Weekend cabriolet: which one do I pick?

Topgearsdead · 01-21-2019, 08:25 AM

I haven’t posted in ages. What’s up from Canada.

I’m about to finish my second diploma and I want to reward myself. I’m 34years old. We have a 2 year old and potentially a 2nd child on the way. I’ve owned a B6 S4 V8 cabriolet in the past. I miss the V8sound track. Now I want my topless car back. Unfortunately the S5 doesn’t come in V8. It has to be automatic(for her) fun and quick. I don’t mind doing light mods. Thinking 2013 B8.5 S5 DSG e93 335is DCT or E93 M3 DCT

Weekend car, drag strip 1-2 times a year. Drive to the beach on weekends in the summer.

Which car would you choose if you were me? Please share your experiences.

The V8 M3 sounds amazing but I don’t think I Could keep my license long revving it out. 335i with performance exhaust is nice. S5 is a pig but has more usable trunk space for a family of 4.

wdb · 01-21-2019, 09:08 AM

I voted M3 but would really suggest you look at 2-seater roadsters. This is going to be a toy - go full in.

Or get an E91 and be (relatively) unique. It's a more appropriate car for a family of 4 and can be fiddled with to make an enjoyable driver.

Topgearsdead · 01-21-2019, 09:20 AM

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I voted M3 but would really suggest you look at 2-seater roadsters. This is going to be a toy - go full in.

Or get an E91 and be (relatively) unique. It's a more appropriate car for a family of 4 and can be fiddled with to make an enjoyable driver.

I have a Q5 for a daily. Need some speed.

I typically like to accelerate hard. Country roads/twisties. Spirited driving.

TheMidnightNarwhal · 01-21-2019, 09:24 AM

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I have a Q5 for a daily. Need some speed.

I typically like to accelerate hard. Country roads/twisties. Spirited driving.

Test drive both 335is and M3 then. You may not like the low torque or rather have the engine noise.

F30lolz · 01-21-2019, 09:39 AM

Will you be leaving it stock or modding? If stock get the M3/modding 335is.

John 070 · 01-21-2019, 09:40 AM

It's a weekend car. M3 and never look back.

mecheng77 · 01-21-2019, 10:11 AM

Do you really use the top, you do live in Canada, unless its southern B.C. you can't use it much of the year. In that case, open the search to M5, great room for the family. M3 is pretty sweet though, and it will handle better than any Audi and will be more reliable.

Topgearsdead · 01-21-2019, 10:16 AM

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Will you be leaving it stock or modding? If stock get the M3/modding 335is.

The M3 would only get the exhaust mod.

The 335is would be stage 2+ MHD

S5 stage 1 ecu/dsg tunes

Topgearsdead · 01-21-2019, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by mecheng77

Do you really use the top, you do live in Canada, unless its southern B.C. you can't use it much of the year. In that case, open the search to M5, great room for the family. M3 is pretty sweet though, and it will handle better than any Audi and will be more reliable.

This is true. Which M5 do you suggest? E60?

John 070 · 01-21-2019, 10:19 AM

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This is true. Which M5 do you suggest? E60?

make sure you drive the vehicles....I know a few friends who went M5 from M3, and liked the M3 better just because of size and fun factor....

Topgearsdead · 01-21-2019, 10:24 AM

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make sure you drive the vehicles....I know a few friends who went M5 from M3, and liked the M3 better just because of size and fun factor....

Thanks,
I wish the convertibles would drop in price already. They aren’t anything special like the CF roof E92 coupes.

tlow98 · 01-21-2019, 10:40 AM

There’s just no torque in the s65 motor. Saddle that with the 4,100lb convertible and it’ll take an hour to get to the fun zone in that car.

The n54/55 makes the drop top so much better in all but extreme motoring.

Topgearsdead · 01-21-2019, 10:46 AM

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There’s just no torque in the s65 motor. Saddle that with the 4,100lb convertible and it’ll take an hour to get to the fun zone in that car.

The n54/55 makes the drop top so much better in all but extreme motoring.

