3er to 1er; upgrade or downgrade?

MechUT · 03-09-2009, 02:28 PM

Just looking for some opinions:

Does it make sense to go from two year old 330i to a new 135i?

I'm thinking yes, because:
Faster
Newer
Warranty + Service
Smaller (exterior)

I'm thinking no, because:
Relatively Ugly -----> i should say not nearly as attractive instead
"Lower" model
Smaller (interior)

Vicnumb7 · 03-09-2009, 02:36 PM

faster yes, but get rdy for alot of turbo related problems. Also IMHO I don;t think it is a "lower" model but it is def the uglier model.

But ya, if you are looking for speed, then yes, It is faster then the 335, and has the same tuning capabilities. But if you're looking for looks without the turbo related problems then you are better off looking elsewhere.

M3 perhaps

grn.eyed.bandit · 03-09-2009, 02:37 PM

damn...if you think the car is "relatively ugly", why would you even consider it?

just because of the warranty and its faster? if thats the case, theres a whole buncha other cars...dodge neon srt4?

who's ur daddy? · 03-09-2009, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MechUT

Just looking for some opinions:

Does it make sense to go from two year old 330i to a new 135i?

I'm thinking yes, because:
Faster
Newer
Warranty + Service
Smaller (exterior)

I'm thinking no, because:
Relatively Ugly
"Lower" model
Smaller (interior)

I agree with most of what you say except for the "lower" model thing. Who the hell cares what other people think. It's a driver's car. The only thing that should play into anything is the fact that it's relatively pricey for its size. For a little more, you can have a little bit bigger (a little bit!) car for the money.

SGxi · 03-09-2009, 02:39 PM

You are going to take a big hit when you trade in your car, especially since yours is relatively high mileage (Of course, I could be wrong).

I guess it really depends on your need as well, going from a 4-door to a 2-door is a big difference in terms of usage.

MechUT · 03-09-2009, 02:52 PM

Massive hit! I've been quoted $16k so far as a trade in.

It'd be nice to have a little extra power, and I'm slightly itching for a change, but I'm not really ready to spend big dollars (especially with the hit on my car).

SGxi · 03-09-2009, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MechUT

Massive hit! I've been quoted $16k so far as a trade in.

It'd be nice to have a little extra power, and I'm slightly itching for a change, but I'm not really ready to spend big dollars (especially with the hit on my car).

Spend it on a free-flowing exhaust and a new intake may help

Exhaust and intake from Tischer is about 2k, that should help a bit if you don't want to take a hit on your car.

ehhhwik · 03-09-2009, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MechUT

Massive hit! I've been quoted $16k so far as a trade in.

It'd be nice to have a little extra power, and I'm slightly itching for a change, but I'm not really ready to spend big dollars (especially with the hit on my car).

OUCH! $16K? Thats a huge hit!

ARA5HE90 · 03-09-2009, 04:33 PM

135 is worth the dollar.. my bro has one and so far no problems.. just an adaptive headlight error.. thats all no failures or anything

but if you dont like the small interior you wont like the car .. cause its fast no doubt about that but the interior is small..

Soni · 03-09-2009, 04:34 PM

after you see bimmersport 135i cab....you will not say the car is fugly!!

ARA5HE90 · 03-09-2009, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Soni

after you see bimmersport 135i cab....you will not say the car is fugly!!

depends if he wants a cab or not.. but definitely.. 135 with euro headlights and euro stuff.. give the car a different look..

untouchableE82 · 03-09-2009, 05:16 PM

lol yea thats true, bimmersports 135 is sexy for a cab.

Bubba · 03-09-2009, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by who's ur daddy?

I agree with most of what you say except for the "lower" model thing. Who the hell cares what other people think. It's a driver's car. The only thing that should play into anything is the fact that it's relatively pricey for its size. For a little more, you can have a little bit bigger (a little bit!) car for the money.

What my father said plus:

Yes, it's faster, but not the fastest. When does it end with the need for speed? When is it fast enough? IMHO, the only thing a faster car is good for is to rack up speeding tickets faster. When can you use the speed the advantage of the 135 vs your 330? On a race track? Smokin' your buddy on the 407? Driving on 2 lane roads to your cottage?

Other negaitves:
-huge depreciation on current car
-135 uses more gas? Especially when driving fast.
-insurance costs more for a newer car
-monthly payments which will never end?

Positives:
-new car, nothing beats the feeling of drving your new car home from the dealer
-more warranty

Good luck!

wayway409 · 03-09-2009, 05:49 PM

for $16k i wont trade it away

tyuen · 03-09-2009, 06:05 PM

It's worth it if you actually like the 1er styling.

