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    Recent pics of my M3 which turned out so-so

    Recent details but pics don't really do it justice...








    Also considering throwing it up for sale this winter. Just hit 90k miles.

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    I've had it for over 4 years and am thinking either 996 Porsche or 335i.

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    Quote Originally Posted by DSrugis
    I've had it for over 4 years and am thinking either 996 Porsche or 335i.

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    I really think you'd be disappointed in the feel of a 335 coming from a supercharged e36 M3. Porsche might be ok, but damn that sedan is so fresh that I think you'd regret selling it
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    Quote Originally Posted by Da Infammus 1 View Post
    I really think you'd be disappointed in the feel of a 335 coming from a supercharged e36 M3. Porsche might be ok, but damn that sedan is so fresh that I think you'd regret selling it
    I haven't driven a 335 yet but I wouldn't keep it stock either. I am going to try to test drive one here in the next couple months.

    Regarding the Porsche, my buddy had one and I drove it and it was definitely slower than my car but was a ton of fun as well. As it sat though, not as fun as mine

    I truly am afraid that I may regret selling. 90k in a 97 that runs 12s isn't all too common.

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    specs on wheels and drop?

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    nice man! thanks. would love to see these on my m3/4/5

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    Quote Originally Posted by DSrugis View Post
    I haven't driven a 335 yet but I wouldn't keep it stock either. I am going to try to test drive one here in the next couple months.

    Regarding the Porsche, my buddy had one and I drove it and it was definitely slower than my car but was a ton of fun as well. As it sat though, not as fun as mine

    I truly am afraid that I may regret selling. 90k in a 97 that runs 12s isn't all too common.

    Dave
    You sound like your just ready for a change of cars. The refinement and new feeling of a 335i is great at first but it's still no ///M, just not as raw and connected to the road. A modded 335i with a JB tune will definitely be just as fast as your ///M but you will love the low end torque the turbo provides, unless your scared by it then you may like the more linear progressive feel of your supercharger.

    You already know how or why you like the porsche, I like it too and thought about it a few times, it was more about the body lines and how sexy the car looks for me.

    I tend to agree with Infammus that you may be let down with the end outcome. The way I see it, you most likely have no car payment, have a 12 sec car, oh did I mention it has 4 Doors? You have a trunk too! Oh and for being 15 yrs old it is still dead sexy, and if maintained properly still handles like a dream.

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    Quote Originally Posted by propcar View Post
    Mmmm want your car... been craving a sedan lately. Do you have any tint on your car?
    No tint

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