[CL 19]

I was wondering if anyone in here have a BMW 335is coupe. I want to ask about it compare with E92 335i and E92 M3. What i really mean is, is that worth it to buy 335is coupe? because the price almost the same with E92 M3 (less than 10k and less than 6k with E90 M3). The reason i'm asking this question is i'm considering between E92 335i, 335is coupe, and E92 M3. I know about the fuel efficiency etc, what i really ask is about the worth for buying that car?
Please help. Give your opinion, which do you thing better? and what consideration? the plus minus also.
Thanks bimmer!!

[ekuenzli]

I have the 335is and really like it. I don't plan to track it, so I don't need the performance of the M. Also, I like the Low End Torque, which I can enjoy in every day driving. With them M, you may need to run it up around 8K to get the full effect; however, I have not driven one so I could be mistaken. I had an 06 M3 and really liked it, but for my kind of driving, I enjoy the 335is more. The exhaust tone on the IS is pretty cool too, find myself driving with the windows down in the parking garage so I can listen to it. Can't go wrong with either car, so good luck with your choice!

[Zulu Saffa]

Different cars totally, but cant go wrong with either. If I had the money, no choice...M3.

[Brunotheboxer]

I bought the 335is and have zero regrets. It's more than enough car for me for everyday driving. Is the M3 better of course it is but it didn't fit my needs and I got a great deal on the "is" and BMW threw in free dct.

[FVM3]

for daily, i would recommend you go for 335i. I owned m3 before and sold it . After that i got a 335i. The 335i has much more low end torque while m3 needs to rev is high to get the power. Also the mods potential much more on the 335i then the m3. Save that 10k to mod the car and it will be faster then a stock e9x m3. Just pay like $700 to get the jb3, catless downpipe, exhaust , intake and these make the car a beast

[JV973]

m3 is the horse but the 335is is the little brother and love the car no regrets dct is cool

[ww007]

Funny, I was considering an e93 version of all 3 before I bought my 335i. I came from an '06 Acura TSX, and that car has very little low end torque. So, I did not want another car that you had to rev high to get decent torque. Plus, the M3 was about $20,000 more for the same options that I wanted. It would have been nice to buy the M3 just for "prestige," but I just couldn't justify it.

The IS looked like a nice option. The main thing was the DCT which I wanted and is not available on the regular 335i. Ultimately I decided on the 335i because:

1) It would already be a significant upgrade in torque and HP to my previous car.
2) The IS was still significantly more expensive than the 335i.
3) I wanted the N55 engine in the '11 335i due to the fuel efficiency (although at the time, I didn't realize that the N54 engine in the IS was actually potentially more tunable, at least for now. However, I don't really intend to tune the car anytime soon, so I guess it doesn't matter).

I didn't test drive the other cars, so I don't really know what I'm missing. I am happy about my purchase and I love the car, although there are times that I get kinda envious about the other 2 cars (but I'm the kind of person who likes to get top-of-the-line versions of everything).

With that being said, the next generation of M3 is supposed to have a turbo-6, which presumably means lots of low end torque. If I do buy a 3-series as my next car, it will undoubtedly be an M3.

I think a lot depends on what you currently drive and how much you're willing to spend. Don't forget the insurance for an M3 is supposedly a lot higher (though I don't know how much exactly).

What's your current ride btw?

[SecretSaver]

I have a 2009 335i Coupe and a 2006 AMG SLK. I decided I really only want one car so I looked at buying an M3 Convertible, drove it last week and thought wow what a great car this would be if the roads were perfectly smooth and there was no traffic. However since the roads in the states pretty much suck, and there is traffic everywhere, I really did not like the M3 at all. So today I got to drive a 2011 335i convertible, really liked the car a lot, but I love my 335i coupe. The problem is weight, too much of it in the convertible. However, the convertible was as quiet as my coupe and handled about the same with the top up with no cowl shake. The M3 crashed over bumps and was really loud. The solution? Simple, drove the 335is with the DCT and LOVED THAT CAR! For US roads it is the best compromise. The exhaust is a little louder than my stock coupe, but not to much louder. The car feels much quicker than my coupe despite the added weight, and the ride was on par with my coupe as well. So for real world driving, the 335is is the winner hands down for me. Now if you don't need that much power, the 335i is a fantastic car in its own right. You can't go wrong with either of these 6 cylinder gems, but you might regret living with the M3 after sometime.

