M3 coupe or 335 coupe?

Crufty Dusty · Jul 26, 2012

Re: M3 coupe or 335 coupe?

The defining feature of the M3, at the end of the day, is its high-revving V8. There are other cars which also have a V8 with even more power (AMG, Audi etc), even better handling (GTR), the list goes on. If you are unable to appreciate this, then yes the 335 might be a better choice for you. You won't be able to *safely* explore either car's limits on Singapore roads. On a proper circuit like Sepang I would go with the M3. If you don't ever plan to visit the track or primarily use it as a daily driver on Singapore roads and just want to have a nice-looking car then go with the 335.

There's also another car you can consider and it's the 1M. It's in-between the 335 and M3. Despite often being denigrated as a "parts-bin" car and not a "true M car" it holds its own against the M3 in the performance department. However it's only available in manual so that may be a factor influencing your purchase decision.

turtlebmw · Jul 26, 2012

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Had a 2011 335 with the new N55 engine, and it was tuned with JB4 stage 2. Plenty of power, and the 1/4 mile was faster than the M3.

But then i test drove an M3, and the handling itself is enough to make you consider changing the car. But then the power from the NA engine, the DCT gearbox (i am a die hard manual fan, but this gearbox is amazing), and finally the competition package, and really i would pick this car over a 911 CS ANY DAY. Its the closest thing to a practical "super" car.

I have owned an Audi RS4, test drove an Audi TT RS and RS5. NONE, and i mean NONE can compare to the drive of the M3.

clar · Jul 26, 2012

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turtlebmw;860560 said:
Had a 2011 335 with the new N55 engine, and it was tuned with JB4 stage 2. Plenty of power, and the 1/4 mile was faster than the M3.

But then i test drove an M3, and the handling itself is enough to make you consider changing the car. But then the power from the NA engine, the DCT gearbox (i am a die hard manual fan, but this gearbox is amazing), and finally the competition package, and really i would pick this car over a 911 CS ANY DAY. Its the closest thing to a practical "super" car.

I have owned an Audi RS4, test drove an Audi TT RS and RS5. NONE, and i mean NONE can compare to the drive of the M3.

The sound alone made me let go of my 135i, which had at least 20k worth of BMW Perf parts. The steering feel and chassis was full of soul and very much alive. I test drove the latest 911 C2S and the sound was no comparison. I love the S65 to death!!!

wt_know · Jul 26, 2012

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true ///m is ultimate driving machine

turtlebmw;860560 said:
Had a 2011 335 with the new N55 engine, and it was tuned with JB4 stage 2. Plenty of power, and the 1/4 mile was faster than the M3.

But then i test drove an M3, and the handling itself is enough to make you consider changing the car. But then the power from the NA engine, the DCT gearbox (i am a die hard manual fan, but this gearbox is amazing), and finally the competition package, and really i would pick this car over a 911 CS ANY DAY. Its the closest thing to a practical "super" car.

I have owned an Audi RS4, test drove an Audi TT RS and RS5. NONE, and i mean NONE can compare to the drive of the M3.

clar;860569 said:
The sound alone made me let go of my 135i, which had at least 20k worth of BMW Perf parts. The steering feel and chassis was full of soul and very much alive. I test drove the latest 911 C2S and the sound was no comparison. I love the S65 to death!!!

masschaoz · Jul 26, 2012

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Side track abit. My fren told me he heard from the Lambo owners of M3 overheating in sepang after 3 consecutive hot laps.: possible for stock M3? Haven't brought mine to track yet..

chongster · Jul 26, 2012

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masschaoz;860601 said:
Side track abit. My fren told me he heard from the Lambo owners of M3 overheating in sepang after 3 consecutive hot laps.: possible for stock M3? Haven't brought mine to track yet..

3 hot laps should be fine. should not overheat but brakes should be going soft.

Tanzy · Jul 26, 2012

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masschaoz;860601 said:
Side track abit. My fren told me he heard from the Lambo owners of M3 overheating in sepang after 3 consecutive hot laps.: possible for stock M3? Haven't brought mine to track yet..

Some say a guy did straight 1 hour of Sepang until no petrol in a stock M3 and did not have overheating problem with engine but PS2 tyres were gone case.

golfgti · Jul 26, 2012

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Tanzy;860622 said:
Some say a guy did straight 1 hour of Sepang until no petrol in a stock M3 and did not have overheating problem with engine but PS2 tyres were gone case.

either hes not going fast enuff, hes dam skilled or has some super brakes. After 5-6 hot laps u will b mentally tired already to keep good form & tires will start sliding liao, so maybe drifting for 1 hr LOL

T6 · Jul 29, 2012

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This is a good read from a owner of a 335 and aM3.

My E90 M3 v my old E90 335i - Full review - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum - E90Post.com

hetraa · Jul 29, 2012

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perfectly explained...

Jimmy1978 · Jul 30, 2012

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the debate never ends sia

T6 · Jul 30, 2012

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Jimmy1978;862651 said:
the debate never ends sia

To me, no debate. Two totally different cars for different needs.

golfgti · Jul 30, 2012

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T6;862664 said:
To me, no debate. Two totally different cars for different needs.

its like comparing ferrari f40 n ferrari 458, 1 is turbo other is NA... same same but different

Aloy27 · Jul 30, 2012

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It alls steam dw to how deep is yr pocket, wat do u wan to achieve ie: speed, or smth else ... To some is using spare cash, some wan to be under M status, some wan to zeng less... Etc etc many other factors.. Cheers bro both are gd cars...

ac323 · Jul 30, 2012

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golfgti;862802 said:
its like comparing ferrari f40 n ferrari 458, 1 is turbo other is NA... same same but different

but 335i no LSD.................

cheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeers

clar · Jul 30, 2012

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golfgti;862802 said:
its like comparing ferrari f40 n ferrari 458, 1 is turbo other is NA... same same but different

Not a good analogy in my opinion. F40 was the flagship at its time. 335 and M3 belong in a different league to put it bluntly.

hetraa · Jul 30, 2012

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i wan to zeng less

previous car zeng too much, waste money...

Aloy27;862815 said:
It alls steam dw to how deep is yr pocket, wat do u wan to achieve ie: speed, or smth else ... To some is using spare cash, some wan to be under M status, some wan to zeng less... Etc etc many other factors.. Cheers bro both are gd cars...

ac323 · Jul 30, 2012

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hetraa;862919 said:
i wan to zeng less

previous car zeng too much, waste money...

yes i knew about it..........

cheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeers

kenntona · Jul 30, 2012

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Still debating?

No one will compare a Rolex with a Patek, period.

Tanzy · Jul 30, 2012

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Jimmy1978;862651 said:
the debate never ends sia

It will only be worse once the new turbo 6 cylinder M3 debuts.

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