Want to upgrade from 330i

asifjahmed · 09-03-2009, 01:24 PM

Hi All -

I know I don't post much in here, but I sure as hell read a lot.

Anyways, I have a 2006 330i that just hit 60k miles. CPO warranty, sport/premium/cold weather, etc - everything but iDrive.

I want to find out what is the "best" route to take if I want to upgrade to say a 335i. Obviously a trade-in is going to blow (I owe 23k on the car) - I want to take as little of a hit as I possibly can.

Just wanted to get some advice from you all, my fellow bimmians.

Thanks a lot,

~asifjahmed

termigni · 09-03-2009, 01:26 PM

23k owed, best you keep it.

BK · 09-03-2009, 01:40 PM

+1 Also, you shouldn't read the forums. If you're easily swayed, you'd think the only E9x a sane person could be happy with is a 335i.

Your 330i is one of the best daily drivers on the road. Keep it.

blue2fire · 09-03-2009, 01:48 PM

You would be under a lot of money if you sell now. I would suggest you keep it and upgrade when the next one is launched in 2012 or so.

Fact is, you would barely notice the difference unless you want to chip the 335i.

F32Fleet · 09-03-2009, 02:13 PM

find some schmuck to buy it off you.

Tee-Dub · 09-03-2009, 02:23 PM

Gonna have to sell on your own, not trade. I paid $22,900 for my 06 sport 330i w/comfort access, no Idrive, 47k miles, 100k extended warranty from a dealer about 4 months ago.

lucas.kent · 09-03-2009, 02:33 PM

Like others have mentioned, you'll have to sell it privately to get the most money. I'm not sure you'd be that much in the whole if the car is a popular color and is in really good condition. The '06 are still fetching a decent amount of money even around your mileage. And the market for used cars right now is pretty good - so you do have that going for you if you decide to sell.

Geonator · 09-03-2009, 05:37 PM

KEEP IT!!!

Go test drive a 335i, And then come back and let us know if you want to go more in debt for that upgrade..(335i is my next car that i plan on buying after i pay my current E90 off, just can't afford the Twin turbos right now)

I love my 330i

and get a nice big smile every time i drive it.

MontegoGoGoGo · 09-03-2009, 06:07 PM

I'm guessing that even if you're paying $600/month - you still won't have the car paid off for another three years. So you'll have an '06 in '12?

Keep it, pay it off, save your money, buy a house.

ede92 · 09-03-2009, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blue2fire

You would be under a lot of money if you sell now. I would suggest you keep it and upgrade when the next one is launched in 2012 or so.

Fact is, you would barely notice the difference unless you want to chip the 335i.

+1

We are talking a couple years and used car values suck right now.

visor · 09-03-2009, 06:38 PM

A few reasons to keep the 330i:
- no hpfp or turbos to break or maintain
- less speeding tickets generated
- more fun to toss around because it's lighter

Only one reason to get the 335i:
- power and acceleration (well, that's 2 but they're really the same)

Bimmer007 · 09-03-2009, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blue2fire

You would be under a lot of money if you sell now. I would suggest you keep it and upgrade when the next one is launched in 2012 or so.

Fact is, you would barely notice the difference unless you want to chip the 335i.

Quote:

Originally Posted by visor

A few reasons to keep the 330i:
- no hpfp or turbos to break or maintain
- less speeding tickets generated
- more fun to toss around because it's lighter

Only one reason to get the 335i:
- power and acceleration (well, that's 2 but they're really the same)

^
Best advise

Tee-Dub · 09-03-2009, 06:58 PM

Buy a supercharger kit for your 330i!

cb4 · 09-03-2009, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by asifjahmed

Hi All -

I know I don't post much in here, but I sure as hell read a lot.

Anyways, I have a 2006 330i that just hit 60k miles. CPO warranty, sport/premium/cold weather, etc - everything but iDrive.

I want to find out what is the "best" route to take if I want to upgrade to say a 335i. Obviously a trade-in is going to blow (I owe 23k on the car) - I want to take as little of a hit as I possibly can.

Just wanted to get some advice from you all, my fellow bimmians.

Thanks a lot,

~asifjahmed

Still low miles, car only 4 years old. Keep it. Unless you have money to burn, then sell the car yourself (ebay, autotrader, cars.com). I sold my 99 M3 for dealer retail 2 months ago on Autotrader.

asifjahmed · 09-03-2009, 08:01 PM

Thanks for the responses, guys.

Looks like my best bet is to keep it. Still have warranty until 3/2011 anyways.

Thanks again

~asifjahmed

NightStalker · 09-03-2009, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by asifjahmed

Thanks for the responses, guys.

Looks like my best bet is to keep it. Still have warranty until 3/2011 anyways.

Thanks again

~asifjahmed

just mod your car get the new lci xenons & bumper etc stuff like that will make your car different...dont get into debt payoff the car then get another bimmer thats the best way to go....you shouldnt take a bad hit like that just for a 335i...pay it off first and you have the warranty so your good too!!!

omelet1978 · 09-03-2009, 09:32 PM

Did you buy that car new?

I agree keep the car. I just bought an 06 330i w/ premium and cold weather packages for 22 from Carmax and it had 53k miles. You probably would sell for 21k. Plus you are looking at paying sales tax, doc fees, state registration fees, etc...

I would say pay it off as fast as you can.

