[holo]

Hi Guys

I'm a BMW tragic and have enjoyed an E46 330i Msport (2004) for the last 4 years. Have done 51,000 k's and am toying with moving up to a 335i.

I think I'll have a budget up to say $80K. I am hoping I will enjoy the drive/ride after the 330i Msport which has been great fun.

$80k seems a reasonable budget for a 335i, is there anything I should look out for, anything I should avoid or preferably try and get as far as options is concerned ?

Any advice gratefully appreciated. I will obviously go to a stealership for a drive, but like to be slightly better prepared than relying on salesmans info.

Thanks

[Rondon3]

car starts @ 40 somthing thousand lol u have enough to buy an m3 r a 650 and a 7

[Rondon3]

i have a 2008 bmw 328i...placing my car for my 335i vert white on red next week btw

[holo]

Originally Posted by Rondon3

car starts @ 40 somthing thousand lol u have enough to buy an m3 r a 650 and a 7

if you can find me one of them, no older than 2007 and 30,000kms or less in Australia point me at it

[Drew335]

Do it - you won't look back

I went from a 2004 E46 (a 325ci) up to a 2007 E92 335i about 18 months ago.

For $80k you could get a pretty recent 335i with a bunch of options. At that price it should be late 2008 onwards which gets the CIC based iDrive, which is a big improvement over the CCC version fitted to earlier (2007 and 2008) cars. Also depends on personal preference but I'd aim for a M sport version over a standard car.

If you look hard enough and negotiate then you might scrape into a car fitted with the 7 speed DCT which was an option from sometime in 2009, not sure when exactly.

One other thing to consider is whether you want a decent warranty. I bought a Premium Selection car from a BMW dealer which included an extended warranty, scheduled servicing and roadside assist in the cost. In the end I negotiated three years coverage which so far has been pretty cost effective, given I've had a few things done under warranty and servicing costs have been minimal. On the other hand if you go private you'll get better bang for your buck!

[purifyer]

Maybe get this one.. lol

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/...s=40&silo=1011

Is this someone from the boards? Isn't it a bit moronic to sell a 335i tarted up like that? Who would touch that car with a barge pole? (from a "the engine has been thrashed" perspective)

[WOPALX]

I'd figure anyone that has done that level of mods would be anal about maintenance. I'd be more worried about someone removing mods with no disclosure or a grandpa that has not changed the oil more than the scheduled times.

Originally Posted by purifyer

Maybe get this one.. lol

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/...s=40&silo=1011

Is this someone from the boards? Isn't it a bit moronic to sell a 335i tarted up like that? Who would touch that car with a barge pole? (from a "the engine has been thrashed" perspective)

[Stuart@BMRAutowerkes]

Originally Posted by purifyer

Maybe get this one.. lol

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/...s=40&silo=1011

Is this someone from the boards? Isn't it a bit moronic to sell a 335i tarted up like that? Who would touch that car with a barge pole? (from a "the engine has been thrashed" perspective)

that's saferisks car. I reckon it looks beautiful. Not sure about engine and all that though.

[Stuart@BMRAutowerkes]

Originally Posted by Rondon3

car starts @ 40 somthing thousand lol u have enough to buy an m3 r a 650 and a 7

another random US poster chiming in our threads with no concept of the Australian pricing structure... not bashing you, but cars are a lot more expensive over here.
Out of interest were you looking in the 'Australia' section or did it pop-up elsewhere?

also, OP are you looking at E90 or E92?

[holo]

Originally Posted by bmroxm5

also, OP are you looking at E90 or E92?

hmm, no real pref.

[holo]

Originally Posted by Drew335

At that price it should be late 2008 onwards which gets the CIC based iDrive, which is a big improvement over the CCC version fitted to earlier (2007 and 2008) cars. Also depends on personal preference but I'd aim for a M sport version over a standard car.

If you look hard enough and negotiate then you might scrape into a car fitted with the 7 speed DCT which was an option from sometime in 2009, not sure when exactly.

thanks Drew, some great info there, just what I was after.

[MrBBQwer]

335i no doubt is a great car. but with 80k you can get brand new is350, 4years warranty (yes it is toyota).

i think its better than USED 335i with no warranty.

it does cross my mind last month.

[orey]

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/...ords=&__N=1216 1246 1247 1252 1282 4294967079 4294729572 4294897476 53 449&SearchAction=N&silo=1011&PriceTo=449&seot=1&ts rc=allcarhome&__Nne=15&trecs=78&__sid=12A744622F83

THIS

[orey]

OR THIS IF YOU WANT A CONVERTABLE

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/...ords=&__N=1216 1246 1247 1252 1282 4294967079 4294729572 4294897476 53 449&SearchAction=N&silo=1011&PriceTo=449&seot=1&ts rc=allcarhome&__Nne=15&trecs=78&__sid=12A744622F83

you can find something amazing for under 80 easy.

[sbce90]

that vert is a bit dodgy. Those wheels never came on E92/93s, quad exhaust are meh... but TWIN TURBO sticker..............

[orey]

keen eye, but i just meant there are plenty of good examples out there for that price

[sbce90]

Originally Posted by orey

keen eye, but i just meant there are plenty of good examples out there for that price

yep fair enough - the coupe you linked was spot on. 80k is a fairly healthy budget and can definitely see you in the right type of car holo.

Also mrBBQwer's IS350 makes an awesome sound with the Fsport exhaust.

[Stuart@BMRAutowerkes]

that vert doesn't have the Msport kit despite what the owner says... and quads look crap with the standard bumper.

yeh plenty of examples for 80k.

i'd look for a nice low km 08/09 E92 with Msport kit.

[sbce90]

I think the wife's car was the husband's attempt to be young again.

[holo]

this one is near me, will go and check it out
I would prefer a full M kit tho.

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/...d=12EEEFBE4B1C

[MrBBQwer]

Originally Posted by SBC

yep fair enough - the coupe you linked was spot on. 80k is a fairly healthy budget and can definitely see you in the right type of car holo.

Also mrBBQwer's IS350 makes an awesome sound with the Fsport exhaust.

Cheers

I must admit , your vitec sounds is the best i ever heard.

[holo]

interesting point about the isf 350, I thought it was a dated design tho, unless of course it has been updated ? It was a good suggestion for comparision, perhaps I'll look at that as well as a Jag XF 3 litre, just to be sure