Thread: 3 Series, C Class, or something else to get?

I've always been the one hauling the large stuff around so I've always needed a wagon. But now with life settling down, I can look at a smaller car. Currently I have a 2005 Mercedes Benz E500 4Matic wagon. I would love to downsize and I REALLY want something sporty and fast. I will probably end up buying a COUPLE upgrades. Not a million, just a couple. Anyone have any good ideas?

Bmw 335i's are really fun to drive plus if you have a mod bug their is plenty of after market support for them.

i picked one up not too long ago and really like. Compared it to a Lexus is350, both were nice but the dealer selling the is350 was horrible so I ended up getting the 335i plus its a little more spacious.

consider g37, i've been very happy with mine. also audi a5 and caddie cts

+1 for the Infiniti G-series. They're fun, easy-to-mod and faster than they look on the outside.

Alternatively, IS350

Get the 335i, with a simple tune and intake they're almost, if not as fast as an e9x M3. You won't regret getting the 335i.

From the looks of what you had drove before, I prob go for something like a little more sporty RS5 or a AMgs

Originally Posted by fjpanda

Bmw 335i's are really fun to drive plus if you have a mod bug their is plenty of after market support for them.

i picked one up not too long ago and really like. Compared it to a Lexus is350, both were nice but the dealer selling the is350 was horrible so I ended up getting the 335i plus its a little more spacious.

I've always thought Lexus was boring. Nothing fun or good about them, but I keep hearing all these great things about the 335i's. The only issue is where is a good place to grab some aftermarket parts?

Originally Posted by Nemesis07r

Get the 335i, with a simple tune and intake they're almost, if not as fast as an e9x M3. You won't regret getting the 335i.

I've only heard good things and where would be the best place to snag some aftermarket parts for them?

Originally Posted by Le-Grande-Muffin

From the looks of what you had drove before, I prob go for something like a little more sporty RS5 or a AMgs

All of the Audi's I've had have broken after the third year and not with small issues either. And I've had tons of track time with Ferrari's too but they are not remotely cheap at all. And I know the 308's and what not are cheap but maintaining any old Ferrari is a pain in the ass.

audi s4 or rs4.....or a 335....or the mercedes c63amg...

my choice in this category would only be a german car...

Looks like your moving more towards a 335. Well as for aftermarket parts there are MANY tuners and makers. Also with the 335 there are two engine types which is the N54 and N55. Now the N54 is much more modifiable at the moment. So if you want to mod the crap out of it I'd pick the N54. As for the N55 it is newer and improved but less modifiable ( at the moment ). I would recommend the N54 and just make sure the one you get has had the recall done which is listed here. BMW Issues Recall of 130,000 N54 Motors with High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) BMW News at Bimmerfest.com).

was recently looking at the c300 and 335i...the c300 has no aftermarket for anything. i searched several benz tuners and nothing. the 335i, turbo engine=easy power, and bmw is the enthusiasts car.