528i or 3 series active hybrid

BMW F22 · 01-18-2014, 05:48 PM

I'm looking into possibly leasing another BMW and I'm trying to decide between a 528i and a 3 series active hybrid (just sold my 335i). Monthly payments are about the same for the two.

I was going to get a 428i but decided that I prefer 4-door/sedans more than coupes. I used to want a 5 but after some thoughts it might be too much car for me/too big. Getting a 3 hybrid for me is essentially stepping into another 335i. Any thoughts?

Ubersmooth · 01-19-2014, 11:19 AM

What about an E60 535i?

Who? · 01-19-2014, 11:30 AM

3 hybrid

BMW F22 · 01-19-2014, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Ubersmooth

What about an E60 535i?

I'll be leasing so an E60 is out of the question.

Vervain · 01-19-2014, 11:52 AM

AH3

PINeely · 01-19-2014, 01:50 PM

I would skip the 5 in that configuration. That 4-cylinder motor really isn't enough for such a big car, and yes, it is big. It looks big to see and feels big to drive because of the enormous hood, surprisingly it doesn't really feel that spacious inside considering the size (which is good for me because I like to feel cocooned in the cabin; some people hate it).

Ubersmooth · 01-19-2014, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW E90

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Originally Posted by Ubersmooth

What about an E60 535i?

I'll be leasing so an E60 is out of the question.

Oh if it's a lease I'd get the Hybrid.

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PINeely Lieutenant Colonel 1078 Rep 1,912 Posts Drives: 2013 535i, 2015 Tundra 1794 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Jackson, MS iTrader: (2)	I would skip the 5 in that configuration. That 4-cylinder motor really isn't enough for such a big car, and yes, it is big. It looks big to see and feels big to drive because of the enormous hood, surprisingly it doesn't really feel that spacious inside considering the size (which is good for me because I like to feel cocooned in the cabin; some people hate it).
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