Comments on: What to get… 2005 BMW M3 or 2007 BMW 335? http://www.bmwblog.com/2008/10/10/what-to-get-2005-bmw-m3-or-2007-bmw-335/ BMW News, Reviews, Test Drives, Photos And Videos Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:30:40 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: BMWmeat http://www.bmwblog.com/2008/10/10/what-to-get-2005-bmw-m3-or-2007-bmw-335/#comment-358533 BMWmeat Thu, 08 Dec 2011 14:49:00 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=4261#comment-358533 i have an 07 335i and i love it but i like the //M3 as well but if it was 05 M3 vs 07 335 ill take the 335i all day... i have an 07 335i and i love it but i like the //M3 as well but if it was 05 M3 vs 07 335 ill take the 335i all day…

]]> By: Yassin Sibai http://www.bmwblog.com/2008/10/10/what-to-get-2005-bmw-m3-or-2007-bmw-335/#comment-355851 Yassin Sibai Fri, 30 Sep 2011 17:06:00 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=4261#comment-355851 I just had to make the same choice this weekend. M3 2006 or 335i 08 and I test drove both and they both were asking same price. Ended up buying the M3 and will never look back :) I just had to make the same choice this weekend. M3 2006 or 335i 08 and I test drove both and they both were asking same price. Ended up buying the M3 and will never look back :)

]]> By: The man http://www.bmwblog.com/2008/10/10/what-to-get-2005-bmw-m3-or-2007-bmw-335/#comment-343942 The man Fri, 17 Jun 2011 01:11:00 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=4261#comment-343942 ///M3 has a LSD. 335i do not. M3 has a dip stick. 335i do not! If you enjoy cars, get the ///M. If you need a quick A 2 B tool and have a bad back get the 335i. ///M3 has a LSD. 335i do not. M3 has a dip stick. 335i do not! If you enjoy cars, get the ///M. If you need a quick A 2 B tool and have a bad back get the 335i.

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]]> By: Jeff http://www.bmwblog.com/2008/10/10/what-to-get-2005-bmw-m3-or-2007-bmw-335/#comment-325622 Jeff Fri, 25 Feb 2011 03:35:57 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=4261#comment-325622 As an m3 owner.... I take pride in saying I drive an M... As an m3 owner…. I take pride in saying I drive an M…

]]> By: Jake http://www.bmwblog.com/2008/10/10/what-to-get-2005-bmw-m3-or-2007-bmw-335/#comment-312477 Jake Sun, 23 Jan 2011 02:51:13 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=4261#comment-312477 The 335i is something that you can't appreciate unless you drive it. The way engine pulls hard in any gear due to the bigger torque flexibility (jab the gas pedal down at 500rpms and you still PULL) provides an experience that can't be met by the M3 in real world/public road driving!! The M3's tires will spin at 6000rpms, the 335i's spin 2000rpms! Tires don't last long :) It's easier to speed when you don't have to rev the motor to high rpms, torque delivery at 100mph without screaming.. nothing like it! The 335i is something that you can’t appreciate unless you drive it. The way engine pulls hard in any gear due to the bigger torque flexibility (jab the gas pedal down at 500rpms and you still PULL) provides an experience that can’t be met by the M3 in real world/public road driving!! The M3′s tires will spin at 6000rpms, the 335i’s spin 2000rpms! Tires don’t last long :) It’s easier to speed when you don’t have to rev the motor to high rpms, torque delivery at 100mph without screaming.. nothing like it!

]]> By: Jason http://www.bmwblog.com/2008/10/10/what-to-get-2005-bmw-m3-or-2007-bmw-335/#comment-292486 Jason Sun, 05 Dec 2010 20:55:17 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=4261#comment-292486 I wouldn't want to get any of these without a http://carassistants.com subscription. I have an 04 M3 and that saved me more than $4K in repairs and parts already. I wouldn’t want to get any of these without a http://carassistants.com subscription. I have an 04 M3 and that saved me more than $4K in repairs and parts already.

]]> By: Doug http://www.bmwblog.com/2008/10/10/what-to-get-2005-bmw-m3-or-2007-bmw-335/#comment-267982 Doug Mon, 27 Sep 2010 00:06:00 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=4261#comment-267982 It's not the stick that's the problem in traffic, it's the m3's throttle response. It’s not the stick that’s the problem in traffic, it’s the m3′s throttle response.

