335i or used 2004 M3

yomash · 05-17-2007, 04:29 PM

I was confronted with the same question USED M3, NEW 335i ... seems like a common conundrum for people these days.

As you can see in my sig.. 335i on order.

derryck · 05-17-2007, 04:41 PM

Just to address some false information that I have seen posted in this thread...the M3 is NOT cheaper to insure than the 335i. The M3 is an older design and any parts replaced will be LKQ used parts if available. My M3 is about $300 a year cheaper to insure than my 335i. Also, the 335i does not handle like ass compared to the M3. My M3 is modified so it's not a fair comparison...the 335i will have more body roll but other than that it's pretty much on par with a stock M3 as far as handling. A stock 335i with a set of decent coilovers will give an E46 M3 all that it can handle and then some on a track. I like the 335 because it's better suited for daily driving duties and while it doesn't rev past 8K RPM's like my M3 it is a blast to drive.

Crazy Bimmer · 05-17-2007, 07:39 PM

^ thanks for the correction.

Hows the steering feel compared the two?

As far as the track, my money is on the car with the LSD. imo

TMNT · 05-18-2007, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by jcee76

I like the information here :rocks: That was a good break down TMNT.

Correct me if I'm wrong. It seems like 4 years down the line the $$ is going to even out. I think going with the new body style would be a better choice.

Its possible. But if that used M3 needed new brakes and rotors by then. Tack on another $1,200 for that

all8up · 05-18-2007, 01:40 PM

Don't forget the cost of the oil. The M3 uses 15w-60 that is about 8-$9 a qt. Also the car needs a valve adjustment at 35k-45k miles.

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yomash Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 264 Posts Drives: X5 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NoVA iTrader: (0)	I was confronted with the same question USED M3, NEW 335i ... seems like a common conundrum for people these days. As you can see in my sig.. 335i on order. __________________ 2012 e70 X5 xDrive35i M package Carbon Black pervious: 2011 X3 28i \| 2007 e92 335i coupe \| 2008 e90 328xi Sedan \| 2002 e46 M3 coupe \| 2003 Z4 3.0
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derryck Captain 57 Rep 879 Posts Drives: 2009 335 Coupe Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Florida iTrader: (4)	Just to address some false information that I have seen posted in this thread...the M3 is NOT cheaper to insure than the 335i. The M3 is an older design and any parts replaced will be LKQ used parts if available. My M3 is about $300 a year cheaper to insure than my 335i. Also, the 335i does not handle like ass compared to the M3. My M3 is modified so it's not a fair comparison...the 335i will have more body roll but other than that it's pretty much on par with a stock M3 as far as handling. A stock 335i with a set of decent coilovers will give an E46 M3 all that it can handle and then some on a track. I like the 335 because it's better suited for daily driving duties and while it doesn't rev past 8K RPM's like my M3 it is a blast to drive.
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Crazy Bimmer The Jesal 391 Rep 5,859 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chicago IL iTrader: (20) Garage List 2009 BMW M3 [0.00]	^ thanks for the correction. Hows the steering feel compared the two? As far as the track, my money is on the car with the LSD. imo __________________ 2009 E90 M3 - SOLD
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all8up Ironchef 92 Rep 495 Posts Drives: 22 M4 C Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ashburn VA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2022 M4 C [0.00]	Don't forget the cost of the oil. The M3 uses 15w-60 that is about 8-$9 a qt. Also the car needs a valve adjustment at 35k-45k miles. __________________ 20 X3MC AW 15 F80 BSM M3, BM3 09 C63 AMG, Eurocharged Flash, Klassen Monoblocks - sold 07 E90 335, UR Exh, Helix IC, Bav Sport Coils, iForged Swift- sold E46 M3 - gone and always missed
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