Dinan BMW 335i vs. Stock BMW M3 *video*

Crazy Bimmer · 05-30-2008, 09:51 AM

http://www.webridestv.com/showvideo.aspx?video=79736

Alessandro · 05-30-2008, 09:58 AM

great video nice finde

Tag · 05-30-2008, 10:04 AM

Just what I've been looking for.

Thanks

ihyln · 05-30-2008, 10:06 AM

lol 20k dealer markup? What kind of dumb shit comparison is this?

bottom line: 58k for a base m3 coupe vs a 56k 335i including 15k in mods and possibly voided warranties in the future.

I love BMWs, not just Ms or 3s or 5s, but the 335i and M have their place in the model lineup for a reason. I don't know if this was a Dinan advert but they were really biased throughout.

gonzo · 05-30-2008, 10:14 AM

Nice. To the point. Not a lot of fluff.

The driver liked the M3. Then the commentator at the end "M3 is not worth the extra money". Brutal.

They are discounting the M3's here. How much, I don't know.
If I had the money and a Shell gas card there is no question which one I would have.

Amir87 · 05-30-2008, 10:18 AM

This was very nice!

I would take the Dinan 335i over the M3 anyday.

Tag · 05-30-2008, 10:21 AM

^ whoa, whoa, easy cowboy. That's crazy talk...

uabimmer · 05-30-2008, 10:32 AM

very nice...

fast_lap28 · 05-30-2008, 10:41 AM

well prepared video, the findings?? that's speculative...

vtec96 · 05-30-2008, 10:43 AM

really nice video!!
Now...I want to get Dinan so badly....

gonzo · 05-30-2008, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by tag824

^ whoa, whoa, easy cowboy. That's crazy talk...

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Sniper1690 · 05-30-2008, 10:53 AM

Great video, very well done. Results not suprising...at least to those with Dinan Stg. III. I'm very happy that I went the route I went...The M is still the M...but a full blown Dinan car is certainly a rare bird and seemingly keeps up with the M in most aspects...if not beats the M in some areas. Cool.

chili cheese · 05-30-2008, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ihyln

lol 20k dealer markup? What kind of dumb shit comparison is this?

bottom line: 58k for a base m3 coupe vs a 56k 335i including 15k in mods and possibly voided warranties in the future.

I love BMWs, not just Ms or 3s or 5s, but the 335i and M have their place in the model lineup for a reason. I don't know if this was a Dinan advert but they were really biased throughout.

Couldn't agree more! I love my 335, but there is no way I would dump 15k in mods into it when I'm that close to an M3. You can order an M3 for MSRP today. Some guy who can't wait and wants to be the first shlub on the block with the M3 can pay the mark-up. I have my eye on the M3 when my lease is up in 2 years.....hell yes.

Crazy Bimmer · 05-30-2008, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by chili cheese

Couldn't agree more! I love my 335, but there is no way I would dump 15k in mods into it when I'm that close to an M3. You can order an M3 for MSRP today. Some guy who can't wait and wants to be the first shlub on the block with the M3 can pay the mark-up. I have my eye on the M3 when my lease is up in 2 years.....hell yes.

Dinan parts arent magical, you can get the same performance for more than half the cost elsewhere.

With that said, i would rather have an M3 than modded 335i. I just enjoy modding too much and the M3 would leave me with no mod money.

roadkillrob · 05-30-2008, 11:31 AM

Commentator sounded pretty dump - $ for $ the M3 was the clear winner for 2 cars that would cost you the same, but there are a lot of cheaper mods that make the 335 almost as much fun for a lot less money!

BES335xi · 05-30-2008, 11:33 AM

Nice Video...i'll take the M3 with no Dealer Mark Up's LOL

WORD!

Michael Schott · 05-30-2008, 11:43 AM

The M3 is a better package it seems. Crisper more buttoned down handling makes it a better high performance car. I'd also be concerned about the longevity of boosting a stock 300hp engine to over 400hp although I don't know what Dinan includes in the Stage 3 package. If there are new pistons and crank it would help.