]]> By: Doug http://www.bmwblog.com/2008/10/10/what-to-get-2005-bmw-m3-or-2007-bmw-335/#comment-267980 Doug Mon, 27 Sep 2010 00:01:17 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=4261#comment-267980 That's exactly what I want - although a subtle one, not a "brake" design" That’s exactly what I want – although a subtle one, not a “brake” design”

]]> By: Geoff http://www.bmwblog.com/2008/10/10/what-to-get-2005-bmw-m3-or-2007-bmw-335/#comment-267976 Geoff Sun, 26 Sep 2010 23:53:41 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=4261#comment-267976 I say it depends on what you want do you want more of a race car or a everyday car i drove both of them a couple days back for my decision in the summer and this summer im going for the E46 M3 ya its a bit harder louder and blah blah blah but if you love your cars and are a enthusiasts you will be able to manage with it and if your worried save up about another 1 or 2 grand and buy yourself the warranty for the M3 and your all set :) cheers mate I say it depends on what you want do you want more of a race car or a everyday car i drove both of them a couple days back for my decision in the summer and this summer im going for the E46 M3 ya its a bit harder louder and blah blah blah but if you love your cars and are a enthusiasts you will be able to manage with it and if your worried save up about another 1 or 2 grand and buy yourself the warranty for the M3 and your all set :) cheers mate

]]> By: ORG http://www.bmwblog.com/2008/10/10/what-to-get-2005-bmw-m3-or-2007-bmw-335/#comment-225484 ORG Fri, 04 Jun 2010 19:55:56 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=4261#comment-225484 Cousin, I too am weighing these exact options over the next 6 months. I think much depends on your age and how you plan to use the car. I'm staring down age 50 and for me driving a track ready car like the rugged M3, on a regular basis, isn't sounding that great. The 335 coupe has milder road manners than the M3 and could be a dialy driver;however, I plan to drive it about 6000 miles/year and keep it for around 10 years. Here's the dilemma part for me: I don't care about the extra stiff suspension of the M3 or driving a stick-shift in Dallas traffic, and I've always wanted one! or The 335 coupe makes more sense for my style of driving I will enjoy tooling around in a car that's easier to drive and has newer technology and gets better gas mileage. Good luck to you. O Cousin,
I too am weighing these exact options over the next 6 months. I think much depends on your age and how you plan to use the car. I’m staring down age 50 and for me driving a track ready car like the rugged M3, on a regular basis, isn’t sounding that great. The 335 coupe has milder road manners than the M3 and could be a dialy driver;however, I plan to drive it about 6000 miles/year and keep it for around 10 years. Here’s the dilemma part for me: I don’t care about the extra stiff suspension of the M3 or driving a stick-shift in Dallas traffic, and I’ve always wanted one! or The 335 coupe makes more sense for my style of driving I will enjoy tooling around in a car that’s easier to drive and has newer technology and gets better gas mileage.
Good luck to you.
O

]]> By: luis http://www.bmwblog.com/2008/10/10/what-to-get-2005-bmw-m3-or-2007-bmw-335/#comment-222867 luis Wed, 26 May 2010 17:04:22 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=4261#comment-222867 http://www.insideline.com/bmw/3-series/2007/full-test-2007-bmw-335i-coupe.html Do your research... the 335i kills the m3 in most performance categories including cornering (sorry all M3 owners) plus can get 30 mpg on the highway. Much better technology, maybe the 08 M3 will beat the 335. http://www.insideline.com/bmw/3-series/2007/full-test-2007-bmw-335i-coupe.html

Do your research… the 335i kills the m3 in most performance categories including cornering (sorry all M3 owners) plus can get 30 mpg on the highway.
Much better technology, maybe the 08 M3 will beat the 335.

]]> By: robert http://www.bmwblog.com/2008/10/10/what-to-get-2005-bmw-m3-or-2007-bmw-335/#comment-203716 robert Fri, 02 Apr 2010 02:00:42 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=4261#comment-203716 i'd buy both i’d buy both

]]> By: Frankie http://www.bmwblog.com/2008/10/10/what-to-get-2005-bmw-m3-or-2007-bmw-335/#comment-105522 Frankie Tue, 10 Mar 2009 00:31:12 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=4261#comment-105522 I have a 02 black e46 ///M3, Mostly stock (27.435) miles. My friend HAD a 06 335i. yes I drove it, just didn't feel right. Don't get me wrong 335i is a nice car, and yes. it comes with a warrenty. I will ALWAYS choose the e46 ///M3. Both these cars are sweet. One more thing........I can't stand the hipe about that piece of shit pontiac G8. It is a daycare car for young rich women, so why are dudes driving these shit boxes. I remember when Sion came out, jesuschrist don't get me started on that. these punks thought this car was the next best think to sliced bread. They still have their highschool tassel's hanging from rear views....lol. love you's, sorry for venting. Frank I have a 02 black e46 ///M3, Mostly stock (27.435) miles. My friend HAD a 06 335i. yes I drove it, just didn’t feel right. Don’t get me wrong 335i is a nice car, and yes. it comes with a warrenty. I will ALWAYS choose the e46 ///M3. Both these cars are sweet. One more thing……..I can’t stand the hipe about that piece of shit pontiac G8. It is a daycare car for young rich women, so why are dudes driving these shit boxes. I remember when Sion came out, jesuschrist don’t get me started on that. these punks thought this car was the next best think to sliced bread. They still have their highschool tassel’s hanging from rear views….lol. love you’s, sorry for venting. Frank

]]> By: Alessandro http://www.bmwblog.com/2008/10/10/what-to-get-2005-bmw-m3-or-2007-bmw-335/#comment-62679 Alessandro Tue, 14 Oct 2008 17:42:41 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=4261#comment-62679 Hey guys, this is my 335 in front of my house i was surprised that they took this picture. Enjoy Hey guys, this is my 335 in front of my house i was surprised that they took this picture.

