[DZ153]

Fellas, I'm looking to buy an F30 or F32 in the upcoming months and I wanted some of your input on what the best investment would be for me. I'm looking to spend $50k max on an XDRIVE model. After doing some research I realized that there isn't much of a price gap between the 328, 335 and 428.

Keep in mind that I value looks (M-Sport/Sport package is a must), auto transmission and AWD.

So given the choice between the 328, 335, and 428 what's the best that I can walk away with under $50k? Thanks in advance

[Forgiven]

328i xDrive Sedan
BASE MSRP
$39,300
M Sport$3,500
Alpine White$0
Black SensaTec$0
Aluminum Hexagon interior trim$0
Lighting Package$900
M Sport Brakes$650
Sport auto transmission$500
Navigation system $2,150
Harman Kardon surround sound system$875
DHP $1000
Destination & Handling:$925

Total MSRP $49,800

What do you think?

[e30Racer]

428xi
M sport
Metallic paint
Premium package
Heated seats
Total msrp $50,175

Get this car and put burger tuning stage 1 and you have 435i hp/tq

Good luck with your selections

[bonabono]

A must mod for looks


You could exceed $50K MSRP by a few thousands and get the discounts to make it under $50K.

Have you played around with the build tool?

[GOLFFRR]

the big question then would be do you need a 2 door or a 4 door?

[jmkr]

M235i duh

[rjpeaks]

CPO S4 or 335

[Jdem2]

A new 335i xDrive with M-Sport is going to start at $51,425 before you even add the first option.

That said, you never specified an engine preference so I would say Forgiven gave you an awesome option...although I don't know about the Alpine White!! ;-)

[ynguldyn]

ED will keep you under $50K even with a really well optioned 435i.

[DrivenByE30]

Originally Posted by ynguldyn

ED will keep you under $50K even with a really well optioned 435i.

I would do this... best answer so far

[carzaddict]

best investment? you're looking at the wrong car.

your best investment would be a CPO car...a car thats already depreciated.

best bang for your buck? 328....why? because its the cheapest of the 3 and you still have room to add options. if a 428 is close in price....and you want 2 doors...go with the 4

dont look at these cars as an investment.

[DrivenByE30]

Originally Posted by carzaddict

best investment? you're looking at the wrong car.

your best investment would be a CPO car...a car thats already depreciated.

best bang for your buck? 328....why? because its the cheapest of the 3 and you still have room to add options. if a 428 is close in price....and you want 2 doors...go with the 4

dont look at these cars as an investment.

Thats true, buying a 3 series is basically throwing money out the door, you cam minize the damage buy going used, but buying new is losing money...

[nicknaz]

I vote 335, but it will be tough to keep under $50k