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So, the M3 gap got wider, while the 335i actually got a tad worse. |
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Is yours a stick or auto? Because I have the sport auto ZF 8 speed which is great but compared to the DCT not even in the same solar system. The only transmission that I think even compares is the PDK. |
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+20hp and springs/dampers are a pretty mild modification in my opinion. I believe there will be a pretty big difference still from that type of 335 to an M3.
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04-06-2015, 11:45 PM | #28 | |
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I have the 8 speed auto. The C63S is another car I'm closely watching. |
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04-07-2015, 12:34 AM | #29 | |
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It was hard to find a replacement for my car as the 335i is a hell of a car. It may not be the best at anything but it does everything well. |
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10-25-2015, 06:44 PM | #30 |
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I had the same question as I've been itching to upgrade recently.
You really can't take forum reactions and descriptions seriously since everyone wow gauge is different. As an example, many people on the f30 forum says bms stage 1 tune amazing and makes the car feel different. I installed it said... Ummmm okay I guess I feel it but I am not sure if it is just my mind justifying the purchase. Luckily it was only a few hundred bucks. If you are looking to upgrade, just go and drive it for yourself and decide if it is worth it. The forums won't be any help in my opinion. The M3 is undoubtedly be superior... Whether that's worth it to you is another thing. |
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Yeah I did the upgrade. It's a pretty big difference as far as look / feel / power. I really enjoy the F80 but be ready to ft has often. The car is pretty awesome though.
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10-26-2015, 07:50 PM | #32 |
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Went to drive one today f82.
The extra power is obvious. Handling is great too =) But that exhaust at cold start... Is it supposed to be that loud. My my my that's going to wake up the neighborhood! If I was buying my 335i it is a no-brainer the m3 is worth the upgrade. When I optioned my 335i out it comes to 55k. At that point it makes sense to get into an m3 even if it means giving up some options on the 335i ( HUD) to get the m3 price down a bit |
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I test drove an M4 before leasing a 435i GC. I preferred the 435i - more comfortable ride, less noisy, smoother transmission. The power and handling of the 435i are excellent for anything that I encounter on public roads.
If I was going to spend M4 money, I would either get a sports car that provides a special experience even on public roads (like a Porsche Cayman), or go the opposite way and get a nicely-equipped 5-series. |
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I went from the ActiveHybrid3 to the F80. Ride quality is actually better with the F80!
The power delivery went from excellent to omg-this-thing-is-fast. Both cars have 50/50 weight distribution, but the overall chassis composure and road-grip is the biggest difference in normal driving activities. |
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M4 and a nicely-equipped 5-series are just night and day for a driving experience. Usually if you like one, you don't like/appreciate the other.
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Getting a test drive is difficult. I'm driving an f30 335 xdrive 6mt (Msport, adaptive suspension, VSS, M brakes) and I'd love to know from people who have gone from something similar to an M3 just how different the M3 is. For instance does the 6mt have shorter throws? Is the clutch heavier? How different is the steering weight? Any droning on the highway? I definitely want something a bit more "special" but don't want to end up with a car that is too rough around the edges for daily duty (I commute 40 miles a day).
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I have the Adaptive M Suspension and 18" wheels. It is absolutely not rough around the edges for daily commute duty. My wife even commented on how quiet it was on the freeway. Road noise is minimal, almost the same as a normal 335. Put the car in Efficient/Comfort/Comfort and you'll think you were in a regular 335.
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