[sspade]

I would buy the newest/lowest mileage 328 you can find and be done with it.

Example:

My purchase, which was a well optioned 328 with 29k miles for $19k. Would absolutely not change my decision if I could go back. Best car I could have got for $20k

If we stretch the budget to $30k, I would not choose a 335.

[bavarianride]

Originally Posted by sspade

I would buy the newest/lowest mileage 328 you can find and be done with it.

Example:

My purchase, which was a well optioned 328 with 29k miles for $19k. Would absolutely not change my decision if I could go back. Best car I could have got for $20k

If we stretch the budget to $30k, I would not choose a 335.

$19k is an awesome price for 328i@29k miles, well done.

The N20/N26 328i and 320i will probably become the most reliable BMW engines seen in the US, provided the TCs do not break.

[tsm007]

Originally Posted by 34dean

The cars:
328i x-drive/M sport/Loaded, 22K miles
$21,000

335i x-drive/loaded, 41K miles
$24,500

328 for sure. I had 2 already & couldn't be happier. 335 would be nice if that's your weekend ride.

[34dean]

I purchased a car today! 👍🏼

2015 335i x-drive M Sport fully loaded.
30K
CPO + Maintenance Package until October 2020.

Pictures to follow.

I’m ecstatic.

[BEM-S4]

Originally Posted by 34dean

I purchased a car today!

2015 335i x-drive M Sport fully loaded.
30K
CPO + Maintenance Package until October 2020.

Pictures to follow.

I’m ecstatic.

Good man. Not to pry into your finances but for others if you pay for the maintenance plan and finance through BMW they drop your interest rate to the point that it's silly not to get the maintenance.

[adhrp]

Originally Posted by 34dean

I purchased a car today! 👍🏼

2015 335i x-drive M Sport fully loaded.
30K
CPO + Maintenance Package until October 2020.

Pictures to follow.

I’m ecstatic.

Congrats!! Enjoy your new ride! I look forward to seeing the pics.

[sspade]

Originally Posted by 34dean

I purchased a car today!

2015 335i x-drive M Sport fully loaded.
30K
CPO + Maintenance Package until October 2020.

Pictures to follow.

I’m ecstatic.

Price?

Surely you moved to the right on your original budget...

[Dheeth-G80]

Originally Posted by 34dean

I am considering a 2015 328i x-drive and 335i x-drive. Both have similar mileage (within 5,000 miles). Both with M sport packages, loaded.
Is it worth the extra $3,500 to go 335?

About my needs:
1. I drive 25-30K per year. Almost entirely highway miles. Need reliability.
2. I want something quick and fun to drive.
3. Would like to have a little growl to the car... sound sporty but not obnoxious.
4. Looking to get 4 years out of the car.

Thank you for your input!

I got my 335i back in March and I can say nothing but that it's a beast! 335i all the way man and especially x-Drive, that thing will hug the road like nothing else!

[34dean]

Originally Posted by sspade

Price?

Surely you moved to the right on your original budget...

Yes, I did. $31K

[sspade]

Originally Posted by 34dean

Yes, I did. $31K

Nice purchase, sweet vehicle for sure. You did good and will have zero regrets so long as you keep up on maintenance.

Congrats

[Zara]

Originally Posted by 34dean

I purchased a car today! 👍🏼

2015 335i x-drive M Sport fully loaded.
30K
CPO + Maintenance Package until October 2020.

Pictures to follow.

I’m ecstatic.

You're going to love it

[Kafkaesque328]

Originally Posted by kikcaffine

8spd auto + eco pro + doesnt see over 3000 RPM. I dont beat on the car. I own plenty of fast cars already, this is a highway beater. I also dont sit in traffic with it. I average 4-500 miles to a tank.

oh for sure, if you don't sit in traffic much, or do a lot of stoplight to stoplight driving, its easy to average upper 20's. I regularly get low to high 30's on the highway. city driving absolutely kills it though

[eluded]

Originally Posted by 34dean

I purchased a car today!

