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What are "must have options" for my son's 325?
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03-18-2005, 10:54 PM | #1 |
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What are "must have options" for my son's 325?
My son in LA is going to order a very basic 325 for European Delivery. Since he is just getting out of grad school he needs to keep it basic, as in not too expensive. What options do you guys recommend?
The e90 looks to be another great car for BMW. I am a BMW enthusiast. I admire what BMW is doing. For my enthusiasm I got banned from that POS RF Board. My proudest achievement in BMW circles is that I was the first person in the US to have Bluetooth on an e60 in the US. |
03-18-2005, 11:21 PM | #2 |
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I always felt that sports seats are a definite requirement, especially if you're going to drive these cars like they're meant to be driven. I hate that shifting around in the seat feeling during hard cornering and want to feel snug and tucked in.
Since he's in LA, he should definitely get a sunroof! Nothing better than cruising around with the sun beaming down on you (when you're in the mood of course). I dunno what I'd do in the sunny OC without my sunroof. I dunno how good/bad the Idrive system is (but you probably do from your e60), but maybe that's a worthy option? Other than those, the rest are frills IMO and can be left off the list to keep the $$ down. Good luck! and oh, i'm no fan of RF either
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03-19-2005, 04:06 AM | #4 | |
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In LA with the traffic can he get by with manual transmission or should he get the automatic transmission? |
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03-19-2005, 07:13 AM | #5 | |
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Depends how much he likes rowing gears. Also, does he have to sit in highway congestion every day? Is SMG an option, or too expensive an option? I put up with manual in traffic because those times when there's no traffic it's worth it. |
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03-19-2005, 07:34 AM | #6 |
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gonna agree with blackpanther on the sports seats - what's the point in getting the best handling car in its class if ure not handlng it to a point where you need sports seats. unless he's getting a cabrio, i'd go for the sunroof too or else hes just wasting that nice weather.
pharding: has your son decided on a color? you've done europe delivery twice?! tell us a little about the experience. |
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03-19-2005, 09:10 AM | #7 |
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sunroof standard
the good news is that the sunroof comes standard on the e90. Im planning on doing ED in July. I did ED in July 2002 and its a great experience. $500 over ED invoice is a GREAT price on an e90. How did he manage to get that? Prices arent released yet !! I was expecting at least $1500 over ED invoice on a new model like the e90 given the initial high demand.
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03-19-2005, 11:04 AM | #8 |
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I remeber a few years ago when my brother bought a 328i E46, there was another program for people just graduating school where they gave him excellent rates and took money off the car. I'm not sure if the program still exists, but ask the dealer if they have it cause ull get some bucks off for that too.
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03-20-2005, 09:44 PM | #10 | |
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Standard sunroof?? woohoo! I hope the markup isn't too crazy.. I was hoping to trade in for one pretty soon after launch. |
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03-21-2005, 06:45 AM | #11 |
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Our current thinking. He is leasing so the residual value is important. Current residual value for a 330 is 61% of US MSRP and 55% for the 325. He is leaning towards a 330 6-speed, sport package, leather seats, black on black. Just the basics. Maybe he will upgrade to sparkling graphite metallic paint.
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03-21-2005, 07:10 AM | #12 | |
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Sounds great. Just like my M-Coupe black/black/leather With European delivery will he get it any faster than people here take delivery the traditional way? |
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03-21-2005, 07:42 PM | #14 | |
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Are xenons standard on the E90 (maybe just on the 330?)? I'd opt for those as well, just because they're but I'd happily pass on them to have a manual and/or Sport Package if it came down to choosing options. |
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03-21-2005, 10:44 PM | #15 |
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Xenons aren't standard on all e90. I agree with jiggz. 6 speed and sports package are a MUST. other things that would be nice is xenons and sunroof (tho that's standard now).
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03-22-2005, 07:43 AM | #16 | |
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