e90 to e82

aram0492 · 11-29-2012, 05:06 PM

So here is the story...
I have a 2009 e90 328i with 43.5k miles on it. Base model. It is black on black. The car does have a salvage title. I was just searching around and a 2008 e82 135i popped up. This car is also a salvage title has 45k miles on it. White with red interior. It also has sport packed, the bmw performance rims, navi, and a bunch of other crap.

My dilemma is should I trade my car for his? He is looking for a bigger car. The only negative I saw on his car was that the driver seat was a little worn. Here are some pictures. What do you think?

Lankster · 11-29-2012, 11:34 PM

More info on why it was salvaged would help with peer input

aram0492 · 11-29-2012, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Lankster

More info on why it was salvaged would help with peer input

sure, the damage was from the front of the vehicle. I don't mind it being salvage as I have been dealing with salvage cars for almost 4-5 years and have had problem with 1/10 cars that I have owned. It wasn't too bad and the repairs were done probably a 8/10.

aram0492 · 11-30-2012, 12:00 AM

Thanks for all the votes. If possible, please give me some input as to which car you would choose.

Bimmer07 · 11-30-2012, 02:11 AM

i personally dont like 1 series and consider it a girls car no matter how fast it is. Ive only seen 2 or 3 guys driving a 1 series. I wud stick to the 328i ! or try to find a 335i. btw Im armenian too homz

russianE90 · 11-30-2012, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer07

i personally dont like 1 series and consider it a girls car no matter how fast it is. Ive only seen 2 or 3 guys driving a 1 series. I wud stick to the 328i ! or try to find a 335i. btw Im armenian too homz

+1! Stay with the 328!

andybui82 · 11-30-2012, 10:47 AM

You're crazy not to. I pulled the trigger and love every moment of it. Other than the fact that i have to start from scratch with mods now.

JustinGTP · 11-30-2012, 10:51 AM

You have an LCI 328i vs a non LCI 135. Sure, it's faster and has nav, but the nav is the slow old iDrive.

I would stay with your LCI. You have nicer finishing on the interior and yours looks pretty nice.

Lankster · 12-02-2012, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by aram0492

sure, the damage was from the front of the vehicle. I don't mind it being salvage as I have been dealing with salvage cars for almost 4-5 years and have had problem with 1/10 cars that I have owned. It wasn't too bad and the repairs were done probably a 8/10.

Thanks for responding to my question. If I were ME, I would keep the 328i, but thats only cuz im 6'9" tall and a 1 series would be the as funny as me owning a mini cooper. But if you can fit in one then get the 1 series. I agree with your opinion about salvaged cars, unless the frame is cracked.

Amini77 · 12-02-2012, 02:28 PM

If everything checks out OK on the other guys salvage title, I say definitely do it. Bring a mechanic with you to check the car out.

mashimarho · 12-02-2012, 02:31 PM

I clicked e82, ready the story, and decided e82.
Then, I saw pics of your e90.... I may change my mind.

1NS0MN1A · 12-02-2012, 02:32 PM

I am actually about to go and buy that car in van nuys.

Sorry

Beamer325xi · 12-02-2012, 03:20 PM

Keep urs!

Meeni · 12-02-2012, 10:36 PM

We can't choose for you. The 135i is lighter, more powerful. Its clearly the driver's car. If you don't need the space, on paper it is better. Now its also ugly, that's why I don't want one.

aram0492 · 12-04-2012, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by mashimarho

I clicked e82, ready the story, and decided e82.
Then, I saw pics of your e90.... I may change my mind.

haha lol thanks. the only things pushing me away from my car is the fact that it doesnt have xenon headlights. I just cant stand it.

aram0492 · 12-04-2012, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 1NS0MN1A

I am actually about to go and buy that car in van nuys.

Sorry

I did take a look at the car, and I wouldn't be buying it either. The guy wants way too much for it, $20k? when a clean title that is newer and has been taken care of is only $24k. He beat the car and when we went for a test drive he still beat it in front of me. I would probably stay away. The pictures in the ad seem like they are from when he bought the car. The seats look like they are from a 1990's car, that is how worn out they are.

ragingpanda · 12-04-2012, 12:43 PM

I went from a 2006 E90 325i to a 2008 E82 135i fully loaded with no regrets.

aram0492 · 12-04-2012, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ragingpanda

I went from a 2006 E90 325i to a 2008 E82 135i fully loaded with no regrets.

I wouldnt regret that either lol. you went from 2006 to 2008 from a 325 to a 135. my situation is a little different, I am going from 2009 to 2008. and also 328 to 135. I pulled away from this but I am now looking for either a z4 coupe or an e92.

aram0492 · 12-04-2012, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer07

i personally dont like 1 series and consider it a girls car no matter how fast it is. Ive only seen 2 or 3 guys driving a 1 series. I wud stick to the 328i ! or try to find a 335i. btw Im armenian too homz

Check out this thread and sign up if you are down to go. the more the merrier it'll be great to see some armenians there as well. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...1&goto=newpost

Speedwagon · 12-04-2012, 12:52 PM

I like your 328I better, is that vinyl on the head lights?

aram0492 · 12-04-2012, 12:54 PM

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I like your 328I better, is that vinyl on the head lights?

yup, I had done it carbon fiber as my splitters were also wrapped and so was my spoiler. I got them painted and haven't had enough time to change it to gloss black.

Speedwagon · 12-04-2012, 01:31 PM

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yup, I had done it carbon fiber as my splitters were also wrapped and so was my spoiler. I got them painted and haven't had enough time to change it to gloss black.

