Is it worth trading for?

Yahoo · 04-22-2009, 06:07 PM

I can't help but get tempted by other cars at the moment. I have had my 57 plate 335i from new and am considering part exing it for something else. My car is still low mileage (13k) and runs really well - but I can't help looking.

I am finding myself tempted by a 135i coupe. I know it is basically a bit smaller version of what I already have, but I can't help but imagine what the N54 engine would be like in a smaller, more nimble package (particularly tuned up to 400bhp +).

I have found a 135i available with a load of BMW performance parts, which make it a great looker. The 135i is manual and without nav, the same as my 335i - this has proven a problem in trying to part ex with dealers on my 3er, would it be such a problem in the future when wanting to part ex the 135i?

The 135i has done 4k miles and is a year newer than mine. So the question is, would you chop this in

for this

?

I am thinking that if I can get the deal to about 4k to trade, I might go for it.

Thoughts please.

willhollin · 04-22-2009, 06:13 PM

I would say the E92 is a far nicer looking car than the E82.

What do you think the 1er will give you that the 3er doesn't?

SteveC · 04-22-2009, 06:19 PM

That's a trade that long term I'm sure you'd regret. Except those BMW Performance wheels. Luuuv those wheels!

q_jonblaze · 04-23-2009, 01:02 AM

no i wouldnt...i looove the e92 and dont think an e82 is really any competition...me 2ps

gr4z · 04-23-2009, 03:51 AM

e92 all the way. keep what you have!

- Paul - · 04-23-2009, 03:58 AM

No

stupot · 04-23-2009, 04:05 AM

Got to agree with everyone else, don't do it.

E92 has probably the best lines of the current range and I would say 1 ser coupe is one of the worst. Rear is all wrong, too short, almost to the point where it looks like it has been in an accident.

The only car I would change E92 for would be an Audi A5.

All thoughts on looks are very subjective though.

MB London · 04-23-2009, 04:11 AM

Maybe if they gave you 4K

threethirty · 04-23-2009, 04:19 AM

No way.

The 1 coupe is certainly better looking that the breadvan version but it still looks like a toy. The 3 series coupe is such a good looking car. And the performance isn't going to be that different - is it?

Dave_3 · 04-23-2009, 04:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Yahoo

know it is basically a bit smaller version of what I already have, but I can't help but imagine what the N54 engine would be like in a smaller, more nimble package (particularly tuned up to 400bhp +).

Check the kerb weights - there isn't that much in it at all. The 135i is smaller but still a heavy car. Perhaps a different polar moment of inertia and shorter wheel base ... but is it worth 4k to you. Key question : have you driven one ?

335i Unladen (EU) 1600 (1615) (kg)
135i Unladen (EU) 1560 (1565) (kg)

D.

henwoodl · 04-23-2009, 04:37 AM

DON'T DO IT!!!!! Paying £4k to trade DOWN a model?!

Yahoo · 04-23-2009, 05:52 AM

Thanks gents - I will have to find another way to itch that scratch!!

doughboy · 04-23-2009, 05:56 AM

Don't forget the trim level and quality is also a step down in a 1 series. (same as a 5 is a step up).

Harder plastics and everything just a bit more flimsy and cramped.

Stick with the 3er. defo.

- Paul - · 04-23-2009, 05:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yahoo

Thanks gents - I will have to find another way to itch that scratch!!

scratch the itch

Yahoo · 04-23-2009, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by - Paul -

scratch the itch

Correct, my bad

creepy coupe · 04-23-2009, 06:50 AM

If the driving experience is important to you, as it was for me than looks, I can only say I love my 135i and you swapping from the E92 would give you a more involving drive.

The 1er is more chuckable, has better brakes, better steering feedback and slightly better performance.

It has less rear leg room, so if lugging passengers is important, might be a problem

I notice the one you're looking at has some nice upgrades, Performance exhaust £600, performance wheels, not sure but about £1200, short shifter £350.00 if it's the whole kit and not just the gear knob

Mine had Nav, which is very nice, but I wouldn't pay extra for it and in a 1 series probably not as expected as in a top end E92

Go and drive it, you won't be disappointed.

RavenE90 · 04-23-2009, 06:53 AM

stick with the 3er

creepy coupe · 04-23-2009, 06:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doughboy

Don't forget the trim level and quality is also a step down in a 1 series. (same as a 5 is a step up).

Harder plastics and everything just a bit more flimsy and cramped.

Stick with the 3er. defo.

No everywhere isn't, admittedly a couple of areas are, but on the whole it's the same, dash quality, switch gear, seats, door cards, are no less quality.

zaytar · 04-23-2009, 06:57 AM

Thats not even a sideways trade imo - thats trading down.

Get a weekend chuck about car and keep the gorgeous e92.

creepy coupe · 04-23-2009, 07:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zaytar

Thats not even a sideways trade imo - thats trading down.

Get a weekend chuck about car and keep the gorgeous e92.

If you use your car just to pose, yes maybe.

PhilR · 04-23-2009, 07:06 AM

Absolutely no way

MOB · 04-23-2009, 07:40 AM

I thought about a similar change - 135i's are great value and crazy fast when remapped.

