E36 M3 or 330ci? - Page 5 - United Bimmer Community

nick_318is · 02-19-2006, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Rooz

.. the M does have about 20 more Hp and torque....

.... Plus I'd be in the M family.....

I bet its lighter than the e46 as well.

**Rooz** · 02-20-2006, 11:25 AM

Well, am still gonna go Friday and test drive a few 330ci's and an 01 M3 (just for kicks and giggles)

I called them and the guy was like

"Well, I have three 330ci's an 01, 02 and 04, and I have one 01 M3.. would you like ot drive that one too?"

I mean.. how can I say no

**nightdevils** · 02-20-2006, 12:29 PM

Maybe you wil end up buying the 01 m3 instead...haha

**EnvyM3** · 02-20-2006, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by catalyst

the e46 more of a business man cruiser.

Haha, that fits my description to a T. On the road all the time and like to ride in style

Subliminal message:

Rooz get the e46, Rooz get the e46, Rooz get the e46, Rooz get the e46, Rooz get the e46, Rooz get the e46!

**redefinedM3** · 02-20-2006, 02:25 PM

i know this probably doesnt count since your looking at my car now BUT i had an e46 325xi, and i sold it and bought my e36 m3. IMO NOTHING beats the sports and being alive when you drive feel of an e36 m3.

**Rooz** · 02-20-2006, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by redefinedM3

i know this probably doesnt count since your looking at my car now BUT i had an e46 325xi, and i sold it and bought my e36 m3. IMO NOTHING beats the sports and being alive when you drive feel of an e36 m3.

Yeah.. am gonna drive the heck out of that 01 M3 just to compare to yours.. lol

**Rooz** · 03-03-2006, 10:05 PM

You guys might hate me, but the wya thigns are looking am leaning more towards an 01-02 330ci, lol

**94bmw325i** · 03-03-2006, 10:39 PM

Make sure you mod it even more than your 328!

**Rooz** · 03-03-2006, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 94bmw325i

Make sure you mod it even more than your 328!

Humm.. I have abig suprise coming for ya if it comes through....

Am eduMacating my self on them right now... one thing I find though is not too many people make GOOD exahusts for them

**doughboyea** · 03-03-2006, 11:05 PM

Fun Facts ....from edmunds.com

99 M3 versus 2001 330Ci

Curb Weight: 3175lbs vs 3351lbs

HP: 240hp vs 225hp

max HP rpm: 6000rpm vs 5900rpm

lb-ft: 236lbft vs 214lbft

max lb-ft rpm: 3800 rpm vs 3500rpm

0-60mph est: 5.6sec vs 5.9sec *manual*

60-0mph: 119ft vs 120ft

C.mpg: 19mpg vs 21mpg

HWY.mpg: 26mpg vs 30mpg

Wheel Base: 106.7in vs 107.3in

Est. Price Range: $14k+ vs $17.5k+

My vote still goes for the M3

Dough

**Rooz** · 03-03-2006, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by doughboyea

Fun Facts ....from edmunds.com

99 M3 versus 2001 330Ci

Curb Weight: 3175lbs vs 3351lbs

HP: 240hp vs 225hp

max HP rpm: 6000rpm vs 5900rpm

lb-ft: 236lbft vs 214lbft

max lb-ft rpm: 3800 rpm vs 3500rpm

0-60mph est: 5.6sec vs 5.9sec *manual*

60-0mph: 119ft vs 120ft

C.mpg: 19mpg vs 21mpg

HWY.mpg: 26mpg vs 30mpg

Wheel Base: 106.7in vs 107.3in

Est. Price Range: $14k+ vs $17.5k+

My vote still goes for the M3

Dough

Well.. trust me if I get the 330ci.. I have something serious cooking up for it... just gonna give you a hint...

Estimated power

Power: 280 HP
Torque: 250 ft-lbs

Oh yeah... that would be at the wheels

**doughboyea** · 03-03-2006, 11:40 PM

U mean the AA supercharger? what's that lke $6k?

Dough

**Rooz** · 03-03-2006, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by doughboyea

U mean the AA supercharger? what's that lke $6k?

Dough

No sir!

but you'r on the right track. The one I'd be getting through a friend would be 6 psi putting about 10-15 more hp/torque than the 8psi from AA

**cainchapman** · 03-04-2006, 12:03 AM

The M3 will always be perceived as a much better car and hold it's value. However, as a daily driver, they suffer from not having as much low down torque as the 330i. Ultimately the M3 is a drivers car.

**xsperf** · 03-04-2006, 12:48 AM

rooz, and ///M is an ///M, it will always stand out from the flock, i think you should test drive an e36 m3 to make your final decision