Which way to go - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

KaiserCO · 04-08-2008, 07:04 PM

Okay so right now I'm looking at two potential options for my next car.

Option 1: Brand new 335xi coupe with sport, cold weather and premuim package

about $48,000

Option 2: 2006 530xi manual certified preowned with about 34k miles. Pretty much loaded except for no sport package and the colors aren't my first choice but i still like the way the car looks

about 39,000(msrp, probably can get another 1-2k knocked off)

so which way would you go and why? The onlyhings holding me back are the CPO warranty on the used car vs bumper to bumper warranty and ultimate service on the 3 series and Also the fact that performance wise the 335 would kill the 530.

So what do you all think? Is it worth sacrificing a lot of straight line speed for a bit roomier interior and more options?

TheAcAvenger · 04-08-2008, 07:15 PM

I picked option 2 because i've had some bad experiences with used cars, and with BMW you're going to need all the warranty you can get. Another downfall of option 2 is that he E60 without sport package is actually pretty loose feeling and it comes with a shiteous steering wheel.

If money's an object you can really save by not getting the sport pack or the cold weather pack. I just got the heated seats from the cold weather package because the headlight cleaners are prone to breaking (there's an active thread about a new victim on e90post as we speak). The sport package doesn't come with different suspension, so sacrificing the slightly more bolstered seats might be an option (especially considering how many people are selling the sport wheels at a fraction of the cost).

I'm guessing you're not interested because you didnt make it an option, but you might like a 335xi sedan. The facelifted model is on the way with the coupe's front fascia if that appeals to your eye more. It's also a $1k or so less expensive than the coupe.

ArmyBimmerDude · 04-08-2008, 07:15 PM

Hmmmmm.....

Year's_End · 04-08-2008, 07:25 PM

Looks: e92 looks sooo much better than the e60 (ESPECIALLY the pre-facelift version). I personally hated the pre-facelift e60, but I love the post-facelift one, funny huh?

Performance: Don't even need to bother with this one. Agility, speed, you know the deal here.

Interior: Besides interior space, I actually think the materials are better/par with the pre-facelift e60s. Yes, they changed a lot in the facelift.

Practicality: The 5er is roomier, has a larger trunk, and is more comfy. Definitely the winner.

I'd definitely pick the 335Xi.

BMdblU · 04-08-2008, 08:57 PM

With a price difference of almost 10k I don't see what you're comparing. Not only that, one is a big sedan and the other is a coupe.

Year's_End · 04-08-2008, 09:04 PM

Woooaaah did not see that price difference. haha

cooldude · 04-08-2008, 09:27 PM

price difference is a lot, but the 530 will lose more value than a 335.
and 335 adds more to the ultimate driving machine feel

Year's_End · 04-08-2008, 09:34 PM

How so?^^

A CPO'd car has already taken the brunt of the depreciation.

MrSteak · 04-08-2008, 09:48 PM

I voted for the 335xi...
-Brand New (better warranty, service, resale)
-Better performance all around
-You get to pick all your options, color, trim, etc..
-Unless you're married with kids, a coupe is the way to go IMO.

The 530 already has 30k on it, you don't know how they treated their car, or how bad they were with clutch/tranny, etc...

Heh, I'm on a bit of a Euro delivery kick, but if you did ED, you can probably get the car for like $46-47k out the door including taxes. (Something to think about.

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BK · 04-08-2008, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cooldude

price difference is a lot, but the 530 will lose more value than a 335.
and 335 adds more to the ultimate driving machine feel

That doesn't make sense. The brand new 335xi will lose WAY more value than the used 530i. But whatever, I voted 335xi. Way more fun.

stefman · 04-08-2008, 11:09 PM

If you can afford the extra $$$, go for the new car. That aside, I think the E9X 335i is a blast to drive.

Lastly, you get to choose the color and you get "new car" smell

mJ335 · 04-08-2008, 11:59 PM

used Manual = FAIL

karliejai · 04-09-2008, 02:37 AM

335 is a beast. thats all i have to say.

holson · 04-09-2008, 10:07 AM

335xi Cp hands down - if for only one reason: looks and then 2nd: engine...

I think you could knock off more than a 2k on the 530xi.

Find out how much they go at auctions and add roughly $2k on top of it ($1k for CPO i think and give the dealer $1k for profit and stuff)

30k miles for an 06 is kind of a lot though, isnt it?

BK · 04-09-2008, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mJ335

used Manual = FAIL

Explain?

MrSteak · 04-10-2008, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mJ335

used Manual = FAIL

Quote:

Originally Posted by BK

Explain?

It's kinda like marrying a prostitute...

She could have been a high class whore who was taken care of and pampered by some well off discrete gentlemen... OR She could have been used & abused by every guy with a hard on and $100 to blow (ha). It's a gamble, and even then... still a whore.

JaMa · 04-10-2008, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KaiserCO

Okay so right now I'm looking at two potential options for my next car.

