[Advice] Buying first BMW

aj90 · 07-04-2016, 02:24 PM

I've been looking to purchase an E90 for a while now, and I think the time is now. I found a 08' 335i with 112k miles on it. I am a little unsure since a BMW with that many miles can be a hit or a miss. Similarly, I found a 06' 330i with 89k miles. I don't know which one to get. I am willing to get less power in the 330i if it means fewer maintenance problems. Any advice?

06' 330i - $10,000

08' 335i - $10,599

TrAcK TRaP · 07-04-2016, 04:24 PM

335i no question..

MightyMouseTech · 07-04-2016, 04:41 PM

Personally, I would go with the 330 if you want to avoid headaches.

I am currently looking for an older 3er as a second car. Never in a million years would I consider one of the earlier turbo models.

SHEEDI · 07-04-2016, 06:47 PM

get 09 and newer model, stay away from - 07/08 models

Needbmwpartzz · 07-04-2016, 07:26 PM

Grab that 330 if PPI checks out and condition is good......these are special cars!

hellokitty · 07-05-2016, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SHEEDI

get 09 and newer model, stay away from - 07/08 models

+1... Find a 09+ 335.

hgtran21 · 07-05-2016, 01:43 PM

i would wait for 335i and for 10k i think you can find a high mileage one

Nasdaqinvestments · 07-29-2016, 07:27 AM

+1 2009 and up 335i is the way to go.

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aj90 Budget Builder 38 Rep 114 Posts Drives: 08' 335i, 17' 330i, 18' 440i Join Date: May 2016 Location: Placentia, CA iTrader: (3)	[Advice] Buying first BMW I've been looking to purchase an E90 for a while now, and I think the time is now. I found a 08' 335i with 112k miles on it. I am a little unsure since a BMW with that many miles can be a hit or a miss. Similarly, I found a 06' 330i with 89k miles. I don't know which one to get. I am willing to get less power in the 330i if it means fewer maintenance problems. Any advice? 06' 330i - $10,000 08' 335i - $10,599
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TrAcK TRaP bOrN To DiE 416 Rep 1,736 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 ZCP Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: South Jersey iTrader: (0)	335i no question..
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MightyMouseTech Major General 4356 Rep 6,196 Posts Drives: 13 135i 6MT LeMans Blue MSport Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada iTrader: (0)	Personally, I would go with the 330 if you want to avoid headaches. I am currently looking for an older 3er as a second car. Never in a million years would I consider one of the earlier turbo models.
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07-04-2016, 06:47 PM	#4
SHEEDI Banned 622 Rep 2,703 Posts Drives: 2009 335i - Sport PKG Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 335i [8.50]	get 09 and newer model, stay away from - 07/08 models
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Needbmwpartzz Colonel 880 Rep 2,792 Posts Drives: 2009 bmw 328i x-drive Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Kitchener/Waterloo iTrader: (0)	Grab that 330 if PPI checks out and condition is good......these are special cars!
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hgtran21 Captain 34 Rep 676 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: san diego iTrader: (1)	i would wait for 335i and for 10k i think you can find a high mileage one
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07-29-2016, 07:27 AM	#8
Nasdaqinvestments Enlisted Member 3 Rep 33 Posts Drives: 2009 335i sedan 2010 335i conv Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Louisville, KY iTrader: (0)	+1 2009 and up 335i is the way to go.
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