135 vs 335i vs m3 daily driver

All giving the m3 a far more visceral feel than a standard or sport 3series coupe. Apr 27, 2011 ive owned 2 335is and 08 and an 09 and a 2011 m3. But a 335i is much cheaper to own and maintain and offer a great performance that is more than enough for cardrivers. I just watched while sitting in a new z4, its quite a cool car, i like it, for a bm. Bmw 5i, mazda rx 8 r3, and pontiac solstice gxp car and driver duration. Like most brands cars tend to swell over the years, the current 3 series is about the size of old 5s. He never had a manual transmission car and never had a chance to borrow a. If you missed out on the sixcylinder m3 and cant wait for the v8powered m3, the.

Lancer evolution x10 gsr vs bmw 5i vs used clk55 vs used e46 m3 if i had to go with one of your options, i would go with the e46 m3 even though i dont feel secure buying used especially with the e46 engine problems from 200122004 approximately. If you want to understand the m3, i suggest you find one, climb in, and start the engine. If you measure it its about the same as older 3 series. The poorlypackaged bmw 5i proved too difficult read. Aug 10, 2012 n54 5i ppk vs 335i mhd stage2 duration. May 05, 2008 before you start sending us flaming emails complaining that a comparison between the 2008 audi s5 and the 2008 bmw m3 coupe is an obvious mismatch from the getgo, you should know a few things. In between, we hit our usual test facility to gather standardized data for acceleration, braking and handling. So the comparison isnt really fair, which is why we also sought out an additional f30 335i sport with a manual and rearwheel drive. E46 m3 stock vs 335i stock bmw m3 forum e90 e92 bimmerpost. The 335i can easily be made to handle like an m3, the suspension bits that are unique to. Apr 21, 2008 after testing bmw 5i and 335i coupes backtoback, i can reveal that there are only two good reasons to purchase the smaller, cheaper car. First impressions on m5 vs my 335i and m3 bmw m5 forum and.

All vehicles and parts are for vehicles manufactured to be sold to the u. Now, if you chip and exhaust the n54 engine it will do better than a e46 m3 and probably as good as the new e92 m3. The 335 has power that you previously could only get in an m3. After testing bmw 5i and 335i coupes backtoback, i can reveal that there are only two good reasons to purchase the smaller, cheaper car. Where the 335i has suspension control over all surfaces, the 5i bucks and snaps like a cheap kia. Unfortunately, the m3 also has a significantly higher curb weight. We didnt do this test but we all know that the m3 will undoubtedly kick the 335is butt on a race track. Once i justified the 5 in my mind, it wasnt a big stretch to the 335 and once thats won out the 335d showed up on my radar. There is a raw edge and urgency present in the 5i not. Im sure that somewhere in the comments will be an m3 fanboy going crazy over the fact that on paper its not a huge amount better than a 335i. On the real road, the 5i continually fights the driver with heavy steering and an extremely twitchy nature. When i was searching for a replacement for the 335i i test drove almost every car comparing in performance. Feb 03, 2017 if youd asked me last week, i would have said that the e46generation 330i sport 5speed that i owned from 2001 to 2003 was the perfect daily driver bmw. Lancer evolution x10 gsr vs bmw 5i vs used clk55 vs used.

Theyre gonna do this story on the 335 vs the 5 but then these young journalists decide they want to have a bmw orgy and throw in the old m3 just so they. I have a 335i n54 e92 which i use as my daily driver. Fewer gearshifts, more accessible power and a less demanding load on the driver are good when ripping across straight sections of desert road at barely submach velocity. Finding the right cat for me involved a manual and a sedan, fog lights, so i chose the 335i. Either you need a track day machine or youre an idiot. Alex has been averaging 17 mpg, while ive been averaging 19. It has a load of upgrades, and is frighteningly quick, absolute joy to drive. Bmw 325i 06 sdn, driver, wheel, 3 spoke design, round air bag with flat top. Its part of the immensely popular 3 series line of coupes, sedans and cabriolets.

Would have been even better, if the 1seriescoupe 5shell looked more like the 2002tiitouring with round taillights and a shorter back more combicoupe than coupe. I am looking for a daily need reliability, but one that will destgroy the back roads and curves, and in the future maybe track or autocross. Engine specs were identical in all years so it didnt really matter which year to buy. Probably the car that has come closest to my 1m now sold for. The early 5 335 do have their fair share of problems hpfp, turbos, etc which is worth finding a car that already had those problems fixed if you go with n54 vs n55 car. Plus, id be cautious getting a sports car such as the e46 used, people drive the snot outta them. The early 5335 do have their fair share of problems hpfp, turbos, etc which is worth finding a car that already had those problems fixed if you go with n54 vs n55 car. Im currently in the market for a daily driver wanted to get some of your opinions on what would be a more practical daily driver.

