Coming back to BMW

dman918 · 01-19-2016, 07:38 AM

Hello all,

Well, after having my Mercedes E550 for a year and a half, I am ready to come back to BMW. Looking to go back with something a little smaller, so I am looking at a 2014 or 2015 335i. From what I read, there isn't much difference between the two, correct?

Assuming the two years are pretty much the same, I ran into this option:http://www.luxuryautoxchange.com/det...-14568552.html

Seems fully loaded and has warranty and maintenance on it. Only thing I debate about is the coral red interior. I was figuring I'd go black but maybe the red would look good in person.

Anyway, any thoughts and suggestions would be most appreciated.

Thanks!

Mike

ON EDIT: THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR NOTICING WHAT I DIDN'T - NO LEMON VEHICLE FOR ME!!!!

DS_BMW · 01-19-2016, 08:34 AM

I would go with the new 340i

dman918 · 01-19-2016, 08:35 AM

I don't want to spend $60k.

codeyf · 01-19-2016, 08:39 AM

Nice car at a solid price (not a bargain, but not ridiculous), but I'd be wary of the branded title.

jd_perspective · 01-19-2016, 08:41 AM

it was a friggen lemon! RUN are you nuts?!?!

dman918 · 01-19-2016, 08:45 AM

OMG I didn't even see that!!! I need to make sure I click the carfax button. Thanks for the heads up.

Onward with the search.

tturedraider · 01-19-2016, 10:11 AM

Are you very familiar with Luxury Auto Exchange? I've never been there and I don't personally know a lot about them, but most of what I've heard is less than stellar.

jgoens · 01-19-2016, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by dman918

Hello all,

Well, after having my Mercedes E550 for a year and a half, I am ready to come back to BMW. Looking to go back with something a little smaller, so I am looking at a 2014 or 2015 335i. From what I read, there isn't much difference between the two, correct?

Assuming the two years are pretty much the same, I ran into this option:http://www.luxuryautoxchange.com/det...-14568552.html

Seems fully loaded and has warranty and maintenance on it. Only thing I debate about is the coral red interior. I was figuring I'd go black but maybe the red would look good in person.

Anyway, any thoughts and suggestions would be most appreciated.

Thanks!

Mike

ON EDIT: THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR NOTICING WHAT I DIDN'T - NO LEMON VEHICLE FOR ME!!!!

Just to chime in regarding the red coral...I had this question a few weeks ago and started a thread of how people like it. When I saw a car with it, I liked it but wondered how it would be long term. Overwhelming positive response from CR owners. I ended up buying the car. Best decision. It's awesome..I have a loaner today on black and it just reaffirms my decision. Adds so much character and life to interior.

dman918 · 01-19-2016, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by tturedraider

Are you very familiar with Luxury Auto Exchange? I never been there and I don't personally know a lot about them, but most of what I've heard is less than stellar.

I haven't had any experience with them. Just seems like they often get fully loaded vehicles at a reasonable price. Maybe I'll avoid. Challenge is that I am looking for most every option on the car, and there have been very few options around here with the car that way.

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Originally Posted by jgoens

Just to chime in regarding the red coral...I had this question a few weeks ago and started a thread of how people like it. When I saw a car with it, I liked it but wondered how it would be long term. Overwhelming positive response from CR owners. I ended up buying the car. Best decision. It's awesome..I have a loaner today on black and it just reaffirms my decision. Adds so much character and life to interior.

Thanks for the input. I'll definitely have to check out the red coral and see if it is an option I would want to consider. Looks unique.

TireFire · 01-19-2016, 10:43 AM

I got the mineral grey with coral/black interior and I love it so far (only 1 month in). Everyone who sees it seems to dig it also.

dman918 · 01-19-2016, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by TireFire

I got the mineral grey with coral/black interior and I love it so far (only 1 month in). Everyone who sees it seems to dig it also.

Thanks for the feedback!

Am I right in saying that 2014 and 2015 doesn't have any significant differences between them?

TireFire · 01-19-2016, 12:15 PM

Yes, I believe that is the case.

tturedraider · 01-19-2016, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by dman918

Thanks for the feedback!

Am I right in saying that 2014 and 2015 doesn't have any significant differences between them?

The main difference is that with the 2015 model year the maintenance plan no longer transfers with the car. It is only for the original owner.

dman918 · 01-19-2016, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by tturedraider

The main difference is that with the 2015 model year the maintenance plan no longer transfers with the car. It is only for the original owner.

Oh really? May be even more reason to go with a low mileage 2014 then.

messygarageBMW · 01-25-2016, 04:21 PM

http://www.toybarnofgoshen.com/pre-o...e-2805697.html

Here is a 2014 335i. I purchased mine from this place and they seem pretty solid. They deal in a lot of high end stuff.

dman918 · 01-25-2016, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by dennyc

http://www.toybarnofgoshen.com/pre-o...e-2805697.html

Here is a 2014 335i. I purchased mine from this place and they seem pretty solid. They deal in a lot of high end stuff.

Thanks for the link, but I ended up with this gem here: http://www.pandwbmw.com/used/BMW/201...048482d5a0.htm

I am to take delivery later this week. Very excited!

BTW, Denny - My in-laws live in Granger. Small world!

messygarageBMW · 01-25-2016, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by dman918

Thanks for the link, but I ended up with this gem here: http://www.pandwbmw.com/used/BMW/201...048482d5a0.htm

I am to take delivery later this week. Very excited!

BTW, Denny - My in-laws live in Granger. Small world!

Well cool... congrats on the new buy and must say you picked a great color....

Small world indeed. Enjoy the car. I love mine.

dman918 · 01-25-2016, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by dennyc

Well cool... congrats on the new buy and must say you picked a great color....

Small world indeed. Enjoy the car. I love mine.

This is actually the FIRST white car I've ever had... and I believe this makes 22! I'm going to do some white with black contrast (tint, badges, rear diffuser). Should look good.

messygarageBMW · 01-25-2016, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by dman918

This is actually the FIRST white car I've ever had... and I believe this makes 22! I'm going to do some white with black contrast (tint, badges, rear diffuser). Should look good.

Mine has the black trim and black side mirrors. Thinking of getting the wheels powder coated black. I have the 19" staggered wheels. They look great, but I think the black wheels on the white would be great. My grill, window trim, tail pipes are all blacked out so it looks like a stormtrooper.

dman918 · 01-25-2016, 04:42 PM

Nice!

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dman918 Captain 80 Rep 699 Posts Drives: 2014 335i x-drive m-sport Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Algonquin, IL iTrader: (1)	Coming back to BMW - thoughts on this 335i? Hello all, Well, after having my Mercedes E550 for a year and a half, I am ready to come back to BMW. Looking to go back with something a little smaller, so I am looking at a 2014 or 2015 335i. From what I read, there isn't much difference between the two, correct? Assuming the two years are pretty much the same, I ran into this option:http://www.luxuryautoxchange.com/det...-14568552.html Seems fully loaded and has warranty and maintenance on it. Only thing I debate about is the coral red interior. I was figuring I'd go black but maybe the red would look good in person. Anyway, any thoughts and suggestions would be most appreciated. Thanks! Mike ON EDIT: THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR NOTICING WHAT I DIDN'T - NO LEMON VEHICLE FOR ME!!!! Last edited by dman918; 01-19-2016 at 08:47 AM..
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dman918 Captain 80 Rep 699 Posts Drives: 2014 335i x-drive m-sport Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Algonquin, IL iTrader: (1)	OMG I didn't even see that!!! I need to make sure I click the carfax button. Thanks for the heads up. Onward with the search.
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