[Price Advice] Buying a 2011 328i M-Sport for $21K

Mrfanboy · 06-19-2015, 01:00 PM

Hi,

I've saved up to to build an emergency fund and paid off my student loans! I'm pretty against racking up more debt and saved up my to get a MSport BMW. I've test drove a few cars and the 328i is enough power for me. I'm coming from 140 HP car from 2005!

Any advice on this deal: https://www.beepi.com/Buy/bmw/3-seri...KE5C59BE755469

Anything wrong with these models?

Thanks in advance!

M.Power · 06-19-2015, 05:17 PM

Why not a 09-10 335i for around the same price?

Mrfanboy · 06-19-2015, 09:45 PM

Thanks for the reply! Too much power and higher milage. Thoughts on the car I posted?

Bmw_Crazy · 06-19-2015, 10:29 PM

Stick to the 328 more reliable!

FL335 · 06-19-2015, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Mrfanboy

Thanks for the reply! Too much power and higher milage. Thoughts on the car I posted?

Ummm...are you afraid of the power? You can buy a 335 with reasonable optioned out for less than that.

The n54 is no joke: lots of maintenance and nuances but worth it. My .02

M.Power · 06-20-2015, 01:31 AM

Of course the guy with the 328i says stick to the 328i. I agree with FL335, you may be coming from a 140hp car but the 328i is honestly very slow and boring to drive as well.. With your price range you should be able to find an N54 with 60k or less..

TheGlobetrotter · 06-20-2015, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Bmw_Crazy

Stick to the 328 more reliable!

Agreed

bmwmsport · 06-22-2015, 08:46 AM

The 328i is reliable and cheap, but doesn't have a lot of get up and go. I would at least consider 335i's. WARNING: Once you taste boost you can't go back.

And agreed with some others, for that price you can get a fairly well optioned lower mileage N54, especially if you'll look at 08 models. Stay away from 07's. Make sure they have the extended warranty on HPFP (10 years, 120k miles).

ThugzZ BunnY · 06-22-2015, 12:08 PM

i've had 328 and 335. both have had their fair share of problems. drive them both first.

yipronny · 06-22-2015, 07:33 PM

BUY what makes you happy and what you are capable of handling! However, the Beepi car you listed seems to be poorly cared for. At least, the interior, alot of stains and smudges for a 11'

xquisit · 06-22-2015, 11:51 PM

I am selling my 2011 328i with OEM M sport bumpers added on (No side-skirts).

60,000 miles.

Black Sapphire Metallic / Saddle Brown Interior

rcl · 06-22-2015, 11:58 PM

335i's have much higher maintenance costs and potential to drain your wallet. If you just want a nice daily to cruise in the 328i is the way to go. If you want a nice car to upgrade later and mod etc than the 335i would be better. The 328i's are pretty reliable though, by BMW's standards atleast which isn't that good.

dannyle27 · 06-26-2015, 03:39 PM

I picked up my 2011 335i with sport and premium navy everything for 21 out the door tags titles and fees. You just gotta look and negotiate. I also got 4k over kbb for my trade in.

xquisit · 06-26-2015, 10:11 PM

I will sell you my car for $18,500.00

xquisit · 08-02-2015, 02:09 PM

I will lower the price to $17,000.00

Let myself know.

curlyfrieS4 · 08-03-2015, 04:08 PM

Or you can buy my 335i for 22k with 32k miles LESS!! http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1157879

Taskmaster · 08-31-2015, 07:55 PM

My 328i feels 335i fast on top end..but there is no denying that torque. Juat know the 335i will be fa st er no matter what, and if you're ok with that, you're ok with a 328i.

Tim603 · 09-01-2015, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Audaci42

i've had 328 and 335. both have had their fair share of problems. drive them both first.

best advice ive seen yet

Bahooki · 09-08-2015, 12:34 PM

In terms of price, if the 328 is what you want, I paid more than that for my fully optioned 2010 328i with 6 speed.

tbirdette · 03-24-2016, 11:52 AM

I found my 328I 2011 for $15K and it have 40k miles.

06-19-2015, 01:00 PM	#1
Mrfanboy New Member 8 Rep 9 Posts Drives: Scion TC Join Date: May 2015 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	[Price Advice] Buying a 2011 328i M-Sport for $21K Hi, I've saved up to to build an emergency fund and paid off my student loans! I'm pretty against racking up more debt and saved up my to get a MSport BMW. I've test drove a few cars and the 328i is enough power for me. I'm coming from 140 HP car from 2005! Any advice on this deal: https://www.beepi.com/Buy/bmw/3-seri...KE5C59BE755469 Anything wrong with these models? Thanks in advance!
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Mrfanboy New Member 8 Rep 9 Posts Drives: Scion TC Join Date: May 2015 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the reply! Too much power and higher milage. Thoughts on the car I posted?
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M.Power Գեվոջանյան 301 Rep 1,103 Posts Drives: 2022 LP650 Urus/2023 F93 M8 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Of course the guy with the 328i says stick to the 328i. I agree with FL335, you may be coming from a 140hp car but the 328i is honestly very slow and boring to drive as well.. With your price range you should be able to find an N54 with 60k or less.. __________________ Current: 23 Frozen Gray M8 Comp GC, 22 Viola Parsifae Lamborghini Urus, 11 Fire Orange E92 M3 6MT, 07 BSM E60 M5 6MT, 00 Imola E39 M5 Previous: 2019 BSM F90 M5 Comp, 2019 Giallo Auge Lamborghini Urus, 2011 Silverstone E92 M3
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06-22-2015, 08:46 AM	#8
bmwmsport Captain 127 Rep 951 Posts Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Jackson, MS iTrader: (0)	The 328i is reliable and cheap, but doesn't have a lot of get up and go. I would at least consider 335i's. WARNING: Once you taste boost you can't go back. And agreed with some others, for that price you can get a fairly well optioned lower mileage N54, especially if you'll look at 08 models. Stay away from 07's. Make sure they have the extended warranty on HPFP (10 years, 120k miles). __________________ 2010 E90 335i Le Mans Blue Metallic // Saddle Brown // M Sport // iDrive // Comfort Access // Blown By Twins
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yipronny Private First Class 30 Rep 162 Posts Drives: 2012 e92 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Planet earth iTrader: (0)	BUY what makes you happy and what you are capable of handling! However, the Beepi car you listed seems to be poorly cared for. At least, the interior, alot of stains and smudges for a 11'
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06-22-2015, 11:58 PM	#12
rcl First Lieutenant 116 Rep 380 Posts Drives: bmw Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: atlanta, ga iTrader: (1)	335i's have much higher maintenance costs and potential to drain your wallet. If you just want a nice daily to cruise in the 328i is the way to go. If you want a nice car to upgrade later and mod etc than the 335i would be better. The 328i's are pretty reliable though, by BMW's standards atleast which isn't that good. Last edited by rcl; 10-08-2015 at 12:30 AM..
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Taskmaster Banned 2465 Rep 9,004 Posts Drives: M235i 6MT / E92 328 Msport 6MT Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Florida iTrader: (6)	My 328i feels 335i fast on top end..but there is no denying that torque. Juat know the 335i will be fa st er no matter what, and if you're ok with that, you're ok with a 328i.
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