nokiaman

E550 Coupe> 335i Coupe.

charliemike

Oh yeah, they aren't even in the same price class!

cM3go

:troutslap

stogie1020

I really like the E550 but am having a hard time justifying a 1K+ a month lease payment. It just doesn't make sense...

The 335i has almost 100 more hp than my TSX, turbo, and is a coupe. While i may ultimately be turned off by the interior (thought it was meh last time I saw it) it is a MUCH better decision for me...

I am not one to generally get the most car I can afford... I never want to regret the decision and I think if I was dumping over 1K into a E550 a month for a lease I would regret it.

nbennettksu

iTrader: (2)

Hold on to your hats, BMW is thinking about making a 5-coup to compete with the E550 coupe

nokiaman

I know, I know, I only mentionned it because I recall Stogie being interested in one.



Stogie,

I see where you're coming from. 1k a month on a lease is a steep amount of money to pay over a long period of time if you are not comfortable with it. My comment was intended more as a joke. The 335i coupe is a very capable car that will hopefully make you as happy as mine did a few years ago; as for the interior if you're willing to play with the colors a bit, it'll make it a little less monotonous.

Scrib

Oh boy.

Having personally made the move from a TSX to a 335i, I can still remember that first test drive. It probably felt like just having injected a dose of heroin. I was hooked.

If you have the means (financially), do it.

stogie1020

Yeah, I mean I WANT 360+hp, but do I NEED it? What I would like, though, is a damn serious cup holder... And with Nav, there is no where to toss my wallet and phone...

charliemike

Audi S4?

stogie1020

Coupe only. And the S5 the way I want it ends up at 60K, which is too much for that car.

Crazy Bimmer

Lease rates on the 335i is pretty damn good this month.

charliemike

Mustang?

onebadna1nsx

Got to drive this car with prototype springs
http://www.tanabe-usa.com/rnd/post/E...prings-RD.aspx

It was my first ever drive in a BMW. I must say I really like the steering feel of the car.... but since the car was on run flat tires it didn't handle that well. The only real gripe I have against the car is that there seems to be a long lag from when you press the pedal and the initial acceleration... drive by wire problem? Every time I tried to open the front windows, I ended up opening the rear windows. That was quite annoying!

achenator

i did that with the rear windows constantly.

Crazy Bimmer

Delay? Must be automatic?

The automatics will have a lag for awhile until it adapts to your driving style. Then the lag wont be as noticeable.

Should put it in DS mode then its very responsive.

Crazy Bimmer

How dare you say that word in this thread!

stogie1020

Not my style... I just don't care for the American stuff.

Would love an XK or 6 series but...

Coupe, 300hp or more, going to be DD so has to fit golf clubs, Costco stuff, suitcase, etc...

onebadna1nsx

Yeah it's an auto, she couldn't drive stick. DS Mode is left of the Drive mode right? I thought you had to shift up/down yourself manually? I played with the shifting but it was the opposite of the Porsche so I got really confused and out of fear of screwing up her car I just left it in D

Crazy Bimmer

DS mode can shift itself as well.

onebadna1nsx

Fawk!!! I didn't think it would so I didn't try at all! Dammittt.... I'll see if I can borrow her car again. Traction control is called DTC or something right? I remember it's towards the center of the dash. I kept it turned off :P

savage

Personally I'd love to get a new M3 sedan, but the $$$ and the need to drive it all year keep putting me off. Winter tires and rims aren't cheap either for the M3. The 335i is nice alternative, but I feel like I would always regret not getting the M3...

I like the S4 which is also no slouch, but no dealerships around me have any to check out in person or test drive. I just can't consider getting a car without actually trying one out.

savage

hmm... Did I miss this somewhere? Upgrading to a 2011??? Congrats!

Crazy Bimmer

dave_ramkumar

iTrader: (5)

Crazy Bimmer

Post pics of your car already! Camera phone if ya have to.

Did you get that deposit back yet from the auction?

savage

you sneaky bastards!

<------ very jealous....

pttl

Maybe take a look at the Genesis Coupe 3.8. You'd probably like it.

Just curious...Have you actually seen to 2011 Stang? I didn't expect them to be as nice as they are.

Carraway

I went into this into detail in my TSX thread, but I decided to test drive a CPO 328i for comparison after trying out a 2006 TSX (which I couldn't quite convince myself to buy). I even told the salesman I just wanted to see what it was like, and he knew just the right road. In short, freshly-toasted damn was it ever good. Awesomely, stupendously good. Afterwards, I told the salesman I should pay him for the amusement park ride.

stogie1020

Thanks. Really looking forward to the test drive (hopefully on Sunday).

stogie1020

timeframe?

pttl

CTS Coupe?

dallison

i have been thinking of replacing the integra with a tsx rsx civic or 3 series. We've always had honda or toyota products and know their reliability.

Every once in a while the 02-04 3 series comes up. I am thinking about spending only about 10k and that should get me something under 80k miles.

are there normal things that break that are rediculously expensive or are they relatively troublefree?

If i searched for an 02-04 is about 10k reasonable or too little money?

Carraway

From what I've gathered, there are a few issues with those cars, particularly with the cooling system and subframe. I hope it's ok to post a link to a BMW-focused site, but I found this Wiki page which outlines quite a bit for 3-series of that vintage (The "Buying an E46" section lists the problem areas in detail.):
http://www.bimmerfest.com/wiki/index.php/BMW_E46

Edit - In my area, there are 01-04 or so 3-Series cars listed for around $10k or less, typically with around 70K-110K miles. I've only searched for manuals, but there are a lot more to choose from before I select that filter.

At any rate, I was considering them, too, but after reading about the issues, I'm thinking maybe I should watch for an even older one and work on it myself.

dallison

awesome thanks

stogie1020

Drove it.

Liked it.

Now I have to wait a little and see how hungry the sales guy is...

stogie1020

Anyone with a 3-series make the dealer swap out the runflats before you took delivery?

I have heard horror stories...

Crazy Bimmer

You buying new? You shouldnt be paying more than 500-1k over invoice.

DO your homework yo. http://www.e90post.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=30

stogie1020

Yes new, but a lease. Thanks for the link!

stogie1020

I am looking for what is apparently a difficult to find color combo. Should I expect to pay more or not get as good a deal if the car has to be ordered as oposed to shipped from a different dealer?

Incidentally, the only car with my color combo is in SF.

Deep Sea Blue Metallic
Saddle Brown Dakota leather
Aluminum trim

Crazy Bimmer

Ordering a car shouldnt be any more or less than on a lot.

I have always ordered (328i was a dealer trade) and you still shouldnt be paying more than $500-1k over invoice regardless of which way you get the car.

If they trade with another dealer then they MIGHT charge you an extra $500 to get it.