i have an 07 TL-S..don't get me wrong..i love my car..
but lately i was thinking for a more powerful sporty car..i am debating between a 2006 BMW M3 and an 07 335..what would you do in my position..go for it or stick with the TL-S?

 

I love the TL-S...

but i also love the M3.
Personally I cannot drive a 2006 M3..
knowing that there is the 08 M3 which is extremly sickkkk.

if you can afford it...
why not

 

If you want more power, then go for it.........

 

I have to agree, if you have the funds without financing go for it! Those bmws are sick!...I drove a 6 lastweekend...awesome!

 

Kipros, get the other car as a 2nd car and keep both.

 

need some more info about your 'position'

what do you owe if anything on the S?
what's your budget?
how many miles on the M3 and 335i?
do you have a family?
do you need the space?
is it your daily driver?

some more info would be helpful.

 

If I had a choice, I'd get the M3 with the V8 as long as it was CPO. However if a newer 335i that was CPO with less mileage came around, I'd get that and get it retuned...

 

if its in budget, def M3. BMW knows how to make a car thats for sure.

 

Get the 335 TT and upgrade the computer, you'll be a happy camper. Just keep money in the bank as the tires aren't cheap.

 

2006 M3 is sure sweet.

For less money with 80% of the fun 2006 330Ci with ZHP package.

Or wait a bit a catch an early 135 off of 2-year lease. I know a BMW tuner who swears that the 135 is a better performance bargain than an E46 BMW.

 

Does your TL-S have a manual ?

I would NOT get the 06 M3. Rides like a rock and needs to be red-lined for speed like a Civic Si. I have driven both so I know.

The 335i coupe would be awesome, but you BETTER get a great warranty with it. Believe me I know.

A $700 chip on the 335i will make it a ROCKET.

Have you considered the 135i ? I have driven the 135i twice and WOW it hauls @$$.

 

mine is automatic..i want to go back to manual..i've driven manual cars my whole life..

found an 06 M3 with 25000 miles , loaded, for 31000..
found an 05 335 loaded with 18000 miles for 33000..
i thought M3 was better than 335...so i don't know what to do

 

personally i like the smooth turbo of the 335i.

 

If you can get an M3 do it....i have a friend who has one and he absolutly loves it

 

The 06 M3 has a very high revving engine, you have to rev the shit out of it to get performance, its like a Civic Si engine. The TT on the 3 liter 335i, 135i has 100% of torque at 1400 rpm. The 06 M3 also rides like a brick. Its a track racer.

If you want a fun fast and comfortable BMW get a 335i or 135i with a manual, even though the 6 speed auto is just as fast. I was VERY close to buying a new 335i coupe with a few options, or a mostly loaded 135i.

After putting the AEM V2 intake and the ATLP quads on my 06 manual TL, I am satisfied with its power. The Tein SS coilovers with the progress RSB and sticky 19" Yoko S-Drive tires makes my car handle better then ANY OTHER FWD car I have driven.

Last week I kept up with a 535i which is not slow, same 300hp/300tq TT engine as the 335i, 135i. I know the 535i is heavier, but its still very quick.

 

If you dont have the cash for a new M3 and its between an e46 m3 or a 335i coupe than I say get the 335 because with only a few grand in mods it will walk the e46's. I've seen my boys 335i with the procede v2 keep up with new m3 v8's.