2008 BMW M3 Manual or M5 2006

[gavinkelman]

Which would you purchase, given the choice

 

[P1000]

I'd take the Manual, simply because the other option is DSG...

 

[Prev]

Luv the M3 and hope like hell that I get to own one someday:mmm:

 

[George Smooth]

Owning a M5 for two years I would take the M3. Purely on the basis of it holding its value better and the coverage of Motorplan. My heart would say a M5 my brain would say a M3 if you getting a good deal on it.

 

[ANiMOSiTY]

M6

 

[Fordkoppie]

M3 because it is MANUAL and has an awsome V8 sound!!

 

[zaleonardz]

SMG gearbox.....

 

[Nukleuz]

M3 FTW.

 

[@ri]

Why no love for that V10 sound from the M5??

 

[zaleonardz]

oodles of love... its downright orgasmic...

100k for a gearbox repair... I think i'll keep it in my pants

 

[ASH M]

Totally agree with George here :thumbsup:. I was faced with the same problem last year when i sold my E46 M3, i really wanted a M5 but they are now discontinued so it was pointless in buying one then and late models hard to find, which will give you the most out of the motorplan. However the M5 is a beast, 0-100 might be similar between the two but after that the M5 is in a league of its own and is brutal at the top.

But don't base your purchase on the gearbox, both have there flaws. Many guys tell that the SMG and dual clutch systems are rubbish. But drive them for a while and then tell me. The SMG 3 in the M5 in much better that the SMG 2 in the e46 M3. Its more refined and isn't as jerky as the SMG 2. As for the DCT its just some thing else .

 

[ANiMOSiTY]

M6 !!!!!!

 

[anile8-zn]

m5 ftw , after u drive both u will be in no doubt
m3 is a nice car
m5 is a super car killer with minimal mods

still cant figure out why i bought an m3 over an m6 though......
hindsight is always clearer

 

[ANiMOSiTY]

M6 !!!!!

 

[Chavoos]

If you like track driving , the M3 .
If you prefer the comfort with the power , the M5.
M3 looks better especially if it's the coupe.

My two cents, if you live at the reef and don't do much track , go for a 335I