Need opinions... Keep or sell

djsolution · 01-05-2013, 02:43 PM

So I have a decision to make. Keep or sell my wife's 330i. A little background first. We've had the car since 20k miles, has 89k now. Until recently, it's been a great car to own and drive. The only major issues were a head replacement under warranty for the valve tap and a failed water pump last summer. Other than that, I've kept up with all the maintenance and dine the work myself. I really do love the car. So my wife and I separated about 6 months ago and she took the BMW. I finally got to drive it again today and imagine my surprise when I find that During that time span she's managed to hit a parking lot pole and significantly dent the rear passenger door, gouge front and rear bumpers, apparently hit a pothole and destroy a brand new tire, curbed the same wheel and even newer tire to the point of bending rim and taking a large chunk out of said tire, blew at least two speakers, plus the OCI is about 8k overdue, the adaptive headlight malfunction light is on and it looks like a homeless man has been living in it for the duration of our separation. WTF. She's been asking lately if ill help her get a new/newer 335i and after seeing this mess I would never put her in another luxury sedan, much less a BMW. She needs a damn F150. So my options are sell as is for about 10-11k and put toward a new vehicle, address all the issues and sell for about 15-16k or do the same and hand it back to her so she can wreck shop. What would you do? Thanks in advance fellas (and ladies)

BOBKUR · 01-05-2013, 02:51 PM

Buy her a used tank.

Bob Shiftright · 01-05-2013, 03:09 PM

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DFW_M · 01-05-2013, 03:10 PM

1) why would you care if you are separated and if she's such a mess?? She needs to take some responsibility.
2) you will not be able to get 10k for a totally banged up 2006.

If you decide to help her, get her a civic and let her learn how to maintain and treat a car, easy way.

GL

Red_Bean_Bun · 01-05-2013, 03:19 PM

Try to sell it ... Repairs sounds expensive ....

cmyk · 01-05-2013, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by dr335is

1) why would you care if you are separated and if she's such a mess?? She needs to take some responsibility.
2) you will not be able to get 10k for a totally banged up 2006.

If you decide to help her, get her a civic and let her learn how to maintain and treat a car, easy way.

GL

Possibly more to OP's story but given the facts above I completely agree with this, as harsh as it may sound.

If you don't mind sharing, is there a reason you feel obligated to help her? Sounds like she needs a beater car, and definitely not another E90, especially a 335. She should sell the car as is, take the hit and buy a cheap E46 or a "new-ish" Honda IMHO.

djsolution · 01-05-2013, 03:45 PM

You guys are right it's a long story but after 12 years of marriage I can't just leave her out to dry. My goal is to leave her with a reliable vehicle (or at least one with a warranty) so I don't have to worry about her getting stranded somewhere with our daughter. I love the crown Vic idea, could put a bull bar on the front and let her level whatever parking structures or other dc traffic obstacles get in the way.

Turb0Surge · 01-05-2013, 04:08 PM

Let her finish off the 330. No point in getting her a newer one, 'cause from the looks of it- she'll mess that one up too.

Dark_Knight_335 · 01-05-2013, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by BOBKUR

Buy her a used tank.

OMG LMAO!!!!!

BOBKUR · 01-05-2013, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by djsolution

You guys are right it's a long story but after 12 years of marriage I can't just leave her out to dry. My goal is to leave her with a reliable vehicle (or at least one with a warranty) so I don't have to worry about her getting stranded somewhere with our daughter. I love the crown Vic idea, could put a bull bar on the front and let her level whatever parking structures or other dc traffic obstacles get in the way.

A used POLICE CAR with the push bumper.

cmyk · 01-05-2013, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by djsolution

You guys are right it's a long story but after 12 years of marriage I can't just leave her out to dry. My goal is to leave her with a reliable vehicle (or at least one with a warranty) so I don't have to worry about her getting stranded somewhere with our daughter. I love the crown Vic idea, could put a bull bar on the front and let her level whatever parking structures or other dc traffic obstacles get in the way.

Well, kudos for wanting to help her out. Sorry about your situation -- these things are always tough.

Thrakos · 01-05-2013, 05:30 PM

Sadly she has proven that she is not capable of looking after a vehicle - so without question I would not put her into another BMW..or any other lux car. Pick her up an Accord or a Camry (safe, reliable) and you won't have to worry about her being stranded.

TigOn. · 01-05-2013, 07:58 PM

Damn, sorry to hear this. Kudos for doing the right thing tho. Do an oil service to the 330 and let her kill it off. Or sell and get her a used under warranty Accord or Civic.

