[Nishan]

I am about to sell my E92 M3 for an Estoril Blue 435 m sport with coral red. Anybody else done the same, with any regrets?

I test drove the 435 and although it does not have the raw power of the M3, it is not lacking in power.

I was disappointed that the 435 does not come with DCT. I had a 135 with DCT and that gearbox was more fun.

Attached are photo of my M3 and the 435

[DrivenByE30]

You are crazy dude

[Nishan]

Why, it is a 2008 M3. I love the car, but I feel it is outdated and no point in waiting for M4 cos it will priced over my budget

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by Nishan

Why, it is a 2008 M3. I love the car, but I feel it is outdated and no point in waiting for M4 cos it will priced over my budget

We all must move on. I've moved on from M3's on five separate occasions. It is what it is. For the most part you'll find those who have never owned an M3 claiming that you shouldn't do it, but as seen here in plenty of examples, M3 owners move on.

[tdizzle]

You'll like the increased mpg and midrage torque and updated features/interior. If you want to bump up the power to M3 levels, slap on a JB4, E85, Downpipe and it'll be just as fast or faster than the M3.

The DCT is the real loss and it's a shame you can't get it on them right now. Unless you're tracking it, you probably won't notice much loss in handling either.

[Nishan]

I am very worried that I am making a mistake and will hate myself for letting go of the M3, but I think it is time to let go. It is out of warranty and I have to sell latest next year. I thought it would be nice to drive the latest and "best" coupe while there is still all this hype

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by Nishan

I am very worried that I am making a mistake and will hate myself for letting go of the M3, but I think it is time to let go. It is out of warranty and I have to sell latest next year. I thought it would be nice to drive the latest and "best" coupe while there is still all this hype

You will hate yourself only for a short time because the E9X is a damn good M3 dude. I won't candy coat that fact. I traded my most recent M3, a 2011.5 ZCP, for an 2013 X5 (..needed a track toy hauler, grew a little disenchanted with the M3, etc.), and although I liked my X5, I missed being in a manual performance car. I missed the feel of the M3. I missed the personality and sound of the M3. Hell, I missed how I felt when I drove the M3. I sold the X5 and bought a 2014 335i. I was a bit numb about the 335i until I personalized it a bit. I miss my most recent M3. I really do.......but I really like my 335i now. No, it's not the car that my M3 was, but it's sufficient enough to keep a smile on my face until the F80 comes out.

[Nishan]

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

You will hate yourself only for a short time because the E9X is a damn good M3 dude. I won't candy coat that fact. I traded my most recent M3, a 2011.5 ZCP, for an 2013 X5 (..needed a track toy hauler, grew a little disenchanted with the M3, etc.), and although I liked my X5, I missed being in a manual performance car. I sold the X5 and bought a 2014 335i. I was a bit numb about the 335i until I personalized it a bit. I miss my most recent M3. I really do.......but I really like my 335i now. No, it's not the car that my M3 was, but it's sufficient enough to keep a smile on my face until the F80 comes out.

Thanks dude, that is reassuring coming from an ex-M3 driver

[drob23]

Given that you had the N54 on your 135, I'd wager you'd probably know better than most the compromises. F3x is definitely a more practical and livable daily driver, especially if you are into tech gizmos and have any kind of sizable daily commute. The ZF8 should give you about 80% of the performance you're used to with the DCT, compared to maybe 40% in the E9x 6AT. You will be able to slap an M performance LSD onto the 4 series, which will further bridge the performance gap. But nothing will rev or sound like that V8. Not sure how expensive gas is for you...

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by Nishan

Thanks dude, that is reassuring coming from an ex-M3 driver

Any time!!!! .....and if you want some in-depth analyses, feel free to shoot me a P/M.

Just for shits and giggles I ran the shit out of my stock 335i the other night (..was on my way to the gas station so I figured I'd have fun with the remaining gas in the tank). I pulled up to that gas station with my brakes hissing, my exhaust smellin'......and a smile on my face. I really want a tune.

[tdizzle]

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

Any time!!!! .....and if you want some in-depth analyses, feel free to shoot me a P/M.

Just for shits and giggles I ran the shit out of my stock 335i the other night (..was on my way to the gas station so I figured I'd have fun with the remaining gas in the tank). I pulled up to that gas station with my brakes hissing, my exhaust smellin'......and a smile on my face. I really want a tune.

Careful with the mod bug! It bites hard. It's silly cheap to add almost 100hp and well over 100 tq to these cars. Few hundred bucks for a tune and you've got an instant 30-40whp and then on from there...

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by tdizzle

Careful with the mod bug! It bites hard. It's silly cheap to add almost 100hp and well over 100 tq to these cars. Few hundred bucks for a tune and you've got an instant 30-40whp and then on from there...

That mod bug bit me the moment I began driving cars, so it's a bit too late to reign it in. I've never left any car stock......ever! Lol! I mod quickly. In fact, my 335i is almost finished aesthetically.

[kyleb350]

I went from an '08 E92 M3 to an F30 for the same reasons. I got the M3 used, so it didn't have every single option I wanted, plus the first gen iDrive was almost unusable. I miss the sound and top end power, but it's nice to get into something new with better tech and all the options I want.

[HeresMyCar]

A really interesting read. From the UK. I went from E46 M3 to F30 335i M Sport. I do miss the sheer power but it was time to move on. I have no regrets and love it. Each to their own preferences. The superman combo is a love it or hate it though. Enjoy!

[snowghost]

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

We all must move on. I've moved on from M3's on five separate occasions. It is what it is. For the most part you'll find those who have never owned an M3 claiming that you shouldn't do it, but as seen here in plenty of examples, M3 owners move on.

Yeah, my last car was an E46 M3 and I don't regret the 335i. The new ///M will be out of my price preference so I've moved on as well.

[NosceTeIpsum]

Originally Posted by DrivenByE30

You are crazy dude

+1

your car is an icon, the 435 just blends in. Please do not do it.

[ZheHbKa]

keep m3

[Nishan]

Originally Posted by ZheHbKa

keep m3

I am tempted, but all good things eventually come to an end...

[AMJAM]

The only thing you will regret is the colour combination you are thinking of going

[Nishan]

Originally Posted by AMJAM

The only thing you will regret is the colour combination you are thinking of going

Nah, the superman combo is hot!

[newoldbeemer]

I wouldn't sell it... keep both..

[Deleted853]

Originally Posted by Nishan

Nah, the superman combo is hot!

mine is 435i m-sport estoril blue and coral red. It is a great combo. I couldn't be happier with my car.