Thanks for the replies folks, looks like it will be the M3 then as running costs shouldn't be too much of a problem and mileage will be limited. JNW1 5, posts months. I've had the i for around 18 months and 22k miles now and it's grown on me in that time; it's not as involving as the CS and certainly isn't as competent over a twisty, undulating, road but that notwithstanding it's a very acceptable daily driver with a good combination of performance and running costs.
If I was doing a lower annual mileage the M3 would still get my vote but if running costs are a consideration I think a i with a remap and the Birds sports suspension kit would prove a very acceptable compromise!
E30M3SE 8, posts months. Leins 8, posts months. M3greg posts 97 months. Good choice, OP! I don't agree, having been a passenger in his. For those who've owned both, can you settle an argument, who's correct? Wills2 18, posts months. Chap I know who owns a i M Sport read my review and says the sport seats in the i car are the same seats as those in the M3 I've been raving about.
Bmeerm3 37 posts months. I'm liking this thread as I'm considering an M3 V8 as my next car. Other than that, the M3 is literally no different than a i on the inside. The only interior modifications most enthusiasts will make is adding a nice racing seat. We care about the numbers. Which one is faster at what? Are they good on the track? These numbers are not indicative of a good track car. A good track car is going to be stiff, and fairly easy to drive at the limit.
This is where things can get very interesting in this debate. Especially since the i runs on 8psi, which is pretty low boost compared to most turbocharged cars. The topic of reliability can be very subjective when it comes to BMW, that is, everyone has a different agenda. Many M3 owners have had an incredible experience in regards to the reliability of their car.
Many i owners have also experienced excellent reliability. The truth of the matter is this: Any given repair done on a BMW can be over twice as expensive as a similar repair on another car. So it boils down to this; if you plan to own a BMW out of warranty, you better have deep pockets. With that out of the way, we can return to the subject at hand: Which one is more reliable? Unfortunately, I was unable to find any concrete numbers regarding the reliability of these two, but after poking around BMW forums it seems as though the M3 is actually more reliable than the i.
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If any further issues arise, you can count on even less money spent on maintenance. Water pump, fuel pump, wastegate, and injector-related niggles can often set you back four-figure sums when you least expect it. Although the N55 saw a slight improvement in the reliability-department, we would still expect some issues to arise sooner rather than later. On the other hand, the naturally-aspirated V8 in the M3 is a far simpler engine, with fewer things to potentially go wrong, which is why the S65 took the International Engine of the Year award in , , , , and When it comes to fuel economy, the i is undoubtedly going to be the winner, or perhaps the d may even be a consideration for those of you clocking up high mileage.
The main difference is the leather seats, with premium Novillo leather in the M3 compared to Dakota leather in the i. Slightly thicker carpets, an improved steering wheel, and some optional carbon-fiber trim upgrades are the only real changes inside, but nothing too exciting or game-changing. Since both cars can on the used market for wildly different prices, you may well be able to cop yourself a bargain with either model, which could change things entirely.
We would always look for impressive service history and warranty wherever possible. With E46 prices continually rising and F80 prices declining, it could well provide the perfect opportunity to bag a bargain E9x. Both cars provide entirely different opportunities. On the one hand, you have a potential bargain twin-turbo V6 capable of insane power for little money.
On the other, you have a reliable V8 that is simply an incredible all-rounder, becoming extremely reasonable as time progresses. They offer entirely different driving experiences, with the M3 perfectly refined for the track and great for everyday use and the i that can either be a sensible daily or as wild as you want to make it.
If you see yourself as a true automotive enthusiast, then we highly recommend getting behind the wheel of all three for a spirited test drive. Throw the M3 into the twisties at the track and thrash it to the 8,rpm redline with the intoxicating exotic acoustics, and you may well end up getting swayed.
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