325i with Sport Package or 330i w/o?

rpiopio · 06-09-2006, 06:29 PM

Say you don't want to go over $40k (ED Price + 8.5% CA tax)
What would you have done?

325i with ZSP, Navi, or 330i w/o anything? Just curious. We pulled the trigger already and went for a 330 based on the test drive.

nmulax · 06-09-2006, 07:06 PM

I vote for the 325i.

But that's because I think the sport package is key (for the seats alone).

HappyG · 06-09-2006, 07:38 PM

I prefer the power. You can always change out the suspension in the future...but like nmulax mentioned, the sport seats are very nice, especially during spirited mountain runs. If you have the opportunity, I'd snatch the 330i though.
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ZuerstBMW · 06-09-2006, 07:46 PM

Definitely the 325i

CALIF65GM · 06-09-2006, 10:38 PM

I'd take the 30 w/SP and pass on the Nav.

MB330 · 06-09-2006, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by CALIF65GM

I'd take the 30 w/SP and pass on the Nav.

I agree.

TYW · 06-09-2006, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by CALIF65GM

I'd take the 30 w/SP and pass on the Nav.

Agree!

chicagolab · 06-10-2006, 12:22 AM

I paid right around 40k including tax with an ED, 330i with step, navi, sunshades, park dist, metallic paint(tiag). I wanted the extra power, xenons,17inch rims and memory power seats...which are all standard on the 330 and not on the 325. I went with Nav because i like gadgets but mostly for my travels in Europe it was great. In short, I would ED a 330i over a 325i and thats what i did, with no regrets

rpiopio · 06-10-2006, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by chicagolab

I paid right around 40k including tax with an ED, 330i with step, navi, sunshades, park dist, metallic paint(tiag). I wanted the extra power, xenons,17inch rims and memory power seats...which are all standard on the 330 and not on the 325. I went with Nav because i like gadgets but mostly for my travels in Europe it was great. In short, I would ED a 330i over a 325i and thats what i did, with no regrets

That's basically what we ended up with too. The Nav is for the wife. Realtors gotta have em. It was tremendously helpful in Europe though. I don't know how people do ED without it without getting into serious arguments. The extra horses is noticeable too. I'm happy with our decision.

RGRAY · 06-10-2006, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by CALIF65GM

I'd take the 30 w/SP and pass on the Nav.

Me too.

Golfguyjax · 06-10-2006, 05:23 PM

I went for the 325 w/ Sport, Premium and Nav. My thinking was that if you pay that much, you might as well have a few fun gadgets and great seats! It's pretty much just a matter of what is important to you. Good luck with the 330, I'm sure you'll love it.

whippersnapper · 07-02-2006, 01:28 PM

I had a hard 35K limit and I didn't want to put any of my own money on top. Would have gone for a 330i with ZSP as a min but couldn't swing it.

I wouldn't choose a e90 with ZSP it is an integral part of the look and feel of the car for me

Nikki · 07-02-2006, 01:29 PM

330i with sport package and metallic paint with 8% tax is $42,444, so what's the ED discount? Isn't it $2,500?

bavarian19 · 07-02-2006, 03:08 PM

Get it all... I regret not doing so now... I should have gotten the 330 w/ sp/prem/nav/heated seats and instead ordered 325sp/prem/heeated seats/xenons...

In retrospect, I really wish I would have just wanted another month and paid up for what I should have gotten...

MB330 · 07-02-2006, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Nikki

330i with sport package and metallic paint with 8% tax is $42,444, so what's the ED discount? Isn't it $2,500?

$800 - 1300 above ED invoice.
Item Domestic Invoice ED Invoice
Base price $34,040.00 $30,975.00

Golfguyjax · 07-02-2006, 04:07 PM

[QUOTE=whippersnapper]I had a hard 35K limit and I didn't want to put any of my own money on top....

Whose money didn't you want to put your money on top of???

Nikki · 07-02-2006, 04:12 PM

I think he may have gotten it as a company car.

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rpiopio First Lieutenant 42 Rep 372 Posts Drives: 2006 330i, 2011 X3 , 2000e39 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 BMW X3 [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	325i with Sport Package or 330i w/o? Say you don't want to go over $40k (ED Price + 8.5% CA tax) What would you have done? 325i with ZSP, Navi, or 330i w/o anything? Just curious. We pulled the trigger already and went for a 330 based on the test drive. __________________ 2006 330i: Titanium Silver, Black Leatherette, Navigation, European Delivery. 2011 X3 35i, Alpine White, Premium, Technology, Sport Package
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nmulax Brigadier General 378 Rep 4,320 Posts Drives: '07 Z4 M Coupe Join Date: May 2006 Location: Metro-Detroit iTrader: (5) Garage List 2007 Z4M Coupé [7.66]	I vote for the 325i. But that's because I think the sport package is key (for the seats alone). __________________
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HappyG Major 45 Rep 1,007 Posts Drives: 06 BMW 330i / 6SP Join Date: May 2006 Location: CA iTrader: (13) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	I prefer the power. You can always change out the suspension in the future...but like nmulax mentioned, the sport seats are very nice, especially during spirited mountain runs. If you have the opportunity, I'd snatch the 330i though. ________ BOX VAPORIZERS Last edited by HappyG; 05-17-2011 at 02:09 AM..
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Golfguyjax Enlisted Member 0 Rep 49 Posts Drives: 325i SG/Terra/Step/PP/SP/Xenon Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Jacksonville, FL iTrader: (0)	I went for the 325 w/ Sport, Premium and Nav. My thinking was that if you pay that much, you might as well have a few fun gadgets and great seats! It's pretty much just a matter of what is important to you. Good luck with the 330, I'm sure you'll love it. __________________ 2006 325i/SG/Terra/Walnut/PP/SP/Nav/Step/Xenon/Sirius
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whippersnapper Captain 23 Rep 972 Posts Drives: people mad Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 325i [0.00] 2006 BMW 325i [0.00]	I had a hard 35K limit and I didn't want to put any of my own money on top. Would have gone for a 330i with ZSP as a min but couldn't swing it. I wouldn't choose a e90 with ZSP it is an integral part of the look and feel of the car for me __________________ __________________________________________________ __________________ 2006 BMW 325i, Jet Black, 6MT, ZSP, Black Leather, Aluminum, Power Seats, Logic 7
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Nikki Major General 990 Rep 6,381 Posts Drives: Sepang Z4MC Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: LA iTrader: (9)	330i with sport package and metallic paint with 8% tax is $42,444, so what's the ED discount? Isn't it $2,500? __________________ Nikki
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bavarian19 General 517 Rep 18,858 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: VA iTrader: (23)	Get it all... I regret not doing so now... I should have gotten the 330 w/ sp/prem/nav/heated seats and instead ordered 325sp/prem/heeated seats/xenons... In retrospect, I really wish I would have just wanted another month and paid up for what I should have gotten...
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Golfguyjax Enlisted Member 0 Rep 49 Posts Drives: 325i SG/Terra/Step/PP/SP/Xenon Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Jacksonville, FL iTrader: (0)	[QUOTE=whippersnapper]I had a hard 35K limit and I didn't want to put any of my own money on top.... Whose money didn't you want to put *your* money on top of??? __________________ 2006 325i/SG/Terra/Walnut/PP/SP/Nav/Step/Xenon/Sirius
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