2015 335i x-drive M Sport fully loaded.
30K
CPO + Maintenance Package until October 2020.

Pictures to follow.

I’m ecstatic.

Nice. Always purchase the car with more horsepower. You will not be disappointed.

[Fuller]

Originally Posted by sspade

Price?

Surely you moved to the right on your original budget...

Really man? Why is it any of your business? Couldn't you have just said "congrats" to begin with?

[sspade]

Originally Posted by Fuller

Really man? Why is it any of your business? Couldn't you have just said "congrats" to begin with?

Yea, really. This forum is about sharing experiences and information. Most people are not too concerned with sharing details. It helps others to understand the market.

[H4CK1NT05H]

Everyone's going to love the car they have or they wouldn't of got it or got rid of it already.
To each his own. And opinions are like ah's, everybody has one.

With that said congrats.
And now we need

[Fuller]

Originally Posted by sspade

Yea, really. This forum is about sharing experiences and information. Most people are not too concerned with sharing details. It helps others to understand the market.

Yeah but with the tag line "you must be over budget", you were kind of pissing on his parade. Can't people allow someone to enjoy their new purchase for a few days without bringing up the sobering aspects?

[sspade]

Originally Posted by Fuller

Yeah but with the tag line "you must be over budget", you were kind of pissing on his parade. Can't people allow someone to enjoy their new purchase for a few days without bringing up the sobering aspects?

Ok, thats fair. Didn't mean it in a negative way... more that we were all debating on the best purchase for under $25k basically and he ended up stepping up to the big leagues and spending $30k +

Its a good thing, and he wont have regrets. Sick car that should last a long while.

By the way, can we get a pic or two OP?!

[H4CK1NT05H]

Op was smart and started a new thread.

Purchased a 335i X-drive M Sport! Now what? https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1524306

[Fuller]

Originally Posted by sspade

Ok, thats fair. Didn't mean it in a negative way... more that we were all debating on the best purchase for under $25k basically and he ended up stepping up to the big leagues and spending $30k +

Its a good thing, and he wont have regrets. Sick car that should last a long while.

By the way, can we get a pic or two OP?!

Yeah, it's a step up for sure. Unfortunately, I can't say I've never strayed above my budget when car shopping The good thing is when I've spent a little more, I got more of what I wanted in a car, and typically held onto it for longer due to being more satisfied (though it isnt always the case).

Realistically, I think one should prepare to spend at least about high 20's to 30k+ if looking for a nice, used 335i. Anything less, and it's probably going to have some miles on it, or have some issues, and be out of warranty. I'm not saying that you can't find a good 335i for 20k, but at that price point the shopper should be prepared to deal with, or know how to handle the issues that tend to arise in aging bmws. At 30k+ you can get a gently used 335i that still feels new and special, has options that you want, has factory warranty remaining, cpo, and is less likely to be a time sink (unless you want to make it your project).

[nedurland]

this was one of my biggest debates with myself but ultimately went with the 335. 100% love my decision, the power compared to the 328 is very noticeable. either way, both cars are awesome!!

[chhappy7]

Looks like this thread is coming to a happy cooperative ending for me I had the choices between 328, 335, and M3 with max budget of 50k but of course, the less I spend the better it is. I wanted something comfy and highly dd able since my gf and I go on road trips a lot and like cushy GT feeing rides. So I kicked M3 out. Also, I didn't really need it at mid 20s stage of my life. I wanted the HUD though, so i actually did seriously consider 320, it no HUD no go. So I arrived at 328i. It was good for occasional fun and spirited drives while being plenty comfy with adaptive suspension. I figured it was plenty for my needs with all features and if I were gonna get an M3, I'd want to be at a point in my life where I can track it at least once a month. And with the money saved, it's whole lotta traveling I can do in addition to what I can already do. But all are great cars.