2010 335 convertible or 2012 328 M Sport?

Mocheenm3 · 06-08-2012, 11:34 AM

My uncle is trading in his fully loaded 335 convertible this weekend. It is space grey and fully loaded with every option. He paid $65,000 for it 2 years ago and has driven 12,000 miles on it. The dealership is offering him $34,000 for the car. Should I purchase the 335 or wait to order my 328i M sport, paddle shift, comfort pkg with xenons?

This will be my daily driver. I am keeping my modded E46 M3 for the weekend.

shoptb · 06-08-2012, 12:02 PM

This is probably more of a personal decision....would you get more use out of a sedan or a convertible/coupe? E9x's are great cars, but the 335 is not exactly fuel-efficient, whereas the F30 328 is more fuel-efficient and a more practical daily driver. (I'm assuming that you meant 2013 328 M-Sport, since that's the first year that they will be produced).

That said, the E93 with 12K miles on it might hold its value better than the new F30 since your uncle has already taken the majority of the depreciation.

Eric500 · 06-08-2012, 12:28 PM

Is your uncle trading in his car for you?

I think the trade in price they gave you is pretty bad, shouldn't it be worth more than that?

Elk · 06-08-2012, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Eric Tsang

I think the trade in price they gave you is pretty bad, shouldn't it be worth more than that?

If truly fully loaded, it is worth $8k - $10k more.

As to which one to choose: choose the one you want. No one can make this decision for you.

Bmwny2015 · 06-08-2012, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Mocheenm3

My uncle is trading in his fully loaded 335 convertible this weekend. It is space grey and fully loaded with every option. He paid $65,000 for it 2 years ago and has driven 12,000 miles on it. The dealership is offering him $34,000 for the car. Should I purchase the 335 or wait to order my 328i M sport, paddle shift, comfort pkg with xenons?

This will be my daily driver. I am keeping my modded E46 M3 for the weekend.

I'd take your uncles 335i faster car and convertible

ede92 · 06-08-2012, 06:57 PM

335.

RPM90 · 06-08-2012, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Mocheenm3

My uncle is trading in his fully loaded 335 convertible this weekend. It is space grey and fully loaded with every option. He paid $65,000 for it 2 years ago and has driven 12,000 miles on it. The dealership is offering him $34,000 for the car. Should I purchase the 335 or wait to order my 328i M sport, paddle shift, comfort pkg with xenons?

This will be my daily driver. I am keeping my modded E46 M3 for the weekend.

Hmmm.....let's see, a 2yr old 335i convertible with only 12,000 miles for $34,000...decisions decisions.....YUP!
335!
Was this a lease or purchase car?
See if you can get the dealer to CPO it, then you'll have lots of warranty left.

What is your uncle getting to replace the 335i vert?

Mocheenm3 · 06-09-2012, 01:21 AM

He purchased the car. It is not a leased vehicle. He is purchasing. New 4runner Limited. Ideally a sedan would work better for me, but I have never owned a convertible before. The car is still under warranty. I shoukd be able to extend it.

JustinTJ · 06-09-2012, 02:18 AM

I hate to say it, but I'd go with the E93. Space grey is a nice color, and he already took the depreciation hit. You could drive it for a while and still sell it for a minimal loss.

I'm doing an F30 M now, but will most likely get a F33 in 3 years when the lease is up.

YeaG30 · 06-09-2012, 05:38 AM

I haven't even taken delivery of my F30 yet but like the others have said, I would go with the 335. You'd be getting a great deal and great car. Unless you are one of those people (like myself) that you have to have a car from 0 miles, then go with the F30 but if not, go the other way.

Traceaz · 06-12-2012, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Mocheenm3

My uncle is trading in his fully loaded 335 convertible this weekend. It is space grey and fully loaded with every option. He paid $65,000 for it 2 years ago and has driven 12,000 miles on it. The dealership is offering him $34,000 for the car. Should I purchase the 335 or wait to order my 328i M sport, paddle shift, comfort pkg with xenons?

This will be my daily driver. I am keeping my modded E46 M3 for the weekend.

Wow, 2 year is car with 12k miles on it, for almost half price? That's an outstanding deal.

I'd take the E93 in a heartbeat.

