They always treat you like a king when you are buying. It is when you try to bring it in for service that they bend you over the table.

 

^ +1

 

I am talking about the 335i. i cant speak for the 335is( like I said) but the 335i starts at $44,100 thats 15k cheaper than the M3. With that 15k im sure you can make the 335i much faster than the M3, the M3 has 414 hp out of the box. the 335i has 300 hp. The 335is make 320hp so esentially you are paying 7grand for 20 hp. or in the M3's case 14grand for 114 hp. juce box will give you 80hp with out any supporting mods for less than $600

for $500 you can get a juicebox $200 or so for the dual cone intake $1500 for an exhaust and maybe a grand for to upgrade the intercooler will put you over 420hp and is still 9grand+ cheaper you can do alot with 9grand.

m3 you get higher ins. more tax on the purchase price im sure there is a gas guzzler tax add in the bells and whistles you want.


similarly built 335i ($56,145) 335is $64,711 (M3 $82,494)

 

^I think the OP wants opinion on a 335is not a 335i, correct?

 

^im sure he does, I included the 335is. But if the OP is asking and has some indecision im sure accurate info regarding all of the 3 maybe helpful in his decision.

 

I'm sure other than the major oil consumption problem if you were the unlucky ones, the little problems here and there can easily be ignored in trade for long term dependability compared to BMW, Audi, etc...I'm a little dissappointed for Audi though, they make a few of the most appealing cars nowadays, IMO.

Nevertheless, we can't just base it on initial quality and customer service. As for me, I like long lasting dependable cars. Kinda shocking on the gap difference between Nissan and Infiniti on this list though, afterall...Nissan IS Infiniti. Actually, holy shiz! on Nissan for being way down there!

 

I would say go with Lexus, they are always in the Top 3 for Quality and Customer Satisifaction.

 

For 15k I could make a Civic faster than an M3 too. What is your point?

You still dont get the better interior, the better exterior, the better suspension, or the better retail value.

 

a civicis a civic thats compairing apples to oranges the 335i,is and m3 are E92 cars same bodysame options available different engine in teh M ofcourse.

the interior and suspension adss to the price of the M3 they are all E92's so the same car different fenders. whoo hooo for that price ill make my own fenders. the interior is pretty much teh same the front seats are a lil different on the M3 nothing you cant add to either of the others. the wheels can be added as well. they are all options. you can even get the performance alcantara seats. so now you are paying 20 grand for fenders and a different exhaust. because all of the options are pretty much the same, they all have the same packages and available options.

Most anyone on here would be but hurt if they spent 80g's on a car and pulled up next to a car with the same body, was faster and had some nice wheels better suspension andwhatever else you can think of and cost less but looked the same.

its a status thing thats it

 

Why is it then 335 owners always try to make their cars look like an M3?

Some peole can afford and M3, others cant and try to make it look like an M3. If you can afford the better looking, better sounding, better performing car... then do it. If you cant, buy a 335i and try to copy it.

 

^ no idea but personnaly I like the may my 335 looks I will probalby drop it stiffen her up put some nice wheels on her, juice box, intercooler upgrade, DCI, maybe DPs and exhaust . but I dont think I will be thrying to make it look like a M3 cuz its not. might add a lip to the front tho

 

Do you think a guy in an M3 gives two ***** some guy in a 335 is putting down more power than him? He probably cares as much as if you pulled up next to him in a 10 second Mustang, or a 16 second civic....which is not much. People that buy M3s buy them for a reason. It's not a pure numbers car. If you think that slapping a JB, coil overs, and wheels on a 335 will make it handle, feel, and drive like the 1,000 of hours of engineering put into the M cars at the factory, you are mistaken.

lol touche.

 

To be clear. I am not saying anything bad about the 335i, it is a great car. I am just saying if you can actually afford a M3, why would you even consider downgrading to a 335i?

Also to be clear, anything is better than Infiniti.

 

@ oneguy, because the M3 is just the shizzle every car gets thousands of hours or R&D. and if the M3 is so amazing i pose this question if the M3 is upgraded by putting coilovers (brand "X") it makes the car handle better right? so if i have a 335i which is the same base, and the same coilovers are available, how am i not making the 335i handle better thant he stock M3 that has how ever many hours of R&D?

if you thank the companies that develope these up grades do it over night with out thousands of hours of R&D you are mistaken.

i would rather have a suspension set up form a company that is dedicated to pure suspension products, than factory OEM suspension anyday be it M3 or honda civic.

like i said the M3 is a status car. if you can afford it then by all means get it. both are great cars. but if you are buying the M3 for performance there are better options that coudl be more cost effective.

if you gonna spend 80gs on an M3 why not get a GTR?

 

Except for Acuras. I think Infiniti is a notch above these guys. Acura cars are for posers. Luxury cars should contain RWD and V8s cars in their lineup.