[Deda]

Originally Posted by 3lusive

well considering the fact that you drove or drive a toyota corolla, any bmw will be a huge upgrade. so go 2008 if you want a good deal for a great car, or get 2009 if you want to be the talk of the town i suppose.

good point!

[FrankiE90]

Originally Posted by morphin1

Hi all,
Am really confused if I should buy the 2008 or 2009 3 series. I am looking at the diesel variants and have read about the new 3 but have found that except for the ugly rear led's, paddle shifts, 5series like gearbox, new hood there isn't much change.
I am getting 10% discount on the 2008 model and want a definitive answer if it's worth waiting for the 2009 without the discount?
Cheers

India go 09' LCI.

[nightrain]

i read a book about bmw yesterday and it said that 09 335i coupe is 0.3 sec faster and has a 7 speed gearbox.

[morphin1]

thanks all.
First off we don't get a 335i here and .3 sec is good if i am looking to race i guess
Have almost made up my mind on 2008 3 series ,320D highline as thats the top diesel available here with 173hp I think.
Only cosmetic changes on the new 3 and I honestly am not a big fan of the Led's they just look unwanted.
Resale was my only concern.
What color combo should i get?Available are:
White exterior/Terra interior.
Silver exterior/Black interior.
Cheers

[speedrats]

Pls take note that the '09 models have a wider track in the front n rear. Also the sports suspension is more comfortable and less body roll compared to 2006-8 models.
As for the rear brake lights, if u brake hard, the rear lights will flicker indicating that u r braking hard.
The new i-drive will also show you which individual tire has less air unlike the previous model
The new idrive is also voice activated.


If u have the money, my bet will be on the new facelifted model. For sure there are mark improvements from the current model.

[thedean786]

52K is not a good deal for a '09 sedan.....

[BK]

Originally Posted by speedrats

The new idrive is also voice activated.

So was the old. New one doesn't have the same "wait for the beep" delay, though, I understand.

[canucklion]

where are you seeing that? :

Originally Posted by thedean786

52K is not a good deal for a '09 sedan.....

[SAZABI]

Originally Posted by monacoblue335i

I don't know about Canadian pricing but I believe in the US, 09 models cost more depending on the options.

When I build a 335xi for 08, it was 60k
I ordered 09 335i with navi, it is only 55k.

Both have similar option, and the additional cost for xi should be about the same as the navi... so yeah, I think the 09 model in canada is actually cheaper.