Budget of 50k, what would you choose?

SolidSnake2634 · 01-31-2009, 08:13 PM

What would you go for? a 135i or a 335i? Practicality is not needed so a 1 series is considerable. Suggestions welcome. Need a car that seats more than 2 though.

BrianUNC · 01-31-2009, 08:14 PM

MZ4? I know it's not on your list, but you said practicality didn't matter

SolidSnake2634 · 01-31-2009, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by BrianUNC

MZ4? I know it's not on your list, but you said practicality didn't matter

oh forgot to mention, needs something that seats more than 2 lol.

Seminole · 01-31-2009, 08:18 PM

I don't if you plan to lease or buy, but the lease quotes people having been getting on 135's are crazy high, like M3 territory.

CaliE90 · 01-31-2009, 08:21 PM

335i for sure, 50k can pretty much get you a fully loaded one

SolidSnake2634 · 01-31-2009, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Seminole

I don't if you plan to lease or buy, but the lease quotes people having been getting on 135's are crazy high, like M3 territory.

finance. :P

Houman21 · 01-31-2009, 08:26 PM

335 just looks better and the interior is nicer, overall the 335 is just a sexier car. With that said, I don't think that the 135 is ugly car, I just think that since the difference in price isn't that great - you just get a better value for your money with the 335.

I also think that the 335 will be easier to resale.

Seminole · 01-31-2009, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by SolidSnake2634

finance. :P

Well then the rates should be pretty similar either way. Go with whatever one you like more.

balance · 01-31-2009, 09:36 PM

lol 0 on 135

Vickyy · 01-31-2009, 09:52 PM

if you can get a 335, why get a 135??
i had the same dilemma too, i really wanted a 135 before it even came out cuz it was small and thought that there would be a significant difference in performance and price (lighter and better suspension), in the end, theyre still similar. 335 looks much more classier.

2kaccordocoupe · 01-31-2009, 10:30 PM

I vote 335i.

ultimate · 01-31-2009, 10:41 PM

lol.

32 - 0

fail.

kinda like when the senate was voting to impeach and not let blagojevich run office ever again.

stressdoc · 01-31-2009, 10:50 PM

335 ZMP Le Mans Blue Logic 7 Perf suspension DCT -- purchased Euro delivery, with the extra 6 or 7 k take your girlfriend to Munich, Belagio, Montpellier, Andorra, and Barcelona.

willa1975 · 02-01-2009, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by SolidSnake2634

What would you go for? a 135i or a 335i? Practicality is not needed so a 1 series is considerable. Suggestions welcome. Need a car that seats more than 2 though.

If you're going to have adults in the rear seat, get the 335i.

-=Hot|Ice=- · 02-01-2009, 09:38 AM

335i - 47

135i - 1

e90post has spoken.

captainaudio · 02-01-2009, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by stressdoc

335 ZMP Le Mans Blue Logic 7 Perf suspension DCT -- purchased Euro delivery, with the extra 6 or 7 k take your girlfriend to Munich, Belagio, Montpellier, Andorra, and Barcelona.

And make sure your wife doesn't find out.

CA

Pyrat 2 · 02-01-2009, 09:47 AM

Since you are on the e90 post your poll will be biased towards the 335i. It would be fun to create the same poll on 1addicts.com and see what the results are.

My 2 cents on the decision...Depends how much you want to 'tweak' the car after you buy it. If the $50K includes after purchase mods then you might want to get the 135 so you have more modification budget. If on the other hand you are going to leave it stock then the 335i is a sure winner that you won't regret.

BTW I voted for the 335.

Jns2001 · 02-01-2009, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by stressdoc

335 ZMP Le Mans Blue Logic 7 Perf suspension DCT -- purchased Euro delivery, with the extra 6 or 7 k take your girlfriend to Munich, Belagio, Montpellier, Andorra, and Barcelona.

Kinda liked your line of thinking!!

captainaudio · 02-01-2009, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by mdemange

Since you are on the e90 post your poll will be biased towards the 335i. It would be fun to create the same poll on 1addicts.com and see what the results are.

.

Since this is the E90 forum it would stand to reason that the poll results would be heavily skewed to the 335i

This would be like taking an Obama vs, McCain Poll at a meeting of the National Republican Comittee.

CA

Joonsup · 02-01-2009, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by SolidSnake2634

What would you go for? a 135i or a 335i? Practicality is not needed so a 1 series is considerable. Suggestions welcome. Need a car that seats more than 2 though.

wait a min. is this for you or are you asking for a friend

smartys · 02-01-2009, 10:48 AM

I agree with most above. both cars similar performance, if you really want more you can mod either, but 335 is just sooooo much sexier looking. I like the 135i but it looks like a glorified Renault, just doesnt have the "oomph"....