Option 1: Brand new 335xi coupe with sport, cold weather and premuim package

about $48,000

Option 2: 2006 530xi manual certified preowned with about 34k miles. Pretty much loaded except for no sport package and the colors aren't my first choice but i still like the way the car looks

about 39,000(msrp, probably can get another 1-2k knocked off)

so which way would you go and why? The onlyhings holding me back are the CPO warranty on the used car vs bumper to bumper warranty and ultimate service on the 3 series and Also the fact that performance wise the 335 would kill the 530.

So what do you all think? Is it worth sacrificing a lot of straight line speed for a bit roomier interior and more options?

335xi all the way

You live in Colorado - turbo is your friend, for both gas mileage and the next time you want to drive up Floyd Hill.

My 2c,

J

Snecro · 04-10-2008, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrSteak

It's kinda like marrying a prostitute...

She could have been a high class whore who was taken care of and pampered by some well off discrete gentlemen... OR She could have been used & abused by every guy with a hard on and $100 to blow (ha). It's a gamble, and even then... still a whore.

lol

jetblk328i · 04-10-2008, 05:06 PM

well i think it truely comes down to ur needs, do u need the room? or do you want more sportiness? Do you want a softer ride?

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Used loaded 530xi manual, 30k miles $39k	2	3.23%
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04-08-2008, 07:04 PM	#1
KaiserCO Private Drives: '05 f150 lookin to upgrade Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 74 iTrader: (0)	Which way to go Okay so right now I'm looking at two potential options for my next car. Option 1: Brand new 335xi coupe with sport, cold weather and premuim package about $48,000 Option 2: 2006 530xi manual certified preowned with about 34k miles. Pretty much loaded except for no sport package and the colors aren't my first choice but i still like the way the car looks about 39,000(msrp, probably can get another 1-2k knocked off) so which way would you go and why? The onlyhings holding me back are the CPO warranty on the used car vs bumper to bumper warranty and ultimate service on the 3 series and Also the fact that performance wise the 335 would kill the 530. So what do you all think? Is it worth sacrificing a lot of straight line speed for a bit roomier interior and more options?
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04-08-2008, 07:15 PM	#2
TheAcAvenger Brigadier General Drives: 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: 757, VA Posts: 3,073 iTrader: (1)	I picked option 2 because i've had some bad experiences with used cars, and with BMW you're going to need all the warranty you can get. Another downfall of option 2 is that he E60 without sport package is actually pretty loose feeling and it comes with a shiteous steering wheel. If money's an object you can really save by not getting the sport pack or the cold weather pack. I just got the heated seats from the cold weather package because the headlight cleaners are prone to breaking (there's an active thread about a new victim on e90post as we speak). The sport package doesn't come with different suspension, so sacrificing the slightly more bolstered seats might be an option (especially considering how many people are selling the sport wheels at a fraction of the cost). I'm guessing you're not interested because you didnt make it an option, but you might like a 335xi sedan. The facelifted model is on the way with the coupe's front fascia if that appeals to your eye more. It's also a $1k or so less expensive than the coupe. __________________ 2007 E92 335i - TC Kline DA Coilovers, HPA M3 Suspension Retrofit, Quaife LSD, Stoptech 6/4 BBK, Volk TE-37s, AR Downpipes, RDSport Quads, Forge DVs, Stett OC, RB Turbos, Procede V5, PWM Meth, Helix IC, EAS DCI, Rixster VEI, M-Tech Sides, OEM Aero Lip, Rieger Spoiler, Vorsteiner V-35 Hood, Performance Steering Wheel, Anthracite Headliner, OSS Headlights

04-08-2008, 07:15 PM	#3
ArmyBimmerDude Major General Drives: Lola Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,502 iTrader: (3) Garage List 02/2007 E92 335i [0.00]	Hmmmmm..... __________________ 2007 E92 Montego Blue 335i

04-08-2008, 07:25 PM	#4
Year's_End Cpt. Buzzkill Drives: '08 E92 335i Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: St. Pete, FL Posts: 11,785 iTrader: (0)	Looks: e92 looks sooo much better than the e60 (ESPECIALLY the pre-facelift version). I personally hated the pre-facelift e60, but I love the post-facelift one, funny huh? Performance: Don't even need to bother with this one. Agility, speed, you know the deal here. Interior: Besides interior space, I actually think the materials are better/par with the pre-facelift e60s. Yes, they changed a lot in the facelift. Practicality: The 5er is roomier, has a larger trunk, and is more comfy. Definitely the winner. I'd definitely pick the 335Xi. __________________ _.[In a love/hate relationship with...] E92 335i: Space Grey\|Coral Red\|Aluminum Trim _________VMR V710s\|M-Sport Rear Bumper & Rockers\|M3 Spoiler\|Golf-T__________Moved on to the misc. Later, brahs.