KneeDragr · 06-13-2012, 07:42 AM

Get the 335 vert.

huskercubfan · 06-13-2012, 08:41 AM

335 vert absolutely. There are things certainly better about the F30 328i... Styling of interior/exterior, fuel efficiency, and "newness" factor. However, as others have said, he has already taken the hit on the depreciation for the most part and you're getting a car that you know the PO and how he drives.

PS - Your uncle sounds like he is one of those guys that goes in and does whatever the dealer wants him too. lol

geko29 · 06-13-2012, 08:56 AM

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I haven't even taken delivery of my F30 yet but like the others have said, I would go with the 335. You'd be getting a great deal and great car. Unless you are one of those people (like myself) that you have to have a car from 0 miles, then go with the F30 but if not, go the other way.

Even if you are one of those people, in my eyes "I bought this from my dad, who bought it with 0 miles" is essentially the same as "I bought this car with 0 miles". The main reason I buy new is so I know the service history, and that it hasn't been abused. My dad is about the least aggressive driver I know, and keeps up on mechanical maintenance, so that satisfies both concerns.

Just a 3 · 06-13-2012, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Mocheenm3

My uncle is trading in his fully loaded 335 convertible this weekend. It is space grey and fully loaded with every option. He paid $65,000 for it 2 years ago and has driven 12,000 miles on it. The dealership is offering him $34,000 for the car. Should I purchase the 335 or wait to order my 328i M sport, paddle shift, comfort pkg with xenons?

This will be my daily driver. I am keeping my modded E46 M3 for the weekend.

Can I buy this car for $1k over dealer offer?

KneeDragr · 06-13-2012, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Just a 3

Can I buy this car for $1k over dealer offer?

No kidding, do someone here a favor and sell it on the forum instead of getting raped by the dealer.

ATX78703 · 06-13-2012, 10:05 AM

the stealer is f*n him in the a*s with that offer. i'm going to kbb that right now....

ATX78703 · 06-13-2012, 10:08 AM

yup, kbb says he should be getting at least 40 on a dealer or 41-42 on a 3rd party sale.

gerbs · 06-13-2012, 10:12 AM

Definitely the convertible, you'd be getting too great of a deal to pass up!

Think about it this way, absolute worst case scenario you need a sedan after 12 mo passes by, and you sell the e93 for $1k more than you got it for..

Just a 3 · 06-13-2012, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by gerbs

Definitely the convertible, you'd be getting too great of a deal to pass up!

Think about it this way, absolute worst case scenario you need a sedan after 12 mo passes by, and you sell the e93 for $1k more than you got it for..

My offer was for present date

Casey 5 · 06-13-2012, 10:36 AM

E93 335i fully loaded with 12K for $34K....that is a DEAL!! So good...not only are you probably break even--out the gate---you may even have a few K of equity in that car!

Not so with 328i....

