F30 340i vs E34 M5

[ecKARd]

Not sure if anyone have seen this article before.
Might be an interesting read, especially for the guys wanting a modern classic.

"Is a regular 3 Series better than an older M car with similar power and weight?"

https://www.yahoo.com/news/is-a-regular-bmw-3-series-better-than-a-vintage-011811714.html

And because I like statistics I have to add a poll to this :rollsmile:
So which will you choose? And will you daily it?

 

[kilotango]

E34 FTW

technically, mechanically and structurally the 340i is far superior, but you're comparing it to a car made in the early 90's.

the 340i wouldnt be what it is, without the M1 M3, M5, M6 (325is ) of that era.

 

[aksamg]

E34 FTW

technically, mechanically and structurally the 340i is far superior, but you're comparing it to a car made in the early 90's.

the 340i wouldnt be what it is, without the M1 M3, M5, M6 (325is ) of that era.

+1 (even though I'm a sucker for modern tech)

 

[ChrisBrand]

Very weird comparison.

A small saloon with a B58 3 litre twin scroll turbo against a large saloon from the 90's made for cruising with a grunt of low burble when needed.

 

[VictorMike]

Shit voted, for wrong one... canI change it?

 

[Lizzard]

The E34 M5 is for the purist who likes the grunt and pure adrenaline of driving an M car. The F30 340i for the enthusiast who wants the newest and fastest there is available for the right price.

We are busy comparing 2 different groups to each other :tiptoe:

 

[VictorMike]

A small saloon with a B58 3 litre twin scroll turbo against a large saloon from the 90's made for cruising with a grunt of low burble when needed.

They are about the same size: E34 is 100mm longer and 100mm narrower than F30.

 

[DoctorJ]

I would not daily the e34 M5 (again). Been there, done that.

It is a pain.

I will however still have the e34 M5 over the F30.

 

[Budleigh]

The E34 M5 is for the purist who likes the grunt and pure adrenaline of driving an M car. The F30 340i for the enthusiast who wants the newest and fastest there is available for the right price.

We are busy comparing 2 different groups to each other :tiptoe:

Ironically, when the E34 came out, it got flack for being too refined and too heavy and insulated compared to the E28. Time shifts perspective, I guess. Ten years from now we'll be fawning over 340i's, probably.

And as someone who daily-drive's a pansy two-pedal 540 (perhaps a closer match in terms of range position than the M5) I can say right now that the new car would be a better drive in almost every way, but it won't feel as special. I guess it depends on what you want your commute to be.

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[cOlDFuSiOn]

The E34 is the classic to have, to keep in the garage, to be used on special occasions..

The 340i is an ideal daily car for someone who needs a bit of power on their daily trips.. Is it a special car? I can't tell but my daily drive F30 335i makes me smile each day, except in stop go traffic.. But it will by no means be a modern classic in my view, it's just too boring.. My 2c?