Pharmacist_ · 09-03-2009, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BK

+1 Also, you shouldn't read the forums. If you're easily swayed, you'd think the only E9x a sane person could be happy with is a 335i.

Your 330i is one of the best daily drivers on the road. Keep it.

+1...in your situation it would be best to stay off the forums and pay it off

Jurisprudent · 09-04-2009, 12:05 AM

Not to hijack the OPs thread, but since he appears finished here, what do you guys think is fair trade / private party value on my 330? I'm thinking of selling/trading it in the next few weeks/months as well, although I could just as easily keep driving it.

'06 330i w/ Premium and Cold Weather Packages (no ZSP, sadly), SIRIUS, heated seats, bluetooth, etc.

32500 miles - original in-service date is 11/05. I owe around $20k on the car. Its in very good shape, especially for a four year old car. A couple (3 or 4) of small rock chips on the front, but nothing major, and nothing you wouldn't expect to see on a car of this age. All 4 tires were replaced at 16k miles due to the Bridgestone cupping issue.

gqmd · 09-04-2009, 07:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blue2fire

Fact is, you would barely notice the difference unless you want to chip the 335i.

Don't quite agree with that

We're talking a whole second drop in 0-60 and a much much better 1/4 mile and blasting low end tourque. He will definitely feel it.

But I do agree its probably better for him to keep his car if he owes that much on it.

mmm def · 09-04-2009, 01:59 PM

keep it!

if you MUST have a 335, then you have to sell it privately. Otherwise, you are screwed.

Craig@SupremePower · 09-04-2009, 02:44 PM

enjoy whatcha got man..

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asifjahmed Private 6 Rep 94 Posts Drives: 2011 335is Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cincinnati, OH iTrader: (0)	Want to upgrade from 330i Hi All - I know I don't post much in here, but I sure as hell read a lot. Anyways, I have a 2006 330i that just hit 60k miles. CPO warranty, sport/premium/cold weather, etc - everything but iDrive. I want to find out what is the "best" route to take if I want to upgrade to say a 335i. Obviously a trade-in is going to blow (I owe 23k on the car) - I want to take as little of a hit as I possibly can. Just wanted to get some advice from you all, my fellow bimmians. Thanks a lot, ~asifjahmed
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BK Smiling politely 165 Rep 7,931 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Washington DC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [9.00]	+1 Also, you shouldn't read the forums. If you're easily swayed, you'd think the only E9x a sane person could be happy with is a 335i. Your 330i is one of the best daily drivers on the road. Keep it. __________________ E90 330i Black Sapphire 6MT \| 991.1 C4 Platinum Silver 7MT
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Tee-Dub Captain 35 Rep 753 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, WA iTrader: (9)	Gonna have to sell on your own, not trade. I paid $22,900 for my 06 sport 330i w/comfort access, no Idrive, 47k miles, 100k extended warranty from a dealer about 4 months ago.
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lucas.kent Major 143 Rep 1,173 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: AZ iTrader: (2) Garage List 2016 BMW M3 [0.00]	Like others have mentioned, you'll have to sell it privately to get the most money. I'm not sure you'd be that much in the whole if the car is a popular color and is in really good condition. The '06 are still fetching a decent amount of money even around your mileage. And the market for used cars right now is pretty good - so you do have that going for you if you decide to sell.
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Geonator Captain 35 Rep 985 Posts Drives: E92 335i JB Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ca 818 iTrader: (8)	KEEP IT!!! Go test drive a 335i, And then come back and let us know if you want to go more in debt for that upgrade..(335i is my next car that i plan on buying after i pay my current E90 off, just can't afford the Twin turbos right now) I love my 330i and get a nice big smile every time i drive it. __________________ 2006 330i E90 Sparkling Graphite- 2007 335i E92 JB ->2008 135i Montego Blue
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asifjahmed Private 6 Rep 94 Posts Drives: 2011 335is Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cincinnati, OH iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the responses, guys. Looks like my best bet is to keep it. Still have warranty until 3/2011 anyways. Thanks again ~asifjahmed
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omelet1978 Private First Class 23 Rep 162 Posts Drives: 2006 330i w/ Premium Package Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (0)	Did you buy that car new? I agree keep the car. I just bought an 06 330i w/ premium and cold weather packages for 22 from Carmax and it had 53k miles. You probably would sell for 21k. Plus you are looking at paying sales tax, doc fees, state registration fees, etc... I would say pay it off as fast as you can.
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Jurisprudent Second Lieutenant 21 Rep 226 Posts Drives: '15 335i M-Sport Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Coastal SC iTrader: (0)	Not to hijack the OPs thread, but since he appears finished here, what do you guys think is fair trade / private party value on my 330? I'm thinking of selling/trading it in the next few weeks/months as well, although I could just as easily keep driving it. '06 330i w/ Premium and Cold Weather Packages (no ZSP, sadly), SIRIUS, heated seats, bluetooth, etc. 32500 miles - original in-service date is 11/05. I owe around $20k on the car. Its in very good shape, especially for a four year old car. A couple (3 or 4) of small rock chips on the front, but nothing major, and nothing you wouldn't expect to see on a car of this age. All 4 tires were replaced at 16k miles due to the Bridgestone cupping issue. __________________
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mmm def Colonel 144 Rep 2,610 Posts Drives: 21 330, 19 ND2 RF, 11 RX350 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	keep it! if you MUST have a 335, then you have to sell it privately. Otherwise, you are screwed.
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