Leeroy Posted January 17, 2013 Posted January 17, 2013 I'd cherish a mint CS where as a 335i is essentially just a rep mobile with some serious lump up front. This is part of the attraction for me to be honest S1, a bit of a sleeper...... Quote
wizard Posted January 17, 2013 Posted January 17, 2013 Who cares? 335i is a repmobile with a decent engine in, M3 is a beautifully crafted car with a peach of an engine and some of the best driving dynamics I've ever had the pleasure to drive. I'd have an E46 M3 over an E92 M3, much more passion and soul about it IMHO. Passion? M3? LOL Sure all that passion should keep you comfort while a 335i fly's past you... Quote
stuarty Posted January 17, 2013 Author Posted January 17, 2013 (edited) Thanks for all the reply's guys. I drove a 335i today, but it wasn't a M sport it was a SE. Really liked it but the suspension felt a bit soft compared to my m sport set up. I would have to spend around 35k to get a 335i that looks exactly the Same as my 320i m sport plus edition. I could get something decent for around 25k though. I've had my car for just over 3 months and I'm averaging around 80 miles per week. If I had a shed to use everyday, I reckon my sports car would do around 20 miles per week. Therefore I really need to buy something thats not going to depreciate too much, taking this into account I think I should buy a E46 M3 CS, as the CSL is far too expensive. Another Zed would also make sense if I'm honest! Edited January 17, 2013 by stuarty Quote
Ekona Posted January 17, 2013 Posted January 17, 2013 Who cares? 335i is a repmobile with a decent engine in, M3 is a beautifully crafted car with a peach of an engine and some of the best driving dynamics I've ever had the pleasure to drive. I'd have an E46 M3 over an E92 M3, much more passion and soul about it IMHO. Passion? M3? LOL Sure all that passion should keep you comfort while a 335i fly's past you... I'm sure a 335i is quicker in a straight line, but there's much more to owning a fun car than outright speed. Something that's well balanced and rewarding to drive is a more attractive proposition than something that's only giving you fun on the straights. Even if the E46 was slower on the twisties in the real world, which it isn't, it would still ultimately be more entertaining. 1 Quote
stuarty Posted January 17, 2013 Author Posted January 17, 2013 This has caught my attention. http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201243489606379/sort/default/usedcars/model/m3/make/bmw/onesearchad/used/onesearchad/nearlynew/onesearchad/new/keywords/cs/radius/1501/page/1/postcode/ml28bz?logcode=p Quote
S1 HNK Posted January 17, 2013 Posted January 17, 2013 This might be a better bet. Personally i'd avoid carbon black and go for something a bit more "stand out" This blue for me is easily the best colour for the CS. The rear wing isn't right but apart from that it looks like a nice example. Quote
Tomy Redeye Posted January 17, 2013 Posted January 17, 2013 E46 m3 cs for me! Still love the way they look and the engine is a work of art! Quote
LRF4N Posted January 17, 2013 Posted January 17, 2013 I think if a suitable 335 is gonna cost over 30k to do a few miles a week the depreciation wouldn't be worth it. If ur gonna go e46 then interlagos blue or atlantis blue 1 Quote
Dblock Posted January 18, 2013 Posted January 18, 2013 Who cares? 335i is a repmobile with a decent engine in, M3 is a beautifully crafted car with a peach of an engine and some of the best driving dynamics I've ever had the pleasure to drive. I'd have an E46 M3 over an E92 M3, much more passion and soul about it IMHO. Passion? M3? LOL Sure all that passion should keep you comfort while a 335i fly's past you... I'm sure a 335i is quicker in a straight line, but there's much more to owning a fun car than outright speed. Something that's well balanced and rewarding to drive is a more attractive proposition than something that's only giving you fun on the straights. Even if the E46 was slower on the twisties in the real world, which it isn't, it would still ultimately be more entertaining. agreed. Have you thought about something Merc C63 or e55? Quote
Dave-350 Posted January 18, 2013 Posted January 18, 2013 I've had an E36, E46 and E90. My E90 though was a 325i, so I can't really comment. But if do some research on the 335i those things can be mapped to stupid BHP and torque. E36 is my favourite car of all time, the M3 Evo is an amazing car in my eyes, i think though that some people forget that its 17 years old now, but will still do a 350Z. An incredible engine of its time and still is. Again, with the E46 M3 - An icredible car, very quick as a general road car as well as a track toy. Personally I would go for the E92 over the E46. But saying that I would pick an E36 still cause I like it old school! Quote
S1 HNK Posted January 18, 2013 Posted January 18, 2013 E36 M3 EVO in Estoril Blue....would love one for the garage Quote
LRF4N Posted January 18, 2013 Posted January 18, 2013 E36 M3 EVO in Estoril Blue....would love one for the garage +1 How much are 2nd hand e92 m3's coming in at? Is that an option? Quote
stuarty Posted January 18, 2013 Author Posted January 18, 2013 E36 M3 EVO in Estoril Blue....would love one for the garage +1 How much are 2nd hand e92 m3's coming in at? Is that an option? You can pick up a good one for around 23k. Quote
gangzoom Posted January 22, 2013 Posted January 22, 2013 (edited) This is what you can do to a 335 if you had enough cash spare http://www.e90post.c...ad.php?t=792844 The great thing about the 335s is that even when you mod one to the point of it been faster than a M car, to most people it'll still looks like a 320D. Obviously I can understand why people want their 400-500bhp car to look a little different from a standard 3 series, but i personally love the fact my car blends in with every other 3 series on the road (not that my car is running any where near 500bhp) Edited January 22, 2013 by gangzoom Quote
Sarnie Posted January 22, 2013 Posted January 22, 2013 Whats different about an M3 CS over a normal M3? From the link all I can see is a suede type steering wheel and the rims..... Quote
Ekona Posted January 22, 2013 Posted January 22, 2013 Plus bigger brakes, quicker rack, different springs, and more forgiving stability control. Quote
Arran Posted January 22, 2013 Posted January 22, 2013 (edited) Gets m track mode in smg like CSL, CS wheels not CSL slightly different wheels, CSL steering rack, competition front discs, CSL springs and the suede wheel It's a compromise between the normal version and CSL just adding a few extra driver orientated bits Edited January 22, 2013 by Arran Quote
Sarnie Posted January 22, 2013 Posted January 22, 2013 So what extra beyond that does the CSL get? I'd never even heard of the CS before!! Quote
Ekona Posted January 22, 2013 Posted January 22, 2013 Carbon roof, more power, gorgeous carbon airbox, lighter wheels. Quote
Sarnie Posted January 22, 2013 Posted January 22, 2013 Do they have a bigger rear boot spolier? Quote
Ekona Posted January 22, 2013 Posted January 22, 2013 Not sure, if they do then it's still a lip spoiler so hardly noticeable. Quote
S1 HNK Posted January 22, 2013 Posted January 22, 2013 Do they have a bigger rear boot spolier? Yeah totally different boot with the a gorgeous lip for the CSL Quote
Arran Posted January 22, 2013 Posted January 22, 2013 CSL gets carbon front and rear bumpers, carbon bootlid with ducktail spoiler, carbon roof, cardboard boot foor mat, lightweight plastic rear screen and windows, carbon airbox and new map for 16 extra bhp, CSL wheels, stripped out interior with carbon fibre door cards and centre console, CSL numbered plaque Auto xenons, auto air con and a stereo are optional extras And thats on top of the spec shared with CS (bar the CS vs CSL wheels) 1 Quote
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