# E46 m3 vs 335i vs E9x m3? Opinions on each? **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [April 14, 2010, 4:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/e46-m3-vs-335i-vs-e9x-m3-opinions-on-each/153375 "2010-04-14T16:04:43Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![snowracer101](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/258eb7/32.png) [@snowracer101](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/snowracer101)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2010, 4:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/e46-m3-vs-335i-vs-e9x-m3-opinions-on-each/153375/1 "2010-04-14T16:04:43Z")
Not really to make a purchase until fall but I figure I’d buy the car down here before I go back up north to avoid a year of salt rust. PROs to the e46, proven engine,lighter than the others, cheaper,better aftermarket 335i- easy power- cheaper insurance than the M cars (i think), less flashy cons- 1 wheel drive, and it’s $2k to add a LSD ☹ EWW e9x M3- Possible sedan option in an M car 🙂 awesome motor but a bit heavier than the e46 and obviously the most costly out of the three. Honestly It’s prob going to be down between the e46 M and the 335, just because for the price of an M I could pick up a 996 turbo, and I think it’s a bit out of my price range anyways for the time being. And I’m sure I’m not the only one asking these questions with the recent interest in the 335 ---
**Author:** ![MPD47](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mpd47/32/7383_2.png) [@MPD47](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MPD47)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2010, 4:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/e46-m3-vs-335i-vs-e9x-m3-opinions-on-each/153375/2 "2010-04-14T16:07:06Z")
E90 M3 \> E92 M3 \> E90 335i \> E46 M3 IMO of course. Granted I haven’t driven an E90 M3, but I have driven the other three at the track and on the street. ---
**Author:** ![XwalkerX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xwalkerx/32/7598_2.png) [@XwalkerX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/XwalkerX)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2010, 4:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/e46-m3-vs-335i-vs-e9x-m3-opinions-on-each/153375/3 "2010-04-14T16:12:05Z")
what is your price range exactly anyway? i paid less than 40k for my new toy… ---
**Author:** ![Viper966](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/viper966/32/7268_2.png) [@Viper966](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Viper966)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2010, 4:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/e46-m3-vs-335i-vs-e9x-m3-opinions-on-each/153375/4 "2010-04-14T16:16:05Z")
the M series cars are a lot more raw/ unforgiving then say a 335i… I test drove the 335 before i bought my M, and liked the M3 more… it was just wanted to kill me every chance it got… The 335 gets its edge in luxury… A used E9X M3 is a nice… they have a great exahust note… but for the price i couldnt find anything i liked more then my E60 M5… ---
**Author:** ![snowracer101](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/258eb7/32.png) [@snowracer101](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/snowracer101)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2010, 4:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/e46-m3-vs-335i-vs-e9x-m3-opinions-on-each/153375/5 "2010-04-14T16:17:30Z")
> [@XwalkerX](#): > > what is your price range exactly anyway? i paid less than 40k for my new toy… I’d like to stay around $30k, the E9x m3’s are still in the mid to high 40’s (obviously an '08 with 30k+), which COULD possibly go down come winter time… I know I’m not going to be purchasing a house in the next 3 years so I’m going to splurge a bit before I have to grow up ---
**Author:** ![EvoMR](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/evomr/32/7186_2.png) [@EvoMR](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/EvoMR)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2010, 4:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/e46-m3-vs-335i-vs-e9x-m3-opinions-on-each/153375/6 "2010-04-14T16:38:04Z")
When I bought my 335, I wasn’t all that impressed with the e92 M3. To be fair, I was on a test drive so I didn’t get to drive it hard at all. Even if I really did like it, I would have trouble justifying that much additional cost, especially when you factor in how much you can improve the 335 for a relatively nominal cost. ---
**Author:** ![XwalkerX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xwalkerx/32/7598_2.png) [@XwalkerX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/XwalkerX)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2010, 4:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/e46-m3-vs-335i-vs-e9x-m3-opinions-on-each/153375/7 "2010-04-14T16:46:29Z")
> [@sedlmeier101](#): > > I’d like to stay around $30k, the E9x m3’s are still in the mid to high 40’s (obviously an '08 with 30k+), which COULD possibly go down come winter time… I know I’m not going to be purchasing a house in the next 3 years so I’m going to splurge a bit before I have to grow up thats what i figured the E9X m3’s were still going for… ive driven both before i bought my s4 i wasnt really impressed with the 335i as far as power goes but thats stock, clearly after a siqq t0000n it will make a world of difference. aside from that the car was really nice for a daily driver. now the e46 was comfortable but without the traction control on and the sport button engaged that was really fun but i didnt think it would make the best daily. so i guess for me its kind of a toss up. either way you will have a really nice car. :tup: but…im sure you can find a decent 996 by the time your ready to pull the trigger for somewhere in the mid 30’s… \<3 ---
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2010, 4:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/e46-m3-vs-335i-vs-e9x-m3-opinions-on-each/153375/8 "2010-04-14T16:47:03Z")
^ dot… e92 styling… warranty… etc etc \> e46 m3… e92 m3 was too much for me to justify spending on a dd at this point in the game… at 40k i would have been thinking pcar. ps… this was the debacle i was facing for the past 4 months +… i even had some other cars in the mix… THAT being said… i couldnt be happier than I am now. EDIT. i was referring to sams post, but what walker said too… id be worried about turbo p-car reliability though… not to mention no need for awd in fl. ---
