What next for the 330i

silverbmwz3 · 07-05-2007, 09:17 AM

It helps that you sold the ST3 apparently for a profit ?!

peterg1965 · 07-05-2007, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by silverbmwz3

It helps that you sold the ST3 apparently for a profit ?!

Every little helps

dxb335d · 07-05-2007, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Z4 Beemer

Better in what way?

its a better model, its quicker, its better on fuel, it has twin exhausts

,it more tuneable, it has two turbos

and it sounds better...(the name) threeee thirtaayy fiivveee deeee moooo foooo :rocks:

oh and its more expensive too

Carl

silverbmwz3 · 07-05-2007, 10:59 AM

I've got one and I'm not sure about one of those points carl.....

Doesn't the 330i have twin exhausts albeit next to eachother?

Z4 Beemer · 07-05-2007, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by silverbmwz3

I've got one and I'm not sure about one of those points carl.....

Doesn't the 330i have twin exhausts albeit next to eachother?

I think in the Land of Carl, having them apart is probably better. My 325i also has twin tailpipes (same setup as 330i).

I think all 6 cylinder engines across the entire BMW range have 2 tailpipes?

dxb335d · 07-05-2007, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Z4 Beemer

I think in the Land of Carl, having them apart is probably better. My 325i also has twin tailpipes (same setup as 330i).

I think all 6 cylinder engines across the entire BMW range have 2 tailpipes?

yes your right they do, and alwaya have done even back to e36, not sure bout e30 tho.

and you know what i meant tho, by being larger and further apart it gives a more sportier image

well at least in the land of carl

silverbmwz3 · 07-05-2007, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by dxb335d

yes your right they do, and alwaya have done even back to e36, not sure bout e30 tho.

and you know what i meant tho, by being larger and further apart it gives a more sportier image

well at least in the land of carl

I like the wheelbarrow look yes.... and it doubles as a wheelbarrow for you to cart your 30,000 pound coins a year home in

dxb335d · 07-05-2007, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by silverbmwz3

I like the wheelbarrow look yes.... and it doubles as a wheelbarrow for you to cart your 30,000 pound coins a year home in

lol im always asking to get the piss ripped aint i

man one day i will earn what you guys earn

i hope

Carl

silverbmwz3 · 07-05-2007, 11:30 AM

You already earn double what we do at half our age :-p
But yes... you do walk into it sometimes!

Z4 Beemer · 07-05-2007, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by silverbmwz3

I like the wheelbarrow look yes.... and it doubles as a wheelbarrow for you to cart your 30,000 pound coins a year home in

Can I nominate this as the "post of the day"? Classic.

dxb335d · 07-05-2007, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Z4 Beemer

Can I nominate this as the "post of the day"? Classic.

i am a bit slow on the uptake of jokes but can some one explain it a little better? the wheel barrow etc? the two exhausts?? and the coins?

NFS · 07-05-2007, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by silverbmwz3

The problem with cars ..... is the "I'm bored now and want a new one factor"

It is a big problem

I think the issue for me is that I have never been in a position to change cars when I want to. I've always had company cars, which have been nice, but once you swap you kind of have to see the lease through - or get a new job.

I'm ashamed to say it, but I have actually started looking for a new job in the past because I've been bored with my car.

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I can't imagine you considering 335d - it has always come across that you would consider it a downgrade from the 330i

335i maybe, but in reality would you want to take the hit on doing that just to get a bit more zip and an ipod connection?

335d has to be on the list - mainly because of the residuals. This is reflected in the GMFV's being quoted by other forum members and it's making the 335d an even more 'sensible' option.

You are right though .. I'd rather have the 'i'

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The problem is you already have the ultimate driving machine so where do you go from that?

This is the problem in a nutshell.

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How about buying a VX220 or something like that to keep in the garage and you and your wife alternate between 330i and VX220 as the drive requires?

This is a good call I think.

I guess my problem is this:

1. I love cars and would ideally want at least 10 of them.

2. I get a really decent car allowance - within which the 330i is financially quite a sensible option. I'm torn between the desire to have a serious performance car and an urge to somehow be sensible and 'share' that benefit with my family.

