2012 328 coupe vs 2012 328 sedan

madrid90 · 02-15-2012, 05:37 PM

Hi guys, I'm new to the 3 series forum. I am returning the lease on my 128i for a 328i.. but I don't know whether to get the 2012 coupe or the new 2012 sedan.

The coupe would be with the m-package. I am not a fan of the 3 series sedans but the inside of the new ones is extremely nice... what would you choose

wdlfbio · 02-15-2012, 05:44 PM

If you get the sedan, you'll be the DD most of the time...

nichojo · 02-15-2012, 05:48 PM

m-coupe no doubt.

edirtaynine · 02-15-2012, 05:57 PM

msport = automatic win.

if both have msport, id pick the e92. the only e90 i would get is if it was a 335 AND msport.

PJPHughes · 02-15-2012, 06:02 PM

Personally, I'd go with the new sedan. The 2 liter turbo is faster, super efficient (36mpg matches my 335d!), and will be tuneable. The new car has really grown on me too.

This car with a 6 speed manual would be pretty sweet too.

Just my $0.02. With $4 gas around the corner too, something to keep in mind.

CJ421 · 02-15-2012, 06:06 PM

Does the 328i have the sport package, at least?

If not I would go for the coupe. It's not the latest generation but after owning a sport package BMW, I would not want to give up the seats/shifter/steering wheel that come with sport/M sport...

Pinarello Rider · 02-15-2012, 06:41 PM

What difference does it make what we want? Dumb question. What's the criteria? Have kids? A dog? A wife? A husband? Two wives and a husband? It all depends...

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Originally Posted by madrid90

Hi guys, I'm new to the 3 series forum. I am returning the lease on my 128i for a 328i.. but I don't know whether to get the 2012 coupe or the new 2012 sedan.

The coupe would be with the m-package. I am not a fan of the 3 series sedans but the inside of the new ones is extremely nice... what would you choose

JBE90335 · 02-15-2012, 08:35 PM

2012 sedan, I personally would not want to spend the money on a car that's looked the same since 07.

GB///M · 02-15-2012, 10:43 PM

2012 sedan for sure but it has to have sport package

RoundelM3 · 02-16-2012, 08:04 AM

The OP mentioned "new 2012 sedan", obviously referring to the 2013 F30. The F32 coupe won't be available for another year, so it depends on whether you want an NA 6-cylinder or Turbo 4-cylinder in your 328, no matter whether it's a coupe or sedan.

ChasVS · 02-16-2012, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by nichojo

m-coupe no doubt.

Kevco · 02-16-2012, 08:22 AM

It all depends on what you want\need!! Personally if I had that choice, I'd go for the F30 but wait for the M Sport Package to be available. Should be in July 2012.

sonitm · 02-17-2012, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by madrid90

Hi guys, I'm new to the 3 series forum. I am returning the lease on my 128i for a 328i.. but I don't know whether to get the 2012 coupe or the new 2012 sedan.

The coupe would be with the m-package. I am not a fan of the 3 series sedans but the inside of the new ones is extremely nice... what would you choose

You already drove the 1 series, so you know what to expect from a 2 door car. But 4 doors can be very handy, especially when you don't loose that sporty edge.

KidSupreme · 02-17-2012, 05:06 PM

coupe all day every day and twice on sunday. lol i have one myself ")

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nichojo Lieutenant 14 Rep 417 Posts Drives: 2011 328i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (1)	m-coupe no doubt.
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edirtaynine Major General 81 Rep 6,092 Posts Drives: e92 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	msport = automatic win. if both have msport, id pick the e92. the only e90 i would get is if it was a 335 AND msport.
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PJPHughes Private First Class 34 Rep 173 Posts Drives: '10 335d Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (1)	Personally, I'd go with the new sedan. The 2 liter turbo is faster, super efficient (36mpg matches my 335d!), and will be tuneable. The new car has really grown on me too. This car with a 6 speed manual would be pretty sweet too. Just my $0.02. With $4 gas around the corner too, something to keep in mind.
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KidSupreme First Lieutenant 31 Rep 380 Posts Drives: 11' 335i m sport Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Lost Angeles iTrader: (0)	coupe all day every day and twice on sunday. lol i have one myself ")
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