M3(06) or 330i(06)

HAdi · 12-06-2005, 03:24 AM

if you have been choosen between the M3 and 330i what would you get?

HAdi · 12-06-2005, 03:45 AM

for people who viewed it,how hard for you to vote? you lazy bastrd lol.

Robin_NL · 12-06-2005, 05:15 AM

because M3 is way more expensive(had one E46 M3 before) and the 330i is a 'bargain' it only needs a lsd and the M3 engine

E90s chassis is far ahead of the E46 now.

12-06-2005, 08:14 AM

It depends for me on two things.

1. How long are you going to keep it, there will be a new M3 in ~2 years, when that hit the streets your "new" M3 will feel old where the 330i will still feel fresh.
If you're having it for 3 yrs or less = M3
If you plan to keep it for a while = 330i
2. Do you need 4 doors, if not get the M3.

The new coupe is revealing this week as rumours say, it maybe will come out in the spring with a 335 turbo engine, that might be something to consider.

vladinecko · 12-06-2005, 08:24 AM

if someone just gave it to me, i'd, of course, choose the M3, sell it and wait for E90 M3. otherwise, you're comparing PS2 and Xbox 360.

bimmer4me · 12-06-2005, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by vladinecko

... otherwise, you're comparing PS2 and Xbox 360.

That's a good point. What's the point again??

vladinecko · 12-06-2005, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bimmer4me

That's a good point. What's the point again??

ok, here is my analogy written out:

E46 330i = Xbox
E46 M3 = PS2
E90 330i = Xbox 360
E90 M3 = PS3

Nikki · 12-06-2005, 08:46 AM

Sony > Microsoft

bimmer4me · 12-06-2005, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Nikki

Sony > Microsoft

Apple > Sony

SCA · 12-06-2005, 09:02 AM

The only E46 M3 I would consider would have to be equipped with the Comp. Pkg.

Hula-Hula · 12-06-2005, 09:17 AM

Hula-Hula < Sony

F32Fleet · 12-06-2005, 09:54 AM

330i. Don't get me wrong. The E46M3 is a beautiful car, but I'm #1 not a track junkie, #2 not completely sold on the S54 engine lasting any lenth of time. I would guess the E46M3 will be harder to re-sell simply due to the somewhat undeserved reputation for potential bearing failure.

E90-4life · 12-06-2005, 10:32 AM

330i, lets move on w/ the new...

e90fanatic · 12-06-2005, 11:58 AM

i'd choose 330 since M3 is going to be outdated and the new 3 has a lot more tech toys

chris · 12-06-2005, 12:18 PM

if you have the money, definitely get the M3

shimshimhada · 12-06-2005, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bimmer4me

Apple > Sony

Orange > Apple

HSU · 12-06-2005, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Felix

It depends for me on two things.

1. How long are you going to keep it, there will be a new M3 in ~2 years, when that hit the streets your "new" M3 will feel old where the 330i will still feel fresh.
If you're having it for 3 yrs or less = M3
If you plan to keep it for a while = 330i
2. Do you need 4 doors, if not get the M3.

The new coupe is revealing this week as rumours say, it maybe will come out in the spring with a 335 turbo engine, that might be something to consider.

Agreed.....

David328M-Sport · 12-06-2005, 04:50 PM

two different cars for 2 different purposes.
Not a fair comparison.

Hunter399 · 12-06-2005, 04:51 PM

A friend of mine just got a pre owned m3... great car but the trans. is just plain "choppy" and jerks when you shift

Cool car though

blackE90 · 12-06-2005, 05:43 PM

I wouldn't get an e46 M3 this late in the game...wait for the 335 and e90 m3....thats a lot of money to drop on a car that is about to be replaced

Oz · 12-06-2005, 05:47 PM

I would get a loaded M3 with ZSP,ZPP, and NAV instead of the M3 even though it's a great car

Or you can lease a 330 and wait for the new M3...Or even wait for the 335ci?'

