2006 330xi Sedan vs 2007 328xi Coupe

gskaplan · 02-18-2009, 10:27 AM

I am in the process of looking at CPO cars. The two cars I'm looking at are:

2006 330xi Sedan, 19100 miles, around $26900
2007 328xi Coupe, 24000 miles, around $32000

I have a few questions that I hope someone will respond to before I make a decision. The opinions and experiences would be very helpful to me.

1. Was the 330xi Sedan considered a successful model given that it was substantially changed in 2007 with a new engine? Are there reasons one should avoid buying this year/model? Were there problems with it given that it was the first year of the new body style?

2. Is there a benefit of owning a Coupe over a Sedan. 4 doors seems more practical, but I wonder if anyone has experience that would cause me to lean one way over the other.

Thanks!

DenverJayhawk · 02-18-2009, 10:41 AM

Methodtim? Canucklion?

kgb1637 · 02-18-2009, 10:42 AM

Its always more "practical" to have a sedan for the ability to drive more people and cargo, but if you don't have the need for that then you shouldn't worry about it. Get whichever one you like better and fits you.

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gskaplan nypilot 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 2011 328i xDrive, white/black Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: New York City, NY iTrader: (0)	2006 330xi Sedan vs 2007 328xi Coupe I am in the process of looking at CPO cars. The two cars I'm looking at are: 2006 330xi Sedan, 19100 miles, around $26900 2007 328xi Coupe, 24000 miles, around $32000 I have a few questions that I hope someone will respond to before I make a decision. The opinions and experiences would be very helpful to me. 1. Was the 330xi Sedan considered a successful model given that it was substantially changed in 2007 with a new engine? Are there reasons one should avoid buying this year/model? Were there problems with it given that it was the first year of the new body style? 2. Is there a benefit of owning a Coupe over a Sedan. 4 doors seems more practical, but I wonder if anyone has experience that would cause me to lean one way over the other. Thanks!
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DenverJayhawk Major 72 Rep 1,217 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 330i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Denver iTrader: (0)	Methodtim? Canucklion? __________________ 330i, Black Sapphire, 6MT, Sport, Active Steering, Flux Capacitor
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kgb1637 Lieutenant Colonel 21 Rep 1,519 Posts Drives: RS5 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Baltimore, MD iTrader: (0)	Its always more "practical" to have a sedan for the ability to drive more people and cargo, but if you don't have the need for that then you shouldn't worry about it. Get whichever one you like better and fits you. __________________ Retired - '08 E90 335i Sparkling Graphite/Gray Dakota Leather, ZSP, ZCW, ZPP, Navi, ipod, Sat
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