More power...more vert....more equity.......335i all the way

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Mocheenm3 Enlisted Member 2 Rep 35 Posts Drives: E46 M3 Join Date: May 2012 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (0)	2010 335 convertible or 2012 328 M Sport? My uncle is trading in his fully loaded 335 convertible this weekend. It is space grey and fully loaded with every option. He paid $65,000 for it 2 years ago and has driven 12,000 miles on it. The dealership is offering him $34,000 for the car. Should I purchase the 335 or wait to order my 328i M sport, paddle shift, comfort pkg with xenons? This will be my daily driver. I am keeping my modded E46 M3 for the weekend. __________________
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shoptb Major 176 Rep 1,063 Posts Drives: '19 G01 X3 m40i Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Denver Area iTrader: (0)	This is probably more of a personal decision....would you get more use out of a sedan or a convertible/coupe? E9x's are great cars, but the 335 is not exactly fuel-efficient, whereas the F30 328 is more fuel-efficient and a more practical daily driver. (I'm assuming that you meant 2013 328 M-Sport, since that's the first year that they will be produced). That said, the E93 with 12K miles on it might hold its value better than the new F30 since your uncle has already taken the majority of the depreciation. __________________ Delivered --> '21 G01 X3 M40i, 8SA, Sunstone Metallic with Cognac Vernasca, 22Z, ZDA, ZDB, ZPK, ZPP w/ 4HA, ZPX, 2VF, 3AC, 4K1, 688, 6NW, 5DF Past --> ?19 G01 X3 m40i, 15 F33 328xi, 8SA, '13 F30 328i, '08 E92 335xi, '95 E34 530i, '88 E30 M3
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Eric500 um... 410 Rep 413 Posts Drives: LC500 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	Is your uncle trading in his car for you? I think the trade in price they gave you is pretty bad, shouldn't it be worth more than that? __________________ 328i -> 535i -> X5 -> 540i -> Lexus LC500
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ede92 Lieutenant 16 Rep 510 Posts Drives: 2014 Porsche 911 Cab 7MT Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Boston Area iTrader: (0)	335. __________________ 2014 911 C2 Cab, Considering adding 2er convertible Past - 2011 328i Convertible 2008 BMW 335xi Coupe (ED), 2003 BMW 530i, 1999 BMW 528i
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Mocheenm3 Enlisted Member 2 Rep 35 Posts Drives: E46 M3 Join Date: May 2012 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (0)	He purchased the car. It is not a leased vehicle. He is purchasing. New 4runner Limited. Ideally a sedan would work better for me, but I have never owned a convertible before. The car is still under warranty. I shoukd be able to extend it. __________________
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JustinTJ I saw the light! 5 Rep 269 Posts Drives: MY13 F30, MY02 E36/7 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Jupiter, FL iTrader: (0)	I hate to say it, but I'd go with the E93. Space grey is a nice color, and he already took the depreciation hit. You could drive it for a while and still sell it for a minimal loss. I'm doing an F30 M now, but will most likely get a F33 in 3 years when the lease is up. __________________ 2013 335i F30 M Sport (ZMM, EBII, ZDH, ZTP, 2TB, 688) My ED Trip 2002 E36/7 Topaz Blue Roadster BMWCCA Member ID: 456926
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YeaG30 First Lieutenant 244 Rep 374 Posts Drives: 2017 540i Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 BMW 540i [0.00] 2006 BMW M3 Convert ... [0.00]	I haven't even taken delivery of my F30 yet but like the others have said, I would go with the 335. You'd be getting a great deal and great car. Unless you are one of those people (like myself) that you have to have a car from 0 miles, then go with the F30 but if not, go the other way.
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KneeDragr Lieutenant 41 Rep 516 Posts Drives: Planning 2015 ED :) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Arlington VA iTrader: (0)	Get the 335 vert.
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huskercubfan STM TRPR 35 Rep 358 Posts Drives: 2012 335i MW Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Omaha, NE iTrader: (0)	335 vert absolutely. There are things certainly better about the F30 328i... Styling of interior/exterior, fuel efficiency, and "newness" factor. However, as others have said, he has already taken the hit on the depreciation for the most part and you're getting a car that you know the PO and how he drives. PS - Your uncle sounds like he is one of those guys that goes in and does whatever the dealer wants him too. lol
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ATX78703 Major 75 Rep 1,037 Posts Drives: 2014 335i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	the stealer is fn him in the as with that offer. i'm going to kbb that right now.... __________________ 2014 335i RWD: ZMM, ZDA, ZDH, ZPP, ZTP, 2NH, 2TB, 5DL; Z4A MPPK; AW ext / VB int
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ATX78703 Major 75 Rep 1,037 Posts Drives: 2014 335i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	yup, kbb says he should be getting at least 40 on a dealer or 41-42 on a 3rd party sale. __________________ 2014 335i RWD: ZMM, ZDA, ZDH, ZPP, ZTP, 2NH, 2TB, 5DL; Z4A MPPK; AW ext / VB int
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gerbs woof 84 Rep 1,233 Posts Drives: M6 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i Coupé [10.00] 2008 BMW M3 Coupé [10.00] [retired] 2004 Suba ... [0.00]	Definitely the convertible, you'd be getting too great of a deal to pass up! Think about it this way, absolute worst case scenario you need a sedan after 12 mo passes by, and you sell the e93 for $1k more than you got it for.. __________________ 2013 F13 ///M6 Sakhir Orange 2013 F30 335i Estoril Blue II 2008 E92 ///M3 Interlagos Blue 2007 E92 335i Montego Blue
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Casey 5 Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 256 Posts Drives: E90 335i,SPG,ZSP,ZPP,Step Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Chapel Hill, NC iTrader: (0)	E93 335i fully loaded with 12K for $34K....that is a DEAL!! So good...not only are you probably break even--out the gate---you may even have a few K of equity in that car! Not so with 328i.... More power...more vert....more equity.......335i all the way
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