Evo8 vs 335 vs E46 M3? Opinions needed!
Buy CPO BMW, good warrantee service and work.
Buy CPO Evo...get denied for almost all claims.
Just saying...
Two things I think about when buying car, regardless of what it is, are; insurance cost & and ongoing maintenance. Evo insurance has been cheap for me, and I do all of the maintenance. Car has never been to a shop for anything. On my X5, which I bought used, the dealer has done most of the services. I haven't paid a dime for anything. Something to think about other than which car is better. They're both great cars.
Buy CPO Evo...get denied for almost all claims.
Just saying...
Two things I think about when buying car, regardless of what it is, are; insurance cost & and ongoing maintenance. Evo insurance has been cheap for me, and I do all of the maintenance. Car has never been to a shop for anything. On my X5, which I bought used, the dealer has done most of the services. I haven't paid a dime for anything. Something to think about other than which car is better. They're both great cars.
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http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...nal&listType=3
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A bit pricier than most E46s for sure.
Only things needing replacements were the power steering pump, as well as the voltage regulator on the alternator the other day (instead, did a full alternator exchange..just to be safe).
And that's what really brings me towards the Evo. Speeeeeed!
I love driving my buddy's 650hp STi. I don't even notice the bouncy ride, mostly because I'm so focused on not stalling his stage 4 clutch, F that thing
Makes me feel awful whenever I get into my car afterwards.
I had no idea it could get this bad, I figured it would just die and stop cooling, I guess I really dodged that just in time.
That's the thing with BMWs, they can't make basic things while the internals are solid. Window regulators? Fans? Plastic clips? Plastic ducts? Plastic expansion tanks with PRESSURIZED COOLANT? What do you mean there's a problem? What problem?
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Haha that ******* electric fan, I had to replace mine because when I'd turn the car off it would start up going full speed on it's own and drain the battery. After a while it started smoking.
I had no idea it could get this bad, I figured it would just die and stop cooling, I guess I really dodged that just in time.
That's the thing with BMWs, they can't make basic things while the internals are solid. Window regulators? Fans? Plastic clips? Plastic ducts? Plastic expansion tanks with PRESSURIZED COOLANT? What do you mean there's a problem? What problem?
I had no idea it could get this bad, I figured it would just die and stop cooling, I guess I really dodged that just in time.
That's the thing with BMWs, they can't make basic things while the internals are solid. Window regulators? Fans? Plastic clips? Plastic ducts? Plastic expansion tanks with PRESSURIZED COOLANT? What do you mean there's a problem? What problem?
someone had the same thing happen but they parked it in a garage..... burned down the house....
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The parts that run fine on a Honda...they can't seem to perfect. BMWs have been having cooling system problems for generations. Idk how the E90s deal with them but I doubt it'll be much better when they become the "previous" generation.
And I don't think the house burned down because of the car. But man! How dangerous...and to think I like to keep mine in the garage.
It's just that driving it for half a year or so just wouldn't be that great.
I've read that some owners slap a set of snow tires on them and the limited slip diff. really helps out.
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Plain and simple, e90 335 id stay away from, so many issues that its hard to list them all for you.
Also... you CANNOT compare E46 to a E46 M3, its like comparing a Evo to a lancer... completely differnt cars. The vanos bolts do get issues on the S54.. Easy fix with upgraded bolts
Honestly next to nothing goes wrong with the e46 m3/ S54. Its by far one of the most solid bimmers ever!
... if you do get a e46 m3... DO NOT GET A SMG!!!!!! You will hate your life with the problems to come...
Although that being said, looking at your wants, I do believe you will be much happier with a evo over a m3. I wish you luck and good fortune on your hunt
btw.. I work a t bmw as a service technician
Also... you CANNOT compare E46 to a E46 M3, its like comparing a Evo to a lancer... completely differnt cars. The vanos bolts do get issues on the S54.. Easy fix with upgraded bolts
Honestly next to nothing goes wrong with the e46 m3/ S54. Its by far one of the most solid bimmers ever!... if you do get a e46 m3... DO NOT GET A SMG!!!!!! You will hate your life with the problems to come...
Although that being said, looking at your wants, I do believe you will be much happier with a evo over a m3. I wish you luck and good fortune on your hunt
btw.. I work a t bmw as a service technician
(you buy any E90x varient BMW if you want to eventually Break My Wallet)The rear subfame has collasped right through the floor ot has begun to crack, It is covered under warranty if not touched or tried to fix at an outside shop or by ones self, the fix is inspecting and then sending the vehicle to a BMW approved body shop... pretty fail, but I have only seen 3 vehicles with cracked/ collasped rear floor sub frame
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As long as you've got a stock suspension + wheel setup, the dealership is willing to fix it for you.
However, the warranty is out now, I'm not sure how they treat it as of late.
E90 looks like a toad lool
VS the sexy E92:
But I can't believe the 335i E92s have big problems...hmm.
However, the warranty is out now, I'm not sure how they treat it as of late.
E92 is just a 2 door E90.. Same car... They are in the E90x varient and are virtually the same car..same problems... other than no rear door lock or window regulator issues lol but they do have seat belt extender issues lmfao (you buy any E90x varient BMW if you want to eventually Break My Wallet)
The rear subfame has collasped right through the floor ot has begun to crack, It is covered under warranty if not touched or tried to fix at an outside shop or by ones self, the fix is inspecting and then sending the vehicle to a BMW approved body shop... pretty fail, but I have only seen 3 vehicles with cracked/ collasped rear floor sub frame
(you buy any E90x varient BMW if you want to eventually Break My Wallet)The rear subfame has collasped right through the floor ot has begun to crack, It is covered under warranty if not touched or tried to fix at an outside shop or by ones self, the fix is inspecting and then sending the vehicle to a BMW approved body shop... pretty fail, but I have only seen 3 vehicles with cracked/ collasped rear floor sub frame
VS the sexy E92:
But I can't believe the 335i E92s have big problems...hmm.
As long as you've got a stock suspension + wheel setup, the dealership is willing to fix it for you.
However, the warranty is out now, I'm not sure how they treat it as of late.
E90 looks like a toad lool
VS the sexy E92:
But I can't believe the 335i E92s have big problems...hmm.
However, the warranty is out now, I'm not sure how they treat it as of late.
E90 looks like a toad lool
VS the sexy E92:
But I can't believe the 335i E92s have big problems...hmm.