Good point. Maybe I’ll just stick the N54. I’ve done turbos before. It’s a hard weekend job. Maybe LCI N55 with PE?

6ixSpd · 01-21-2019, 10:54 AM

Out of those, M3 cab allllll day and it's not even a question. I can only imagine how amazing it would sound with the top down and an aftermarket exhaust. Sheesh. And it'll be much better handling than the 335iS, too.

I almost bought an E93 M3 before my coupe for this sole reason, despite the compromises in driving dynamics vs. the E92/90.

Topgearsdead · 01-21-2019, 11:45 AM

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Out of those, M3 cab allllll day and it's not even a question. I can only imagine how amazing it would sound with the top down and an aftermarket exhaust. Sheesh. And it'll be much better handling than the 335iS, too.

I almost bought an E93 M3 before my coupe for this sole reason, despite the compromises in driving dynamics vs. the E92/90.

The induction noises makes you forget all about the lack of torque.

6ixSpd · 01-21-2019, 12:50 PM

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The induction noises makes you forget all about the lack of torque.

I've driven an E93 M3. It's not as deplorable as everyone online makes it out to be. It's still a great car to drive, augmented by an even better soundtrack. No other droptoo can give you a 8400 RPM V8 this side of a Ferrari.

FYI there's a stunning Melbourne Red on Bamboo Beige extended leather, DCT E93 M3 for sale on Auto trader in the mid 30s. Sounds like the perfect car for you.

Bimmer_Engineer · 01-21-2019, 01:39 PM

I'd get a boxster...little kids hate driving with the top down on convertibles anyway...

tlow98 · 01-21-2019, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 6ixSpd

I've driven an E93 M3. It's not as deplorable as everyone online makes it out to be. It's still a great car to drive, augmented by an even better soundtrack. No other droptoo can give you a 8400 RPM V8 this side of a Ferrari.

FYI there's a stunning Melbourne Red on Bamboo Beige extended leather, DCT E93 M3 for sale on Auto trader in the mid 30s. Sounds like the perfect car for you.

I have too. I liked the noise, but felt that’s about all it had. It has great throttle response in the same way an S2k does but with more speed. Below 5 grand I just was wondering when the power was coming.

I’m also a previous owner of an E46 M3 which always felt like it had power “right now” - a feeling I didn’t get until 5k+ with the e93 M3. Likely, the e93 M3 was faster in all respects, but it didn’t feel that way. Odd, maybe it was just me?

Topgearsdead · 01-21-2019, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 6ixSpd

I've driven an E93 M3. It's not as deplorable as everyone online makes it out to be. It's still a great car to drive, augmented by an even better soundtrack. No other droptoo can give you a 8400 RPM V8 this side of a Ferrari.

FYI there's a stunning Melbourne Red on Bamboo Beige extended leather, DCT E93 M3 for sale on Auto trader in the mid 30s. Sounds like the perfect car for you.

I’ve been keeping tabs on that Melbourne red. I missed out on an interlagos blue on platinum for 29k I haven’t driven before.

Topgearsdead · 01-21-2019, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by tlow98

I have too. I liked the noise, but felt that’s about all it had. It has great throttle response in the same way an S2k does but with more speed. Below 5 grand I just was wondering when the power was coming.

I’m also a previous owner of an E46 M3 which always felt like it had power “right now” - a feeling I didn’t get until 5k+ with the e93 M3. Likely, the e93 M3 was faster in all respects, but it didn’t feel that way. Odd, maybe it was just me?

I’ve driven an E46 coupe with bolt one. It felt savage. Maybe I’ll just buy one of those instead. It’s price is on par with a 335i.

Thanks for your input

tlow98 · 01-21-2019, 07:28 PM

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I’ve driven an E46 coupe with bolt one. It felt savage. Maybe I’ll just buy one of those instead. It’s price is on par with a 335i.

Thanks for your input

Hadn't thought about that. If you get a nice one, there certainly will be very little or no depreciation. The inline 6 S54 is not as sonorous as the V8. Ahhhh, trade-offs. Not a bad decision to make tho!