04-08-2008, 08:57 PM	#5
BMdblU Brigadier General Drives: with no destination Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: 416 Posts: 3,797 iTrader: (2)	With a price difference of almost 10k I don't see what you're comparing. Not only that, one is a big sedan and the other is a coupe. __________________ BSM 335is \| 6MT \| KW2 \| BBS LM DBK \| PSS \| COBB \| VK DP's \| ER FMIC \| BMS DCI \| "The car is the closest thing we will ever create to something that is alive." - Sir William Lyons

04-08-2008, 09:04 PM	#6
Year's_End Cpt. Buzzkill Drives: '08 E92 335i Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: St. Pete, FL Posts: 11,785 iTrader: (0)	Woooaaah did not see that price difference. haha __________________ _.[In a love/hate relationship with...] E92 335i: Space Grey\|Coral Red\|Aluminum Trim _________VMR V710s\|M-Sport Rear Bumper & Rockers\|M3 Spoiler\|Golf-T__________Moved on to the misc. Later, brahs.

04-08-2008, 09:27 PM	#7
cooldude Lieutenant Drives: Bmw 335i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Charlotte Posts: 520 iTrader: (0)	price difference is a lot, but the 530 will lose more value than a 335. and 335 adds more to the ultimate driving machine feel

04-08-2008, 09:34 PM	#8
Year's_End Cpt. Buzzkill Drives: '08 E92 335i Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: St. Pete, FL Posts: 11,785 iTrader: (0)	How so?^^ A CPO'd car has already taken the brunt of the depreciation. __________________ _.[In a love/hate relationship with...] E92 335i: Space Grey\|Coral Red\|Aluminum Trim _________VMR V710s\|M-Sport Rear Bumper & Rockers\|M3 Spoiler\|Golf-T__________Moved on to the misc. Later, brahs.

04-08-2008, 09:48 PM	#9
MrSteak Lieutenant Drives: 08' 335i Coupe (6-speed) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New York Posts: 488 iTrader: (0)	I voted for the 335xi... -Brand New (better warranty, service, resale) -Better performance all around -You get to pick all your options, color, trim, etc.. -Unless you're married with kids, a coupe is the way to go IMO. The 530 already has 30k on it, you don't know how they treated their car, or how bad they were with clutch/tranny, etc... Heh, I'm on a bit of a Euro delivery kick, but if you did ED, you can probably get the car for like $46-47k out the door including taxes. (Something to think about. ) __________________ ED & PCD = DONE & DONE! 08' AW/Coral 335i coupe 6-speed (Premium Pkg, Sports Pkg, Heated Seats) *European Delivery

04-08-2008, 11:09 PM	#11
stefman .::fel8me::. Drives: 335i Black Sapphire Coral Red Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Singapore Posts: 453 iTrader: (0)	If you can afford the extra $$$, go for the new car. That aside, I think the E9X 335i is a blast to drive. Lastly, you get to choose the color and you get "new car" smell __________________ E92 335i ordered April 28, 2007.....delivered 24 January 2008 Worth the wait

04-08-2008, 11:59 PM	#12
mJ335 Amateur Post Whore Drives: 07 E90 SparkLiN G. 335i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: SocaL Posts: 3,034 iTrader: (17) Garage List 2007 e90 335i [0.00]	used Manual = FAIL __________________ Go WiTh ThE FLoW. \|BL\|RS\|PIAA\|CFE\|CFMC\|SSM\|CFG\|CFDP\|ABG\|M6\|AFE\|MTECH \|RPI\|JB+\|CSLT\|KWSC\|

04-09-2008, 02:37 AM	#13
karliejai Da Kid Drives: JetBlack e90 335i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Livingston, NJ Posts: 4,577 iTrader: (4)	335 is a beast. thats all i have to say. __________________ MODS: OEM Front Splitter \| ACS Roof Spoiler \| OEM Trunk Spoiler \| Matt Black Front Grill \| Black Shadowline Window Trim \| Painted Front Lower Rod \| Blacklines \| JDM Yellow Fogs \| Custom Silver CF Headlights with LUX 4.0 \| Eisenhaus Sports Exhaust

04-09-2008, 10:07 AM	#14
holson First Lieutenant Drives: Enterprise Rent-A-Car Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Watertown, MA Posts: 348 iTrader: (0)	335xi Cp hands down - if for only one reason: looks and then 2nd: engine... I think you could knock off more than a 2k on the 530xi. Find out how much they go at auctions and add roughly $2k on top of it ($1k for CPO i think and give the dealer $1k for profit and stuff) 30k miles for an 06 is kind of a lot though, isnt it? __________________ --

04-10-2008, 05:06 PM	#19
jetblk328i Colonel Drives: Jet blk 328i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hershey PA Posts: 2,419 iTrader: (1)	well i think it truely comes down to ur needs, do u need the room? or do you want more sportiness? Do you want a softer ride? __________________ 07 328i, jet black/black. heated seats, auto. Mods:Chromed Grille,Ipod,BMW All Weather Floor Mats-if you call that a mod. Mods Coming soon:,Blacklines,Chrome Tips, OEM xenons.......

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