Is E9X 335i and 335is naturally to be replaced by F8X M3/M4 ???

[neverbeentoofast]

I was about to buy an m3 e93 in 2011 as a daily driver for my wife and me (next to a 520d - now becoming a 530d.)

After about 1000km testing, i was very fascinated, but shocked by 15-16L / 100km in daily driving. I went for the 335i vert. Now, after 56000km there are things i miss - even off track:

- lsd when wet
- adaptive drive
- m breaKS

The f83 seams to me like a collection of wish-list items.

so there is very good chance i go for it end of 2014

[bojanis]

Originally Posted by Maddict3

I always laugh when I see your comments. It seems like you're the only person on the boards that have driven the M4 extensively to say its engine won't give you the same emotion.

I've said this before I think both 335i and E92 M3 owners will be loving the new M4 once they see how the M4 demolishes the E92 in every department. Take a look at F10 M5 owners and tell me which one prefers the E60 over the F10?

You will become a fan boy of the M4 and complain about something when the next gen M4 will be out. Thats what fan boys do.

Some good points you have made, and I do have to admit that i know some guys who do prefer E60 over an F10 M5 for the engine, and engine only!!! Each to it's own

[bojanis]

Originally Posted by neverbeentoofast

I was about to buy an m3 e93 in 2011 as a daily driver for my wife and me (next to a 520d - now becoming a 530d.)

After about 1000km testing, i was very fascinated, but shocked by 15-16L / 100km in daily driving. I went for the 335i vert. Now, after 56000km there are things i miss - even off track:

- lsd when wet
- adaptive drive
- m breaKS

The f83 seams to me like a collection of wish-list items.

so there is very good chance i go for it end of 2014

I guess that naturally aspirated engines do get thirsty, especially at high revs like S55 can hit. I think new M3/M4 is a combo of an 335i and M car....and that's a pretty damn good one.

[Ducfan]

I prefer unique character of the car to outright performance or luxury or, or, or. I suspect though that character is a very subjective thing. In my mind this why I like Ducati's and Porsches. Yes also subjective but it would seem hard to deny that the engine of a car is one of the most important character definers.

I like the current V8 for its characteristics (high rev) but am eager to experience an inline turbo 6 which I think will have it's own character.

[STARSKI]

Originally Posted by Ezio

It make sense what you say. Probably 9 times out of 10 you would be right about current e92 m owners. I am telling you I am different. Go look at my first thread I made here On m3 post . It talks about how i only like v8 engines. It's as simple as that. I love the sound and power. That is what emotion is to me. Same reason why I am most likely switching to a v8 powered GM car next.

You're saying you like high revving engines but then you prefer v8's which most american v8's aren't high revving. Not sure of you're point.

[Black Gold]

Originally Posted by STARSKI

You're saying you like high revving engines but then you prefer v8's which most american v8's aren't high revving. Not sure of you're point.

he's just a kid, and a confused one at that. best to just ignore his posts.

[Ezio]

Originally Posted by STARSKI

You're saying you like high revving engines but then you prefer v8's which most american v8's aren't high revving. Not sure of you're point.

I never said I didn't like lower revving engines. I like both. As I have said many times now.