New guy, pricing and questions

dpcdomino · 10-14-2005, 02:25 PM

Going from a FX35 to this car. Just want to get away from the maintenance fees and a big car (big gas prices). Getting:

2006 330i manual
Jet Black
Comfort Access
Fold Down rear seat
iDrive and Nav
Sat prep

MSRP $41,945
Offering it for $40,410

Sounds fair but another opinion is always welcome.

Now the questions...

1) Are there any 6'5" guys out there that drive this car and do you fit comfortably day to day

2) Dealer tells me the factory has been out of Aluminum trim since early September and that orders will be pending until they get more. Anyone hear of this?

LEDZEP · 10-14-2005, 02:35 PM

There is a current thread on the aluminum thing. Doubt it's a shortage, if anything they are having second thoughts about the long term reliability and/or quality (discoloring, dents, scratches, etc.). Get wood.

P.S. Welcome!

chrissal1 · 10-14-2005, 02:37 PM

Welcome to the board. My car completed production on 9/21 and I had the aluminum trim....

nostrum09 · 10-14-2005, 03:08 PM

My car entered production on 10/10 and is scheduled to be completed on 10/18 (according to the 800 number). I have aluminum trim and live in the US.

dpcdomino · 10-14-2005, 03:16 PM

When did you order it? They told me it was orders that happened in September.

nostrum09 · 10-14-2005, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by dpcdomino

When did you order it? They told me it was orders that happened in September.

I ordered mine 09/18.

dpcdomino · 10-14-2005, 03:47 PM

I have hope then.

Any tall riders by the way? I already know the door collumn is in my periphial, but I think I can deal with that....

petesamprs · 10-14-2005, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by nostrum09

My car entered production on 10/10 and is scheduled to be completed on 10/18 (according to the 800 number). I have aluminum trim and live in the US.

same as me. 10/10 and 10/18...we'll probably be on the same ship since mine is coming to east coast (NY) as well.

DerekS · 10-14-2005, 04:05 PM

If you are not already committed to the 330i as described in your post, I highly recommend that you go for the sport package. The car you described is a bit unusual, in that, it has a manual transmission but no sport package. This may be why this particular car remains in dealer stock.
After several months of driving my 330i, I am convinced that the sport package is the most important option that you should consider. Unless, of course, you do not like the bolstered seats, the 18" wheels/tires and the firmer suspension.
With whatever E90 you end up purchasing, you will be getting an extraordinary machine.
Good luck with your choice.

shuzmaker · 10-14-2005, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by dpcdomino

MSRP $41,945
Offering it for $40,410

i tink u can get a better offer, way better.

shop around

10-14-2005, 02:25 PM	#1
dpcdomino Enlisted Member 2 Rep 35 Posts Drives: FX35 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Silver Spring, MD iTrader: (0)	New guy, pricing and questions Going from a FX35 to this car. Just want to get away from the maintenance fees and a big car (big gas prices). Getting: 2006 330i manual Jet Black Comfort Access Fold Down rear seat iDrive and Nav Sat prep MSRP $41,945 Offering it for $40,410 Sounds fair but another opinion is always welcome. Now the questions... 1) Are there any 6'5" guys out there that drive this car and do you fit comfortably day to day 2) Dealer tells me the factory has been out of Aluminum trim since early September and that orders will be pending until they get more. Anyone hear of this?
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nostrum09 Second Lieutenant 14 Rep 257 Posts Drives: E90 325i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	My car entered production on 10/10 and is scheduled to be completed on 10/18 (according to the 800 number). I have aluminum trim and live in the US. __________________ Current: 2008 E85 3.0i \| Bright Red \| Beige \| Black Roof \| Dark Poplar \| STEP \| ZPP \| Navigation \| Heated Seats \| Premium Sound \| Xenon Current: 2006 E90 325i \| Monaco Blue \| Black \| Aluminum \| STEP \| ZCW \| ZPP \| ZSP \| iDrive \| CA \| Xenon \| Logic7 \| Sat Radio Retired: 2003 E46 325Ci \| Mystic Blue \| Gray \| Myrtle Wood \| STEP \| ZPP \| ZSP \| Xenon \| H/K Sound
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dpcdomino Enlisted Member 2 Rep 35 Posts Drives: FX35 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Silver Spring, MD iTrader: (0)	When did you order it? They told me it was orders that happened in September.
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dpcdomino Enlisted Member 2 Rep 35 Posts Drives: FX35 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Silver Spring, MD iTrader: (0)	I have hope then. Any tall riders by the way? I already know the door collumn is in my periphial, but I think I can deal with that....
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DerekS Major 197 Rep 1,180 Posts Drives: '24 X3 M Sport Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: YVR iTrader: (0)	If you are not already committed to the 330i as described in your post, I highly recommend that you go for the sport package. The car you described is a bit unusual, in that, it has a manual transmission but no sport package. This may be why this particular car remains in dealer stock. After several months of driving my 330i, I am convinced that the sport package is the most important option that you should consider. Unless, of course, you do not like the bolstered seats, the 18" wheels/tires and the firmer suspension. With whatever E90 you end up purchasing, you will be getting an extraordinary machine. Good luck with your choice.
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