Thanks, Mike.

skim7x · 05-30-2008, 11:50 AM

Did he say he was getting OVERSTEER with the Dinan stage 3 suspension package??? Did I miss something??? That sounds pretty incredulous... i thought the Dinan suspension would be better than that...

vegasspeed · 05-30-2008, 11:52 AM

I originally ordered the M3 but backed up for a number of reasons. Initially I just didn't see the extra cost going as far. I figured for 2k more I could Dinan stage 2 the car and get pretty close hp wise for much cheaper. Then I saw the other parts come out so I went buck wild on the Dinan engine parts. The M3 is best ordered with a coupe, no moonroof for the CF top and DCT. The DCT will run you a good chunk of change though. Since most of us haven't driven it we can't say whether it is worth it or not, the dual clutch that is. Both are good cars but I am disapointed with with the low torque numbers of the M3.

ihyln · 05-30-2008, 12:30 PM

haha.. so the M3 wins all the matchups and then declares the Dinan 335 the winner?

JeffL · 05-30-2008, 12:33 PM

that mark up must be in SoCal. I picked up my 335 the day the M3 was launched my dealer had 4 at MSRP. all were loaded to the gills with stickers of 72k. If I had the money the M3 would be in my drive way.

purplewidow · 05-30-2008, 12:45 PM

really good vid..really tells the truth about the two..both unreal cars!!!! just shows how much dinan can do!!!