**Author:** ![MPD47](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mpd47/32/7383_2.png) [@MPD47](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MPD47)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2010, 5:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/e46-m3-vs-335i-vs-e9x-m3-opinions-on-each/153375/9 "2010-04-14T17:01:28Z")
> [@Willybeen](#): > > id be worried about turbo p-car reliability though… not to mention no need for awd in fl. So cap the stub axles off, remove the front diff and the driveshaft and run it RWD like a real man. ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2010, 5:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/e46-m3-vs-335i-vs-e9x-m3-opinions-on-each/153375/10 "2010-04-14T17:09:10Z")
go for the porsche ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bing/32/7211_2.png) [@bing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2010, 5:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/e46-m3-vs-335i-vs-e9x-m3-opinions-on-each/153375/11 "2010-04-14T17:36:18Z")
get a nicer home or more down on a more reasonable home, save money on the car ---
**Author:** ![psychopjv](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/psychopjv/32/7251_2.png) [@psychopjv](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/psychopjv)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2010, 5:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/e46-m3-vs-335i-vs-e9x-m3-opinions-on-each/153375/12 "2010-04-14T17:40:23Z")
> [@MPD47](#): > > So cap the stub axles off, remove the front diff and the driveshaft and run it RWD like a real man. gt2 mod? hehe ---
**Author:** ![XwalkerX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xwalkerx/32/7598_2.png) [@XwalkerX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/XwalkerX)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2010, 5:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/e46-m3-vs-335i-vs-e9x-m3-opinions-on-each/153375/13 "2010-04-14T17:48:58Z")
> [@psychopjv](#): > > gt2 mod? hehe on [6speedonline.com](http://6speedonline.com) its actually pretty common for guys to do this awd is just fine with me lol ---
**Author:** ![MPD47](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mpd47/32/7383_2.png) [@MPD47](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MPD47)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2010, 5:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/e46-m3-vs-335i-vs-e9x-m3-opinions-on-each/153375/14 "2010-04-14T17:51:13Z")
Walker, I’m going to steal your driveshaft in the middle of the night. ---
**Author:** ![Jeller](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/bc8723/32.png) [@Jeller](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jeller)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2010, 5:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/e46-m3-vs-335i-vs-e9x-m3-opinions-on-each/153375/15 "2010-04-14T17:55:54Z")
Even on the used market the e90/92 M3 is 10-15K+ more than the 335. With that being said you could add the diff and every part you want and still have money left over and a slightly faster car. The interiors are almost the same, you really dont get much more on the interior with the M these days. An e90 M3 is very good looking indeed, but the premium in price is alot. I think you need to drive a tuned/modded 335, it will help your decision. Jeller ---
**Author:** ![XwalkerX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xwalkerx/32/7598_2.png) [@XwalkerX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/XwalkerX)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2010, 6:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/e46-m3-vs-335i-vs-e9x-m3-opinions-on-each/153375/16 "2010-04-14T18:02:52Z")
> [@MPD47](#): > > Walker, I’m going to steal your driveshaft in the middle of the night. :squintnono: ---
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2010, 7:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/e46-m3-vs-335i-vs-e9x-m3-opinions-on-each/153375/17 "2010-04-14T19:57:36Z")
Im afraid to drive a modded 335i… its going to cost me money in the short term if i do… loling. ---
**Author:** ![Jeller](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/bc8723/32.png) [@Jeller](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jeller)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2010, 8:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/e46-m3-vs-335i-vs-e9x-m3-opinions-on-each/153375/18 "2010-04-14T20:57:26Z")
> [@Willybeen](#): > > Im afraid to drive a modded 335i… its going to cost me money in the short term if i do… > > loling. Get a tune at least, its the best $$$/hp mod you can do if your only going to do one thing really. The new Procede v4 is really nice, look for one used and save some $$$. ---
**Author:** ![frofan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/9de053/32.png) [@frofan](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/frofan)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2010, 3:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/e46-m3-vs-335i-vs-e9x-m3-opinions-on-each/153375/19 "2010-04-15T03:12:05Z")
> [@bing](#): > > get a nicer home or more down on a more reasonable home, save money on the car :tup: IMO, if the topic of comparing insurance costs comes up when purchasing a vehicle, you are buying something you really can’t afford. ---
**Author:** ![Quattro\_Krant](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/ac91a4/32.png) [@Quattro\_Krant](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Quattro_Krant)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2010, 4:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/e46-m3-vs-335i-vs-e9x-m3-opinions-on-each/153375/20 "2010-04-15T04:42:07Z")
Buy a low mileage LS2 GTO. Not only will you avoid being a 335i faggot poser, but you will also save alot of money. Put on an APS twin turbo kit and let the rapings commence like a catholic priest at an elementary school [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/e46-m3-vs-335i-vs-e9x-m3-opinions-on-each/153375.md?page=2)