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Originally Posted by 2006bmw
No, it's not a stupid argument at all. First, I think he meant to say that the 330 keeps its value better than the 325; whether it's true or not is a different question--BMWFS uses the same depreciation numbers for both. Let's assume that it is NOT true and both cars depreciate the same. Let's just do some very rough math:
Let's say one person buys a 330i for $40K and another buys a 325i for $35K. Let's say both keep the car for 3 years, and both cars depriciate 40% in that time. The 330 is now worth $24K and the 325 is worth $21K. Both owners sell. Total cost of ownership for the 330 owner is $16K, total cost of ownership to the 325 owner is $14K, for a grand total difference of $2K. The 330 owner paid an extra $55 per month. Worth the money? Yes to some, no to others--neither choice is wrong, just a personal choice.
Like I said, just very rough numbers and I certainly don't mean to say the 325i owner is stupid (I would only put people buying a Bimmer only for the badge in that category  ). But if you do the math, the difference in $$ paid over a few years may not be as great as the initial price tag would suggest. |
325i holds its value as well or better compared to 330i. Therefore it's a stupid argument. Why not buy a Bentley? I hear the resale is better than a 330i.