[ft1338]

Originally Posted by tony20009

Sedan, buy now. Coupe, wait.

Waiting on the sedan will just hit you with the next year's price increase.

But he gets new nav and possibly more options included as standards. as well as fixes for many of the problems reported with early cars. Of course downside if slightly higher price but this may be mitigated depending on options.

[Tuce]

I thought the new Nav was already in 2013s, no?

[soydavichu]

Originally Posted by Tuce

I thought the new Nav was already in 2013s, no?

At least, in Spain, it does, since march/2013. You may check the images in the bmw config web site. As soon as it was available, pictures changed to new version when selecting 609 option (pofessional nav.)

[drnat]

What are the new Nav changes & where can I read about them? Thanks

[SamS]

Originally Posted by drnat

What are the new Nav changes & where can I read about them? Thanks

http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=716464

Not available for North America F30 models until July 2013 production.

[JoeyO]

I'd wait for the new model year. Maybe by then BMW will have resolved the steering wheel vibrations and thump in the Dynamic Handling Package.

[Teemo Panda]

Originally Posted by keremorhan

buy 2013 in january 2014 )) cheaper!

Cheaper but not worth it if you factor in the new navigation system and a whole lot of updates that i am very much Jelley of right now.

[tony20009]

Originally Posted by ft1338

But he gets new nav and possibly more options included as standards. as well as fixes for many of the problems reported with early cars. Of course downside if slightly higher price but this may be mitigated depending on options.

The new nav, OK.
Fixes for reported problems (assuming they aren't already fixed, OK, but wouldn't they be covered under the warranty anyway?
More options, perhaps, but they'll cost; nothing is for free.

And if the past is any indicator, the F30 will lose some small things that were there in the current version. For example, I bought my coupe in 2007. It came with a flashlight. Some time after that, BMW removed the flashlight. Sure it's a small thing, but less is less...and yes, of course there are always trade offs.

Overall, the things about the car for which one buys a car will be the same. So if one has the money and the desire to buy now, buy now Moreover, because the buying power of a dollar tomorrow is less than that of a dollar today, there isn't likely to be any financial benefit to waiting. Having said that last bit, I realize very few individuals have a high enough guaranteed ROI, or high enough quantity of funds, for that to really matter to them, and the individuals with a high enough quantity of funds, won't care on a $50K purchase.

[snowghost]

Wait until 2016.

[ft1338]

Originally Posted by tony20009

The new nav, OK.
Fixes for reported problems (assuming they aren't already fixed, OK, but wouldn't they be covered under the warranty anyway?
More options, perhaps, but they'll cost; nothing is for free.

And if the past is any indicator, the F30 will lose some small things that were there in the current version. For example, I bought my coupe in 2007. It came with a flashlight. Some time after that, BMW removed the flashlight. Sure it's a small thing, but less is less...and yes, of course there are always trade offs.

Overall, the things about the car for which one buys a car will be the same. So if one has the money and the desire to buy now, buy now Moreover, because the buying power of a dollar tomorrow is less than that of a dollar today, there isn't likely to be any financial benefit to waiting. Having said that last bit, I realize very few individuals have a high enough guaranteed ROI, or high enough quantity of funds, for that to really matter to them, and the individuals with a high enough quantity of funds, won't care on a $50K purchase.

I can trade a flashlight for a new nav And I have a high enough quantity of funds as you say but that doesn't mean I like blowing my money. I hear this too often. I have money in the bank because I'm not a high roller that's the whole point. Also because of the financial crisis the $ is going up vs the Euro lately but it doesn't matter because there is always a delay between exchange rate fluctuations and price changes.

[Yay-Z]

Always waiting will lead to constant deliberating. Get what you want when you want it and live life.

There's always going to be something better around the corner.

[MikeVictor]

Best to wait for 2015 model.

[turbolag]

Originally Posted by Dabaitu

Best to wait for 2015 model.

2015 would be the last pre-LCI model. That means your car ends up being outdated in a year...lol. 2016 should be the LCI.

[frenchfries]

Thanks for the replies!
I would love to purchase one right now, but I'm afraid I would regret it a couple of months after I get it. If I do plan on getting it within these couple of months, it is better to order one or purchasing one from the dealers inventory? There's quite a lot of 335i's in stock at dealers with the options/color I want around my area, the only downfall is the license plate predrilled on the bumper

[MikeVictor]

Originally Posted by turbolag

2015 would be the last pre-LCI model. That means your car ends up being outdated in a year...lol. 2016 should be the LCI.

Good point. Wait for the 2017 instead.

[snowghost]

Originally Posted by Dabaitu

Good point. Wait for the 2017 instead.

Nah the 2020.

[tony20009]

Originally Posted by frenchfries

Thanks for the replies!
...it is better to order one or purchasing one from the dealers inventory? There's quite a lot of 335i's in stock at dealers with the options/color I want around my area...

If the car you want is on the lot, buy it. The less time it's been on the lot, the better your negotiation position when it comes to the price because the dealer has less invested in it by way of the carrying cost of it in his inventory. If you don't intend to keep it for a long time and a car similar enough to exactly what you want is on the lot, get it. If you are very choosey and have to have exactly what you want, order it.

[Yobyot]

Originally Posted by frenchfries

Hi,
I am in the market for a new 335i M-sport. This would be my first BMW . Is it a good idea to purchase one now or wait for the 2014 model? It feels like the 2014 model is just around the corner!

If I were you, I'd wait for the F30 LCI...that should be in 2016 or so. iDrive will have scents. And I hear that the N55 will come with 350hp and 19 months after, you will be able to buy a PPK that increases hp to 365.

[frenchfries]

some news are in, seems like they are adding some new stuff for 2014 models. (launch control etc) do you guys think it's worth it?

[Dan_335i]

yeh wait for 2014 new goodies coming

[KT_F31_EBII]

wait for the LAUNCH CONTROL for 3 Series in MY14 for US. But on the other hand, why they introduce F31 in May??? when the new MY14 comes in summer?

Oh bummer, i ordered F31 in April and manufacture in June, but the 328i F31 will just arrive Australia showroom this month... if you are not in a hurry for version 1.0, it's better to wait and probably get better deal than brand new release, which you won't receive one of the "you won't get much discount and i can charge you more" price tag extra psychological tax.

[elusive]

I was in the same boat as you and I was about to pull the trigger on one, but after seeing how sexy the '14 looks I decided to wait. Although the deals are really good right now, I knew I'd regret getting the current body once I'd see the new one. If money is a huge factor, I'd definitely buy now. The 2014 pricing will not be as good obviously but I think it's worth it to wait.