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Originally Posted by nebrou
OP, I still believe any M3 is more reliable than a 335. I am in your shoes right now. I am thinking about selling my 335 to get e9x M3. Don't listen to members who says 335 is more reliable than M3 because it is NOT. 335 requires more maintenance than M3 (walnut blast, more oil change, 25k spark plugs and coils, and most problematic one is TURBO)
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I can almost guarantee you the 08 M3 will cost more to run than your 335i. Okay, possibly if you have an "unlucky" 335i it might be less reliable, however, it'll still be cheaper to run. Repairs on M3's cost more, brakes cost more, oil costs a LOT more, tires cost a lot more. Everything is just more. The S65 uses an oil that I've yet to see in stores, (10w-60 or something) and buying it from bmw is crazy expensive, just the oil for the change will cost you over $100 versus like $30 for the 335i. Oh yeah, the M3 drinks gas too (and oil for that matter - quart every 2k or so). 14 in the city when driving easy and 21 driving like a grandpa on the highway. Not sure about you but I can get 23/31 in my 335 when taking it easy. The M3 will raise you gas bill by about 60-70% per year. Just gas alone will be nearly $1500 more per year. Honestly, if you really think it'll be cheaper then you're out of your mind. Maybe try to find a different 335i that isn't an "unlucky" one because you just might have one. I have had very few problems with mine, I do all routine maintenance and the only big problem I've had has been 2 HPFP and 1 LPFP. Both weren't big problems because of the warranty. I really think you should reconsider.