They handle brilliantly, better than the E9X

However, downsides (all IMO);

- poorer quality interior
- very poor rear legroom
- not as attractive as a E92

Still good cars though

04-22-2009, 06:07 PM	#1
Yahoo Captain 42 Rep 822 Posts Drives: 335i e91 LCI msport Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lincolnshire iTrader: (3)	Is it worth trading for? I can't help but get tempted by other cars at the moment. I have had my 57 plate 335i from new and am considering part exing it for something else. My car is still low mileage (13k) and runs really well - but I can't help looking. I am finding myself tempted by a 135i coupe. I know it is basically a bit smaller version of what I already have, but I can't help but imagine what the N54 engine would be like in a smaller, more nimble package (particularly tuned up to 400bhp +). I have found a 135i available with a load of BMW performance parts, which make it a great looker. The 135i is manual and without nav, the same as my 335i - this has proven a problem in trying to part ex with dealers on my 3er, would it be such a problem in the future when wanting to part ex the 135i? The 135i has done 4k miles and is a year newer than mine. So the question is, would you chop this in for this ? I am thinking that if I can get the deal to about 4k to trade, I might go for it. Thoughts please.
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willhollin Major General 269 Rep 9,914 Posts Drives: VW T5 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Worcestershire iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 BMW E92 330d SE [10.00] 2010 Transporter T5 ... [0.00]	I would say the E92 is a far nicer looking car than the E82. What do you think the 1er will give you that the 3er doesn't?
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04-22-2009, 06:19 PM	#3
SteveC Major 219 Rep 1,231 Posts Drives: M5 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North East iTrader: (1)	Maybe not That's a trade that long term I'm sure you'd regret. Except those BMW Performance wheels. Luuuv those wheels!
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q_jonblaze Captain 41 Rep 642 Posts Drives: e93 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: muahahhahahhahahaha iTrader: (3)	no i wouldnt...i looove the e92 and dont think an e82 is really any competition...me 2ps
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04-23-2009, 03:51 AM	#5
gr4z Colonel 1132 Rep 2,808 Posts Drives: i4 e40 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Stamford iTrader: (0)	e92 all the way. keep what you have!
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stupot Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 215 Posts Drives: X5 40d MSport, 21" wheels Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	Got to agree with everyone else, don't do it. E92 has probably the best lines of the current range and I would say 1 ser coupe is one of the worst. Rear is all wrong, too short, almost to the point where it looks like it has been in an accident. The only car I would change E92 for would be an Audi A5. All thoughts on looks are very subjective though.
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MB London Come as you are 138 Rep 1,404 Posts Drives: M4 SSll Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Maybe if they gave you 4K
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04-23-2009, 04:19 AM	#9
threethirty Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 204 Posts Drives: BMW 330i M Sport Saloon 2006 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: East Sussex, UK iTrader: (0)	No way. The 1 coupe is certainly better looking that the breadvan version but it still looks like a toy. The 3 series coupe is such a good looking car. And the performance isn't going to be that different - is it? __________________ BMW 330i M Sport Saloon - 06 plate - Le Mans Blue
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henwoodl Private 12 Rep 68 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 Alpina B3 Biturbo Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: England iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 Alpina B3 Bitu ... [0.00]	DON'T DO IT!!!!! Paying £4k to trade DOWN a model?! __________________ Lee Current: Alpina B3 Biturbo, Black Sapphire, Saddle Brown Leather Previous: Mercedes SL350, 545i, 330Ci, Z4 3.0i, 325Ci
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04-23-2009, 05:52 AM	#12
Yahoo Captain 42 Rep 822 Posts Drives: 335i e91 LCI msport Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lincolnshire iTrader: (3)	Thanks gents - I will have to find another way to itch that scratch!!
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04-23-2009, 05:56 AM	#13
doughboy Major General 1575 Rep 8,971 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 Comp 6MT Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: UK iTrader: (2)	Don't forget the trim level and quality is also a step down in a 1 series. (same as a 5 is a step up). Harder plastics and everything just a bit more flimsy and cramped. Stick with the 3er. defo.
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creepy coupe Lieutenant General 1823 Rep 13,043 Posts Drives: BMW M340I G20 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (2) Garage List 2015 BMW 435d [0.00] 2009 335i [0.00]	If the driving experience is important to you, as it was for me than looks, I can only say I love my 135i and you swapping from the E92 would give you a more involving drive. The 1er is more chuckable, has better brakes, better steering feedback and slightly better performance. It has less rear leg room, so if lugging passengers is important, might be a problem I notice the one you're looking at has some nice upgrades, Performance exhaust £600, performance wheels, not sure but about £1200, short shifter £350.00 if it's the whole kit and not just the gear knob Mine had Nav, which is very nice, but I wouldn't pay extra for it and in a 1 series probably not as expected as in a top end E92 Go and drive it, you won't be disappointed.
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RavenE90 Private First Class 1 Rep 162 Posts Drives: 06 E90 Sedan Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: California's Central Coast iTrader: (0)	stick with the 3er
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04-23-2009, 06:57 AM	#19
zaytar Private 4 Rep 87 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Birmingham iTrader: (0)	Thats not even a sideways trade imo - thats trading down. Get a weekend chuck about car and keep the gorgeous e92.
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PhilR Second Lieutenant 9 Rep 283 Posts Drives: E93 330d M Sport Auto Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Teesside / Surrey iTrader: (0) Garage List 2002 Mercedes CLK 3 ... [0.00] 2007 Audi Q7 S Line ... [0.00] 2006 (56) 330d M Sp ... [0.00]	Absolutely no way
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MOB Major 59 Rep 1,413 Posts Drives: Alpine White M2 LCI Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northants UK iTrader: (4)	I thought about a similar change - 135i's are great value and crazy fast when remapped. They handle brilliantly, better than the E9X However, downsides (all IMO); - poorer quality interior - very poor rear legroom - not as attractive as a E92 Still good cars though __________________
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