I have carbon fiber splitters also looks just like the ones you have on. I was wondering how they would look. That is a good idea to have them painted before mounting them. Did you use the screws that are under there or did you use some different screws? Or did you have a shop put them on? Thanks

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11-29-2012, 05:06 PM	#1
aram0492 Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 227 Posts Drives: '05 330i,'07 335i,'09 328i Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: North Hollywood, CA iTrader: (0)	e90 to e82 So here is the story... I have a 2009 e90 328i with 43.5k miles on it. Base model. It is black on black. The car does have a salvage title. I was just searching around and a 2008 e82 135i popped up. This car is also a salvage title has 45k miles on it. White with red interior. It also has sport packed, the bmw performance rims, navi, and a bunch of other crap. My dilemma is should I trade my car for his? He is looking for a bigger car. The only negative I saw on his car was that the driver seat was a little worn. Here are some pictures. What do you think? Attached Images Last edited by aram0492; 11-29-2012 at 05:22 PM..
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11-29-2012, 11:34 PM	#2
Lankster Sigma Alpha Epsilon 38 Rep 425 Posts Drives: 2007 335xi Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Encinitas iTrader: (1)	More info on why it was salvaged would help with peer input __________________ Forum Bible http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/posting JB4, BMS DCI, Dimisa 4" tips, VMR 710 Matt Black, Plasti-Dip Mod
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11-30-2012, 12:00 AM	#4
aram0492 Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 227 Posts Drives: '05 330i,'07 335i,'09 328i Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: North Hollywood, CA iTrader: (0)	Thanks for all the votes. If possible, please give me some input as to which car you would choose.
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11-30-2012, 02:11 AM	#5
Bimmer07 Lieutenant 282 Rep 497 Posts Drives: G80 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (1)	i personally dont like 1 series and consider it a girls car no matter how fast it is. Ive only seen 2 or 3 guys driving a 1 series. I wud stick to the 328i ! or try to find a 335i. btw Im armenian too homz
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11-30-2012, 10:47 AM	#7
andybui82 Colonel 218 Rep 2,702 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: PNW iTrader: (5)	You're crazy not to. I pulled the trigger and love every moment of it. Other than the fact that i have to start from scratch with mods now. __________________ Cars: SGM 325i l BSM 135i l SS to Gloss White S2000 l Arctic White RS4 l White GTi l AW 335d M-Sport l IS 350 l e92 M3 l F80 m3
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11-30-2012, 10:51 AM	#8
JustinGTP Captain 58 Rep 602 Posts Drives: '13 MINI Paceman JCW Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Calgary, Alberta iTrader: (0)	You have an LCI 328i vs a non LCI 135. Sure, it's faster and has nav, but the nav is the slow old iDrive. I would stay with your LCI. You have nicer finishing on the interior and yours looks pretty nice. __________________ '09 LCI 335i E90 in BSM over Oyster Dakota Leather, Manual, Sport, Navigation, Individual Audiophile, Executive, Active Steering, JB4 + MHD BEF, 335is Exhaust w/AWE Tuning Tips, AFE DCI, Euro Tails/Fog Light Switch, various painted and other OEM + mods, 19" M5 reps summer '13 MINI Cooper S Paceman JCW R61in Light White & Black Roof/Mirror Caps/Sport Stripes, Loaded + Rare
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12-02-2012, 02:28 PM	#10
Amini77 Brigadier General 185 Rep 4,732 Posts Drives: Alpine White '13 550i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Tarzana, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2013 BMW 550i [0.00]	If everything checks out OK on the other guys salvage title, I say definitely do it. Bring a mechanic with you to check the car out.
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12-02-2012, 02:31 PM	#11
mashimarho BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 2102 Rep 13,875 Posts Drives: E92 M3 & F80 M3 & G82 M4 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Lynnwood, WA iTrader: (45) Garage List 2021 BMW G82 M4 [0.00] 2011 BMW E92 M3 [0.00] 2015 BMW F80 M3 [0.00] 2012 BMW 335i xDrive [9.78]	I clicked e82, ready the story, and decided e82. Then, I saw pics of your e90.... I may change my mind. __________________ Mashimarho.com /// Instagram /// Facebook /// Youtube /// sales@mashimarho.com /// (425) 582-7939
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12-02-2012, 02:32 PM	#12
1NS0MN1A Lieutenant 50 Rep 573 Posts Drives: IS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Location iTrader: (7)	I am actually about to go and buy that car in van nuys. Sorry
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12-02-2012, 03:20 PM	#13
Beamer325xi Private First Class 9 Rep 185 Posts Drives: 2006 325xi Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Ohio iTrader: (0)	Keep urs!
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12-02-2012, 10:36 PM	#14
Meeni Gateropode 329 Rep 2,848 Posts Drives: BMW 330i 06 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: TN iTrader: (0)	We can't choose for you. The 135i is lighter, more powerful. Its clearly the driver's car. If you don't need the space, on paper it is better. Now its also ugly, that's why I don't want one.
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12-04-2012, 12:43 PM	#17
ragingpanda Banned 321 Rep 751 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: May 2012 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	I went from a 2006 E90 325i to a 2008 E82 135i fully loaded with no regrets.
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12-04-2012, 12:52 PM	#20
Speedwagon First Lieutenant 7 Rep 366 Posts Drives: Sportwagon Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	I like your 328I better, is that vinyl on the head lights?
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