07 E90 335i vs. 530i for about the same price

royz86 · 04-01-2007, 05:19 PM

Hi,
Looking for all your opinions for my friend (I recommended him 530i but he wants to hear several opinions as well) decision on his next car

335i $49750 (MSRP, they are selling $1k above dealer invoice)
sports package
premium package
automatic with paddles
comfort access
shades
iPod/USB adapter
heated front seats
navigation with idrive

530i $53170 (MSRP, and they are bargaining out of these old 07 models)
premium package
automatic
navigation

With that 530i in stock and priced very close to that 335i he configured, 530i may be a good choice, but we want to hear more opinions from you all...

So, that 335i or 530i?

Thanks guys

stormin norman · 04-01-2007, 05:24 PM

335i for driver appeal. 530i if he needs to take his mother in-law for a ride.

BMW3FXD · 04-01-2007, 05:34 PM

April fool right!!?? It's gotta be the 335!

FotiosF90M5 · 04-01-2007, 05:35 PM

Its a world of a difference in performance.535i is coming out soon anyway.I say either wait for that or go with 335i.IMHO

hj058 · 04-01-2007, 09:33 PM

depends on what the driver wants...335 is definitly for performace and with all those options it is luxury too...i compared my own interior with my friends 545 i find that not much difference especially with the idrive...but if he wants real comfort and bigger space then 530...

but i dont think it is a good time to purchase a 5 now because once the facelifted ones comes out this year the pre facelifted ones price will drop alot so...he should consider that too

stressdoc · 04-01-2007, 09:38 PM

No way on the E60 if your friend likes to drive.

Refujeet · 04-01-2007, 09:47 PM

From an e60 owner:

I LOVE my car. It's awesome, but I find it too big. It's exudes class (but also aggressive with the M-Sport package), and looks a lot more professional than a 3 series, BUT...

I purchased my car 9 months ago...and by request, my dealer is working out how much it will cost me to get into a 335 now, or a M3 early next year when it is released.

Bottom line: I'm ready to skip out on the space for the e92...i'm 23 and think the 5er will be a perfect fit for me in a couple years, but i'm looking forward to getting into a e92 in the next couple months.

ATG · 04-01-2007, 10:23 PM

530i is too big and too smooth for my taste

04-01-2007, 05:19 PM	#1
royz86 Enlisted Member 0 Rep 42 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 530i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	07 E90 335i vs. 530i for about the same price Hi, Looking for all your opinions for my friend (I recommended him 530i but he wants to hear several opinions as well) decision on his next car 335i $49750 (MSRP, they are selling $1k above dealer invoice) sports package premium package automatic with paddles comfort access shades iPod/USB adapter heated front seats navigation with idrive 530i $53170 (MSRP, and they are bargaining out of these old 07 models) premium package automatic navigation With that 530i in stock and priced very close to that 335i he configured, 530i may be a good choice, but we want to hear more opinions from you all... So, that 335i or 530i? Thanks guys
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04-01-2007, 05:24 PM	#2
stormin norman Private 4 Rep 90 Posts Drives: 335i m sport coupe Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: somerset iTrader: (0)	335i for driver appeal. 530i if he needs to take his mother in-law for a ride.
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BMW3FXD Private First Class 8 Rep 110 Posts Drives: BMW 520d M-Sport (on order) Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	April fool right!!?? It's gotta be the 335!
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FotiosF90M5 ///M Specialist South Shore BMW 772 Rep 7,108 Posts Drives: 2021 M5 Comp BHG/Silverstone Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: South Shore, MA iTrader: (62)	Its a world of a difference in performance.535i is coming out soon anyway.I say either wait for that or go with 335i.IMHO __________________ 2021 M5 COMPETITION LCI Brands Hatch Gray on SIlverstone, carbon roof, comp wheels, Mperf splitter, carbon pro spoiler, carbon diffuser , carbon paddles, executive pkg. Dinan HAS, RaceChip, dinan spacers, FC stud kit, etc
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04-01-2007, 09:33 PM	#5
hj058 Colonel 81 Rep 2,017 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Richmond, BC iTrader: (4)	depends on what the driver wants...335 is definitly for performace and with all those options it is luxury too...i compared my own interior with my friends 545 i find that not much difference especially with the idrive...but if he wants real comfort and bigger space then 530... but i dont think it is a good time to purchase a 5 now because once the facelifted ones comes out this year the pre facelifted ones price will drop alot so...he should consider that too __________________ F30 335i Xdrive Black Msport E92 335i Black/black (Missed)
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stressdoc Moderator 618 Rep 10,855 Posts Drives: BMW i8; Toy 4runner TRD pro Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Waco TX iTrader: (0)	No way on the E60 if your friend likes to drive. __________________ 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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Refujeet Lieutenant 264 Rep 442 Posts Drives: X7 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Toronto, Ontario iTrader: (0)	From an e60 owner: I LOVE my car. It's awesome, but I find it too big. It's exudes class (but also aggressive with the M-Sport package), and looks a lot more professional than a 3 series, BUT... I purchased my car 9 months ago...and by request, my dealer is working out how much it will cost me to get into a 335 now, or a M3 early next year when it is released. Bottom line: I'm ready to skip out on the space for the e92...i'm 23 and think the 5er will be a perfect fit for me in a couple years, but i'm looking forward to getting into a e92 in the next couple months.
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04-01-2007, 10:23 PM	#8
ATG Major 68 Rep 1,058 Posts Drives: f30 328 xdrive, e90 335i gone Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Eastside iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW 328i xdrive [0.00] 2007 e90 335i [0.00]	530i is too big and too smooth for my taste
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