ok, a 335i it is- now which 1 of these 3 would you buy?

JC7 · 01-12-2010, 07:33 PM

Ok, its a done deal. Went and drove a 335i auto and that is what im getting. Now, in my narrowing down, i am looking at these 3- which would you choose?

1. 2008 335i - $26,900 (50,000 miles)
positives- my favorite color white and '08 model has oil cooler
negatives- out of warranty
http://www.seyaraautosales.com/galle...2_itemId=13595

2. 2007 335i- $27,900 (49,000 miles)
positives- 20 miles from me, CPO car
negatives- highest priced of the 3
http://autobahn-motorcar-group-pre-o...px?iid=5004064

3. 2007 335i- $26,300 (41,000 miles)
positives- CPO car, 6 speed manual
negatives- no NAV
http://www.netlook.com/vehicle/detai...tml#FrontPhoto

Brock · 01-12-2010, 07:40 PM

Lowest miles...is a CPO so it will have the extended 6 year or 100,000 mile warranty...

besides...I just picked up a 2007 CPO 335i in that color!

Kroy · 01-12-2010, 07:45 PM

1 + buy extended warranty or wait.

Darkcyd_Turbo · 01-12-2010, 07:46 PM

If Nav isn't that important to you, then I would do 3, second choice would be 2, third 1 (because its out of warranty!)

JC7 · 01-12-2010, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kroy

1 + buy extended warranty or wait.

see thats the thing- who do you buy the extended warranty thru since it is out of BMW's factory warranty and not eligible for CPO?

jt335i · 01-12-2010, 07:54 PM

They all seem like a pretty good deal.
However, you many want to check how many times the HPFP has been replaced on those vehicles.
I've been reading up on the HPFP issue and it is a common problem with these 335i's.
I just bought a 2010 335i and I'm kind of weary about it.
I've heard of 2010 owners already having them replaced and now I'm wondering if, or when, it's going to happen to mine.

JT

bimmergixxer · 01-12-2010, 08:22 PM

#3 for CPO and manual trans, although they advertise it as an auto.

jopa489 · 01-12-2010, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by bimmergixxer

#3 for CPO and manual trans, although they advertise it as an auto.

Agreed, plus lowest miles.

Goody4 · 01-12-2010, 09:15 PM

I like #3 as well.

MontegoGoGoGo · 01-12-2010, 09:50 PM

What about options? Are they all loaded unless otherwise noted?

Number 1 would be automatically out for me.

Think of what it will cost and how many miles to either have #3 shipped to your, or for you to drive and pick it up. BTW, I live in STL and would never buy a car from Plaza. Their prices are always much higher than other BMW dealers and we have three others here.

Is that the bottom line price for #2? Show them comps and say you found one but you'd rather do business in your town and see if they'll match it.

Man, I don't know. Strictly numbers, obviously 3 has lower miles and is cheaper than 2.

You're welcome for being of NO HELP to you at all, lol.

thkfast · 01-12-2010, 10:06 PM

You should buy a CPO car. Are you really that indifferent on manual or automatic transmission? I vote for #2 because I really dig the Steptronic Auto with the 335i.

Ihatewinter

MontegoGoGoGo · 01-12-2010, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thkfast

You should buy a CPO car. Are you really that indifferent on manual or automatic transmission? I vote for #2 because I really dig the Steptronic Auto with the 335i.

Ihatewinter

Just curious, do you hate winter?

skow · 01-12-2010, 10:43 PM

#3, lower miles, manual, and a CPO, seems the best to me

SpaceGhost · 01-12-2010, 10:49 PM

Damn. Niceprices. I'd go with the CPO with the 6 speed.

JC7 · 01-12-2010, 11:07 PM

Since number 3 is an 07, it doesn't have the oil cooler. How much are they and how much do you think it would cost to have installed since its at a bmw dealership now?

Metro · 01-12-2010, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JC7

Since number 3 is an 07, it doesn't have the oil cooler. How much are they and how much do you think it would cost to have installed since its at a bmw dealership now?

I bought a 07 335i e92 (sport, premium, SGray, Black w/ brushed aluminum, no nav, CPO, 33000 mi) a few months ago and it has an oil cooler. I would definitely go with #3 since the interior is exactly what I wanted when I was shopping for my car, especially since it doesn't have the nav (I like the clean look of the car without it). I got mine for a few thousand more than that so I would definitely say that #3 is a great deal too! GL

Craig@SupremePower · 01-13-2010, 12:02 AM

gotta go alpine white!!

VTECaddict · 01-13-2010, 12:07 AM

Well, what options do you want?

D.yi · 01-13-2010, 12:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JC7

see thats the thing- who do you buy the extended warranty thru since it is out of BMW's factory warranty and not eligible for CPO?

it doesnt have to be cpo to get an extended warrantee you can just buy one from bmw... they will do an inspection. personally i dont like silver bmw's they are EVERYWHERE. white for sure. oil cooler = must have for the n54 engine

Bulldog 6 · 01-13-2010, 06:33 AM

#3 for the MT and low miles.

ianthegreat · 01-13-2010, 07:41 AM

#3

Positives - 6MT, lowest mileage, no NAV (dash w/ no nav looks better, no ugly knob, convienent storage tray)

Sara · 01-13-2010, 07:44 AM

#3

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#2	18	23.68%
#3	47	61.84%
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JC7 Enlisted Member 3 Rep 37 Posts Drives: VW bug Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	ok, a 335i it is- now which 1 of these 3 would you buy? Ok, its a done deal. Went and drove a 335i auto and that is what im getting. Now, in my narrowing down, i am looking at these 3- which would you choose? 1. 2008 335i - $26,900 (50,000 miles) positives- my favorite color white and '08 model has oil cooler negatives- out of warranty http://www.seyaraautosales.com/galle...2_itemId=13595 2. 2007 335i- $27,900 (49,000 miles) positives- 20 miles from me, CPO car negatives- highest priced of the 3 http://autobahn-motorcar-group-pre-o...px?iid=5004064 3. 2007 335i- $26,300 (41,000 miles) positives- CPO car, 6 speed manual negatives- no NAV http://www.netlook.com/vehicle/detai...tml#FrontPhoto
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Brock Private 2 Rep 87 Posts Drives: 2007 335i E90 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Charleston SC iTrader: (0)	Lowest miles...is a CPO so it will have the extended 6 year or 100,000 mile warranty... besides...I just picked up a 2007 CPO 335i in that color! __________________ 2007 E90 335i TiSilver, Steptronic w/ Premium, Sport, Sirius, Heated Seats, Logic7, 162 wheels. Lowcountry Amsoil of Charleston
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jt335i Major 263 Rep 1,225 Posts Drives: 2010 E92 335i Monaco blue Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Tampa, Fl iTrader: (0)	They all seem like a pretty good deal. However, you many want to check how many times the HPFP has been replaced on those vehicles. I've been reading up on the HPFP issue and it is a common problem with these 335i's. I just bought a 2010 335i and I'm kind of weary about it. I've heard of 2010 owners already having them replaced and now I'm wondering if, or when, it's going to happen to mine. JT __________________ 2010 BMW 335i: Monaco blue metallic/Premium+Sport Auto-Steptronic, BMW PE, Cobb Stage 2 2005 Mustang GT: Redfire metallic/5-spd/Ford Racing (Axle backs, silver Bullitt wheels)/K&N CAI/ Diablo Sport Predator Tuner 1997 Toyota Corolla 1983 Mercedes Benz 380SL Roadster
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