Which N55 car to get? F20, F30 or LCI E82/E92?

Which N55 car to get? F20, F30 or LCI E82/E92?

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euroandjdmfan

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46 months

Friday 3rd March 2023
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Looking for a daily to compliment my E46 M3.

I was originally planning to stretch for a M140 or even an M2, but have decided to hold off for now and look at something cheaper, so have turned my attention to the F20 M135, F30 335i M-Sport, E82 135i/E92 335i M-Sport LCI models. Looking at autos as this will be my everyday car.

All have their plusses and negatives in my book. F series cars have a more modern interior, E series cars are coupes and arguably better looking, although I think the F30 really nails it for looks, but may not be as 'fun' as an E82 or F20.

Are there any major problems with the DCT box? I know how good the ZF 8 speed is, but know next to nothing about the DCT in the LCI E chassis cars.

Criteria is a fast daily that give a similar feeling to my M3 (but obviously not as raw given my list doesn't include any M cars). I've even thought of getting a E46 330Ci as I test drove a couple recently and they definitely felt very familiar and likeable, but I think it would be too slow after a while.

I'm in Australia, so rust is not a major issue.

Thanks!