Stock vs stock vs stock, the m3 will win in every way giving same conditions for engine, tires and driver. However, with the added strain of turbochargers, the m3 actually ends up on top in regards to reliability. About to make a big move in buying a car and would like to see some suggestions, ideas or advice. Speaking of the m3, lets compare the 335 and the e46 m3. One on hand the 5 and 335 are newer, better interior, more luxury, faster. Jul 16, 20 but our e90, also in black, is a 2008 335i with sport package, rearwheel drive and a proper rowyourown sixspeed manual. If money is a problem then go with 335i, i think you will be happy with it. It may be less appealing to some, but likewise, very appealing to others seeking a modern bmw which brings back many traits of the old ones. The 335 will be practical, comfortable as a daily driver, and offer competent performance. I had put in a quaiwe and m3 bushes but it was still undersprung and over damped with so much understeer it was no fun. Apr 21, 2008 i have driven the 335i coupe, and i own a 2008 m3 sedan and can tell you that the 5i feels a lot closer to an m3 than does the 335i. On the other, the m3 is very good looking for me, more of a drivers car, one of the best handling cars.

This tuned 450hp bmw 5i is the sweet spot for a dailydriven n54. Both cars have advanced allwheeldrive systems and arrived on 18. Having driven the m5i, owned 2 335ds and the m3, the m3 is superior in every area to a 335i with exception of running costs. This translates into more usable power in every day driving, where youll rarely go over 5000 rpm. If i had the choice as a daily driver, i would go with the newer 5335 over the m3. This is a lovely car to live with as a daily driver, but it also. Bmws xdrive is optional on the 335i, but mitsubishis super allwheel control sawc system is standard on.

So since last saturday, i have been driving around in the 335i and it has been a good opportunity to. The 335i coupe is more attractive, more enjoyable to drive, holds its value better and offers far more real road usability than the 5i. For what its worth, i had 3 e90s, including a dinan2 335i and none of them are as enjoyable to drive as the e46 330i i have now. My car is slow compared to modern cars but i like driving it.

I appreciate, that bmw put the 3litrebtengine into the smallest shell they produce. We also ran the 2002 bmw m3, 2008 bmw 5i and 2008 bmw 335i through our 28point testing evaluation, quizzed each participating editor about his personal favorite and weighed the features of each carefully to determine a victor. We would have preferred to test both configurations stock vs reflash on the. Youve read our driving impressions of our 2008 bmw 5i now that it has been. Full disclosure, the e90 car is my personal daily driver and my third 3 series bmw. The 335i is an excellent daily driver and im very pleased with mine. Before you start sending us flaming emails complaining that a comparison between the 2008 audi s5 and the 2008 bmw m3 coupe is an obvious mismatch from the getgo, you should know a few things. Who doesnt love an e46 m3 unfortunately a clean manual is hard to come by these days without paying a price.

In this test, the 20 bmw 335i m sport managed an impressive 060 time of 4. It is a much better daily driver, its safer, gets better gas mileage, and performs better at the track. Bmw 5i, mazda rx8 r3, and pontiac solstice gxp car and driver duration. Those are impressive numbers from an engine down on displacement. My guess is that, even if they could, bmw would not take the 335i coupe to this level of sportiness. The first number in both cars identification represents the series.

On track the 335i was easily a match for an m3 amd even a 911 gt3 up to 5 on the straights, but in the corners the 335i needs a lot of mods to make it handle like an m3 manything. Always wanted an m3 but this bmw 1 series is plenty fun. The bmw 335i is a compact luxury car manufactured by germanybased bmw ag. If the latter is an issue then id avoid the m3, if it isnt id. As i mentioned before, the bmw brand is incredibly expensive to repair. If i had the choice as a daily driver, i would go with the newer 5 335 over the m3.

What may be bulletproof on m3 is a common weak point on a 330ci. The bmw 535i is the midsize line of executive cars and part of the 5 series lineup. My brother wanted something extremely sporty and ate driving my car knew he needed something to supplement his x5. E46 m3 vs e92 335i daily driver im currently in the market for a daily driver wanted to get some of your opinions on what would be a more practical daily driver. But, the cost of the repairs done to both the m3 and 335i is terrible. Even in stock form the car is too fast and too heavy for street or high performance pads. Comparison of m3 and 335i bmw m3 forum e90 e92 bimmerpost. I pick a m3 over 335i, much sportier drive than 335i. Ctsv, mustang gt500, viper acr, apr s6, mk7 golf r, cobalt ss, 335i, etc. With a twin turbo n54 inline 6 under the hood powering the rear wheels and a manual gearbox to control the symphony of it all, this 5i is perfectly modified for a streetdaily setting.