Older 5 or new E90?

06&03Owner · 05-26-2005, 03:19 PM

Hi everyone. Just wanted to see if you guys help me decide. This is the situation, I have about 6 months left on a lease of a 2003 530i. The specs are: 2003 530i, it has only 11k miles, sports suspension, automatic, actually every option except for nav. The payoff will be $28,500.

Should I:
1. Keep the 5, either re-finance or just buy it.
2. Sell the 5 and get a new 330.

what would you guys do in my situation.

Thanks

deutschmann59 · 05-26-2005, 03:28 PM

You should go out and test drive a new 3 and see how it measures up to the 5 that you are used to. You are going down from a 5 to a 3, but then again, the 5 is more of a luxury sedan, and the 3 is a sport sedan. I just drove my new E90 home about three weeks ago, so you know my recommendation would be the 330i, but it's up to you. Drive a new one and see. Good Luck!

06&03Owner · 05-26-2005, 04:28 PM

Thanks Sharp. I know exactly what you mean since back in 2001 I traded in a 350ZX twin turbo for a new 330ci. I was very worried at first thinking I was really going to miss the power on the ZX tt, but I can honestly tell you that i did not miss the Z at all. The complete pkg delivered by the 3 of power, handling, luxury, etc. completely erased how I felt for the Z.

I also currently have a 2004 530i E60 (new style) and I don't like that car. Too much of the "buick" feeling when driving it. Another reason I miss the 3 series...

YYdoodle · 05-26-2005, 04:30 PM

Hey found this thread from yesterday, don't know how much it help you out.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=824

SCA · 05-26-2005, 05:52 PM

I'm a sucker for E39s with SP. Tough call.

06&03Owner · 06-04-2005, 07:41 PM

OK guys, this is what I did, since I really like my E39, and I also have an E60 which I hate, really crappy car, well I got rid of the E60 and ...

got a 2006 E90 330i Premium, Sports, Manual. All I can say about that car is WOW!!!

You guys need to test drive one!

So I will probably now keep the E39 because that car is also WOW!!!!

I will post pictures soon!!!!

Thanks... :rocks:

YYdoodle · 06-04-2005, 08:10 PM

Congrats on making your decision and purchase! Can't wait to see pix. What color??

06&03Owner · 06-04-2005, 08:22 PM

Black with Black leather and Aluminum Trim...

marcus330i · 06-04-2005, 09:32 PM

This thread is like "deja-vu all over again twice once more" for me. Read my sig.

T-minus 17 days

BMW 2006 · 06-04-2005, 10:18 PM

Just sold a '92 525i 5 speed which I had for 13 yrs. Loved the car and was going to replace with 2005 525i - 6spd. Just happen to see the new style 330i which was a 6 speed... took it for a test drive and WOW.. a real sports car feeling. The 5 series was way bigger than the '92 and felt too soft of a ride... not like the sports car feeling years ago! I suggest for everyone to test drive the new 3-Series... you might fall in love and save money by buying the smaller car.

FYI... measurements inside the new 330i is exactly the same size as my '92 525i.......much more area than the OLD series!

Ponchoyu · 06-05-2005, 09:20 PM

I drove a 02 540i and it just doesn't match up to my '06 330i. You can tell there is a huge weight difference in each car. The 540i that I drove was an auto and had a touchy accelerator (it was like drag racing to each light). Overall I preferred my 330i even though the 540i had a bigger engine and M package (but not a M5).

Arby 330 · 06-05-2005, 09:34 PM

iv got the same thing cept mines auto

(check sig)
awsome car.... manual has to only be better

06&03Owner · 06-05-2005, 09:42 PM

here's a pic of my E39 (2003 530i) next to my E90... Sorry it is so dark, but I had to take thru a screened patio... Just wanted to show how big the new 3 is.

Mark · 06-05-2005, 09:58 PM

03&04Owner, thanks for the pic!

I was just wondering about the size of the E90 compared to the E39 with my friend.. do you still have the E39 around in your parking lot ? If so, is it possible to get a pic of the two cars from head on or any other pics with them next to each other just to get a better idea of how the two stack up in size... if you have the time to do it that is

06&03Owner · 06-06-2005, 04:39 AM

I do still have the E39. I will post better pictures. We have just been having nasty rainy weather, (South Florida). As soon as I can I will post pictures of them side by side.

Mark · 06-06-2005, 07:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 03&04Owner

I do still have the E39. I will post better pictures. We have just been having nasty rainy weather, (South Florida). As soon as I can I will post pictures of them side by side.

awesome, thanks, your the best ! :rocks:

MPowerE90 · 06-06-2005, 07:36 AM

Can you take a better picture of the E39 and E90?
The difference is very big!
It's ebcause we also had an E39 and were now waiting for the E90.

davinet78 · 08-18-2005, 02:59 PM

the best way is to test drive the e90 and then see for yourself

Cloud9 · 08-18-2005, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 03&04Owner

OK guys, this is what I did, since I really like my E39, and I also have an E60 which I hate, really crappy car, well I got rid of the E60 and ...

got a 2006 E90 330i Premium, Sports, Manual. All I can say about that car is WOW!!!

You guys need to test drive one!

So I will probably now keep the E39 because that car is also WOW!!!!

I will post pictures soon!!!!

Thanks... :rocks:

Good decision! I went from an E39 to E90 and have no regrets at all.

