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Jimmer
01-23-2005, 12:55 PM
Opinions and thoughts would be appreciated guys!

I currently own 2001 330ci with mods (see sig) and 97,000 KM on it.

Supercharge my 330 for about (lets just say) $10G???

OR

Buy new M3 for about $80G???

My 330 is running great and I love it- no problems, but I want more power. If I sell my car and get say $40G I'd still need another $40 for the M3! I just don't know if it's worth $30G MORE for the M3 over s/c 330 - but my car has some miles on it for sure and warranty is done. With the mods I've done if add a S/C how do you guys think I would perform against a M3 (stock - both manual)???

Thanks!
:dunno:

2m0a0x2
01-23-2005, 01:26 PM
Just get the M3. You will run into periodic tiny problems with the S/C kit, nothing is as reliable as N/A. You can just get the M3, get better handling, better suspension, and the list goes on.

Weapon_R
01-23-2005, 01:43 PM
A supercharged 330 will never be an m3.

Get the m3.

FiveFreshFish
01-23-2005, 03:00 PM
Get a 2003 M3. You should be able to find one for under $70k.

Tuner1
01-23-2005, 07:57 PM
M3 :thumbsup: I am in the business of selling S/C kits and other go-fast goodies, but there is no doubt the M3 is the way to go...and then you can start modding the M3 ;)

The only impressive S/C'd 330 I have ever seen first-hand is a local customers E46 cab, and it took him huge money and much frustration to get the final product perfected.


Rob

illeagle
01-23-2005, 08:00 PM
i vote M3.. get a used '03, $60,000 - $70,000:bigpimp:

benyl
01-23-2005, 08:00 PM
If you are going to spend that kind of coin, I would wait a couple of years for the e90 M3. You are likely going to want to upgrade to it later from the e46 m3 anyway.

statick
01-23-2005, 10:30 PM
if ur willing to shell out the cash for an m3 , do it. or else go with s/c

m10-power
01-23-2005, 10:42 PM
Omar will pipe up sooner or later, he has a 330 cab. with ASA supercharger. I did the install (:guns:--> Rennsport) which was a PITA to say the least. After everything was sorted out it made some very impressive power, I believe he's over 300rwhp and seems pretty happy (until you remind him of what he went through...)

As for performance verse an M3, it will eat it I am sure, its quite quick for a heavy :bigpimp: ride.

Much more to an M3 then power though, sell your car and get a used M3 then start moddin'

illeagle
01-23-2005, 10:43 PM
get a 1999 M5.. 400HP V8.:bigpimp: :bigpimp:

Jimmer
01-23-2005, 11:34 PM
Thanks so much for all your thoughts guys - I have talked with omes :bow: I'm ALL for reliability and "no hassle" stuff. I drop my car off in the morning, pick it up in the evening, car runs great, no problems, and doesn't upset the daily routine. Plus when the wife is with me I'm "not allowed" to "drive" my car like I'm on the track and well I'm sure a N/A engine would be better for that then a supercharged one. Sounds like I'm leaning to the M.....
Once again thanks guys! :thumbup:

Glenn 328is
01-24-2005, 02:14 PM
I would second the M5 vote - although the E39 was around in the MY2000. :devil:

Actually, import an M3 CSL!!! Damn, those are so sweet... :thumbsup:

max_boost
01-24-2005, 04:55 PM
Originally posted by benyl
If you are going to spend that kind of coin, I would wait a couple of years for the e90 M3. You are likely going to want to upgrade to it later from the e46 m3 anyway. I would pick up a used M3 and play around with that and switch up for the E90 when it shows up :D

330 is a great car, I thought about modding mine but I'm just going to wait and trade up in a year or so hehe


Originally posted by Jimmer
My 330 is running great and I love it- no problems, but I want more power. Me too, can never have enough.

benyl
01-24-2005, 05:24 PM
Originally posted by max_boost
I would pick up a used M3 and play around with that and switch up for the E90 when it shows up :D

330 is a great car, I thought about modding mine but I'm just going to wait and trade up in a year or so hehe

Me too, can never have enough.

That is why you get a 330 for the luxury and an STi for da powa... lol

max_boost
01-24-2005, 07:53 PM
Originally posted by benyl


That is why you get a 330 for the luxury and an STi for da powa... lol If it wasn't for a certain someone smashing the crap out of my RSX, I would be able to unload that POS and get a better second car. hehe

Dj_Stylz
01-24-2005, 08:33 PM
M3 For Sure:thumbsup:

statick
01-26-2005, 11:01 AM
Originally posted by benyl


That is why you get a 330 for the luxury and an STi for da powa... lol

:eek: u got some awsome cars:thumbsup:

RSeXy
01-26-2005, 04:16 PM
Originally posted by max_boost
If it wasn't for a certain someone smashing the crap out of my RSX, I would be able to unload that POS and get a better second car. hehe

:dunno: :angel: :(


Originally posted by benyl


That is why you get a 330 for the luxury and an STi for da powa... lol


Originally posted by statick


:eek: u got some awsome cars:thumbsup:

Doesn't the 330ci belong to benyl's gf? and he owns the sti?

:dunno:

Jimmer
01-26-2005, 04:42 PM
Originally posted by benyl


That is why you get a 330 for the luxury and an STi for da powa... lol

You buyin?? :D

omes
02-05-2005, 05:04 AM
Hahahaha...I am famous:bigpimp:

I would say that if you need 4 doors, SC a 330 and mod from there.

If you don't need the 4 doors go with the M.

Just my thoughts.

Spring is just around the corner and more mods to come, lets just say that 350 rwhp will be the new benchmark. Not very M's will touch that.