[d8rknight]

*** should be finalizing deal on my car today so in the meantime the search has continued*** (new car link towards bottom posts)
Sup folks... I found these two cars online.

2010 335i 47k in Miles 6MT... Cold/Prem/Sports nav red interior pretty nice 1 owner Warranty expires in 6 months or 2k miles. Asking price $29,950 here is the link

http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...acktype=usedcc

Car # 2

2008 335i 20k in miles 6MT COLD WEATHER PKG SPORT PKG PREMIUM PKG No nav No warranty due to date. 2 owners... carfax checks out..

http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...ngId=111143587
&tracktype=usedcc

I'd like to pick something up before may however being that I want a coupe, pref 2009 under 50k in Miles... sports/nav in a 6MT... my chances are slim. budget is 28k however I can stretch it...

Keep searching or go take a look? im about an hour away.

[edirtaynine]

the 2010 car isn't CPO'd?? 2k mile warranty is basically useless. and an 08 even with low miles is useless in my opinion too if it has no warranty. I would never buy a used car of any brand without a legit factory warranty on it.

my advice is keep searching. a $28k purchase, whether you're super balling or not, should not be spent on something you "settle" for.

[Koreyy]

warranty is one of fortune saver here

[BOBKUR]

Car #2 is overpriced.

[dman918]

I'd definitely go with the '10 over the '08. Keep in mind that 09+ idrive was significantly improved as well, so if you are looking nav, keep that in mind.

[nightops]

The first car has too many miles for the year and not enough warranty left. The second is overpriced even with the low miles i would say 25k max. if you want navi and 6mt you should keep looking...

[1chanc3]

Originally Posted by nightops

The first car has too many miles for the year and not enough warranty left. The second is overpriced even with the low miles i would say 25k max. if you want navi and 6mt you should keep looking...

Agreed.

Navi isn't that important, esp if you have a smart phone. You really dont need to pay a premium for a navigation system. Just buy a phone mount and get a bluetooth A2DP adapter for <100.

[nightops]

Originally Posted by 1chanc3

Agreed.

Navi isn't that important, esp if you have a smart phone. You really dont need to pay a premium for a navigation system. Just buy a phone mount and get a bluetooth A2DP adapter for <100.

It is an overpriced option when new but i feel its more than a navi system its a way to see your ipod menus and contents on a big screen. Having the L7 eq menus and car info accessible there is pretty nice too- Lastly, i think the interior looks really plain without it..

[d8rknight]

well said... this whole car buying process is no bueno.. when i wasn'tlooking for a car... i saw everything... now that i'm in the market... im looking for a unicorn

[Braumin]

Originally Posted by nightops

It is an overpriced option when new but i feel its more than a navi system its a way to see your ipod menus and contents on a big screen. Having the L7 eq menus and car info accessible there is pretty nice too- Lastly, i think the interior looks really plain without it..

I agree I love iDrive and I rarely ever use the navigation. The Nav will be nice when needed though.

Honestly I wouldn't buy a BMW without iDrive now that I've had it.

[fresh_LA]

space gray... 6MT... coral red interior...

always a winner in my book!

[fireline43]

Car #2 is really motivating me to sell mine lol

[d8rknight]

Originally Posted by fresh_LA

space gray... 6MT... coral red interior...

always a winner in my book!

lol... i bet!!!

[WULFFZA]

I would do the 2010, knock the price down a bit and add an additional 3yr up to 100,000mile BMW EVP gold plan. You can do zero % financing for 12months if you don't have the cash up front. The piece of mind a BMW warranty gives you is worth it. I have never had anything turned down with a BMW plan, but heard many stories of aftermarket plan rejections and its a headache dealing with it.

[marine24]

Originally Posted by fresh_LA

space gray... 6MT... coral red interior...

always a winner in my book!

I love this color setup (which is why I ended up buying mine I guess). I think I like the carbon/black trim better than the silver too; have to look at changing that on mine.

+1 on the idrive; once you have it, you'll love it for all the little things

[ctuna]

Beware of the 2010 base sound system
Its and ampless tweeterless POS.
2010 and the first few months of 2011 production were the only US
cars that got this system . If you like stereo you will hate the car.
L7 is the only decent sound system in this year unless you get the one above that which is a rare item.

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...t=disappointed

The 2010 was deconntented and cheapened.
See the above thread.

[d8rknight]

decided to pass on both cars. Thanks everyone.... i believe i can get a better deal. Just gonna be patient

[canusaybimmy]

Originally Posted by d8rknight

well said... this whole car buying process is no bueno.. when i wasn'tlooking for a car... i saw everything... now that i'm in the market... im looking for a unicorn

+1

[kihun]

looking at those cars i feel like i got OK deal.. considering its 07 with 26k mileage.. but got the warranty upto 125k.. problem free.. with all options. paid 30k after tax

[d8rknight]

Originally Posted by kihun

looking at those cars i feel like i got OK deal.. considering its 07 with 26k mileage.. but got the warranty upto 125k.. problem free.. with all options. paid 30k after tax

thats not a bad deal at all... I just listed mine for sale, and if i get a bite... i get rid of it, if not... no worries

[330ilci]

The '10 is a great deal. You're getting Nav + newer iDrive and IMO the '09+ LCI looks much better.

[N55]

2010 Simply for the i-Drive.