Worth the $13,000?

VR6 · April 25th, 2008, 03:23 AM

First some background information, my dad has a 2006 330xi with 35,000k on the clock. He has been having problems with the electrics since about 10,000k, BMW has dealt with these problems without hesitation. Now the delaership told him it they can fix it for good but the car will be gone for a month, or they are offering him a 335xi brand new (like 200k on the clock) in exchange for his car plus the 13 grand.
I found a 06 330xi locally with about the same kilometers selling for 35 and the 335xi new lists for 62 so to me it seems like quite a deal what's your take on it?

Prost264 · April 25th, 2008, 03:52 AM

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Originally Posted by VR6

a 335xi brand new (like 200k on the clock)

I read that as: a 335xi brand new (like 200,000 on the clock) images/smilies/lol.gif

vegasrebel29 · April 25th, 2008, 04:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Prost264

I read that as: a 335xi brand new (like 200,000 on the clock) images/smilies/lol.gif

So did I, lol.
Damn Canadians.

With that said, I can't form an opinion either way.
That doesn't happen often.
I'd likely make a decision based on interior trim, lol.

Hidden_Hunter · April 25th, 2008, 05:33 AM

Go for it the 335i is fantastic (not sure about the 335xi)

VR6 · April 25th, 2008, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by vegasrebel29

So did I, lol.
Damn Canadians.

With that said, I can't form an opinion either way.
That doesn't happen often.
I'd likely make a decision based on interior trim, lol.

haha oops o well

the interior is goin be exactly the same as what it is now, just a new engine underneath.

NooDle · April 25th, 2008, 08:07 AM

do it!

MadCow809 · April 25th, 2008, 09:34 AM

Do it.

335xi is a great car. And haggle a bit on the $13K as well, you might be able to get the price down ever more.

But to be honest, just for that uber TT engine, $13K is worth every single penny.

Benson · April 30th, 2008, 12:00 PM

Depends on the extras...
If the car is the same apart from the engine, then it's not worth the price for my taste...If it has a lot more fiddely stuff, it might be worth it, but that's a question of taste...

I'd say, take the 335 as long as they need to keep the 330, and if you and/or you dad like(s) it, buy the 335 afterwards... images/smilies/smile.gif

April 25th, 2008, 03:23 AM	#1
VR6 Joined: Aug 8th, 2006 Last Online: 02:42 AM Location: Calgary Alberta Canada Posts: 388 Car: 04 MSM LFS Status: Rep Power: 11	Worth the $13,000? First some background information, my dad has a 2006 330xi with 35,000k on the clock. He has been having problems with the electrics since about 10,000k, BMW has dealt with these problems without hesitation. Now the delaership told him it they can fix it for good but the car will be gone for a month, or they are offering him a 335xi brand new (like 200k on the clock) in exchange for his car plus the 13 grand. I found a 06 330xi locally with about the same kilometers selling for 35 and the 335xi new lists for 62 so to me it seems like quite a deal what's your take on it?

April 25th, 2008, 05:33 AM	#4
Hidden_Hunter D: Joined: Oct 7th, 2006 Last Online: 08:36 AM Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 20 Posts: 4,335 Car: '08 Honda Accord Euro Rep Power: 46	Go for it the 335i is fantastic (not sure about the 335xi) __________________ My car is dark grey not black!

April 25th, 2008, 09:34 AM	#7
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April 25th, 2008, 08:07 AM	#6
NooDle Joined: Jul 20th, 2005 Last Online: 08:36 AM Location: Belgium Age: 27 Posts: 2,631 Car: 2004 Opel Astra 2.2DTI Rep Power: 37	do it!

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Benson Joined: Jul 2nd, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Fulda, center of Germany Age: 23 Posts: 159 Car: BMW E28 525eA Rep Power: 14	Depends on the extras... If the car is the same apart from the engine, then it's not worth the price for my taste...If it has a lot more fiddely stuff, it might be worth it, but that's a question of taste... I'd say, take the 335 as long as they need to keep the 330, and if you and/or you dad like(s) it, buy the 335 afterwards...

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