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You and I have the same opinion about the same car (base 328i). Loaded, however, many of us can agree that the 328i is quite special. And so was a base 330i. Times change, and I didn't expect to pay essentially 25% more in options just to enjoy my 335i. I see it as a base Golf vs GTI discussion. The GTI is worlds better, at a cost (but we all know that). Just like a F3X series with a M-Sport, DHP, etc. R. |
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Several of your posts since the controversial ones have been good, so please continue on.
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To make a fair comparison, go to BMWNA and build a 328 m-sport with DHP and add exactly the same options that you had on your 2006 330i. Your answer will be about $44k. If you take your $36,300 adjusted for inflation the result is about $43k. So, for $1k more you get a performance wise comparable car with vastly improved everything. That is the comparison. Your comparison to a fully loaded 335i wouldn't pass the sniff test in a Business 101 class. I know from where I speak. I drive a 328i m-sport with DHP. It is simply an amazing car and certainly not an embarrassment to the BMW name. My previous BMW was a 2003 BMW 540 with M-tech package and suspension, a truly great sedan by any measure. Yet, my 328i is faster, quicker, twice as fuel efficient, is about the same size, and has vastly better 8-speed automatic, not to mention safety features and standard electronics that are way ahead of the mid-2000's. The problem you may have is finding a 328 properly equipped on the lot. Dealers don't stock DHP cars. I ordered DHP on faith and boy am I glad I did. Anyway, if you think the 335i is your target car in 2015, that's fine. If you are upset that the 335i optioned the way you want is too expensive, that's too bad. BMW and other car companies have been adding packages that bring up the price of the base car by 25% for years and years. This is nothing new. So, if you can afford it AND you want all those options, pay the $55-58k for a fully loaded 335i and quit the ridiculous comparison to a 9 year old car base car that is not in the same performance league with the 335i. If you don't want to pay that much, buy a 328 msport with DHP. If you can't afford it, buy used one. If you are mad at BMW because for whatever reason they have chosen to market a base car that you don't like, vote with your feet and leave the brand. I hope you find what you are looking for. |
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Let the other poor stiff eat the depreciation. That's what I do. I don't buy new cars. I'll buy 2-3 year old lease returns. I drive, a lot, so I don't want to essentially drive 40% depreciation in a year or two. I buy low milage lease returns then put tons of miles on them. Just say'n, let the other guy eat it.
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