What would you choose to do?

[Acer]

Buy an e46 M3 and install a supercharger kit on it (6.5-9 psi)

or

Buy a 335 and do the jb3 or jb4 tune



what would you do if you were to make this choice and WHY?



Oh and also I'm selling my 1996 318iS. 3800$. PM me if interested.

[milKt]

335

because E46 are ugly as a fat lady's ass
and because the 335 now gain MUCH pauer, into the high 400's...even 500+ (w/ hardware and such)
with REAL torque (no faux wtq).

[Acer]

but is the 335 with all the modifications and extra boost more reliable than an m3 with a supercharger?

[futureroadracer]

335 (HPF turbo upgrade)

I diagree with milKt though, I think the E46 M's, if done right are pretty darn sexy. In my opinion, a supercharged E46M3 is a complete waste of money. Mine made 496whp and was still pretty slow (low 12's). On the road course it was phenomenal... on the street, not so much.

[dinanstu]

I have never really loved the E46, blower of no. I would opt for the 335 upgraded. Much easier to drive fast.
If both are done right, they're equally reliable. I would venture to guess the longevity of the turbo is better, because BMW designed it for that purpose.