335i Lease is almost up, I finally made a decision

MisterSkiMask · 11-21-2010, 08:14 PM

I have been shopping for a couple of months for a replacement for my 335i e90. I have been cross shopping stuff that nobody has ever cross shopped!
Here is a list:

1. Mini Cooper S or JCW. I like the idea of a light weight car (relatively) and I like small cars. In the end, I just couldn't do it, not enough value for the money for me.

2. I looked at an E92 M3, again not the value for money, it is good and the DCT it awesome, but again the value wasn't there for me. I expected better steering feel, but the engine and trans are awesome.

3. Mustang 5.0, I was very impressed with this car too. If it was about $4,000 less I probably would a purchased one, but it was close to $40,000 the way I wanted it, and I know I would have put suspension and wheels on it.

4. Porsche 997 was on my list, but I really want the GT3, the wife hates it an I have a 6 month old and need a back seat. It will have to wait.

5. I was very close to ordering a 135i, I think it is about the perfect size (the size the 3 series coupe should be), I think its ugly, but in a charming way. The way I had it configured it was $43,xxx and I thought damn, thats a lot of cash for a 1 series, especially when I saw a 2008 550i with 17,xxx miles for $43,000.......

So I am in the other BMW section, so wtf did I buy today???

That same lot (with whom I have experience) had one of these! 2008 17,000 miles, every option available I believe (orig MSRP is over $98,000). It looked like good value for the money, and it has a full year of warranty left, I will probably extend it if I keep the car.

Thanks for reading! I'm on my way to the gas station!

Murph335 · 11-21-2010, 09:05 PM

If we sell the wides amg, a 997 turbo or z06 is where I'm going

MisterSkiMask · 11-21-2010, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Murph335

If we sell the wides amg, a 997 turbo or z06 is where I'm going

Good choices! I like the 997 TT also, and the Z06 is awesome.

I was driving next to a Z06 and I am amazed at how docile that monster is, a small block push rod engine making 500 hp that will just sit a idle on a hot summer day and not complain at all.

My wife likes the 997 TT better then the GT3, I just think I would prefer the GT3, we'll see, maybe my next car....

pmeloche · 11-21-2010, 10:15 PM

Congratulations, I like your choice even though gray is not my favourite color.

MisterSkiMask · 11-21-2010, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by pmeloche

Congratulations, I like your choice even though gray is not my favourite color.

Its not an exciting color, I love a nice blue (and I'm done with black!) but for a DD silver/gray hides the sins of a car that is driven.

Thanks!

IND-Distribution · 11-21-2010, 11:11 PM

Great choice! The sound of that V10 alone is worth the price!

MisterSkiMask · 11-21-2010, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by IND Distribution

Great choice! The sound of that V10 alone is worth the price!

The damn thing does sound awesome! Thanks!

Its just a silly car, a big sedan that sounds like it does and goes like hell. It is cartoonish, and just plain fun...like a car should be!

koreez88 · 11-22-2010, 03:18 AM

Great car! Having your warranty extended is a must for a car of this caliber. Gas bills won't be pretty though.

ptack · 11-22-2010, 10:58 AM

You'll be going to the gas station a lot now.

MisterSkiMask · 11-22-2010, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ptack

You'll be going to the gas station a lot now.

Yeah, but that engine sounds so good when you feed it!!!

sb335is · 11-22-2010, 12:57 PM

Nice! You can really steal these at a great value. Friend just bought an M6 with Meistershaft exhaust with low miles for 40.

MisterSkiMask · 11-29-2010, 05:15 PM

First tank of fuel....wait for it....

13.7mpg

MisterSkiMask · 11-29-2010, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GhostRideTheWhip

Get.A.Cayman.

I wasn't a complaint, just an observation!

I just sold a 987S Boxster, so I love the 987 but this has more room for the baby seat.

I'll be back to Porsche for my next car I suspect.

Brandon26pdx · 11-29-2010, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MisterSkiMask

First tank of fuel....wait for it....

13.7mpg

Ooof!

BMDub335i · 11-29-2010, 11:36 PM

Great Choice!!!

BenTrovato · 11-30-2010, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ptack

You'll be going to the gas station a lot now.

But he'll look damn good filling up that beast at the station

mundo74 · 11-30-2010, 08:55 PM

Wow. You read my mind. Thats the only car I would give up my 335 for. That v10 is simply intoxicating. The ultimate split personality car.