[CL 19]

Originally Posted by ww007

Funny, I was considering an e93 version of all 3 before I bought my 335i. I came from an '06 Acura TSX, and that car has very little low end torque. So, I did not want another car that you had to rev high to get decent torque. Plus, the M3 was about $20,000 more for the same options that I wanted. It would have been nice to buy the M3 just for "prestige," but I just couldn't justify it.

The IS looked like a nice option. The main thing was the DCT which I wanted and is not available on the regular 335i. Ultimately I decided on the 335i because:

1) It would already be a significant upgrade in torque and HP to my previous car.
2) The IS was still significantly more expensive than the 335i.
3) I wanted the N55 engine in the '11 335i due to the fuel efficiency (although at the time, I didn't realize that the N54 engine in the IS was actually potentially more tunable, at least for now. However, I don't really intend to tune the car anytime soon, so I guess it doesn't matter).

I didn't test drive the other cars, so I don't really know what I'm missing. I am happy about my purchase and I love the car, although there are times that I get kinda envious about the other 2 cars (but I'm the kind of person who likes to get top-of-the-line versions of everything).

With that being said, the next generation of M3 is supposed to have a turbo-6, which presumably means lots of low end torque. If I do buy a 3-series as my next car, it will undoubtedly be an M3.

I think a lot depends on what you currently drive and how much you're willing to spend. Don't forget the insurance for an M3 is supposedly a lot higher (though I don't know how much exactly).

What's your current ride btw?

Actually 'm driving 2011 Civic Sedan EX-L Navi right now. But i'm looking forward to change and join the bimmer family. The problem is i'm not really sure which one to buy between E92 335i and E92 335is, i think i'm gonna keep M3 for future car. Other problem is, BMW will change their model in 2012, that's why i'm not really sure which one should i take .

I like the 2012 3-series model a lot, it's fantastic, the other side, i'm not really sure whether waiting for the new or go for the used one around 08-10?

Appreciate you guys comment and opinion!!

[ww007]

Originally Posted by carlolesmana

Actually 'm driving 2011 Civic Sedan EX-L Navi right now. But i'm looking forward to change and join the bimmer family. The problem is i'm not really sure which one to buy between E92 335i and E92 335is, i think i'm gonna keep M3 for future car. Other problem is, BMW will change their model in 2012, that's why i'm not really sure which one should i take .

I like the 2012 3-series model a lot, it's fantastic, the other side, i'm not really sure whether waiting for the new or go for the used one around 08-10?

Appreciate you guys comment and opinion!!

Sounds like you have a lot of uncertainties!

Well coming from a Civic, even the 335i is gonna be a huge difference.

But sounds like your car is still new. I'd probably wait until the new models come out and see what they have to offer. If your car was a few years old it would be a different story. Why do you want to change cars so soon anyway??

[CL 19]

Originally Posted by ww007

Sounds like you have a lot of uncertainties!

Well coming from a Civic, even the 335i is gonna be a huge difference.

But sounds like your car is still new. I'd probably wait until the new models come out and see what they have to offer. If your car was a few years old it would be a different story. Why do you want to change cars so soon anyway??

Actually that's car is just for temporary, i pay it half and half with my friend. Because i haven't found the right E92 335i since i looking for a car. If i want to buy for a used one, what year do you recommend? someone said to always skip the first year. I'm looking for the auto with paddles and nav, so what year is the best?
Thanks

[Toker335i]

i would get the 335i over a 335is

[UncRoRo]

Ditto... If new, get the 335 then mod, or look for a lightly used M3. The IS makes no sense to me for what they want for it... However, there is one thing it has going for it....DCT.

[hipnotic]

go m3

[new2the3]

The 335 IS is a nice compromise if you don't plan on modding, otherwise go 335i.

[DaveL]

Originally Posted by carlolesmana

Actually 'm driving 2011 Civic Sedan EX-L Navi right now. But i'm looking forward to change and join the bimmer family. The problem is i'm not really sure which one to buy between E92 335i and E92 335is, i think i'm gonna keep M3 for future car. Other problem is, BMW will change their model in 2012, that's why i'm not really sure which one should i take .

I like the 2012 3-series model a lot, it's fantastic, the other side, i'm not really sure whether waiting for the new or go for the used one around 08-10?

Appreciate you guys comment and opinion!!