Topgearsdead · 01-21-2019, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by tlow98

Hadn't thought about that. If you get a nice one, there certainly will be very little or no depreciation. The inline 6 S54 is not as sonorous as the V8. Ahhhh, trade-offs. Not a bad decision to make tho!

Trade offs... you’re absolutely right.
I’m the kind of person who worries about the major issues the car may have.the following scare me.
E46 m3: subframe tearing (heard it’s not bad on verts), vanos, smg pump.
E93 m3: rod bearings. (Expensive engine to replace)
E92 335i: turbos, water pump, hpfp. I replaced these before. Turbos were hard.
B8 S5: dsg mechatronic unit.
Judging by that list. The S5 seems to be the safest bet. But also the most tame vehicle of the bunch.

I’ll keep my eyes peeled for a clean E46 M3 vert. 15k should get me a good one.

View Poll Results: Which cabriolet works for weekends?
E93 M3	23	54.76%
E93 335is	11	26.19%
B8.5 S5	2	4.76%
Neither get a coupe/sedan	6	14.29%
Voters: 42. You may not vote on this poll

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Topgearsdead Private 4 Rep 89 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Weekend cabriolet: which one do I pick? I haven’t posted in ages. What’s up from Canada. I’m about to finish my second diploma and I want to reward myself. I’m 34years old. We have a 2 year old and potentially a 2nd child on the way. I’ve owned a B6 S4 V8 cabriolet in the past. I miss the V8sound track. Now I want my topless car back. Unfortunately the S5 doesn’t come in V8. It has to be automatic(for her) fun and quick. I don’t mind doing light mods. Thinking 2013 B8.5 S5 DSG e93 335is DCT or E93 M3 DCT Weekend car, drag strip 1-2 times a year. Drive to the beach on weekends in the summer. Which car would you choose if you were me? Please share your experiences. The V8 M3 sounds amazing but I don’t think I Could keep my license long revving it out. 335i with performance exhaust is nice. S5 is a pig but has more usable trunk space for a family of 4.
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wdb dances with roads 4722 Rep 4,096 Posts Drives: '07 E86, '02 996, '95 Seven Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: the perimeter iTrader: (4)	I voted M3 but would really suggest you look at 2-seater roadsters. This is going to be a toy - go full in. Or get an E91 and be (relatively) unique. It's a more appropriate car for a family of 4 and can be fiddled with to make an enjoyable driver.
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mecheng77 Colonel 1006 Rep 2,243 Posts Drives: 2007 328i / 2014 M235i Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Ontario Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List [0.00] [0.00]	Do you really use the top, you do live in Canada, unless its southern B.C. you can't use it much of the year. In that case, open the search to M5, great room for the family. M3 is pretty sweet though, and it will handle better than any Audi and will be more reliable.
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tlow98 Major General 2185 Rep 5,000 Posts Drives: 2009 E91, 2014 F15 x35i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (2)	There’s just no torque in the s65 motor. Saddle that with the 4,100lb convertible and it’ll take an hour to get to the fun zone in that car. The n54/55 makes the drop top so much better in all but extreme motoring.
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6ixSpd Save the manuals! 6015 Rep 6,745 Posts Drives: '16 M3, '23 718 Spyder Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: 416 iTrader: (4)	Out of those, M3 cab allllll day and it's not even a question. I can only imagine how amazing it would sound with the top down and an aftermarket exhaust. Sheesh. And it'll be much better handling than the 335iS, too. I almost bought an E93 M3 before my coupe for this sole reason, despite the compromises in driving dynamics vs. the E92/90. __________________ '16 M3 \| '23 718 Spyder Past: E92 M3, F87 M2, E39 M5, etc
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Bimmer_Engineer Lieutenant Colonel 1044 Rep 1,667 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: May 2018 Location: Louisiana iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 Porsche Boxster [0.00] 2016 Mercedes Benz ... [0.00] 2007 BMW 335i [9.50]	I'd get a boxster...little kids hate driving with the top down on convertibles anyway...
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