MisterSkiMask · 11-30-2010, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mundo74

That v10 is simply intoxicating. The ultimate split personality car.

Exactly, under 5000 rpm its a nice quiet cruiser (there is enough noise to let you know that something isn't quite normal) but tickle the 'M' button and floor it and it becomes a different animal.

Good times.

11-21-2010, 08:14 PM	#1
MisterSkiMask Banned 149 Rep 2,014 Posts Drives: I Can not say Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: you must not know iTrader: (0)	335i Lease is almost up, I finally made a decision I have been shopping for a couple of months for a replacement for my 335i e90. I have been cross shopping stuff that nobody has ever cross shopped! Here is a list: 1. Mini Cooper S or JCW. I like the idea of a light weight car (relatively) and I like small cars. In the end, I just couldn't do it, not enough value for the money for me. 2. I looked at an E92 M3, again not the value for money, it is good and the DCT it awesome, but again the value wasn't there for me. I expected better steering feel, but the engine and trans are awesome. 3. Mustang 5.0, I was very impressed with this car too. If it was about $4,000 less I probably would a purchased one, but it was close to $40,000 the way I wanted it, and I know I would have put suspension and wheels on it. 4. Porsche 997 was on my list, but I really want the GT3, the wife hates it an I have a 6 month old and need a back seat. It will have to wait. 5. I was very close to ordering a 135i, I think it is about the perfect size (the size the 3 series coupe should be), I think its ugly, but in a charming way. The way I had it configured it was $43,xxx and I thought damn, thats a lot of cash for a 1 series, especially when I saw a 2008 550i with 17,xxx miles for $43,000....... So I am in the other BMW section, so wtf did I buy today??? That same lot (with whom I have experience) had one of these! 2008 17,000 miles, every option available I believe (orig MSRP is over $98,000). It looked like good value for the money, and it has a full year of warranty left, I will probably extend it if I keep the car. Thanks for reading! I'm on my way to the gas station! Attached Images
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Murph335 Major 145 Rep 1,423 Posts Drives: '07 N54 e90, '10 N54 e93, TBSS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Gilbert, AZ iTrader: (12) Garage List 2015 Tesla P85D [0.00]	If we sell the wides amg, a 997 turbo or z06 is where I'm going __________________ E90 - H&R Touring - M3 Front Arms - Work Genosis GS-1 19x9+30 x10+26 225f 265r stretch - AA FMIC - AR DP - Cobb E30 Map +160rwhp/+200rwtq E93 - Style 95 - RB Turbo - AR DP - Evolution RW FMIC - PTF E50 +242rwhp/+234rwtq
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pmeloche Lieutenant Colonel 24 Rep 1,604 Posts Drives: 2013 F25 X3 xDrive35i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Montréal, Canada iTrader: (0)	Congratulations, I like your choice even though gray is not my favourite color. __________________ Patrice 2013 F25 X3 xDrive35i Vermillion Red
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koreez88 Всем привет ;) 149 Rep 3,358 Posts Drives: Tesla Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (12)	Great car! Having your warranty extended is a must for a car of this caliber. Gas bills won't be pretty though.
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11-22-2010, 10:58 AM	#9
ptack Brigadier General 306 Rep 4,481 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [6.50]	You'll be going to the gas station a lot now. __________________ 135i, SGM, Coral, Sport Package, Auto, Premium Hifi, USB/ipod, Apex EC-7s, PPK Stage II
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sb335is Captain 92 Rep 736 Posts Drives: fast Join Date: May 2010 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	Nice! You can really steal these at a great value. Friend just bought an M6 with Meistershaft exhaust with low miles for 40. __________________
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11-29-2010, 05:15 PM	#12
MisterSkiMask Banned 149 Rep 2,014 Posts Drives: I Can not say Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: you must not know iTrader: (0)	First tank of fuel....wait for it.... 13.7mpg
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BMDub335i New Member 0 Rep 14 Posts Drives: 335I Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: So Cal iTrader: (0)	Great Choice!!!
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mundo74 Lieutenant 70 Rep 564 Posts Drives: F10M5 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: P.Pines, FL iTrader: (2)	Wow. You read my mind. Thats the only car I would give up my 335 for. That v10 is simply intoxicating. The ultimate split personality car.
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