Picking a BMW
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thrash;216906 wrote:
If you're concerned that you won't get more power out of the M3 then it's probably not the right car for you.I'm making the assumption that you're not Bill Auberlin or somebody or similarly experienced, so around the racetrack, you'll be slowing down an E46 M3, not the other way around. Same for the 335, but probably to a lesser extent.
A stock 335 will edge out a M3 in straight line speed in the mid range. Modified 335s are faster still.
However, in a straight line, a $5000 pony car will tear either BMW wide open. Don't buy a BMW for straight line speed.
Based on what you're saying, I'd get the 335.
335i's are nice nice cars... I've driven a few (had one for a loaner too)... but they just don't feel the same as M's. Theres a sort of raw feel that the M has, while the 335i while it might be as fast, it just doesn't seem like while your in the car...
I'd be happy with either, but I'd still take the M over the 335i
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Jim -- I agree with you 100%
Based on how I read this guy's questions and answers, I don't think he's after the "raw feel" of the M3. When you start talking about how new it looks and how much more you might get out of the motor, you're probably not going to appreciate the unique qualities of the M3 as much as the differing qualities of the 335i.
I've got a 1st gen M5 which is considerably more raw (and slow) than either the E46 M3 or the 335
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id say the 335i and for 1200 more, you can go with the vishnu stage 0 upgrade (390-400 hp)
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