3. I would love a 2 seater track car, but it is even more of a daft luxury than my 330i. At least I can argue that my 330i is for work - not just for fun.

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Originally Posted by dxb335d

Why would it be a downgrade from a 330i to a 335d?

It wouldn't be a downgrade, but I would personally find it less involving to drive.

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Originally Posted by peterg1965

You will miss the Beemer and the others on your list will not come up to the mark. You got it in one when you said that. .... Bottom line NFS, stay with BMW even if you upgrade to a 'better' model.

I think you are right. Financially, I think it would be better to be putting the miles on a cheaper car, but then I would hate driving a cheaper car.

Thanks for the advice guys ... I'm starting to think I need a little second car. How do I buy one without my wife noticing though?

silverbmwz3 · 07-05-2007, 11:39 AM

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i am a bit slow on the uptake of jokes but can some one explain it a little better? the wheel barrow etc? the two exhausts?? and the coins?

You serious? Look at the back of an E90 335d M Sport (not sure about E92) and you could be forgiven for thinking it looked like a wheelbarrow with the two handles.... that's how I have seen it in my abstract world. And the coins are your humungous salary you get paid for sitting around surfing the net all day :-p Only kidding about the last bit as that is unfair.

NFS · 07-05-2007, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by dxb335d

lol im always asking to get the piss ripped aint i

man one day i will earn what you guys earn

i hope

Carl

You might earn what I earn one day, but since you don't know what I earn (and I am not saying) then you won't know that you are earning what I am earning

(or when)

Money isn't that important in the end - and a salary which is (say) triple yours isn't THAT great because the taxman dips in and nicks 40% of it.

PS - just checked and my 330i definitely has 2 exhausts

silverbmwz3 · 07-05-2007, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by needforspeed

It wouldn't be a downgrade, but I would personally find it less involving to drive.

I think, for you, it would. Unless "a change is as good as a rest". You want something involving and fun and the 335d, to paraphrase Peppernick is the ultimate compromise car. It's not a real sports car, it isn't the smoothest executive car, but it is probably just about the best all rounder you can buy for the money..... but it doesn't sound like that's what you want as you've already 'compromised' in getting a 4 door 330i.

dxb335d · 07-05-2007, 11:44 AM

NFS what is gmfv???

no its fair comment! i have been on nights mon tue and wed so therefore hav all day to do what i like!!!

in the office tomo, what a day for it fri

and humungous salary, yeah right, peanuts really.. less than the national average? not bad for me tho..

Carl

dxb335d · 07-05-2007, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by needforspeed

You might earn what I earn one day, but since you don't know what I earn (and I am not saying) then you won't know that you are earning what I am earning

(or when)

Money isn't that important in the end - and a salary which is (say) triple yours isn't THAT great because the taxman dips in and nicks 40% of it.

PS - just checked and my 330i definitely has 2 exhausts

i know i just ask my dad bout tax man and he whinces

peterg1965 · 07-05-2007, 11:49 AM

I'd like to nominate this as the 'thread of the week'....thanks for staring it NFS!

I have never seen a thread have so many responses in such a short space of time.

peterg1965 · 07-05-2007, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by dxb335d

NFS what is gmfv???

Carl,
GMFV - Guaranteed Minimum Future Value...... balloon payment in a PCP finance deal.

silverbmwz3 · 07-05-2007, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by needforspeed

taxman dips in and nicks 40% of it.

And it wouldn't be so bad if he pulled up in a nice shiny beemer once every year or so with the proceeds

NFS · 07-05-2007, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by silverbmwz3

And it wouldn't be so bad if he pulled up in a nice shiny beemer once every year or so with the proceeds

My uncle had the right approach. The tax man came to his house and questioned his tax return because he claimed to be working part time on a very low wage.

He locked the tax man in the garage until he apologised.

silverbmwz3 · 07-05-2007, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by peterg1965

I'd like to nominate this as the 'thread of the week'....thanks for staring it NFS!

I have never seen a thread have so many responses in such a short space of time.

Agreed, and I'd like to nominate Carl as poster of the week - this thread wouldn't have come alive without his input.

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