[JoosyJoos]

Any body here gone from a 335i back to an E46 M3?

I know this is a somewhat controversial topic. I'm just curious to hear from people who have done it. I'm kind of bored with the 335i now that I've had it for 3 years. It might be nice to have BMW's last N/A high performance straight 6.

[Red Bread]

Originally Posted by JoosyJoos

It might be nice to have BMW's last N/A high performance straight 6.

Wouldn't that be an M Coupe or M Roadster? Same motor, more entertaining package. Do you need a back seat?

[JoosyJoos]

Originally Posted by Red Bread

Wouldn't that be an M Coupe or M Roadster? Same motor, more entertaining package. Do you need a back seat?

My father has a Z4 M Coupe actually --- its great as a track car but not great as a daily. I'd prefer the versatility of having back seats if needed--- I already have my track car (e36 M3). Good catch on the engine tagline though... I was just thinking S54 in general.

[kdiggz]

it was a great car...for it's time. i think i would miss that extra 100hp or so. most people go from 335 to e92 m3. i think your way would be a step back imo. not to mention an old used car that may or may not have beat on and that's out of warranty. just my opinion!

[Robin_NL]

Originally Posted by kdiggz

it was a great car...for it's time. i think i would miss that extra 100hp or so. most people go from 335 to e92 m3. i think your way would be a step back imo. not to mention an old used car that may or may not have beat on and that's out of warranty. just my opinion!

+1, I had a E46 330i and got a E46 M3, great car back then. When the E90 came out, I got a 330i, after that one a E90 335i, both manual. But I wanted something different so there it was, a E90 M3 6MT. Though the 335i was 1000% the better car in 9 out of 10 disciplines....

Now more than a year back to the turbo 6, and I don't regret it. Only the size of the 5er. That's why I want a F30 335i DKG within a year

Turbo is the future
(Except for the 458/599/Aventador and GT3 that is)

[kdiggz]

Originally Posted by Robin Hood

+1, I had a E46 330i and got a E46 M3, great car back then. When the E90 came out, I got a 330i, after that one a E90 335i, both manual. But I wanted something different so there it was, a E90 M3 6MT. Though the 335i was 1000% the better car in 9 out of 10 disciplines....

Now more than a year back to the turbo 6, and I don't regret it. Only the size of the 5er. That's why I want a F30 335i DKG within a year

Turbo is the future
(Except for the 458/599/Aventador and GT3 that is)

+100000!!!

Finally! Somone that can admit that unless you are on a race track every weekend then the 335 is a better choice than the m3 for the real world every day driver. Not to mention 1 stealthy mod and 15 min later you are 100hp faster and you still have a car that is under warranty. The M guys get all bent out of shape when you try and tell them that.

[TK-421]

Do it. It's more connected, sounds better (it's engine noise, too), classic looks (can look sick when properly modded), and has crazy modding potential. I'd rather have a pristine '06 ZCP M3 than a brand new 335i/is.

[ragingclue]

Originally Posted by Robin Hood

Turbo is the future

Good thing BMW has figured out how to make reliable turbo powerplants!!!

...err... wait a minute...

[JoosyJoos]

Originally Posted by TK-421

Do it. It's more connected, sounds better (it's engine noise, too), classic looks (can look sick when properly modded), and has crazy modding potential. I'd rather have a pristine '06 ZCP M3 than a brand new 335i/is.

Ya that's what I'm thinking especially after owning my e36 M3 for a while now. An M car is always going to have more road presence than a regular 3 series. And the service-ability of the more recent cars is pretty attrocious. On my E36 everything (within reason) is repairable via a bentley book and a trip to Roswell BMW or Harrisons...

[MediaArtist]

Wow, two different cars. I agree with TK-421, the M3 has more road soul IMO. I've been driving a 335i for commuting purposes to get to my office, and I think it's a fantastic commuting car. Great gas mileage, more sporty than an Accord, but it's not raw enough for me to actually find it entertaining. I think you will find an E46 M3 entertaining, and that's what it's all about, especially if you post on car forums.

[Robin_NL]

Originally Posted by JoosyJoos

Ya that's what I'm thinking especially after owning my e36 M3 for a while now. An M car is always going to have more road presence than a regular 3 series. And the service-ability of the more recent cars is pretty attrocious. On my E36 everything (within reason) is repairable via a bentley book and a trip to Roswell BMW or Harrisons...

My friend(Advevo) has a 1M stock. It's better than the E46M3, Z4M and E9x M3 together. Just try that one. It's a blast. And the roadholding is great.

Ah here it is, around our hometown, a few weeks ago

TBH it was equipped with 18" wheels and tyres(non Michelin)

And here july 31st at the NS chasing a (tad)tuned CSL.

The red Porker @ 1:58 isn't a GT3 whatever, it's a GT2/Turbo with 500+bhp.

[TK-421]

Originally Posted by Robin Hood

My friend(Advevo) has a 1M stock. It's better than the E46M3, Z4M and E9x M3 together. Just try that one. It's a blast. And the roadholding is great.

[Robin_NL]

Going from a E9x 335i to a E46M3 is going from let's say Diane Lane to Sofia Loren.

And yes, my car is comparable with Adele.

[b0bab0i]

Originally Posted by Red Bread

Wouldn't that be an M Coupe or M Roadster? Same motor, more entertaining package. Do you need a back seat?

Z4M's have a weaker transmission

[b0bab0i]

Originally Posted by Robin Hood

Going from a E9x 335i to a E46M3 is going from let's say Diane Lane to Sofia Loren.

And yes, my car is comparable with Adele.

shes a fat bitch

[JoosyJoos]

Originally Posted by benmoooon

Z4M's have a weaker transmission

Never heard. Almost every part on the whole car has a VIN or sticker from an e46 M3. I'll have to go down to the garage and check the Z4 M coupe later to see what it says on the transmission housing.

[DevJ]

do it..my friend did it. he doesn't regret it one bit.

[Q4P]

E46 M3 and install HPF stage 2 turbo kit...

[Sniz]

^ bingo

[TK-421]

Originally Posted by Questforpower

E46 M3 and install HPF stage 2 turbo kit...

Stage 4 or go home

I rode in a Stage 2.75 (built internals, near 600 rwhp) and it blew my mind. I damn near sold everything I had to have it right then and there.

[Robin_NL]

Originally Posted by Questforpower

E46 M3 and install HPF stage 2 turbo kit...

A E46 M3 is/was good because of that NA higrevving 6. Why should you put a turbo on it, talking about the soul of the car.....

Just try the N54 equipped 1M, out of the box the best M since the M3 CSL.

[jophish17]

Originally Posted by JoosyJoos

Never heard. Almost every part on the whole car has a VIN or sticker from an e46 M3. I'll have to go down to the garage and check the Z4 M coupe later to see what it says on the transmission housing.

A Z4M transmission is from the z4, not the m3. Not sure what weaker means though..?

I loooove the s54, full stop - I would much rather have an E46 M3 than a 335, the only thing I like significantly better on the E9x's is the interior