g35 vs bmw 3 series
#46
#48
Originally Posted by Deang35c6
Oh, and no stock M3 is gonna put 290 rwhp to the ground. That's 13% drivetrain loss. BMWs are efficient, but not that efficient! Based on my old E46, I'd say they're about 16%. So 279 rwhp is more realistic and when compared to the strongest G35 at 260, it's not so far off. Gearing would still be in the M3s favor.
G's will not put 260rwhp...I know you saw ONE guy who did it, but something was really messed up about that, they will not put that much power down stock.
#49
Originally Posted by ChazM
G's will not put 260rwhp...I know you saw ONE guy who did it, but something was really messed up about that, they will not put that much power down stock.
#50
Originally Posted by EZZ
He means the 260rwhp was modded. Read the earlier posts and you'll see. I believe that is the highest hp n/a g35 i've seen yet
Thanks EZZ,
You guys need to realize that in the realm of NA mods, we are children. The highest rated NA Z I've know of is knocking on 300 rwhp. Haven't seen a G that high, but then again the Z crowd is more mod-hungry.
#51
#52
Originally Posted by mimmitt
My post was done in haste, I apologize. I wasn't bragging about owning an M3, simply saying that if you haven't actually lived with one for awhile you may think that it is just a car that is .7 sec faster than the G - which to some doesn't sound like a huge difference.
Regardless, I sold the M to get a G35 and am very happy with my decision. I like the Vette as well...
Regardless, I sold the M to get a G35 and am very happy with my decision. I like the Vette as well...
All comes down to it again - G is better bang for the buck.
#53
I was in the exact same situation.
330ci, or G35?
My personal opinions in the decision making process(YMMV):
I can get a new G35 for the price of a 1 yr old certified 330ci (in good condition).
Styling goes to G35 as a sporty + luxury exterior. The 330ci stylign is nice, but looks like a loaf of bread when compared to the lines of the G35.
Engineering goes to BMW. The VQ is a great engine, but the bimmer makes due with much less HP, is lighter, and yet the ride quality and handling are better. Stiffness does not equal good handling. Balance does, and the bmw has plenty of that.
I used to own a Cooper S, so I liked the idea of not having a car that you see in abundance (I'm in an area where there arent a whole lot of mini's, but plenty of 3-series). My G35 doesnt turn as many heads as the mini did, but the bmw would've turn as many heads as my old corolla.
And the rest, I didn't really care about.
BTW: almost all certified status cars have a 100k mile warranty, even if they only have 6k miles on it, and the warranty is extended to usually double the original warranty. If I could've bought a certified G35c, I would've.
330ci, or G35?
My personal opinions in the decision making process(YMMV):
I can get a new G35 for the price of a 1 yr old certified 330ci (in good condition).
Styling goes to G35 as a sporty + luxury exterior. The 330ci stylign is nice, but looks like a loaf of bread when compared to the lines of the G35.
Engineering goes to BMW. The VQ is a great engine, but the bimmer makes due with much less HP, is lighter, and yet the ride quality and handling are better. Stiffness does not equal good handling. Balance does, and the bmw has plenty of that.
I used to own a Cooper S, so I liked the idea of not having a car that you see in abundance (I'm in an area where there arent a whole lot of mini's, but plenty of 3-series). My G35 doesnt turn as many heads as the mini did, but the bmw would've turn as many heads as my old corolla.
And the rest, I didn't really care about.
BTW: almost all certified status cars have a 100k mile warranty, even if they only have 6k miles on it, and the warranty is extended to usually double the original warranty. If I could've bought a certified G35c, I would've.
#54
#55
Originally Posted by dropshadow
your girlfriend is being lied to, or they are selling her an extended warranty. you better go have a talk with her...seriously. better yet, you go to the salesman, and get the details straight. no car has a 100k warranty - maybe powertrain, maybe against rust corrosion, but better get the details straight before she writes a check!
#57
#58
Originally Posted by mbq62
Thanks I apologize as well for being an *** but I'm not a big fan of the M3. I know that a lot of people thinks it's the world but IMO there's much better cars you can buy with that money. My friend has a shop and he fixes them all the time so I know that these cars electronically spoil faster than milk (exaggerating of course). What model M3 did you own? Good choice on the G. Although there's a lot of things about the G that I hate. One being I've had my car at the dealers to fix little things that never happened in my Honda Civic. It's ridiculous sometimes. Oh, but .7 sec in the race world is a pretty big difference ...especially after watching some of the WRC events. Plus my friend had told me the story about how he got smoked by a chick in a new M3 in his EVO.
All comes down to it again - G is better bang for the buck.
All comes down to it again - G is better bang for the buck.
#60
Originally Posted by mbq62
Thanks I apologize as well for being an *** but I'm not a big fan of the M3. I know that a lot of people thinks it's the world but IMO there's much better cars you can buy with that money. My friend has a shop and he fixes them all the time so I know that these cars electronically spoil faster than milk (exaggerating of course). What model M3 did you own? Good choice on the G. Although there's a lot of things about the G that I hate. One being I've had my car at the dealers to fix little things that never happened in my Honda Civic. It's ridiculous sometimes. Oh, but .7 sec in the race world is a pretty big difference ...especially after watching some of the WRC events. Plus my friend had told me the story about how he got smoked by a chick in a new M3 in his EVO.
All comes down to it again - G is better bang for the buck.
All comes down to it again - G is better bang for the buck.