for e92 coupe trade-in

tonee8519 · 09-03-2006, 10:07 AM

After seeing the e92 coupe at dealers over these couple of days, i'm in love with the 335i. The dual exhaust and styling of the coupe is so beautiful.

I don't know why i see the coupe as way better-looking the the sedan, maybe its because i've always loved the looks of coupes.

Anyway, i want to trade in my 330i sedan for a 335i coupe. With the sedan being just 15 months old though, I don't know if its worth trading in for a 3 series for a 3 series. I do know that the 335i is already an upgrade over the 330i sedan.

After calculating the numbers, my 330i sedan is now worth about $40,000 CDN. When i got the sedan new it was $55000 before taxes, so a $15k loss over 15 months.

Therefore, with the options i want with the 335i coupe that will be about $61,000 CDN, it'll cost me $21000 plus taxes trading in... Is this worth it though? A 3 series for a 3 series? I hear some people are even trading their 330i sedans for the upcoming the 335i sedan, correct?

Another option on my list is the upcoming audi tt. So guys, for me its either an 07 335 coupe or an 08 tt; which is the better choice???

Gripster · 09-03-2006, 10:13 AM

Depends how much you want it. You WILL take a bath on the deal, though. Financially it's not a good move. But then financially, buying a new car is not a good move.

Your money, your choice. If you have the resources and really want the coupe, go for it. Life is too short.

BMW F22 · 09-03-2006, 12:13 PM

It's never really a smart move to trade anything in after such a short period of time. However, if you really want it then by all means go for it. It all depends on how you define "worth".

ward · 09-03-2006, 12:22 PM

you'll be spending a ton of extra money and every second you're in the car without the gas pedal mashed to the floor (98% of the time) it's just the same as the car you already have

I'd keep what you've got, or swap for the TT

MrSilver · 09-03-2006, 12:50 PM

I have a 2002 TT.

The car has been great to me...

But the 335i will blow it away, and the 330i is about on par.

If I were you I would hold on to 330i for a year or two.

John · 09-03-2006, 01:16 PM

trading in your 330i so soon isn't financially the best decision. but if money wasn't a big deal i would trade it in

the 335 should last you a long time. def better than the TT

sounds like you like the 335 very much, so just go for it
i know if it was me, i would do what mrsilver suggested.
keep the 330i for a year or two then switch over.
in the next few years lots of new gen. cars are coming out, so waiting won't hurt you

ZuerstBMW · 09-03-2006, 01:50 PM

Keep it, its not like the coupes going anywhere for a long while.

TwinPowerF30 · 10-18-2006, 09:49 PM

does the dealer negotiate the price of the trade in when you take delivery, or when you are talking price for the car?

so let say they give a discount on the car, but when the car is ready in a few months, they give a low price on the trade in.

is that how it works?

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tonee8519 Banned 51 Rep 313 Posts Drives: M4 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: vancouver iTrader: (0)	for e92 coupe trade-in After seeing the e92 coupe at dealers over these couple of days, i'm in love with the 335i. The dual exhaust and styling of the coupe is so beautiful. I don't know why i see the coupe as way better-looking the the sedan, maybe its because i've always loved the looks of coupes. Anyway, i want to trade in my 330i sedan for a 335i coupe. With the sedan being just 15 months old though, I don't know if its worth trading in for a 3 series for a 3 series. I do know that the 335i is already an upgrade over the 330i sedan. After calculating the numbers, my 330i sedan is now worth about $40,000 CDN. When i got the sedan new it was $55000 before taxes, so a $15k loss over 15 months. Therefore, with the options i want with the 335i coupe that will be about $61,000 CDN, it'll cost me $21000 plus taxes trading in... Is this worth it though? A 3 series for a 3 series? I hear some people are even trading their 330i sedans for the upcoming the 335i sedan, correct? Another option on my list is the upcoming audi tt. So guys, for me its either an 07 335 coupe or an 08 tt; which is the better choice???
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Gripster Captain 147 Rep 981 Posts Drives: E93 M3 Join Date: May 2005 Location: San Diego iTrader: (5) Garage List 2013 BMW M3 [0.00]	Depends how much you want it. You WILL take a bath on the deal, though. Financially it's not a good move. But then financially, buying a new car is not a good move. Your money, your choice. If you have the resources and really want the coupe, go for it. Life is too short. __________________ *2013 M3 (E93)* - ZPP/ZCW/DCT
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BMW F22 Major General 3566 Rep 9,788 Posts Drives: ///M235i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (8)	It's never really a smart move to trade anything in after such a short period of time. However, if you really want it then by all means go for it. It all depends on how you define "worth".
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ward Major General 155 Rep 6,158 Posts Drives: F Join Date: May 2005 Location: T iTrader: (0)	you'll be spending a ton of extra money and every second you're in the car without the gas pedal mashed to the floor (98% of the time) it's just the same as the car you already have I'd keep what you've got, or swap for the TT
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MrSilver Judge Advocate General 99 Rep 1,128 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Buffalo, New York iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 e92 335i [0.00]	I have a 2002 TT. The car has been great to me... But the 335i will blow it away, and the 330i is about on par. If I were you I would hold on to 330i for a year or two. __________________ '07 E92 335i "Over-Heating" and "Blowing Up" since 9-5-06 6MT, Space Gray, Gray w/ Dakota Leather, Dark Burl, ZSP, ZPP, ZCW Comfort Access, Sirius Satellite (Howard is not optional) '07 X3 3.0si - Black on Black, ZPP, ZCW, Step. - Wife's car
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John Captain 55 Rep 960 Posts Drives: E90 325i Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (1)	trading in your 330i so soon isn't financially the best decision. but if money wasn't a big deal i would trade it in the 335 should last you a long time. def better than the TT sounds like you like the 335 very much, so just go for it i know if it was me, i would do what mrsilver suggested. keep the 330i for a year or two then switch over. in the next few years lots of new gen. cars are coming out, so waiting won't hurt you __________________ E90post Project 325i www.creativeautoworks.com James@creativeautoworks.com 858.279.8900
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TwinPowerF30 Captain 38 Rep 643 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Coupe Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Vancouver, Canada iTrader: (0)	does the dealer negotiate the price of the trade in when you take delivery, or when you are talking price for the car? so let say they give a discount on the car, but when the car is ready in a few months, they give a low price on the trade in. is that how it works?
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