Enjoy

]]> By: Volan http://www.bmwblog.com/2008/10/10/what-to-get-2005-bmw-m3-or-2007-bmw-335/#comment-62503 Volan Mon, 13 Oct 2008 22:45:14 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=4261#comment-62503 Let me also add that I never had/seen a 0-60 more than 5.2 sec for the M3- so dont know how that driver managed to get a 5.4..... Let me also add that I never had/seen a 0-60 more than 5.2 sec for the M3- so dont know how that driver managed to get a 5.4…..

]]> By: Volan http://www.bmwblog.com/2008/10/10/what-to-get-2005-bmw-m3-or-2007-bmw-335/#comment-62501 Volan Mon, 13 Oct 2008 22:39:42 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=4261#comment-62501 I dont know any BMWs that can/should be judged by the 0-60: if thats your goal, you are barking to the wrong tree altogether- get anything american with muscle. I will let you decide by following that link: http://blogs.edmunds.com/straightline/2008/04/comparison-test-2002-bmw-m3-vs-2008-bmw-135i-vs-2008-bmw-335i.html I dont know any BMWs that can/should be judged by the 0-60: if thats your goal, you are barking to the wrong tree altogether- get anything american with muscle. I will let you decide by following that link:

http://blogs.edmunds.com/straightline/2008/04/comparison-test-2002-bmw-m3-vs-2008-bmw-135i-vs-2008-bmw-335i.html

]]> By: Lee http://www.bmwblog.com/2008/10/10/what-to-get-2005-bmw-m3-or-2007-bmw-335/#comment-62471 Lee Mon, 13 Oct 2008 19:29:08 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=4261#comment-62471 Maintenence costs are only marginally higher with the M3 (once they are both out of BMW's included free maintenence). The main differences being that the M3 calls for more expensive fluid in the diff and will need valve shims ever 60k miles. Perhaps I'm missing something else here, but beyond those two differences they're pretty much going to require the same things. The 335 might even come with slightly higher labor times (maybe) due to having more stuff crammed in the engine bay. Honestly I haven't done much major work on them yet for me to really say for sure. When we see them it's typically for an oil/filter, CEL or track inspection. Once they start to fall out of warranty, that'll change pretty quickly. You really can't go wrong with those two options, though. Kinda like having to choose between a bottle of Chimay or Maredsous. Neither are going to leave you disappointed. Maintenence costs are only marginally higher with the M3 (once they are both out of BMW’s included free maintenence). The main differences being that the M3 calls for more expensive fluid in the diff and will need valve shims ever 60k miles.

Perhaps I’m missing something else here, but beyond those two differences they’re pretty much going to require the same things. The 335 might even come with slightly higher labor times (maybe) due to having more stuff crammed in the engine bay. Honestly I haven’t done much major work on them yet for me to really say for sure. When we see them it’s typically for an oil/filter, CEL or track inspection. Once they start to fall out of warranty, that’ll change pretty quickly.

You really can’t go wrong with those two options, though. Kinda like having to choose between a bottle of Chimay or Maredsous. Neither are going to leave you disappointed.

]]> By: Clara http://www.bmwblog.com/2008/10/10/what-to-get-2005-bmw-m3-or-2007-bmw-335/#comment-62461 Clara Mon, 13 Oct 2008 18:53:54 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=4261#comment-62461 It's interesting -- and surprising -- to read the comments here. To me, the M3 wins because of it's obviously superior handling. It's a lower, smaller car, and has a better tuned suspension. The E92 to me insulates the driver too much from the interaction of car and road in the interests of being a luxury car and other silly distractions (eg, run-flats). It is less responsive, and the subtle road changes are less communicated. Naturally, both are still excellent, but it depends on what you're focused on. It’s interesting — and surprising — to read the comments here. To me, the M3 wins because of it’s obviously superior handling. It’s a lower, smaller car, and has a better tuned suspension. The E92 to me insulates the driver too much from the interaction of car and road in the interests of being a luxury car and other silly distractions (eg, run-flats). It is less responsive, and the subtle road changes are less communicated. Naturally, both are still excellent, but it depends on what you’re focused on.

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