It's my turn and I need Help

desinole · 07-05-2006, 07:58 PM

Question 1)

325i or the 328i. I was told that the 2007MY will be 328i and no one seems to have the pricing. What do you guys think ?

2) Options to pick.

This is what I have

Steptronic
Comfort Access
Power Seats
BMW Assist and
Sat. Prep.

I have driven stick all my life, I prefer driving a stick, but am worried about the resale value and finding a girl who can drive stick, but thats another story in itself.

With 30g's, enough miles to do an ED what would you guys pick. I am seriously considering taking out the steptronic and adding ZSP.

Suggestions people, I am confused.

scubajag · 07-05-2006, 08:04 PM

Take out the steptronic, and possibly the comfort access. There have been problems with both of these.

tl_boy · 07-05-2006, 08:05 PM

30 G's wont get you either one. What is the hp rating of the 328i? what is the projected price of 328i? Price of 325 may drop just before 328 comes making it a deal, but may not (E46 330's were selling for around the same as e90 325's when i bought the 325).

Steptronic: very useful if you ever figure that someone else who doesn't drive stick may drive the car. Both are 6 gears. Step is pretty good for a step, but in terms of driving excitement, you can't beat a MT. ZSP is a must everyone says. I dont' have it, but I'm making my own by dropping it and aftermarket wheels. Changing the seats and steering wheel aren't very easy though.

arbitrage · 07-05-2006, 08:14 PM

Answer #1: Almost for sure 328i will replace 325i sedan for MY07 starting September 06 production so wait for 328 (price and official anouncement will come very close to Sept to protect current 325/330 sales).

Answer #2: I will never give up the 6spdmt but read some of the new reviews about the new step that is in the coupe. It sounds really good as far as autos go and may end up in the new sedans also.
I would recommend sports pkg, the seats are worth it alone (go try them out yourself).
There have been concerns with CA working smoothly all the time (search the forum on this topic)

Those are just my opinions and I actually have never owned a BMW yet but I will have mine by October!!

CALIF65GM · 07-05-2006, 09:22 PM

Do not give up the CA despite what you may read on here. You'll end up regretting it and you can't retro-fit it.

desinole · 07-06-2006, 02:49 PM

Thanks guys for the quick replies.

I am not sure about the 328i's HP ratings or for that matter even if it will be THE model for MY2007. The dealer things that there is a chance.

In addition, I have a dealer quoting me $800 over invoice on ED. What do you guys think of that ?

Krockit · 07-06-2006, 03:34 PM

$800 over invoice, with no training or MACC fees, is a very very good deal.

Krockit · 07-06-2006, 03:37 PM

In Wisconsin, I should add, that's a fair deal. Most dealers won't go below $1000 over Inv. here, and tell you training and MACC (advertising) are non-negotiable.

tl_boy · 07-06-2006, 04:15 PM

Dyam.... $800 over invoice... how do you ppl get these deals!?

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Originally Posted by Krockit

$800 over invoice, with no training or MACC fees, is a very very good deal.

John · 07-06-2006, 07:55 PM

i have a feeling the 328 base will be more then the 325. considering it'll prolly have more hp.

and obviously since they are almost out. you will get the 325 for cheaper (dealers will give you more off).

cars will prolly be virtually the same. i would go for the 325 if you don't care about the model # of your car. cause after this year, 325 330 will be outdated technically :/

