330ci or e36 M3

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This might be a silly one but thoughts appreciated. It looks as if I will be changing jobs, new job has not got such a generous car allowance, so I might jump ship on the 330ci (maybe / maybe not). One option might be a 94-97 M3.....E36's seem incredibly dated compared to e46's...do you think you would be happy with this downsize? Has anyone who has owned both cars care to comment? (P.S. I am not even attempting to be critical of e36 M3's, I am sure they would kill a 330 performance wise...)

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Jeff

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Pink_Floyd said:
I've always loved the e36 body style - I think it's much better than the e46. Classic BMW, you can't beat that.
My thoughts exactly!!
That's the only reason why I'm still driving a 10-year-old car. [:)]
 
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Both are great. We never got the Euro M3's here with the more powerful 320hp engines, so the 330 and the M3 are very close in terms of performance here. Granted M3's have a more happily tunable engines and come with an LSD, the 330 can easily hold it's own against the M.

Interior/comfort wise, the E46 is way more modern, but if performance is a key factor, then the M3 will be more sensible choice, especially considering the dropping prices.

Can't go wrong with the either one.[thumb]
 

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I know this may be off the subject but i have a 2003 330i and i beat my freinds 97 m3 4 door as well as a e46 330ci. In my opinion, they are all beautiful cars but insurace wise i would go with the 330i plus its easier to fit more people.

alex
 
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U have to consider warranty when u buy. A new beamer comes w/ 4 years service and warranty. If anything goes wrong bmw will fix it. If u are buying a used M3 at a dealer then ok but i WOULD NOT buy a used M3 with no warranty. Especially if you are going to buy one that is 8 to 10 years old. COnsdier warranty b4 you purchase.[wave]
 


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