayely1 Colonel 228 Rep 2,077 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Mexico/Illinois iTrader: (1)	+1, = end thread.
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10-17-2009, 02:26 AM	#4
RevC Lieutenant General 178 Rep 11,768 Posts Drives: a couple fast toys Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Voorhees+cherry hill,NJ iTrader: (26)	driven both, two very diff cars. __________________ -Rev SGM e92 335xi\|Helix\|AFE\|AWE\|PROCEDE\|SYNAPSE\|ER\|OSS\|BMW PERFORMANCE\|P3\|always growing..
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persian54 Lieutenant General 929 Rep 15,818 Posts Drives: M760/G83M4 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: The Valley, SoCal iTrader: (298)	They're completely different cars Basics is 335i for straight line, M3 for twisties. I love the e46, but it is getting old... __________________ From E93 335i to E89 Z4 to E93 M3/E89 Z4 to E350/SL550
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s1cke92 Brigadier General 161 Rep 3,713 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Walnut, CA / Sacramento, CA iTrader: (21)	e46 m3 imo. i like the body lines. but 335i for daily driver and gas mileage is better either way both cars are out there everyone and there momma has one =]
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PetrolHD New Member 1 Rep 8 Posts Drives: '03 CL-S 6MT Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Get an lsd for the 335i
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caseybc Average Member 3 Rep 61 Posts Drives: 335i M sport Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Vancouver Island iTrader: (0)	Just got out of an E46 M3 Cab into an 09 335 E90 Msport. I miss the E46 snark and attitude but the E 90 is SO much more comfortable.
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10-18-2009, 09:20 AM	#9
wsybert First Lieutenant 34 Rep 367 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW M3 Vert Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Pittsburgh iTrader: (14)	Why are you looking at a change? I guess you need to decide what is important to you.The M3 has a harsher ride and better handling, and both are about as fast (at least in a straight line). If you want some occasional track time and enjoy the twisties, or just plain like the E46 styling, the M3 is the obvious choice. The 335 is no slouch either on the track or twisties, just not the best choice. If you are wary of the JB3, consider the JB+. Very easy install and removal... about 5 min after you do it once, and inexpensive. Noticeable performance gains, even at the default 50%. __________________ 2019 Ram 1500. (Toy hauler) 2009 M3 Vert (Fun in the sun) 2006 330i 6sp manual. (Commuter) 1999 528iT 5sp manual (new addition)
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David9962000 Captain 77 Rep 683 Posts Drives: Bayerische Motoren Werke Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (1)	The 335 has more low end torque but the E46 M3 is lighter and revs higher.
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cotmfk Major General 2073 Rep 6,140 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Somewhere between DC and FL iTrader: (12)	I would say... No Deal. If you don't have money to spend on cars, why pay $1kish on taxes, tags, etc? Plus the depreciation hit you will take on the 335i... just to move to something with really similar performance. If you don't have money to put a $500 mod into the 335, you won't have money to put $500 into the E46. __________________ 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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Tee-Dub Captain 35 Rep 753 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, WA iTrader: (9)	Plus the M car will have much higher maintenance costs, which due to age, it will be needing more of. I debated on an E46 M3 instead of my E90 330i, since the prices were similar. Then I did some digging around on the forums. Just one example, a water pump for an E46 is about $230, for the E46 M3 its over $500. That "M" badge adds a hefty price tag to parts and service.
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10-18-2009, 12:09 PM	#18
ultimate Lieutenant Colonel 61 Rep 1,792 Posts Drives: E92 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	is the e92 body a lot bigger then the e46?
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