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desinole Private 1 Rep 66 Posts Drives: Nissan Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tallahassee iTrader: (0)	It's my turn and I need Help Question 1) 325i or the 328i. I was told that the 2007MY will be 328i and no one seems to have the pricing. What do you guys think ? 2) Options to pick. This is what I have Steptronic Comfort Access Power Seats BMW Assist and Sat. Prep. I have driven stick all my life, I prefer driving a stick, but am worried about the resale value and finding a girl who can drive stick, but thats another story in itself. With 30g's, enough miles to do an ED what would you guys pick. I am seriously considering taking out the steptronic and adding ZSP. Suggestions people, I am confused.
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tl_boy Major 83 Rep 1,329 Posts Drives: tl Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: houston iTrader: (0)	30 G's wont get you either one. What is the hp rating of the 328i? what is the projected price of 328i? Price of 325 may drop just before 328 comes making it a deal, but may not (E46 330's were selling for around the same as e90 325's when i bought the 325). Steptronic: very useful if you ever figure that someone else who doesn't drive stick may drive the car. Both are 6 gears. Step is pretty good for a step, but in terms of driving excitement, you can't beat a MT. ZSP is a must everyone says. I dont' have it, but I'm making my own by dropping it and aftermarket wheels. Changing the seats and steering wheel aren't very easy though.
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arbitrage First Lieutenant 14 Rep 371 Posts Drives: 07 335i coupe Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Whitehorse Yukon Territory Canada iTrader: (0)	Answer #1: Almost for sure 328i will replace 325i sedan for MY07 starting September 06 production so wait for 328 (price and official anouncement will come very close to Sept to protect current 325/330 sales). Answer #2: I will never give up the 6spdmt but read some of the new reviews about the new step that is in the coupe. It sounds really good as far as autos go and may end up in the new sedans also. I would recommend sports pkg, the seats are worth it alone (go try them out yourself). There have been concerns with CA working smoothly all the time (search the forum on this topic) Those are just my opinions and I actually have never owned a BMW yet but I will have mine by October!! __________________ Ordered June 3 '06: E92 335i Saph Blk, Jade Grey lthr, poplar grey trim, 6spd, Sports Pkg, CA. Update Sept 29 '06: Got the car...It rocks!! Update Sept 08: Moved to Whitehorse and had to buy out of my lease. Miss the car a lot. Will return to BMW family in a couple of years.
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CALIF65GM Colonel 97 Rep 2,041 Posts Drives: e93-35 May08 ED Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: SF, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 06 - Oct. 05 build ... [0.00]	Do not give up the CA despite what you may read on here. You'll end up regretting it and you can't retro-fit it. __________________ 5-2-08 e93-35 ED Montego w/Jade Grey, Step w/Paddles, PP, SP, CA, hot seats and iPod.Awaing re-delivery soon. Debadged 330xi ED 11/14/05 Auto/Mystic Blue/Gray leather with Alum/PP/SP/CA/Fold-down rear seats/Alarm. Sold to Carmax on 6/7/08 with 50,624 miles on clock
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desinole Private 1 Rep 66 Posts Drives: Nissan Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tallahassee iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys for the quick replies. I am not sure about the 328i's HP ratings or for that matter even if it will be THE model for MY2007. The dealer things that there is a chance. In addition, I have a dealer quoting me $800 over invoice on ED. What do you guys think of that ?
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scubajag Scuba-JAG 24 Rep 528 Posts Drives: Jet Black 2006&07 B.R. E-92 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: St. Petersburg, Fl iTrader: (0)	Take out the steptronic, and possibly the comfort access. There have been problems with both of these.
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Krockit Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 210 Posts Drives: 06 330i, 03 Boxster Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Wisconsin iTrader: (0)	$800 over invoice, with no training or MACC fees, is a very very good deal. __________________ Ordered- 4/6, Pro#- 4/8, Vin#- 4/15, Build date- 4/17, Completion date- 4/25, At port- 5/2, Loaded @ Bremerhaven- 5/4, on the water- 5/5, docked NYC- 5/18, Docked SC and released to carrier- 5/23, arrived Milwaukee -5/25! YEAH BROTHER! Drove it home- 5/31 330i SG/Beige 6MT, ZSP, ZPP, Comfort Access, Htd seats, Sirius, 35% tint.
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Krockit Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 210 Posts Drives: 06 330i, 03 Boxster Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Wisconsin iTrader: (0)	In Wisconsin, I should add, that's a fair deal. Most dealers won't go below $1000 over Inv. here, and tell you training and MACC (advertising) are non-negotiable. __________________ Ordered- 4/6, Pro#- 4/8, Vin#- 4/15, Build date- 4/17, Completion date- 4/25, At port- 5/2, Loaded @ Bremerhaven- 5/4, on the water- 5/5, docked NYC- 5/18, Docked SC and released to carrier- 5/23, arrived Milwaukee -5/25! YEAH BROTHER! Drove it home- 5/31 330i SG/Beige 6MT, ZSP, ZPP, Comfort Access, Htd seats, Sirius, 35% tint.
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John Captain 55 Rep 960 Posts Drives: E90 325i Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (1)	i have a feeling the 328 base will be more then the 325. considering it'll prolly have more hp. and obviously since they are almost out. you will get the 325 for cheaper (dealers will give you more off). cars will prolly be virtually the same. i would go for the 325 if you don't care about the model # of your car. cause after this year, 325 330 will be outdated technically :/
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