E46 M3 or 135i

[MrBlonde]

Some ignorance here. The E46 M3 is slow as a wet week. The engine feels sluggish and anemic. Seriously underpowered. And E46s are old now and they show it.

[BMW86]

I would test drive both first but if your heart wants the M3, go for it.

For me, the 135i makes a lot more sense, there are too many reasons why it's the better car.

Also, decide whether you plan to mod it or not. The M3 is a perfect package out of the box whereas the 135i is only rated at 50% of its potential from factory. Having said that, it still gives the M3 a good run for it's money on the track and will kill it in a straight line. With a few mods you can get 100kw over stock and make it handle like an M car anyway.

[Tintin]

thanks for the thoughts guys....I think I will be going for a 135i. Mainly because an old car is an old car whether M or not. I think I would much rather be getting into a newer car every morning. The fact that the 135i is so potent seals the deal. I would still love an M car but only when (if) I can afford a newish one. This is what I have realised after some deep pondering....

[MikeVictor]

In that case, welcome to the club, Tintin

It shouldn't be too hard to find a N54 engine with your name on it!

[aus135i]

owned 135i and been in a few old m3s and i have to say 135i.....my2c

[RaihaX]

Originally Posted by Tintin

thanks for the thoughts guys....I think I will be going for a 135i. Mainly because an old car is an old car whether M or not. I think I would much rather be getting into a newer car every morning. The fact that the 135i is so potent seals the deal. I would still love an M car but only when (if) I can afford a newish one. This is what I have realised after some deep pondering....

Same conclusion I came to as well.

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