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      09-12-2018, 11:45 PM   #1
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Smile E92 335is or F32 435i - Help me choose!

Hello everyone! This is my first post on BimmerPost, and I'm requesting help deciding on my next car!

I'm coming from a 2011 E90 328i, and I'm looking for a minor (major haha) upgrade. I wanted an M3/4, but I decided to wait on that for a while.

Right now I'm stuck choosing from either a 335is or a 435i. Both look really good aesthetically and are also really good in performance. If you guys could give me advice on which to choose I would really appreciate it!

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      09-12-2018, 11:48 PM   #2
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F80 M3 ZCP first of all. But if you must, I really like the 435i, they look really nice--never driven either so I'm not sure of the details.
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Just get an M3. Life is short. Don't wait for tomorrow. F80 M3s are getting cheap. $30-40k range now for a clean used one now...
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Hello everyone! This is my first post on BimmerPost, and I'm requesting help deciding on my next car!

I'm coming from a 2011 E90 328i, and I'm looking for a minor (major haha) upgrade. I wanted an M3/4, but I decided to wait on that for a while.

Right now I'm stuck choosing from either a 335is or a 435i. Both look really good aesthetically and are also really good in performance. If you guys could give me advice on which to choose I would really appreciate it!

Thanks again.
Get the M3.
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If not the m3, then which ever car is newer with less miles.
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      09-13-2018, 09:00 AM   #6
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Get a M3. You will have buyers remorse every time you see a M3 on the road.
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You need to drive all 3 cars and then you’ll know. Seems like you would already have a good idea what the 335is driving experience would be like since you owned a e90
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First of all, welcome.

Now, it looks like you already answered your own question when you said you wanted an M3/M4.

Now two things can happen from this fork in the road:
1) You get a 335is/435i. Months or years down the road, you're back in the same situation. The _35i was great but you still have your M craving unsatisfied.
or...
2) You get an M3 of your liking (several generations to choose from at your price-point) in the used market and you enjoy. No regrets, nothing unrealized, no remorse.

So what exactly are you waiting for?
Get the damn M3!
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      09-13-2018, 03:29 PM   #10
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On your original request, you really need to decide whether you want a 2 door or 4 door car.

If you have kids, go for the 335is. Otherwise get the 435i.
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On your original request, you really need to decide whether you want a 2 door or 4 door car.

If you have kids, go for the 335is. Otherwise get the 435i.

Actually the 335is (emphasis on the "s" suffix) was a special performance model that came in two-door coupe (E92) body-style only.

Incidentally, the 435i has a Gran Coupe variant, so I'd say as far as body-style is concerned, it should be the other way around (kids = 4GC, no kids = E92 or F32).

But I digress because an M3/4 is a solid choice given what the OP has been implying (wanting an M).
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      09-13-2018, 06:10 PM   #12
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Actually the 335is (emphasis on the "s" suffix) was a special performance model that came in two-door coupe (E92) body-style only.

Incidentally, the 435i has a Gran Coupe variant, so I'd say as far as body-style is concerned, it should be the other way around (kids = 4GC, no kids = E92 or F32).

But I digress because an M3/4 is a solid choice given what the OP has been implying (wanting an M).
Thanks for the information. I didn't know that the 335is came only as a 2 door.

I agree on the M3/M4 decision. But you should get an insurance quote first. Most insurance companies charge considerately more for an M car vs a 3 or 4 series. I even have has some companies tell me that they won't insure M cars.
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Actually the 335is (emphasis on the "s" suffix) was a special performance model that came in two-door coupe (E92) body-style only.

Incidentally, the 435i has a Gran Coupe variant, so I'd say as far as body-style is concerned, it should be the other way around (kids = 4GC, no kids = E92 or F32).

But I digress because an M3/4 is a solid choice given what the OP has been implying (wanting an M).
Thanks for the information. I didn't know that the 335is came only as a 2 door.

I agree on the M3/M4 decision. But you should get an insurance quote first. Most insurance companies charge considerately more for an M car vs a 3 or 4 series. I even have has some companies tell me that they won't insure M cars.
Not always. My 1M's insurance was/is the same as the 135 I traded for it...

M cars are considered "safe" cars by insurance standards. Obviously driving record is very important alongside what car..
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Not always. My 1M's insurance was/is the same as the 135 I traded for it...

M cars are considered "safe" cars by insurance standards. Obviously driving record is very important alongside what car..
I can tell you my M2 cost significantly more than my M235i. I have zero tickets and zero accidents.

And Safeco said that they won’t insure M cars.
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Not always. My 1M's insurance was/is the same as the 135 I traded for it...

M cars are considered "safe" cars by insurance standards. Obviously driving record is very important alongside what car..
I can tell you my M2 cost significantly more than my M235i. I have zero tickets and zero accidents.

And Safeco said that they won't insure M cars.
That's just bizarre man...how old are you, if I may ask? And you shopped around different companies?
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That's just bizarre man...how old are you, if I may ask? And you shopped around different companies?
I am a senior citizen. And yes I shopped around.
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HAHA. I wish. Maybe when time goes on yes lol.
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Thank you all!

I really didn't expect that many replies on this post I really do appreciate all of the recommendations and help so far! I don't plan to get the car for another 6-10 months from now (hopefully prices go down more haha). But I really want an M3/M4 and it isn't too far from my price range!
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If you really have to choose between a 335is and a 435i i would go for the 335is all the way. It handle better, it steer better, the brake feel is better, it sound nicer and I think it look nicer too.
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Drive all three in a variety of scenarios at least an hour each and choose which makes you happiest. If you plan to keep the car a while and can afford it sometimes its better to just have no regrets. As long you can still put food on the table and live life/fill up you're good.
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