[zmanlane]

I will be getting my first BMW soon, and have saved up 40,000 to get a 335is
I am looking for a space gray with coral red interior, under 50,000. are there any special options i should be going for, and can i get one in my price range? What is a good price?I was going to get the normal 335i, with m sport. But i opted for the 335is insead. Is it worth the difference in cost. Thanks, zach

[romanonj]

first of, put 10k down and finance the rest at less than 3% interest. Keep 30k in the bank for other things (intercoolers, tunes, etc...)

Low 40s should be a pretty decent price for an IS of that vintage. CPO, may be several grand more, but well worth warranty. Be flexible on options and colors, 335is used dont last very long. Once you want CPO choices are even sparser, and you may need to travel to get yours.

I was lucky to find CPO within 300 mile radius, and bought it site unseen. Broght down payment, signed the papers, and drove off.. And what a drive that was on the way home.. Settled a little on options, but did get the color I wanted.. No Nav, or convinence pack, but every thing else. Even though I like the way 19 inch rims look, 18s are much more comfortable for daily drive..

Good luck, awesome cars.. I am extremely happy with mine, and have 80k warranty remaining with extended maintenance plan as well.. I got smokin deal on it!!

[zmanlane]

what did you pay for yours if i may ask?

[romanonj]

Originally Posted by zmanlane

what did you pay for yours if i may ask?

I got very lucky, timing was perfect and came across it accidentally... Cpo with extended maintenance plan expect to pay 45 - 47 k.. Non cpo fair price is in the 40 - 45k depending on options.

[Fun w/N54]

335is with N54 only available 2011-2013. I will be picking one up next year after the new 4 series coupe is released, should be a number of nice cars hitting market. Hoping prices drop with supply up. Looking for AW/CR combo myself and living in WI dealers don't stock many RWDs

Be patient and spend wisely on the RIGHT car.