06&03Owner · 08-18-2005, 04:10 PM

Ok I know that I said I would take pictures like 3 months ago... but that's what a 6 months old baby would do to you, sometimes a month goes by and it feels like a day, i don't even remember my name anymore

, anyway, here they are...

E39 & E90

06&03Owner · 08-18-2005, 04:12 PM

And from the side...

Mark · 08-23-2005, 11:48 AM

great pics ! thanks !! it puts the cars size into a better perspective for me

on a side note, I always thought the E39 5 series was one of the best styled BMWs ever, it has a certain agressive and unhappy face on it.. and I think the E90 sitting side by side looks just as agressive and maintains the BMW traditiion well !

05-26-2005, 03:19 PM	#1
06&03Owner New Member 2 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 06-330i 03-530i Join Date: May 2005 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	Older 5 or new E90? Hi everyone. Just wanted to see if you guys help me decide. This is the situation, I have about 6 months left on a lease of a 2003 530i. The specs are: 2003 530i, it has only 11k miles, sports suspension, automatic, actually every option except for nav. The payoff will be $28,500. Should I: 1. Keep the 5, either re-finance or just buy it. 2. Sell the 5 and get a new 330. what would you guys do in my situation. Thanks
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05-26-2005, 03:28 PM	#2
deutschmann59 Captain 176 Rep 737 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: e90post.com iTrader: (0)	You should go out and test drive a new 3 and see how it measures up to the 5 that you are used to. You are going down from a 5 to a 3, but then again, the 5 is more of a luxury sedan, and the 3 is a sport sedan. I just drove my new E90 home about three weeks ago, so you know my recommendation would be the 330i, but it's up to you. Drive a new one and see. Good Luck! Last edited by deutschmann59; 05-26-2005 at 04:31 PM..
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06&03Owner New Member 2 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 06-330i 03-530i Join Date: May 2005 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	Thanks Sharp. I know exactly what you mean since back in 2001 I traded in a 350ZX twin turbo for a new 330ci. I was very worried at first thinking I was really going to miss the power on the ZX tt, but I can honestly tell you that i did not miss the Z at all. The complete pkg delivered by the 3 of power, handling, luxury, etc. completely erased how I felt for the Z. I also currently have a 2004 530i E60 (new style) and I don't like that car. Too much of the "buick" feeling when driving it. Another reason I miss the 3 series...
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05-26-2005, 04:30 PM	#4
YYdoodle Captain 115 Rep 666 Posts Drives: E92 M3 fanatic Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	Hey found this thread from yesterday, don't know how much it help you out. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=824
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05-26-2005, 05:52 PM	#5
SCA Brigadier General 565 Rep 3,742 Posts Drives: Multiple BMWs Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: 🇺🇸 iTrader: (0)	I'm a sucker for E39s with SP. Tough call.
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06&03Owner New Member 2 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 06-330i 03-530i Join Date: May 2005 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	OK guys, this is what I did, since I really like my E39, and I also have an E60 which I hate, really crappy car, well I got rid of the E60 and ... got a 2006 E90 330i Premium, Sports, Manual. All I can say about that car is WOW!!! You guys need to test drive one! So I will probably now keep the E39 because that car is also WOW!!!! I will post pictures soon!!!! Thanks... :rocks:
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06-04-2005, 08:10 PM	#7
YYdoodle Captain 115 Rep 666 Posts Drives: E92 M3 fanatic Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	Congrats on making your decision and purchase! Can't wait to see pix. What color??
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BMW 2006 Private First Class 15 Rep 146 Posts Drives: 330I - '06 - 6 Spd Join Date: May 2005 Location: California - USA iTrader: (0)	Just sold a '92 525i 5 speed which I had for 13 yrs. Loved the car and was going to replace with 2005 525i - 6spd. Just happen to see the new style 330i which was a 6 speed... took it for a test drive and WOW.. a real sports car feeling. The 5 series was way bigger than the '92 and felt too soft of a ride... not like the sports car feeling years ago! I suggest for everyone to test drive the new 3-Series... you might fall in love and save money by buying the smaller car. FYI... measurements inside the new 330i is exactly the same size as my '92 525i.......much more area than the OLD series!
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06-05-2005, 09:42 PM	#13
06&03Owner New Member 2 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 06-330i 03-530i Join Date: May 2005 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	here's a pic of my E39 (2003 530i) next to my E90... Sorry it is so dark, but I had to take thru a screened patio... Just wanted to show how big the new 3 is. Attached Images
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06&03Owner New Member 2 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 06-330i 03-530i Join Date: May 2005 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	I do still have the E39. I will post better pictures. We have just been having nasty rainy weather, (South Florida). As soon as I can I will post pictures of them side by side.
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06&03Owner New Member 2 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 06-330i 03-530i Join Date: May 2005 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	Ok I know that I said I would take pictures like 3 months ago... but that's what a 6 months old baby would do to you, sometimes a month goes by and it feels like a day, i don't even remember my name anymore , anyway, here they are... E39 & E90 Attached Images
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Mark Administrator 6731 Rep 4,201 Posts Drives: 1M Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW 1 Series M ... [8.34]	great pics ! thanks !! it puts the cars size into a better perspective for me on a side note, I always thought the E39 5 series was one of the best styled BMWs ever, it has a certain agressive and unhappy face on it.. and I think the E90 sitting side by side looks just as agressive and maintains the BMW traditiion well ! __________________ BMW 1M. BMW M2. BMW M2.
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