I finally made my choice (335is –vs- M3) after test driving both… REVIEWS & PICS HERE

persian54 · 08-10-2010, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by RC3

Great review.

Off topic question: the dealer let you test drive all these brand new car in the States?
In Hong Kong, we have demo cars. People would only buy brand new cars fresh from delivery.

It's a plus and a minus.

Plus because you can see what the car you are actually buying really feel, and a minus because even though many of us baby our cars during the break-in period, if there are anything over 5-10 miles, you know it's been driven hard.

Some people (like my 335i) are lucky and get the cars for low miles (i had 1.5, .5 of which was my own test drive)

but dealers do have demo cars as well, sometimes.

Go Autobahn · 08-10-2010, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by ImStig

Go Autobahn - Great in-depth review! I was wondering if you can comment on the ride difference between the M3 ZCP (on comfort & normal) vs the 335is? Was the ride quality noticeable?

Also, what are your impressions now that you have the car for more than 1 month? Do you still feel the same about the stock stereo?

On the "Comfort" setting of the M3, the two rides are identical to me, but if you select any of the sportier suspension or steering modes of the M3, things start getting real rough (raw) real fast going over the bumps.

Go Autobahn · 08-10-2010, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by ImStig

Also, what are your impressions now that you have the car for more than 1 month? Do you still feel the same about the stock stereo?

Yes, the stock stereo system actually still sounds good, even after a month. The bass response is pretty clean, although I can't play it head-thumping loud and expect the same response, but it does sound good if you keep it to a reasonable volume.

Go Autobahn · 08-10-2010, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by RC3

Great review.

Off topic question: the dealer let you test drive all these brand new car in the States?
In Hong Kong, we have demo cars. People would only buy brand new cars fresh from delivery.

Yes, they did (I'm in Florida). We have demo cars here as well, but they still sell cars that have been test driven a little bit as "new" (not "demo").

0-60B4U · 08-10-2010, 07:11 AM

Thanks for your wonderful comparison/report on all 3 cars.

comebackidlci · 08-10-2010, 08:03 AM

Congrats, thanks for the great review, I would have gone with the M3 as well!

DASHOCKER · 08-10-2010, 08:20 AM

Excellent write up op! This blows away the arm chair, magazine based car reviews that I've seen on another forum. Fakers will be fakers.. This is the real deal on bimmerpost.

techlogik · 08-10-2010, 09:01 AM

Wow, didn't realize how much that 4dr M3 looks like a 330 or 335i sedan...thumbs down on that design and look.

The coupe is better looking in both instances, the M3 and the 335is.

I will never buy a new car again. Thanks to other people, in 3yrs the car will be nearly half price...then I will pick it up!

comebackidlci · 08-10-2010, 01:17 PM

you serious about the E90 M3? The E92 M3 looks much closer to the non-M versions

e92justin · 08-10-2010, 01:40 PM

Thats one sexy m3. congrats, give me about 10 more years and ill get there.

Seminole · 08-10-2010, 03:02 PM

Go Autobahn, you don't happen to live in Tallahassee by any chance? That looks a lot like Capital Eurocars.

Congrats on the M3!

ssaylor · 08-10-2010, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Go Autobahn

I had completely forgotten about the "S" mode with the 335i shift lever to the left. DAMN! That makes me want to go back and drive it once again, just for the heck of it to see if that eliminates the throttle response lag! Thanks for the info!

Glad this was mentioned because I drove the 335is/DCT and there was absolutely ZERO turbo or response lag in the Sport mode. And, there is some "adaptive" AI going on too. Drive it like hell and it will perform the same.

RedBarron · 08-16-2010, 04:16 PM

Im pretty sure he sold his car? I wounder what he got.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2010-...US_Cars_Trucks

Go Autobahn · 08-16-2010, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Seminole

Go Autobahn, you don't happen to live in Tallahassee by any chance? That looks a lot like Capital Eurocars.

Congrats on the M3!

Yup. Go Seminoles!

muskamatt · 09-22-2010, 12:15 AM

does 42$ per month in fuel really have that much of a decision factor on buying a 70k car? it doesn't make sense to me for people to take fuel economy so extensively into their decision factors in buying very expensive cars ($ wise)

if you wanna save the environment that's another thing but the guy that buys a lambo and is worried about his gas prices may not be making the best investment...not saying this is the case but to some people an m3 may be as realistic as a lambo for others.

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comebackidlci Second Lieutenant 33 Rep 274 Posts Drives: White 335i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	Congrats, thanks for the great review, I would have gone with the M3 as well!
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DASHOCKER The power of V! 99 Rep 1,971 Posts Drives: 2007 335i coupe steptronic Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NYC iTrader: (0) Garage List 1998 Lexus Gs400 [0.00] 2010 ebony & ivory [0.00] 2006 BMW X3 [0.00] 2009 pics [0.00] 2009 e92 335 xdrive [0.00]	Excellent write up op! This blows away the arm chair, magazine based car reviews that I've seen on another forum. Fakers will be fakers.. This is the real deal on bimmerpost. __________________ 2007 335 coupe Alpine white, steptronic, sportpack, etc. (gone) 2006 X3 3.0 steptronic Titanium Silver, 2009 E92 335xdrive, next.... Caddy CTS_V! 13 Lincoln MKZ? hmmm.
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techlogik Lieutenant Colonel 70 Rep 1,565 Posts Drives: 2020 M340i Dravit Grey Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: FL iTrader: (2)	Wow, didn't realize how much that 4dr M3 looks like a 330 or 335i sedan...thumbs down on that design and look. The coupe is better looking in both instances, the M3 and the 335is. I will never buy a new car again. Thanks to other people, in 3yrs the car will be nearly half price...then I will pick it up!
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comebackidlci Second Lieutenant 33 Rep 274 Posts Drives: White 335i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	you serious about the E90 M3? The E92 M3 looks much closer to the non-M versions
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e92justin LCpl 28 Rep 193 Posts Drives: 2007 328i coupe Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Hawaii iTrader: (0)	Thats one sexy m3. congrats, give me about 10 more years and ill get there.
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RedBarron Lieutenant 133 Rep 419 Posts Drives: BMW 440i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Jacksonville, FL iTrader: (0)	Im pretty sure he sold his car? I wounder what he got. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2010-...US_Cars_Trucks __________________ Current: Porsche Cayman S
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muskamatt First Lieutenant 9 Rep 348 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	does 42$ per month in fuel really have that much of a decision factor on buying a 70k car? it doesn't make sense to me for people to take fuel economy so extensively into their decision factors in buying very expensive cars ($ wise) if you wanna save the environment that's another thing but the guy that buys a lambo and is worried about his gas prices may not be making the best investment...not saying this is the case but to some people an m3 may be as realistic as a lambo for others.
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