Which is best ?

NFS · 08-06-2007, 03:38 PM

I'd like to know which you would prefer

booforty · 08-06-2007, 03:54 PM

335i for me, all the way...

dxb335d · 08-06-2007, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beauforty

335i for me, all the way...

im with him mate!!!

335i is new and looks the part... M3 are old skool now and starting to look dated

still a fantastic car, but leave them for someone else...

Carlos

dxb335d · 08-06-2007, 03:57 PM

but for 35k surely you wont get much option wise will you??

Evil Diesel · 08-06-2007, 04:09 PM

335 every time

mjh93sa · 08-06-2007, 04:18 PM

335i

I just know I'd be a little envious every time I parked near an E9x. In isolation the E46 looks great, but parked up against the new stuff it starts to show it's age. Plus if a daily driver then the new car with warranty etc is perhaps the slightly more sensible approach. How many times can you say, "335i, the sensible choice?"

Is the M3 that much more of a car to take on a used one? I think I'd want to do like mikem if going that way and get a heap for the daily grind as well.

!Xoible · 08-06-2007, 04:18 PM

if ur saving 20k go for the e46 m3. otherwise stick to 335

NFS · 08-06-2007, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dxb335d

but for 35k surely you wont get much option wise will you??

I think I should easily get an msport with nav, leather, folding seats and 6fl for under £35K

What else do I need?

booforty · 08-07-2007, 02:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by needforspeed

I think I should easily get an msport with nav, leather, folding seats and 6fl for under £35K

What else do I need?

A torch, otherwise it will be a Vectra...

1stKnight · 08-07-2007, 02:42 AM

335i was my choice; I really wanted an M and looked into it but at the end of the day I came to the conclusion that the E46 M3, while a great car, offers no greater performance than the 335i on roads I tend to use - it would be preferable if I wanted to track it but I don't, so the 335i is fresh, has new technology, better fuel economy and, in my experience thus far, can match an M3 comfortably in terms of speed.

ZuerstBMW · 08-07-2007, 02:50 AM

335i

Cafe.Racer · 08-07-2007, 05:01 AM

I voted 335i, although maybe the best option would be to get a used M3 until the new m3 comes out...

NFS · 08-07-2007, 05:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cafe.Racer

I voted 335i, although maybe the best option would be to get a used M3 until the new m3 comes out...

New M3 won't be an option for quite a few years.

I don't want to spend much more than £35K on a car.

I'm amazed at the response 22 votes for the 335i and 1 for the e46 M3.

Next stop is a 335i test drive. I need to see if it is significantly better than my 330i.

booforty · 08-07-2007, 07:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by needforspeed

New M3 won't be an option for quite a few years.

I don't want to spend much more than £35K on a car.

I'm amazed at the response 22 votes for the 335i and 1 for the e46 M3.

Next stop is a 335i test drive. I need to see if it is significantly better than my 330i.

Need, the 335i will blow your socks off. Its so much quicker than 330i. Those twin turbos are phenomenal and constantly on tap...

squeezebm · 08-07-2007, 09:51 AM

NFS you can have my 335d for 37 big ones

dxb335d · 08-07-2007, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by squeezebm

NFS you can have my 335d for 37 big ones

he just has to

at me and he can have my BIG ONE

vivekk · 08-07-2007, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dxb335d

he just has to

at me and he can have my BIG ONE

NFS...I suspect you aren't going to

at Carlos & take him up...I mean take up his offer.

Viv

Roadkill · 08-07-2007, 10:16 AM

If supposed to be the only car: 335i ,no doubt !

Else: M3 all the way. (You will probably get a 2005 for that kind of money !)

Bombproof !

NFS · 08-07-2007, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vivekk

NFS...I suspect you aren't going to

at Carlos & take him up...I mean take up his offer.

Viv

It's not even his 'big one' he's offering .... he's 'pimping' for his Carlos Fandango senior.

3 votes for the M3 now ..... but 28 for the 335i

dxb335d · 08-07-2007, 10:55 AM

i love you NFS

NFS · 08-07-2007, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dxb335d

i love you NFS

You're only human (I get this a lot)

dxb335d · 08-07-2007, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by needforspeed

You're only human (I get this a lot)

you handsome chap you

View Poll Results: Which is the best buy for £35K ?
New 335i msport	43	91.49%
Used M3	4	8.51%
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1stKnight Private First Class 6 Rep 183 Posts Drives: BMW Z4M Roadster Join Date: May 2007 Location: Buckinghamshire, UK - formerly Durban, SA iTrader: (0)	335i was my choice; I really wanted an M and looked into it but at the end of the day I came to the conclusion that the E46 M3, while a great car, offers no greater performance than the 335i on roads I tend to use - it would be preferable if I wanted to track it but I don't, so the 335i is fresh, has new technology, better fuel economy and, in my experience thus far, can match an M3 comfortably in terms of speed. __________________ Current cars: 1. BMW E85 Z4M 2008 2. BMW E91 325i SE Auto 2007 Previous car: BMW E92 335i SE Manual 2006
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