LOL, I would like to know who's the ONE person who voted 135?

smartys · 02-01-2009, 10:48 AM

never mind, found out, lol

View Poll Results: Which one would you take with a budget of 50k?
135i	19	9.22%
335i	187	90.78%
Voters: 206. You may not vote on this poll

01-31-2009, 08:13 PM	#1
SolidSnake2634 cantoguy 203 Rep 11,115 Posts Drives: LSB E46 M3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Arcadia, California iTrader: (3) Garage List 2001 BMW M3 [6.06]	Budget of 50k, what would you choose? What would you go for? a 135i or a 335i? Practicality is not needed so a 1 series is considerable. Suggestions welcome. Need a car that seats more than 2 though.
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BrianUNC Private First Class 26 Rep 159 Posts Drives: 2023 911, 2025 Z4 6MT ordered Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	MZ4? I know it's not on your list, but you said practicality didn't matter
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Seminole Colonel 448 Rep 2,032 Posts Drives: Red Flyer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: 38.8977° N, 77.0366° W iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 E90 328i [7.00]	I don't if you plan to lease or buy, but the lease quotes people having been getting on 135's are crazy high, like M3 territory. __________________
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CaliE90 Colonel 354 Rep 2,190 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Worldwide iTrader: (19) Garage List 2021 M550xi [0.00]	335i for sure, 50k can pretty much get you a fully loaded one __________________ Retired- '14 F10 535i -- 3 2 1 \| '08 E90 335i -- 4 3 2 1 \|
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01-31-2009, 08:26 PM	#7
Houman21 Captain 30 Rep 949 Posts Drives: Nothin right now Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: L.A. iTrader: (0)	335 just looks better and the interior is nicer, overall the 335 is just a sexier car. With that said, I don't think that the 135 is ugly car, I just think that since the difference in price isn't that great - you just get a better value for your money with the 335. I also think that the 335 will be easier to resale. __________________ 2008 e92 335i Step \| Is Gone - It was fun but not meant to be \| M3 - Cancelled \| 135 Ordered
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balance Colonel 122 Rep 2,090 Posts Drives: F32 435i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: OC iTrader: (6) Garage List 2014 BMW [0.00]	lol 0 on 135 __________________
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Vickyy Colonel 69 Rep 2,385 Posts Drives: 2006 AW 325i Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: walnut, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	if you can get a 335, why get a 135?? i had the same dilemma too, i really wanted a 135 before it even came out cuz it was small and thought that there would be a significant difference in performance and price (lighter and better suspension), in the end, theyre still similar. 335 looks much more classier.
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01-31-2009, 10:30 PM	#11
2kaccordocoupe Brigadier General 1274 Rep 4,703 Posts Drives: Former ///M Driver Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The 6ix iTrader: (2)	I vote 335i.
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01-31-2009, 10:41 PM	#12
ultimate Lieutenant Colonel 61 Rep 1,792 Posts Drives: E92 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	lol. 32 - 0 fail. kinda like when the senate was voting to impeach and not let blagojevich run office ever again.
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01-31-2009, 10:50 PM	#13
stressdoc Moderator 618 Rep 10,855 Posts Drives: BMW i8; Toy 4runner TRD pro Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Waco TX iTrader: (0)	335 ZMP Le Mans Blue Logic 7 Perf suspension DCT -- purchased Euro delivery, with the extra 6 or 7 k take your girlfriend to Munich, Belagio, Montpellier, Andorra, and Barcelona. __________________ My recent ED photos: http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1026808 my not-so-recent ED: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31829 Please join BMWCCA http://bmwcca.org/index.php?pageid=c...&ref_by=300279
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Pyrat 2 Colonel 1418 Rep 2,560 Posts Drives: Rapidly from A to B Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Chicago 'burbs or TN Smokies iTrader: (3) Garage List 2022 Porsche GT4 [9.64] 2018 Porsche GT3 [9.33] 2007 Z4 M Roadster [8.33] 2020 BMW X1 [0.00]	Since you are on the e90 post your poll will be biased towards the 335i. It would be fun to create the same poll on 1addicts.com and see what the results are. My 2 cents on the decision...Depends how much you want to 'tweak' the car after you buy it. If the $50K includes after purchase mods then you might want to get the 135 so you have more modification budget. If on the other hand you are going to leave it stock then the 335i is a sure winner that you won't regret. BTW I voted for the 335. __________________ '07 Z4MR '22 GT4 '18 GT3 '16 GT4, '16 M2, '14 X1, '13 135is, '06 330i, '03 323 Ci, '01 330i, '99 M3 (RIP), '96 318is, some non-BMWs
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02-01-2009, 10:48 AM	#21
smartys Lieutenant 46 Rep 591 Posts Drives: 07 e93 335i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: toronto, on iTrader: (1)	I agree with most above. both cars similar performance, if you really want more you can mod either, but 335 is just sooooo much sexier looking. I like the 135i but it looks like a glorified Renault, just doesnt have the "oomph".... LOL, I would like to know who's the ONE person who voted 135?
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