Good luck.

w2830 · 01-05-2013, 08:59 PM

i dont think an non luxry car is an option in her mind

rorkor · 01-05-2013, 09:30 PM

I would say just clean up the 330 and let her drive it into the ground. Any new car would be a poor investment and at least the car is safe for her and your daughter, which is the key concern other than the prestige of a bimmer. I am sure she will need to lean on you for maintenance costs but that would be the same for any car from the sounds of things. If divorce in eminent, you don't want to owe on another car in addition to a settlement. I hope things work out for you, seems like regardless of the issues between you, you still have room to care for her.

Trojan4evr · 01-05-2013, 10:29 PM

Kudos to you for being such a great guy and family person. Sorry to hear about the situation. I'd spend the money and fix the 330i. I think It would be 3k tops and save the money for your daughter's college fund.

pimp4cheddar · 01-05-2013, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by djsolution

You guys are right it's a long story but after 12 years of marriage I can't just leave her out to dry.

Pussy.

She'd be shopping for Nike's to run in if it were me...not a new car...

cuiter23 · 01-06-2013, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Turb0Surge

Let her finish off the 330. No point in getting her a newer one, 'cause from the looks of it- she'll mess that one up too.

Definitely agree with this. Since its all banged up already and you put money into repairs already, no point in getting a new car really.

Slowracer · 01-06-2013, 07:37 AM

Sorry to hear about your situation. It seems like there is more going on on her end, in other words she is in a 'I don't give a poop about the car' situation. Or, don't answer this, is she driving home after a night out at the wine bar with the girls?

I agree with the other posters - keep the car. Your selling prices are not very realistic, so fix the mechanical stuff, let the dust settle a bit, then go from there. Hang in there man!

smallseafishie · 01-06-2013, 10:13 AM

I'd fix all that needs to be fixed in regards to a safe running vehicle.

Get another set of wheels with more sidewall like a set of non-sport OEM 17" 335 / 330 wheels (Not sure if the 16" wheels on the 328 / 325 will clear the front brakes of the 330). Hopefully that'll last a bit longer if you currently have the stock 18" sport ones.

Cleaning the interior shouldn't be too bad.

I'd personally just leave the dents and scratches if they're inevitable.

B9M0W · 01-06-2013, 10:34 AM

get her a forklift!

