[scotgc]

At the weekend i was driving past my local BMW dealer and noticed they had this beauty sitting in the AUC area. It has a load of extras which i would love but is it worth changing to an E90 when its about to be replaced? whats peoples thoughts on the price etc. http://www.bmw.co.uk/bmwuk/bmwauc/de...2MEE0ODU1OTU=#
Bluetooth phone prep + telematics
BMW Assist
BMW Assist online portal
Elec Fold Exterior Mirrors
Navigation-system Professional
Park Distance Control (PDC). front and r
SA3 Pricing Rule for 620 Voice Control
Seat heating. front
Voice Control

Im getting a decent trade in valve for my 325d E92, apparently dealers are really struggling at the moment. My car has,
Sunroof
sun protection glass
electric seats
Auto gearbox
Leather
6 disk cd changer
10 speaker hifi
19" 225 alloys

[rs939]

Unless you intend on going for the new model, and you haggled hard on the price its going to be worth the change.

[ibanezking]

the finest diesel engine ever built!

[p1tse]

gut feeling do you like the saloon shape do you need the rear doors? the coupe does look more sporty but then there's me thinking a touring looks pretty trick too ;-)

[scotgc]

I do like the E90, im 26 and in the next few years the extra couple of doors will come in handy but i just keep thinking it's not as good looking as the E92 which i could live with i dont think its too hard getting childrens seats in and out etc. To be honest i only looked at it because its got the 35d engine. I dont like the dealership who are selling the car the salesman didnt even offer us a test drive when i requested one. All he wanted to do was talk figures because he was too busy and the car was boxed in at the back of the row!

I would have to take some finance and i think it would always stick in my mind that i would be buying a model which is about to be replaced. Unless he phones back and offers me a demonstration etc i think ill keep my E92 and get the new model. If he had given me a demo on the day i suspect i would have taken it after seeing how good the 35d is.

[SO8]

I love the idea of a 335d ... but I couldn't go from an E92 to an E90 just for the engine.

I looked for an E92 335d before I bought my E92 330d LCI. I simply couldn't find one in the colour (black) and spec I wanted ... thus got a 330d.

TBH, if I had of seen the likes of this 335d locally to me I would have had a serious look ... but it is no coupe ... and the coupe looks loads better ! All IMO of course

[Falmouthboy]

It sounds to me that the dealer doesn't deserve your business - he should have 'bent over backwards' to sort a test drive - even if he said 'come back in an hour' or whatever.

However, don't be put off by this being an outgoing model - the 'sweet spot' for most BMW models is at the end of the run.

[davyk31]

Just wanting to talk numbers before letting you test the car to see if you liked it is just rude and assumes you will fall in love with the car and want it.

[dxb335d]

You will love it!!

[p1tse]

the lure of the 35d engine is calling. find the right one and go for that instead

[av_guy]

Hi scotgc,

There is a significant difference between the 25D and 35D engines and more specifically in M Sport guise.

My dad was after a 20D orginally and after driving mine was convinced of the 25D (3.0 litre) version however, after some negotiation he settled for the 30D M Sport (similar options to my 35D M Sport) which gave very similar fuel consumption as the 25D.

Initially I was after the E92 coupe but with two kids, the extra doors on thje E90 are great plus I did notice that the saloon appeared more planted and rigid than the coupe. This is simply my own experience particularly after owning four new E46 330Ci Sport Coupe's, a new E46 M3, a new E70 X5 M Sport and now a new E90 335D M Sport, having test driven the E92.

Whether a coupe or a saloon, you won't be disappointed with the E9x 35D engine.

If it is any help you can see my initial thread with photos:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ghlight=av_guy

All the best
av

[Jules6]

Originally Posted by av_guy

There is a significant difference between the 25D and 35D engines and more specifically in M Sport guise.

The M Sport tag makes no difference to the engine.

Regarding the OP, remember that every time you change your car, the dealer makes a profit on the car he sells and the car he takes in exchange, my point being only change if you really want that car because it will cost you. Sounds like you want an E92 335d

[Dr Dave]

26yrs old and looking at a 335d........bloody hell where did I go wrong???

[gangzoom]

Originally Posted by scotgc

I do like the E90, im 26 and in the next few years the extra couple of doors will come in handy but i just keep thinking it's not as good looking as the E92 which i could live with i dont think its too hard getting childrens seats in and out etc

OMG thats alot of foward planning At 26 I think I was still far too busy chasing after girls, i loved the fact my 350z "only" had 2 seats, meant I could only give a lift to one person at a time

[gIzzE]

I am not a saloon fan at all, however, I think the e90 LCI in black or space grey looks superb and is probably the first saloon I have really loved since the E39 m-sport.

Would I drop £30k+ on an E90 now though?? Absolutely no way, in 6 months when the new 3 series is everywhere you will be gutted I reckon, and then when you get a trade in price you will be even more gutted.

58 plates will be 3 years old in 2 months, get one of them for £20k if you're going to swap.

[av_guy]

Originally Posted by Jules6

The M Sport tag makes no difference to the engine.

Regarding the OP, remember that every time you change your car, the dealer makes a profit on the car he sells and the car he takes in exchange, my point being only change if you really want that car because it will cost you. Sounds like you want an E92 335d

Jules6,
Thanks for pointing out the error in my post

Whilst the M Sport makes no difference to the engine (you are indeed correct), it makes a mighty positive difference in handling and drag as the car is lower, thereby absorbing less turbulence.

[grayscott]

Originally Posted by scotgc

I do like the E90, im 26 and in the next few years the extra couple of doors will come in handy but i just keep thinking it's not as good looking as the E92 which i could live with i dont think its too hard getting childrens seats in and out etc. To be honest i only looked at it because its got the 35d engine. I dont like the dealership who are selling the car the salesman didnt even offer us a test drive when i requested one. All he wanted to do was talk figures because he was too busy and the car was boxed in at the back of the row!

I would have to take some finance and i think it would always stick in my mind that i would be buying a model which is about to be replaced. Unless he phones back and offers me a demonstration etc i think ill keep my E92 and get the new model. If he had given me a demo on the day i suspect i would have taken it after seeing how good the 35d is.

scotgc, I am after a325d coup, can u message me some details and pics pls, thanks

[scotgc]

Thanks for everyones reply, i think you are all right and that i would regret changing it just now. My E92 had its first MOT today only cost me £40 also had the usual wandering mirror and dull high gloss shadowline replaced under warranty, Its only done 33k on an 08 plate had it from 6 months old.

[buckethead]

i would get a price off broadspeed for a new one with the same spec.

don't think it's going to be much more than that one

[Jules6]

Originally Posted by av_guy

Jules6,
Thanks for pointing out the error in my post

Whilst the M Sport makes no difference to the engine (you are indeed correct), it makes a mighty positive difference in handling and drag as the car is lower, thereby absorbing less turbulence.

35D has M Sport suspension in both SE or M Sport. So no difference there either