05-30-2008, 09:51 AM	#1
Crazy Bimmer The Jesal 391 Rep 5,859 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chicago IL iTrader: (20) Garage List 2009 BMW M3 [0.00]	Dinan BMW 335i vs. Stock BMW M3 video http://www.webridestv.com/showvideo.aspx?video=79736 __________________ 2009 E90 M3 - SOLD
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05-30-2008, 09:58 AM	#2
Alessandro Major 109 Rep 1,043 Posts Drives: Audi RS5 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Canada iTrader: (8) Garage List 2011 335is [9.50]	great video nice finde __________________ 19 Audi RS5 15 Audi S5 GIAC Stage 2 white 11 E92 335is DCT FBO 441 whp silver 08 E92 335i FBO 6MT 427 whp space grey 05 E46 M3 red
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05-30-2008, 10:04 AM	#3
Tag this is the way 18155 Rep 8,527 Posts Drives: N-1 starfighter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chicago iTrader: (3)	Just what I've been looking for. Thanks
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ihyln Banned 85 Rep 3,384 Posts Drives: M3post sucks Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: M3post sucks iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 M3 [0.00] 2002 530i [0.00]	lol 20k dealer markup? What kind of dumb shit comparison is this? bottom line: 58k for a base m3 coupe vs a 56k 335i including 15k in mods and possibly voided warranties in the future. I love BMWs, not just Ms or 3s or 5s, but the 335i and M have their place in the model lineup for a reason. I don't know if this was a Dinan advert but they were really biased throughout.
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05-30-2008, 10:14 AM	#5
gonzo Lieutenant General 10202 Rep 14,398 Posts Drives: as many as possible Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: TeXXXas iTrader: (0)	Nice. To the point. Not a lot of fluff. The driver liked the M3. Then the commentator at the end "M3 is not worth the extra money". Brutal. They are discounting the M3's here. How much, I don't know. If I had the money and a Shell gas card there is no question which one I would have. __________________ Crazy Diamond
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Amir87 Gruppe Titan 262 Rep 2,839 Posts Drives: 08 E92 SG/Coral Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NC iTrader: (37) Garage List 2008 E92 335i [10.00]	This was very nice! I would take the Dinan 335i over the M3 anyday. __________________
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Tag this is the way 18155 Rep 8,527 Posts Drives: N-1 starfighter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chicago iTrader: (3)	^ whoa, whoa, easy cowboy. That's crazy talk...
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fast_lap28 Lieutenant 40 Rep 494 Posts Drives: '07 335i Montego Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0)	well prepared video, the findings?? that's speculative...
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05-30-2008, 10:43 AM	#10
vtec96 Second Lieutenant 25 Rep 286 Posts Drives: E89 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Canada iTrader: (2)	really nice video!! Now...I want to get Dinan so badly.... __________________ CURRENT: 2009 E89 35i Dinan Stage 2 PAST: 2008 E92 335xi
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05-30-2008, 10:53 AM	#12
Sniper1690 Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 216 Posts Drives: Dinan Stg. III E92 335i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dallas iTrader: (0)	Great video, very well done. Results not suprising...at least to those with Dinan Stg. III. I'm very happy that I went the route I went...The M is still the M...but a full blown Dinan car is certainly a rare bird and seemingly keeps up with the M in most aspects...if not beats the M in some areas. Cool. __________________ "...here's a word of advice for those who have been saving their lunch money and patiently waiting for the E92 M3 V8 to come to our shores: If you encounter a 335i with a Dinan badge on the trunk, don't throw down for pink slips. This car is so fast in a straight-line drag that you'll have to hitchhike home." Roundel, April 2008 \|\|08 E92 335i 6MT / Montego Blue / Dinan Stage III, IC, OC, exhaust and Stage 1 Suspension / Morr VS8
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05-30-2008, 11:31 AM	#15
roadkillrob Major General 866 Rep 5,450 Posts Drives: 08 335i,22 X3M, 2012 C63 Black Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Boston iTrader: (15)	Commentator sounded pretty dump - $ for $ the M3 was the clear winner for 2 cars that would cost you the same, but there are a lot of cheaper mods that make the 335 almost as much fun for a lot less money!
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BES335xi Colonel 83 Rep 2,132 Posts Drives: FBO+ N54xi Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Queens, NYC iTrader: (4) Garage List 03/07 E90 335xi [1.00]	Nice Video...i'll take the M3 with no Dealer Mark Up's LOL WORD! __________________ JB4+usb \| P3 Vent Boost Gauge v2 \| BMS OCC \| BMS DCI \| AMS FMIC \| AR xi CL DP's \| BT Tool \| Edibias/NCSExpert/INPA BMW Coding \| Cyba Quad Exhaust tips \| M-Tech Rear & M3 Front Bumper \| Red Cyba Air Scoops \| Blacklines \| Vinyl Overlays \| ACS Roof Spoiler \| Matte Black Grilles \| LED Side Mirrors \| Rear Euro Fogs \| etc.. .
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05-30-2008, 11:43 AM	#17
Michael Schott Colonel 343 Rep 2,118 Posts Drives: 2017 VW GTI Sport Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Farmington Hills, MI iTrader: (0)	The M3 is a better package it seems. Crisper more buttoned down handling makes it a better high performance car. I'd also be concerned about the longevity of boosting a stock 300hp engine to over 400hp although I don't know what Dinan includes in the Stage 3 package. If there are new pistons and crank it would help. Thanks, Mike.
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skim7x Colonel 208 Rep 2,558 Posts Drives: 335i, C63 AMG Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: USA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2007 335i [10.00]	Did he say he was getting OVERSTEER with the Dinan stage 3 suspension package??? Did I miss something??? That sounds pretty incredulous... i thought the Dinan suspension would be better than that... __________________ '07 Space Gray 335i coupe - R.I.P. COBB ProTuned \| AMS \| CP-e \| BMS \| Quaife
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vegasspeed Captain 80 Rep 761 Posts Drives: 335i 6MT coupe Montego Blue Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (1)	I originally ordered the M3 but backed up for a number of reasons. Initially I just didn't see the extra cost going as far. I figured for 2k more I could Dinan stage 2 the car and get pretty close hp wise for much cheaper. Then I saw the other parts come out so I went buck wild on the Dinan engine parts. The M3 is best ordered with a coupe, no moonroof for the CF top and DCT. The DCT will run you a good chunk of change though. Since most of us haven't driven it we can't say whether it is worth it or not, the dual clutch that is. Both are good cars but I am disapointed with with the low torque numbers of the M3. __________________ 335i coupe Montego Blue Dinan stage 3 tune, Advan RS wheels 350whp/365wtq 1994 Brooklands Green Acura NSX Comptech Supercharged 390whp/300wtq
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ihyln Banned 85 Rep 3,384 Posts Drives: M3post sucks Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: M3post sucks iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 M3 [0.00] 2002 530i [0.00]	haha.. so the M3 wins all the matchups and then declares the Dinan 335 the winner?
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05-30-2008, 12:33 PM	#21
JeffL Major 35 Rep 1,202 Posts Drives: C63 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (1)	that mark up must be in SoCal. I picked up my 335 the day the M3 was launched my dealer had 4 at MSRP. all were loaded to the gills with stickers of 72k. If I had the money the M3 would be in my drive way. __________________ no sig.
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05-30-2008, 12:45 PM	#22
purplewidow Lieutenant Colonel 51 Rep 1,928 Posts Drives: e92 335 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Chicago iTrader: (2)	really good vid..really tells the truth about the two..both unreal cars!!!! just shows how much dinan can do!!!
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