335xi with 150-160k for $5k-ish .. would you do it?

pjr710 · 07-25-2019, 10:17 AM

I have a 335i coupe mt now with 137k ... well maintained. I heart it.

I'm half seriously looking at 335xis ... i see a few nice ones come around with about 150k miles .. sport + nav + auto - for around $5500 - which would be my winter-mobile/automatic mobile

would y'all ever pull the trigger on something like that? assuming it's well taken care of?

ideally i want something loaded with about 100k for $5k .. but doubt that will happen.

Vulcan50 · 07-25-2019, 11:19 AM

If you are wanting to stay e9X, consider a 328xi? I don't see much benefit from more power in the snow. Less stuff to be concerned with too.

pjr710 · 07-25-2019, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Vulcan50

If you are wanting to stay e9X, consider a 328xi? I don't see much benefit from more power in the snow. Less stuff to be concerned with too.

I kind of considered the 328xi. I don’t think it would strictly be a snow vehicle just and alternate daily.

The problem is i haven’t ever drove 328xi so i would be worried the “fun” would not be there.

Also i am not seeing huge price differences tbh.

I am also not sold on the fact the n52 is that much less to maintain.

Vulcan50 · 07-26-2019, 12:30 AM

Having never owned an n52, my thought was based on what I've read about reliability. Similar I was basing the price on what I've seen the two of them pop up at here.

I guess I would ask if you are wanting a second fun car, why look at two so similar? Just trying to help make sense of your "drive" here.

(I absolutely intended to make that pun)

pjr710 · 07-26-2019, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Vulcan50

Having never owned an n52, my thought was based on what I've read about reliability. Similar I was basing the price on what I've seen the two of them pop up at here.

I guess I would ask if you are wanting a second fun car, why look at two so similar? Just trying to help make sense of your "drive" here.

(I absolutely intended to make that pun)

The main problem is I’ve yet to stumble across anything that can de-throne this 335. It’s got luxury, great power and potential power, looks very good and unassuming, and gets almost 26mpg!

So I’ve researched tons of vehicles and just floating around that $5-6k price point i haven’t really found anything that can compare.

TheMidnightNarwhal · 07-26-2019, 06:51 AM

Nope

Vulcan50 · 07-26-2019, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by pjr710

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Originally Posted by Vulcan50

Having never owned an n52, my thought was based on what I've read about reliability. Similar I was basing the price on what I've seen the two of them pop up at here.

I guess I would ask if you are wanting a second fun car, why look at two so similar? Just trying to help make sense of your "drive" here.

(I absolutely intended to make that pun)

The main problem is I’ve yet to stumble across anything that can de-throne this 335. It’s got luxury, great power and potential power, looks very good and unassuming, and gets almost 26mpg!

So I’ve researched tons of vehicles and just floating around that $5-6k price point i haven’t really found anything that can compare.

That's fair. Personally I'd just get decent snow tires and spend more on your current ride.

type-dRew · 07-26-2019, 02:08 PM

I paid $5k for my 150k mile 2009 335i xdrive auto. As long as you don't mind working on it, or mind paying to have it fixed, go for it.

I love it and hasn't put a foot wrong since I got it, just been doing preventative maintenance as I can. Its my daily. I've put over 10k miles on it since February.

Great in the snow even on run flat all seasons. Proper snows going on it this year and been enjoying the performance, best dragy run of 11.9 @ 116 with tune, ethanol and intercooler

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Nope

The cheap ones are the most fun.

fastboatster · 07-31-2019, 01:43 AM

I'd do it, but I wouldn't pay 5k - I'd pay no more than 4 grand if not less. depends on the area, of course, I imagine in PA xdrive is an extra people are willing to pay an extra for.

whyzee125 · 08-04-2019, 08:48 PM

Man you people are getting cheap lol. Maintenance is key but nothing wrong with a 335xi for winter. IMO, don't waste your time on a 328xi. It will never be as reliable as a Toyota or Honda and it also won't be as fun as a 335.