You're presently driving a Civic?Only one way to go from there

[Sara]

Originally Posted by carlolesmana

I was wondering if anyone in here have a BMW 335is coupe. I want to ask about it compare with E92 335i and E92 M3. What i really mean is, is that worth it to buy 335is coupe? because the price almost the same with E92 M3 (less than 10k and less than 6k with E90 M3). The reason i'm asking this question is i'm considering between E92 335i, 335is coupe, and E92 M3. I know about the fuel efficiency etc, what i really ask is about the worth for buying that car?
Please help. Give your opinion, which do you thing better? and what consideration? the plus minus also.
Thanks bimmer!!

Im going through the exact same consideration as Im about to purchase either an e92 335is or the e92 m3. But I got my number being $19,600 apart. How are you coming up with your M being the same price as your IS or are you not fully loading the cars?

[KevinJ]

Option-less M3 = 335IS loaded - $2-5k. Start adding a few options onto an M3 and see where the price is. Also I don't know how willing dealer are willing to not markup an M3 versus 335.

If $50+k is nothing to you for a 335, then 68-80k for an M3 shouldn't be a question. The fuel efficiency argument is stupid if you don't care about $10k already. The price difference is about $500 per year for gas.

Originally Posted by carlolesmana

I was wondering if anyone in here have a BMW 335is coupe. I want to ask about it compare with E92 335i and E92 M3. What i really mean is, is that worth it to buy 335is coupe? because the price almost the same with E92 M3 (less than 10k and less than 6k with E90 M3). The reason i'm asking this question is i'm considering between E92 335i, 335is coupe, and E92 M3. I know about the fuel efficiency etc, what i really ask is about the worth for buying that car?
Please help. Give your opinion, which do you thing better? and what consideration? the plus minus also.
Thanks bimmer!!

[John 070]

Originally Posted by KevinJ

Option-less M3 = 335IS loaded - $2-5k. Start adding a few options onto an M3 and see where the price is. Also I don't know how willing dealer are willing to not markup an M3 versus 335.

If $50+k is nothing to you for a 335, then 68-80k for an M3 shouldn't be a question. The fuel efficiency argument is stupid if you don't care about $10k already. The price difference is about $500 per year for gas.

Caring about options isn't what the M3 is all about. It costs more period. The extended warranty is nearly 7k, and people here question whether or not they should spend 3k on an extended warranty for a 335. M3 is about performance, and it comes at a price. imho people don't shop both in reality. go to the M3 forum, it's not as if there's a good number who have owned a 335.

M is not for everyone, as a matter of fact, it's for a select few. It's for me, but I already have a 335 so that's that.

[KevinJ]

I'm sure in Europe where there are more options maybe someone gets an M3 with cloth seats and is extremely happy.

A BMW for that matter is not for everyone either. The fact is that a M3 cost more and the insurance is higher, and likely you would want similar options on an M3 that you would consider on a 335, so that puts it in the upper ranges for some people.

Its not about an extended warranty either since the average that cars are rotated is 3-4 years and maybe 4-5 these last few years. I kept my last one for ten years.

Originally Posted by John 070

Caring about options isn't what the M3 is all about. It costs more period. The extended warranty is nearly 7k, and people here question whether or not they should spend 3k on an extended warranty for a 335. M3 is about performance, and it comes at a price. imho people don't shop both in reality. go to the M3 forum, it's not as if there's a good number who have owned a 335.

M is not for everyone, as a matter of fact, it's for a select few. It's for me, but I already have a 335 so that's that.

[roundle]

Drive the Civic until the new 3-series comes out.

[ww007]

Originally Posted by carlolesmana

Actually that's car is just for temporary, i pay it half and half with my friend. Because i haven't found the right E92 335i since i looking for a car. If i want to buy for a used one, what year do you recommend? someone said to always skip the first year. I'm looking for the auto with paddles and nav, so what year is the best?
Thanks

If you're looking for nav, then I heard the '09 and and later are better. They apparently updated the whole iDrive thing in '09, so you should definitely be looking for an '09 at the oldest.

If you wanna wait for the new models to come out, then people say you're supposed to skip the first year so they can work out all the kinks. Not sure how valid that is, but if you want to follow that, then you gotta wait till the 2013 models come out.

And coming from a civic, a 335is would probably be overkill. But hey, do whatever floats your boat.