Choices choices

wyrm11 · 12-06-2005, 05:51 PM

get the 335

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330i	56	46.67%
M3	64	53.33%
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12-06-2005, 03:24 AM	#1
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12-06-2005, 05:15 AM	#3
Robin_NL S0THPAW 8717 Rep 7,846 Posts Drives: HS M2 Competition Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: The Netherlands iTrader: (0)	because M3 is way more expensive(had one E46 M3 before) and the 330i is a 'bargain' it only needs a lsd and the M3 engine E90s chassis is far ahead of the E46 now.
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12-06-2005, 08:14 AM	#4
Felix Guest 0 Rep n/a Posts Drives:	It depends for me on two things. 1. How long are you going to keep it, there will be a new M3 in ~2 years, when that hit the streets your "new" M3 will feel old where the 330i will still feel fresh. If you're having it for 3 yrs or less = M3 If you plan to keep it for a while = 330i 2. Do you need 4 doors, if not get the M3. The new coupe is revealing this week as rumours say, it maybe will come out in the spring with a 335 turbo engine, that might be something to consider.
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12-06-2005, 08:24 AM	#5
vladinecko Brigadier General 281 Rep 3,924 Posts Drives: '11 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [9.00] 2008 BMW 335i [0.00] 2006 BMW 330i [0.00] 1994 BMW 325i [0.00]	if someone just gave it to me, i'd, of course, choose the M3, sell it and wait for E90 M3. otherwise, you're comparing PS2 and Xbox 360. __________________ 2011 E92 M3 - IB/Beige/Sycamore Wood/6MT/EDC/ZPP2/Nav/PDC/Heated Seats/iPod-USB/Enh. Audio 2008 E92 335i - Montego Blue/Black/Gray Poplar/6MT/ZPP/ZSP/Nav/PDC/Heated Seats/HDRadio/iPod-USB - *Sold* 2006 E90 330i - Mystic Blue/Black/Aluminum/6MT/ZPP/iDrive/PDC/Heated Seats/Sat. Prep - *Sold* 1994 E36 325i - Boston Green/Beige/Automatic/ZPP/Heated Seats/Premium Sound - *Sold*
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12-06-2005, 08:46 AM	#8
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12-06-2005, 09:02 AM	#10
SCA Brigadier General 565 Rep 3,742 Posts Drives: Multiple BMWs Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: 🇺🇸 iTrader: (0)	The only E46 M3 I would consider would have to be equipped with the Comp. Pkg.
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12-06-2005, 09:17 AM	#11
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12-06-2005, 09:54 AM	#12
F32Fleet Lieutenant General 3576 Rep 10,355 Posts Drives: 2015 435i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Southeastern US iTrader: (0)	330i. Don't get me wrong. The E46M3 is a beautiful car, but I'm #1 not a track junkie, #2 not completely sold on the S54 engine lasting any lenth of time. I would guess the E46M3 will be harder to re-sell simply due to the somewhat undeserved reputation for potential bearing failure.
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12-06-2005, 10:32 AM	#13
E90-4life auto pilot 266 Rep 822 Posts Drives: E60 M5 chilln on slicks Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	330i, lets move on w/ the new...
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12-06-2005, 11:58 AM	#14
e90fanatic Absolute0 168 Rep 5,078 Posts Drives: Has a Roundel Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: TO/HK/NJ iTrader: (6)	i'd choose 330 since M3 is going to be outdated and the new 3 has a lot more tech toys __________________ To procede or not to procede......
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12-06-2005, 12:18 PM	#15
chris Second Lieutenant 5 Rep 281 Posts Drives: Jet Black e90 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	if you have the money, definitely get the M3
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12-06-2005, 04:50 PM	#18
David328M-Sport Brigadier General 101 Rep 3,566 Posts Drives: F30 M-Sport 328i Estoril Blue Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Melbourne Australia iTrader: (0)	two different cars for 2 different purposes. Not a fair comparison. __________________ 328i M-Sport, Estoril Blue, Carbon XP 35 Tint, front heated seats, black Dakota, Sports Suspension, Anthracite Headliner, HUD, Pro Nav, Sunroof, hk 600w, Bi-Xenon, 19" 403M wheels, Reversing Camera, DAB+, Xenon, BT Ext Connect, MST turbo intake pipe, MST Cold Air Intake, JB4 on Map 2 with Catless DP produces awesome performance in Sport.
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12-06-2005, 04:51 PM	#19
Hunter399 Major General 325 Rep 8,091 Posts Drives: F90M5 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (33)	A friend of mine just got a pre owned m3... great car but the trans. is just plain "choppy" and jerks when you shift Cool car though
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12-06-2005, 05:43 PM	#20
blackE90 Private First Class 17 Rep 148 Posts Drives: sp blk 330i Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: east coast iTrader: (0)	I wouldn't get an e46 M3 this late in the game...wait for the 335 and e90 m3....thats a lot of money to drop on a car that is about to be replaced
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12-06-2005, 05:47 PM	#21
Oz Lieutenant Colonel 33 Rep 1,770 Posts Drives: 2006 330i, 2004 X5 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Wayne, NJ iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	I would get a loaded M3 with ZSP,ZPP, and NAV instead of the M3 even though it's a great car Or you can lease a 330 and wait for the new M3...Or even wait for the 335ci?' Choices choices __________________ 2006 330i Steptronic/Alpine White/Black Leather/Burl Walnut Trim/Premium Package/iDrive/Heated Seats/Winter: STYLE 159 Blizzak LM-22 RFT/Summer: TBD 2004 X5 Steptronic/Alpine White/Grey Leather/Poplar Trim/Premium Package/Heated Seats/iPod Adapter
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12-06-2005, 05:51 PM	#22
wyrm11 ///Man of Steel 30 Rep 1,243 Posts Drives: Monaco 335 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	get the 335
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