[be12nard]

I had already ordered a 328i without tech package and should arrive within a few days. Now, I just realize how much I miss the navigation and the head up display on the dash after reading so many review here. I know this is going to be a bad idea either waiting another 3 months for a new order or just take the one that is coming within a few days and call it the day. The main reason that I am changing my mind is because the one that is coming comes with BT and Mineral white (both costs $1,200). I would be able to get the tech package instead by custom order than picking this one up for delivery.

How do you guys think about that? Take the car and forget it or wait for another 3 months for placing a new order with tech package.

[bcl0328]

wait for MY13 changes.

[Maz335i]

Originally Posted by be12nard

I had already ordered a 328i without tech package and should arrive within a few days. Now, I just realize how much I miss the navigation and the head up display on the dash after reading so many review here. I know this is going to be a bad idea either waiting another 3 months for a new order or just take the one that is coming within a few days and call it the day. The main reason that I am changing my mind is because the one that is coming comes with BT and Mineral white (both costs $1,200). I would be able to get the tech package instead by custom order than picking this one up for delivery.

How do you guys think about that? Take the car and forget it or wait for another 3 months for placing a new order with tech package.

It depends...

I would say wait but then 3 months is a long time. But remember you're not going to sell your car in 6 months or a years time so might as well order and get EXACTLY what you want rather than getting something that is exciting at first but then bores you down the lines....

[Alpine F31]

Originally Posted by Maz335i

might as well order and get EXACTLY what you want ...

Words to live by.

[be12nard]

Since i don't have a car to drive, i might just live with it. yeah, i know i might be regret. Waiting for another 3 months which mean i will have to buy a used car and then sell it after a few months with a loss of sales tax and maybe a few hundred or a thousand dollars when selling it back.

[Maz335i]

Originally Posted by be12nard

Since i don't have a car to drive, i might just live with it. yeah, i know i might be regret. Waiting for another 3 months which mean i will have to buy a used car and then sell it after a few months with a loss of sales tax and maybe a few hundred or a thousand dollars when selling it back.

Can't you just rent a car for three months?

[jzcrna]

No matter what decision you make, you will usually second guess it. I could have saved a few thousand by not getting nav and been happy it's really hard to say. I'm leasing so it's not that big of a deal but if it's long term I would want all of the creature comforts just to be sure.

[be12nard]

Originally Posted by Maz335i

Can't you just rent a car for three months?

Renting a car usually cost $800 a month. It is very expensive.

[be12nard]

Originally Posted by jzcrna

No matter what decision you make, you will usually second guess it. I could have saved a few thousand by not getting nav and been happy it's really hard to say. I'm leasing so it's not that big of a deal but if it's long term I would want all of the creature comforts just to be sure.

I change car every 2 years so might be i can live without the new tech stuff. But I completely agree of your words.

[live4wknds]

Originally Posted by jzcrna

No matter what decision you make, you will usually second guess it. I could have saved a few thousand by not getting nav and been happy it's really hard to say. I'm leasing so it's not that big of a deal but if it's long term I would want all of the creature comforts just to be sure.

Buyers remorse sucks. I've already gone through that with my base line order. But, I'm good with my decision. The OP will have the car for only 2 years so that helps.

[gator15]

Originally Posted by be12nard

I change car every 2 years so might be i can live without the new tech stuff. But I completely agree of your words.

If you are only going to keep the car 2 years and you do not have a car now, I would take delivery of the car. I bought my F30 and plan on keeping it for a long time, so I made sure it had everything that I would want. However, I wouldn't really mind as much if it didn't have a few options that I wanted if I knew it would be gone in two years.

[Z4]

Wait if you can. Newer Model year car worth $3-4K more in 2 years. See selling prices below(same mileage and options)

2011 328i = $29K

2010 328i = $26K

[nsquared]

Do whatever you feel makes you the happiest.

[be12nard]

Originally Posted by jfu

Wait if you can. Newer Model year car worth $3-4K more in 2 years. See selling prices below(same mileage and options)

2011 328i = $29K

2010 328i = $26K

That is just depend on the cost of the car you are paying plus options. If you are taking delivery of a 2013 model, you know that the resale value must be at least $1,600 higher than 2012 model because a $1,600 base price increase for the 2013. However, don't forget you had paid $1,600 more for a 2013 when you purchased the car. But if i am going to sell a 2012 model, it will just be the market value whatever it is worth in the market.

[yerffejleahcim]

Yup i would wait! Totally worth it.

[Fraggy]

Originally Posted by Maz335i

It depends...

I would say wait but then 3 months is a long time. But remember you're not going to sell your car in 6 months or a years time so might as well order and get EXACTLY what you want rather than getting something that is exciting at first but then bores you down the lines....

Buy one off a lot?

[eezzee]

Do you know where you are usually going? If so, don't wait for sat nav. Head up display is cool, but not worth the potential inconvenience and cost to tie you over while you wait.

[Ron Scott]

gotta wait for a 2013...