E46M3 vs E92 335i - Tested and driven

[xkrim3]

ok jack, make up ur mind. will it be the gt3, 335i with souped up turbo or new m3 ? different leagues and different ways to play that upcoming bonus moolah

useful review. thanks pak

[slowman]

Nice review!
Do you think it will be a good track car? Even without LSD?
The e90 boards are reporting overheating problems. It'll not be fun to have the car shut down after a few hot laps at sepang.

[adliz]

yeah.. the current m3 would be equalled and even overtaken in terms of all out speed soon.. at similar performance and price, i still think the 6 yr old technology on the s54 wud be more 'desirable' to own than the 335..

but wait, imagine what the v8 m3 gonna be like..

[Ahbengdriver]

Dont mess around with this 335i. Its one great Matachia

[Ahbengdriver]

Originally Posted by TripleM

Then what the hell do I still want an M3 for, or a used one for that matter (assuming a 1.5-2yr old M3 is available in the market for the same price)?

My answer is simple:
The E46M3 feels special in every way. It’s an icon from the M-Division and has always been the industry benchmark for front engine rear wheel drive performance car in the world of automotive. It sucks to know that 335i can closely match the M3 but hey, it’s a different league altogether.

Jack

Good write up.

But one can't compare the current M3 with the new E92 335, its a 6 to 7 years diff in technology. Things have changed n improved along the way. Even handphones come with built in video now Having said I dont think the M-cars can just survive based on its history n icon n quad-exhaust pipes. The new M3 will have to be better than the 335, and a lot better it had better be. My guess is BMW gmbh had already had this thought through thoroughly in their overall product plan. Those guys will put something into the new M3 which is not found on the 335. Otherwise who buy the new M3? And the marketing director of BMW will get fired

[SMYUEN]

the new M3 will get a roaring V8 with over 400 BHp with probably much more torque than the RS4 or the Maserati... thats my gut feeling...

that should kill off everyone once and for all..

sigh....

And I will be in a distracted mess again...

sigh...

[SL2]

Ehh.. The new M3 will be 4 door?

[TripleM]

Yep, there will be a 4dr version of E92 M3

[Ahbengdriver]

Originally Posted by SL2

Ehh.. The new M3 will be 4 door?

Maybe? Wu lui tan, why not?

[hitmee]

what is the potential of 335i? can easily mod till 400hp too i guess