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11-04-2005, 10:03 AM | #23 |
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I was debating between a 325 or 330. As soon as I test drove both, my mind was set on a 325i.
1.) 325i isn't that bad compare to a 330i. 2.) I don't have the extra $5,000 to spend for a 330i. 3.) As a daily, 325i's 215hp meets the need and want. I am from a heavy mod VW GTI VR6 with 193hp at the wheels, that's about 215 at the flywheel. But it only weights 2700lb. Was it fast and fun...you bet. But I didn't like to drive it everyday because of the extra push makes it hard to deal with traffic. Maybe I am just getting old???? My point is both 325i and 330i are very good car depends on finance concerns, performance needs, and etc.; people should be happy to enjoy what they have. So shall we stop this 330i and 325i war? After all, we all have a BMW. Remember, no one would care you have a 330, 325, 525, 545...if they are not BMW fans. |
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11-04-2005, 12:15 PM | #25 |
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I can't wait for the "330 owners - any regret not waiting for / getting the 335" thread.
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11-04-2005, 12:22 PM | #26 |
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There are only a handful of parts separating a 325 from a 330. Some have the extra money for the 330 and that's great. I like the 330 more than a 325- but I was stretching my budget getting the 325 optioned the way I wanted it, and I didn’t have the extra 4k for the 330. I don't regret getting the 325 at all. I wish I would have gotten the Nav, but again- I didn't have the extra cash. To each his own.
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11-04-2005, 12:23 PM | #27 | |
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11-04-2005, 12:30 PM | #28 |
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Eh, if it weren't for my wife telling me to get a 330, I would've gotten a 325. I'm all about lightweight functional machinery that does it's job well. If I want luxury I'll buy a Lexus/Merc. I don't like doo-dads in my car, never really have.
But my wife knows that one day I'll wonder aloud what it'd be like to have the extra hp and it'll all be over. So she's making me get the 330. And unfortunately, because I refuse to wait for an ordered car (that sh*t just infuriates me; make your customers wait because you're too cheap to have inventory on the lot) I'm getting stuck with premium package. For me there's several *minuses* to the 330: useless chrome trim; useless power seats; bluetooth for my phone...why would I be talking while I'm driving?; built in garage door opener? I already have one of those that came with the garage door opener, why do I need another one?; big boat anchor heavy cast wheels; 80 gazillion speaker sound ... whoopie. All that crap adds weight and complexity. BMW's never been known for their electronics being reliable, why add all that in and then whine when the car's in the shop with electrical glitches? I wish more car makers would go back to making basic go fast machines like the WRX and EVO. Imagine how cool a CSL or club sport version of the 330 or 325 would be. |
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11-04-2005, 12:34 PM | #29 |
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I would get the 330i instead for a few reasons.
1. The extra power 2. Different suspension springs and the car is actually lower than 325. 3. More standard equipment 4. Better resale value
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Or are you saying a 3 year old 330i will be worth more than a 3 year old 325i? Well, duh, you paid more initially.
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11-04-2005, 12:53 PM | #33 |
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Better resale value is a stupid argument. The car costs more, of COURSE it's going to have better DOLLAR resale value.
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11-04-2005, 12:55 PM | #34 |
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The same logic can be applied to the M3. All the 330i owner made the mistake not to wait for the M3 because it is clearly better than 330i.
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11-04-2005, 12:57 PM | #35 | |
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11-04-2005, 01:15 PM | #36 | |
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You want a base BMW, but most buyers do not. Why should all those dealers cater to the minority?
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11-04-2005, 01:49 PM | #38 | |
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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. |
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The 330 would be my car of choice if it were not for extreme pricing here. No contest BUT the 2.5 litre 325 is a gem. No regrets at all.
Then again my garage can easily fit a new M5.......
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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.
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