Anytime u do a trade-in, you are going to take a hit, it's unavoidable!

sim@ecuprogram · 03-09-2009, 06:57 PM

$16k? i will not trade my e90. 3 series is much nicer than 1 series, no matter how

Drunk Monkey · 03-09-2009, 07:59 PM

If you can find an 08 model, which have discounts as high as 10k, and a private buyer for your e90, then it might be worth the trade for the incremental power. Otherwise, the depreciation seems pretty hard to swallow.

lid666 · 03-10-2009, 02:17 PM

its worth reading this:
http://blogs.edmunds.com/roadtests/2...nterested.html

16k sounds like too much of a hit on depreciation, regardless, take it for a test drive and see if the speed is worth the space and comfort you're giving up.

Andy M · 03-10-2009, 02:28 PM

Performance-wise, the 1 is better than the 3. It's lighter, and more nimble. I think it was Top Gear that put the 135 vs the 335 vs an old M3 up against each other and the 135 and 335 were similar in performance but the 135 won out by a bit more.

In terms of looks, I hate to say it but a lot of non-BMW owners out there think the 1 looks horribly ugly. As for me, it reminds me of some riced up Toyota Echo's I've seen. Then again, I prefer my cars to be sleek and streamlined (which is why I'm one of the few that likes the 6).

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Vicnumb7 Lieutenant 30 Rep 487 Posts Drives: Porsche Macan Turbo Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Toronto + HK iTrader: (3)	faster yes, but get rdy for alot of turbo related problems. Also IMHO I don;t think it is a "lower" model but it is def the uglier model. But ya, if you are looking for speed, then yes, It is faster then the 335, and has the same tuning capabilities. But if you're looking for looks without the turbo related problems then you are better off looking elsewhere. M3 perhaps
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MechUT Captain 17 Rep 854 Posts Drives: 06 SG 330i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mississauga iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW 335i [0.00]	Massive hit! I've been quoted $16k so far as a trade in. It'd be nice to have a little extra power, and I'm slightly itching for a change, but I'm not really ready to spend big dollars (especially with the hit on my car).
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ARA5HE90 ARA5HE90 133 Rep 2,055 Posts Drives: a beast! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (11) Garage List 2007 328XI [0.00]	135 is worth the dollar.. my bro has one and so far no problems.. just an adaptive headlight error.. thats all no failures or anything but if you dont like the small interior you wont like the car .. cause its fast no doubt about that but the interior is small.. __________________ 2oo7 e90 JB 328xi/// with too many mods!?!?! check out my ride = http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=246531 2oo8 e90 SSII ///M3 the silver ghost = http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=409084
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Soni Major General 226 Rep 8,375 Posts Drives: Just a car Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: CANADA eh! iTrader: (35) Garage List 2007 335i Coupe [9.00]	after you see bimmersport 135i cab....you will not say the car is fugly!!
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untouchableE82 1Addict, and Proud 91 Rep 1,024 Posts Drives: 2008 modified 135i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 135i [0.00]	lol yea thats true, bimmersports 135 is sexy for a cab. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] the old look: bmw performance http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=299703 the new look: Widebody 135i http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...98#post7686798
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wayway409 Major 68 Rep 1,299 Posts Drives: F30 335i Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver,BC iTrader: (2)	for $16k i wont trade it away
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tyuen Lieutenant 63 Rep 513 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW E90 328 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: vancouver iTrader: (3)	It's worth it if you actually like the 1er styling. Anytime u do a trade-in, you are going to take a hit, it's unavoidable!
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sim@ecuprogram 73 Rep 1,332 Posts Drives: E90 E70 F01 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: calgary iTrader: (33)	$16k? i will not trade my e90. 3 series is much nicer than 1 series, no matter how
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Drunk Monkey Private 2 Rep 61 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 M3 AW Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	If you can find an 08 model, which have discounts as high as 10k, and a private buyer for your e90, then it might be worth the trade for the incremental power. Otherwise, the depreciation seems pretty hard to swallow.
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lid666 Private First Class 7 Rep 100 Posts Drives: 06 Jet Black 325i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Montreal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	its worth reading this: http://blogs.edmunds.com/roadtests/2...nterested.html 16k sounds like too much of a hit on depreciation, regardless, take it for a test drive and see if the speed is worth the space and comfort you're giving up.
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Andy M 81 Rep 1,208 Posts Drives: 09 BMW 335i xdrive Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (5)	Performance-wise, the 1 is better than the 3. It's lighter, and more nimble. I think it was Top Gear that put the 135 vs the 335 vs an old M3 up against each other and the 135 and 335 were similar in performance but the 135 won out by a bit more. In terms of looks, I hate to say it but a lot of non-BMW owners out there think the 1 looks horribly ugly. As for me, it reminds me of some riced up Toyota Echo's I've seen. Then again, I prefer my cars to be sleek and streamlined (which is why I'm one of the few that likes the 6).
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