E7J3F3 · 08-05-2019, 01:16 AM

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Man you people are getting cheap lol. Maintenance is key but nothing wrong with a 335xi for winter. IMO, don't waste your time on a 328xi. It will never be as reliable as a Toyota or Honda and it also won't be as fun as a 335.

They are more fun than a Honda and more reliable than a 335, though. 30mpg and stupid low insurance too.

whyzee125 · 08-05-2019, 02:57 PM

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They are more fun than a Honda and more reliable than a 335, though. 30mpg and stupid low insurance too.

Actually that's very true, I never thought of it that way. 335's are a pain in the butt any way you slice it, so I guess a 328xi does make sense!

CTinline-six · 08-26-2019, 01:02 PM

I feel like 2 higher mile N54s would be a recipe for disaster.. financially and mentally.

barbaro15 · 11-14-2020, 02:52 AM

I'd just get a good set of winter tires for your 335i and call it good.

Vulcan50 · 11-14-2020, 10:17 AM

I have to imagine he made a decision already! 😆

thisisMikeNa · 01-17-2021, 07:28 AM

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I have to imagine he made a decision already! 😆

😂😂 casually replied a year later

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pjr710 Lieutenant 102 Rep 541 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	335xi with 150-160k for $5k-ish .. would you do it? I have a 335i coupe mt now with 137k ... well maintained. I heart it. I'm half seriously looking at 335xis ... i see a few nice ones come around with about 150k miles .. sport + nav + auto - for around $5500 - which would be my winter-mobile/automatic mobile would y'all ever pull the trigger on something like that? assuming it's well taken care of? ideally i want something loaded with about 100k for $5k .. but doubt that will happen.
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Vulcan50 Captain 434 Rep 780 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Peoria, IL iTrader: (0)	If you are wanting to stay e9X, consider a 328xi? I don't see much benefit from more power in the snow. Less stuff to be concerned with too.
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07-26-2019, 12:30 AM	#4
Vulcan50 Captain 434 Rep 780 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Peoria, IL iTrader: (0)	Having never owned an n52, my thought was based on what I've read about reliability. Similar I was basing the price on what I've seen the two of them pop up at here. I guess I would ask if you are wanting a second fun car, why look at two so similar? Just trying to help make sense of your "drive" here. (I absolutely intended to make that pun)
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TheMidnightNarwhal Major General 2814 Rep 6,384 Posts Drives: 11' 335is DCT Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Gatineau, Quebec iTrader: (0)	Nope
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fastboatster Captain 423 Rep 957 Posts Drives: 2009 bmw 328i Join Date: May 2019 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	I'd do it, but I wouldn't pay 5k - I'd pay no more than 4 grand if not less. depends on the area, of course, I imagine in PA xdrive is an extra people are willing to pay an extra for. __________________ 09 328i TiAg 6MT barebones with sport package
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whyzee125 Brigadier General 1991 Rep 4,013 Posts Drives: Dinan stage 2 335i Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Chattanooga Tn iTrader: (0)	Man you people are getting cheap lol. Maintenance is key but nothing wrong with a 335xi for winter. IMO, don't waste your time on a 328xi. It will never be as reliable as a Toyota or Honda and it also won't be as fun as a 335.
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CTinline-six Hoonigan 6941 Rep 3,016 Posts Drives: '09 328i, '98 Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Connecticut iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 328i N51 [0.00]	I feel like 2 higher mile N54s would be a recipe for disaster.. financially and mentally. __________________ "Yeah, but your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn't stop to think if they should." -Dr. Ian Malcolm, Jurassic Park
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barbaro15 New Member 2 Rep 8 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 335i Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	I'd just get a good set of winter tires for your 335i and call it good.
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Vulcan50 Captain 434 Rep 780 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Peoria, IL iTrader: (0)	I have to imagine he made a decision already! 😆
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