01-05-2013, 02:43 PM	#1
djsolution Private 3 Rep 95 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 330i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Alexandria, VA iTrader: (0)	Need opinions... Keep or sell So I have a decision to make. Keep or sell my wife's 330i. A little background first. We've had the car since 20k miles, has 89k now. Until recently, it's been a great car to own and drive. The only major issues were a head replacement under warranty for the valve tap and a failed water pump last summer. Other than that, I've kept up with all the maintenance and dine the work myself. I really do love the car. So my wife and I separated about 6 months ago and she took the BMW. I finally got to drive it again today and imagine my surprise when I find that During that time span she's managed to hit a parking lot pole and significantly dent the rear passenger door, gouge front and rear bumpers, apparently hit a pothole and destroy a brand new tire, curbed the same wheel and even newer tire to the point of bending rim and taking a large chunk out of said tire, blew at least two speakers, plus the OCI is about 8k overdue, the adaptive headlight malfunction light is on and it looks like a homeless man has been living in it for the duration of our separation. WTF. She's been asking lately if ill help her get a new/newer 335i and after seeing this mess I would never put her in another luxury sedan, much less a BMW. She needs a damn F150. So my options are sell as is for about 10-11k and put toward a new vehicle, address all the issues and sell for about 15-16k or do the same and hand it back to her so she can wreck shop. What would you do? Thanks in advance fellas (and ladies) __________________ E90 AW 330i Sport/Premium/Terra
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01-05-2013, 02:51 PM	#2
BOBKUR Major 20 Rep 1,361 Posts Drives: 2008 E 90 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: CALIFORNIA iTrader: (2)	Buy her a used tank.
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DFW_M Major General 1670 Rep 6,586 Posts Drives: Macan GTS Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (4)	1) why would you care if you are separated and if she's such a mess?? She needs to take some responsibility. 2) you will not be able to get 10k for a totally banged up 2006. If you decide to help her, get her a civic and let her learn how to maintain and treat a car, easy way. GL
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01-05-2013, 03:19 PM	#5
Red_Bean_Bun Captain 62 Rep 944 Posts Drives: E92 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Montreal iTrader: (4)	Try to sell it ... Repairs sounds expensive ....
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01-05-2013, 03:45 PM	#7
djsolution Private 3 Rep 95 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 330i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Alexandria, VA iTrader: (0)	You guys are right it's a long story but after 12 years of marriage I can't just leave her out to dry. My goal is to leave her with a reliable vehicle (or at least one with a warranty) so I don't have to worry about her getting stranded somewhere with our daughter. I love the crown Vic idea, could put a bull bar on the front and let her level whatever parking structures or other dc traffic obstacles get in the way. __________________ E90 AW 330i Sport/Premium/Terra
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01-05-2013, 04:08 PM	#8
Turb0Surge Lieutenant Colonel 90 Rep 1,555 Posts Drives: BLACK e90 335i Join Date: May 2012 Location: Lincoln, CA iTrader: (0)	Let her finish off the 330. No point in getting her a newer one, 'cause from the looks of it- she'll mess that one up too. __________________
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Thrakos Audaces fortuna juvat 9 Rep 543 Posts Drives: Black E90 328xi Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Canada, eh iTrader: (1)	Sadly she has proven that she is not capable of looking after a vehicle - so without question I would not put her into another BMW..or any other lux car. Pick her up an Accord or a Camry (safe, reliable) and you won't have to worry about her being stranded.
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01-05-2013, 07:58 PM	#13
TigOn. Lieutenant 37 Rep 495 Posts Drives: 2013 e92 M3 CZP,07 e90 335 FBO Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Miami Beach iTrader: (0)	Damn, sorry to hear this. Kudos for doing the right thing tho. Do an oil service to the 330 and let her kill it off. Or sell and get her a used under warranty Accord or Civic. Good luck. __________________ Garage///2013 e92 M3 ZCP ///2007 e90 335 FBO///
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01-05-2013, 08:59 PM	#14
w2830 Private First Class 21 Rep 128 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 335I Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	i dont think an non luxry car is an option in her mind
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01-05-2013, 09:30 PM	#15
rorkor Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 277 Posts Drives: '11 E90 N52 6MT Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: here iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 E70 X5 35d [10.00] 2011 E90 328i [10.00]	I would say just clean up the 330 and let her drive it into the ground. Any new car would be a poor investment and at least the car is safe for her and your daughter, which is the key concern other than the prestige of a bimmer. I am sure she will need to lean on you for maintenance costs but that would be the same for any car from the sounds of things. If divorce in eminent, you don't want to owe on another car in addition to a settlement. I hope things work out for you, seems like regardless of the issues between you, you still have room to care for her. __________________
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Trojan4evr Lieutenant Colonel 494 Rep 1,923 Posts Drives: 2021 G80 M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Socal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW/ E82 135i [1.00] 2007 BMW/ E90 335i [5.50]	Kudos to you for being such a great guy and family person. Sorry to hear about the situation. I'd spend the money and fix the 330i. I think It would be 3k tops and save the money for your daughter's college fund. __________________ '21 G80 M3 '11 E82 135i DCT (Gone but not forgotten) '08 E90 335i (Gone but not forgotten)
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01-06-2013, 07:37 AM	#19
Slowracer New Member 0 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 2009 Silverstone E90 M3 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	Sorry to hear about your situation. It seems like there is more going on on her end, in other words she is in a 'I don't give a poop about the car' situation. Or, don't answer this, is she driving home after a night out at the wine bar with the girls? I agree with the other posters - keep the car. Your selling prices are not very realistic, so fix the mechanical stuff, let the dust settle a bit, then go from there. Hang in there man!
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01-06-2013, 10:13 AM	#20
smallseafishie Colonel 109 Rep 2,017 Posts Drives: AW 07 e92 335i + AW 11 X5 35d Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Atlanta GA iTrader: (13) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [0.00]	I'd fix all that needs to be fixed in regards to a safe running vehicle. Get another set of wheels with more sidewall like a set of non-sport OEM 17" 335 / 330 wheels (Not sure if the 16" wheels on the 328 / 325 will clear the front brakes of the 330). Hopefully that'll last a bit longer if you currently have the stock 18" sport ones. Cleaning the interior shouldn't be too bad. I'd personally just leave the dents and scratches if they're inevitable.
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01-06-2013, 10:34 AM	#21
B9M0W First Lieutenant 27 Rep 342 Posts Drives: e90 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	get her a forklift!
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