M3 vs 335i xDrive

Kevin_Fernando9 · 01-30-2011, 08:42 PM

Hi there! I've been wanting to ask some people about their opinions. I'm actually getting a new BMW for christmas this year (12/25/2011). I've been deciding, should I get an M3 or a 335i xDrive? Im aware that M3 has poor gas milage. Although I want something that will be a head turner, I want to customize it with magna flow exhaust, as well as minor exterior details. What would be the better buy?

M3PGH · 01-30-2011, 08:47 PM

Well if you need AWD then go with the 335, if not go for the M3.

constantin · 01-30-2011, 08:47 PM

If magna flow 335

gthal · 01-30-2011, 09:03 PM

Why would you want an all wheel drive car in Daytona Beach? If it were me, the choice would be a 335i, 335is or the M3... no xdrive if I lived where your signature says you live.

cawest19 · 01-30-2011, 09:06 PM

If you get the m3 please don't let it be because it's a head turner. Read up on the forum and come up with a better rationale.

But since you're asking for opinions, m3 all day

Erhan · 01-30-2011, 09:07 PM

I drove 328, 335, 328x several times. Nothing special. Get the M3, that IS special.

Erhan · 01-30-2011, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by cawest19

If you get the m3 please don't let it be because it's a head turner. Read up on the forum and come up with a better rationale.

But since you're asking for opinions, m3 all day

+1. If you want a head turner, get some pink convertible or something... Or a Honda civic with FC exhaust.

FC: fart can

Prince_of_Persia · 01-30-2011, 09:20 PM

If you want to buy a M3 because it is a "head turner", please don't! It is childish! And since you are worried about gas milage, definitely get the 335 or another car!

Kevin_Fernando9 · 01-30-2011, 09:58 PM

Thanks guys! For all the response!

gemini330zhp · 01-30-2011, 10:26 PM

Its your money buy what you want.......not what others tell you to buy. Goto a dealer and figure it out.

lve2xlr8 · 01-30-2011, 11:48 PM

Buy a Miata, total head turner with great mpg!

Rshane · 01-31-2011, 01:16 AM

Don´t worry, you are ın great hands. There are plenty of people who wıll be more than happy to tell you what you should do around here. You defınıtely came to the rıght place. Make sure you follow theır advıce exactly, or you wıll not be a true enthusıaıst.

However, unless you are takıng a race track to work everyday you mıght not want the M3.

Good luck.

BBCar · 01-31-2011, 01:32 AM

are they still going to have any leftover e9x M3's left by that time?

luis_m3 · 01-31-2011, 11:46 AM

Head turner? I would get an Evo for that...

smmmurf · 01-31-2011, 11:56 AM

definitely get the 335 if you are worried about gas mileage
the m3 gets awful mileage, you'll be lucky to get more than 14mpg in the city

Gkap · 01-31-2011, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by gemini330zhp

Its your money buy what you want.......not what others tell you to buy. Goto a dealer and figure it out.

this.

persian54 · 01-31-2011, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by smmmurf

definitely get the 335 if you are worried about gas mileage
the m3 gets awful mileage, you'll be lucky to get more than 14mpg in the city

We reset my data since we unplugged the battery on Friday

And this is what I've been getting for the past 75 miles:

Not bad :P

65 of those miles are highway

John Tanglewood · 01-31-2011, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by persian54

We reset my data since we unplugged the battery on Friday

And this is what I've been getting for the past 75 miles:

Not bad :P

65 of those miles are highway

You sir have a 335i-badged "M3". No lie... Take your car back.

Haha no but 19.1 is great -- some guy posted his trip summary awhile back and got like 26mpg over a 300mile trip -- everyone thought he was traveling downhill the whole way LOL.

schnell325 · 01-31-2011, 01:47 PM

Since I own both (the 335xi is a sedan though) I can honestly say that the M3 is the ultimate head turner of the two.......during a 1,300 mile road trip with both cars, the 335xi go no looks relative to the M3, whether or not the M3 was in the lead or the "chase" car.

Add an exhaust to the M3, and even more looks come your way.

BMWBoss · 01-31-2011, 10:06 PM

Is this even a real question? The M3 is a far superior car (and I've owned a 335xi)

Fsarc · 02-01-2011, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by BMWBoss

Is this even a real question? The M3 is a far superior car (and I've owned a 335xi)

Agreed. It's not even close for me. I had a 2008 335xi 6 speed with a tune and intake.

needspeed · 02-01-2011, 05:25 PM

Get an M, if top notch performance is important to you, it is the best BMW has to to offer and the normal 3 series is not close.

The M3 does not impress chicks, but does get other car guys excited.

If you want to attract attention then you are shopping the wrong car.

Gas milage cannot be an issue otherwise get something else. Buy the M for you, not for those around you......Steve

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Kevin_Fernando9 Registered 2 Rep 2 Posts Drives: BMW 530i E39 2001 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Daytona Beach iTrader: (0)	M3 vs 335i xDrive Hi there! I've been wanting to ask some people about their opinions. I'm actually getting a new BMW for christmas this year (12/25/2011). I've been deciding, should I get an M3 or a 335i xDrive? Im aware that M3 has poor gas milage. Although I want something that will be a head turner, I want to customize it with magna flow exhaust, as well as minor exterior details. What would be the better buy?
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cawest19 Livin' the M life 13 Rep 151 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Princeton, NJ iTrader: (0)	If you get the m3 please don't let it be because it's a head turner. Read up on the forum and come up with a better rationale. But since you're asking for opinions, m3 all day
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Erhan Colonel 87 Rep 2,464 Posts Drives: Cooper S Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	I drove 328, 335, 328x several times. Nothing special. Get the M3, that IS special. __________________ 2011 MINI Cooper S previous cars: E92 M3, Z4MC, Z4 Roadster, E36 328 Sedan
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Kevin_Fernando9 Registered 2 Rep 2 Posts Drives: BMW 530i E39 2001 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Daytona Beach iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys! For all the response!
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Rshane M-Flight Member 38 Rep 1,085 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas iTrader: (0)	Don´t worry, you are ın great hands. There are plenty of people who wıll be more than happy to tell you what you should do around here. You defınıtely came to the rıght place. Make sure you follow theır advıce exactly, or you wıll not be a true enthusıaıst. However, unless you are takıng a race track to work everyday you mıght not want the M3. Good luck. __________________ 2011 Le Mans Blue M3// Black extended Novillo w/ Blue Grey Aluminum trim/DCT/ZTP/ZCW/ZPP/ZCP Premium Sound ///Akrapovic Evolution Exhaust 2015 Audi S4 Prestige, Brilliant Black S-tronic 2012 Le Mans Blue 135i M Pkg DCT
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needspeed First Lieutenant 10 Rep 319 Posts Drives: 10 X5 M/05 F430/12 CTS-V Coupe Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Middle of nowhere IOWA iTrader: (0)	Get an M, if top notch performance is important to you, it is the best BMW has to to offer and the normal 3 series is not close. The M3 does not impress chicks, but does get other car guys excited. If you want to attract attention then you are shopping the wrong car. Gas milage cannot be an issue otherwise get something else. Buy the M for you, not for those around you......Steve __________________ 10 BMW X5 M Silverstone w/Black on Black interior - Loaded 12 CTS-V Coupe Thunder Gray - Loaded 13 Ford GT500 (650HP Priceless!!!!) as soon as can be delivered 05 F430 F1 - Giallo 08 BMW M3 Interlagos Blue Metallic - DCT (Traded)
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