[ruthlessbmw]

hi guys... I am having a hard time making up my mind.

Should I go for a 2008 328i sedan with 2.9% finance (wondering if the deals I get would make up for the depreciation) or a 2009 328i sedan. I am also considering the 2008 335i Sedan with 0.9% finance. Please advice.

Thanks...

[JBiddy]

e90 335i!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! go for it bro

[kennethpetro]

2009 all the way. That is if your getting i-Drive. The new configuration is MUCH better then the 2008's. If not then i'd get the 2008 for the better price because the only thing i think you'd be missing out on is slightly different tail lights (and maybe different set up to the headlights so they're more like the e92's. not sure about this one though.)

[BMW F22]

I'd say go for the 335i over the 328 if they are both 08 MY. The difference in interest rates will help offset the higher cost of the 335i. If you go with an 09 you will pay more (both in price increase & interest rates) but the lower depreciation will help balance the cost. So basically if it's between the 08's you should go with the 335i. For the 09s it all depends on how much of a difference in depreciation is between an 08 and 09.

[JBiddy]

Originally Posted by Kenny@JleviSW

I'd say go for the 335i over the 328 if they are both 08 MY. The difference in interest rates will help offset the higher cost of the 335i. If you go with an 09 you will pay more (both in price increase & interest rates) but the lower depreciation will help balance the cost. So basically if it's between the 08's you should go with the 335i. For the 09s it all depends on how much of a difference in depreciation is between an 08 and 09.

+1

[methodtim]

Originally Posted by kennethpetro

2009 all the way. That is if your getting i-Drive. The new configuration is MUCH better then the 2008's. If not then i'd get the 2008 for the better price because the only thing i think you'd be missing out on is slightly different tail lights (and maybe different set up to the headlights so they're more like the e92's. not sure about this one though.)

The headlights on the LCI e90 are much better than the existing model.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=164010

[ruthlessbmw]

Thanks for all the responses.

I am not interested in the iDrive. The options I am considering are manual, sports, xenon and ipod/usb.

When would the 2009's start selling at the dealers? Every dealer I ask gives a different answer.

For the 09s it all depends on how much of a difference in depreciation is between an 08 and 09.

Any idea as to how much would the difference be?

[BMW F22]

Originally Posted by ruthlessbmw

Any idea as to how much would the difference be?

I don't know for sure how much it would drop but I would imagine quite a bit given that the RV on a lease is about what, 67% or so for 2 years.

[nicknaz]

Originally Posted by ruthlessbmw

Thanks for all the responses.

I am not interested in the iDrive. The options I am considering are manual, sports, xenon and ipod/usb.

Any idea as to how much would the difference be?

IMHO the facelift details such as LED tail lights, headlights, wheels and bumpers are only noticeable to other 3 series enthusiasts. 99% of people out there won't even notice. I think the biggest difference is going to come from a color, as as space gray, that wasn't available before.

Also, I personally think the older style wheels look better but that's just my opinion.

I'd go with the '08 cars, especially if you aren't getting a 'new' color.

Also, as others have said, the 0.9% financing on a '08 335 is a very nice deal. It probably won't come again, so if you found the '08 335 you want jump on it

[3er858]

Originally Posted by Nick Nazareno

IMHO the facelift details such as LED tail lights, headlights, wheels and bumpers are only noticeable to other 3 series enthusiasts. 99% of people out there won't even notice. I think the biggest difference is going to come from a color, as as space gray, that wasn't available before.

Also, I personally think the older style wheels look better but that's just my opinion.

I'd go with the '08 cars, especially if you aren't getting a 'new' color.

Also, as others have said, the 0.9% financing on a '08 335 is a very nice deal. It probably won't come again, so if you found the '08 335 you want jump on it

I'm not sure I agree that people won't notice the difference... the hood, headlights, bumper and tailights are all significantly different. Who cares if people notice the difference though... which style do YOU like better. I originally was going to get an '08 without idrive, but I liked the look of the '09 better and with the improved idrive, I ended up ordering an '09 with idrive. If you don't care about the new look, then take advantage of the 0.9% and get an '08!

[methodtim]

Originally Posted by 3er858

I'm not sure I agree that people won't notice the difference... the hood, headlights, bumper and tailights are all significantly different. Who cares if people notice the difference though... which style do YOU like better. I originally was going to get an '08 without idrive, but I liked the look of the '09 better and with the improved idrive, I ended up ordering an '09 with idrive. If you don't care about the new look, then take advantage of the 0.9% and get an '08!

A huge +1 to this. The change in the rear lights and the headlights is what sold me on the refresh. These two components just look a thousand times better than the current generation. If it wasn't for the LCI improvements, I probably would have bought an Audi.

[ruthlessbmw]

Originally Posted by 3er858

I'm not sure I agree that people won't notice the difference... the hood, headlights, bumper and tailights are all significantly different. Who cares if people notice the difference though... which style do YOU like better. I originally was going to get an '08 without idrive, but I liked the look of the '09 better and with the improved idrive, I ended up ordering an '09 with idrive. If you don't care about the new look, then take advantage of the 0.9% and get an '08!

When did you order your car?