What would you get?

ChiCityN20 · 08-22-2013, 01:02 AM

Hey guys, been lurking on the forums for some months now, and wanted to get your opinions on what you would buy in my situation.

I'm 20 years old, have owned a G35 coupe for 2 years, and am in college. I am working, and am able to pay off my school. My budget for a car is 26k. I live in chicago, so we have snow, and bad roads. The reason I want to sell my G35 is because there's not many performance mods you can do, and actually gain anything, plus they're getting real affordable and the kids are doing hideous things to them. I love the luxury/sport combo of the car, however and want something similar, but faster. I'm not looking for a super fast car, something comfortable, and fast, and still sporty. I also am leaning more towards a coupe.

With that being said, would an e92 335i be good for me? What year with my budget? I love the lci looks, but n55 high mileage? Or n54 low mileage? I'm not looking to modify crazy, or anything. I've only driven auto before so 6at? X drive? Any specific packages? Color? I love coral red interior. Private party? Dealer? Or any other car?

Thanks for any input

tmdals0213 · 08-22-2013, 04:38 AM

i think for you to get any responses, you need to really narrow down your options and what you want. There are too many variables to put together.

an easy answer, but some might disagree. since you have snow would be nice/good to have xdrive on your 335i.

i think you will have a larger chance of running into a high milage n54 engine and a low milage n55 engine. or might get lucky and find a low milage n54. and for n54 i think the majority on here recommends the 09-10 models. (hopefully those are the right years)

TL;DR narrow down your options and know exactly what car you want to start with. is it going to be a AWD or RWD and what brand. AUDI BMW MERC SUBARU ETC. then i think you'll get some more responses. GL OP.

Greatdane84 · 08-22-2013, 07:00 AM

You looking at a 09' probably and the power in the 335 will blow u away from the g35

JAL0988 · 08-22-2013, 07:26 AM

Get a Certified Pre Owned n54 09-10 and don't look back. Oh and by the way, good luck not modding it

bahasad · 08-22-2013, 08:13 AM

Get rid of that G35 coupe stat. The E92 will look better, feel better, handle better, and be noticeably faster (in 335I form).

Better be ready for repairs and maintenance though with the 335I. HPFP, turbos, wastegates, injectors, and numerous other things - be prepared for these things to go wrong and out of warranty costs are NOT cheap. You have to pay to play though and these definitely play.

straightcashhomie · 08-22-2013, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by bahasad

Get rid of that G35 coupe stat. The E92 will look better, feel better, handle better, and be noticeably faster (in 335I form).

Better be ready for repairs and maintenance though with the 335I. HPFP, turbos, wastegates, injectors, and numerous other things - be prepared for these things to go wrong and out of warranty costs are NOT cheap. You have to pay to play though and these definitely play.

this,

I came from an 08 G35x sedan. 335i blows it away in every single category possible................

Eugeinus · 08-22-2013, 09:40 AM

I also came from a G35 - l think you can find a higher mileage 09-10 for that price. Do you own the G35, any positive equity in that you can use?

KMEninety335 · 08-22-2013, 10:47 AM

I bought my '10 e90 335i x drive with 39k miles for 22k. I would say keep looking till you can get a deal like that or close and get that. x drive will be great for the winter and the power is always geat.

Myrder · 08-22-2013, 10:52 AM

The deal above is really a steal, I would not expect that to be the norm. With all that said I would make sure you are coming out of college without any debt. Student loans suck. So as long as those are gone, I would say get a 335i and try to get an MSport.

Chris_506 · 08-22-2013, 10:53 AM

id say low mileage n54, specially if it is cpo. The n54 outperforms the n55 too so its a win win

AzureHaze · 08-22-2013, 11:12 AM

Yeah you're not gonna have any dough left for modding after buying a 335i so just play it safe and get one with a N55. CPO of course.

benjlv · 08-22-2013, 11:16 AM

Since you list your age, I assume that makes it relevant to the discussion. So, assuming you're working to pay for the car; I would sell the G35 and buy something cheaper. Then reduce my hours at work and enjoy being 20. You've got the rest of your life to be a slave to the man and drive expensive cars. You will also earn more once you are out of college, so you will have more buying power. There are many extremely fun cars that can be had for nearly half the amount you are looking to spend that would allow you to enjoy your youth. E36 m3 and E46m3 are cars to look at if you want to stay in the bmw stable. If having a newish car is important to your image/friends, just remind yourself how much more free time you have to go enjoy what you have. A car is just a car.

RainKing · 08-22-2013, 11:21 AM

With that budget, the fact you are in college, and the weather in Chicago; go get yourself a used Subaru and call it a day. You will have the rest of your life to own the fast, sporty, everything-you-want BMW. Read around the forums about the maintenance issues/costs of these cars, not something you should want to take on at your age or place in life IMO.

08-22-2013, 01:02 AM	#1
ChiCityN20 Private 32 Rep 66 Posts Drives: None ATM Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	What would you get? Hey guys, been lurking on the forums for some months now, and wanted to get your opinions on what you would buy in my situation. I'm 20 years old, have owned a G35 coupe for 2 years, and am in college. I am working, and am able to pay off my school. My budget for a car is 26k. I live in chicago, so we have snow, and bad roads. The reason I want to sell my G35 is because there's not many performance mods you can do, and actually gain anything, plus they're getting real affordable and the kids are doing hideous things to them. I love the luxury/sport combo of the car, however and want something similar, but faster. I'm not looking for a super fast car, something comfortable, and fast, and still sporty. I also am leaning more towards a coupe. With that being said, would an e92 335i be good for me? What year with my budget? I love the lci looks, but n55 high mileage? Or n54 low mileage? I'm not looking to modify crazy, or anything. I've only driven auto before so 6at? X drive? Any specific packages? Color? I love coral red interior. Private party? Dealer? Or any other car? Thanks for any input
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08-22-2013, 04:38 AM	#2
tmdals0213 Major 215 Rep 1,407 Posts Drives: 2016 340i M-Sport Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: amazon.com/prime iTrader: (2)	i think for you to get any responses, you need to really narrow down your options and what you want. There are too many variables to put together. an easy answer, but some might disagree. since you have snow would be nice/good to have xdrive on your 335i. i think you will have a larger chance of running into a high milage n54 engine and a low milage n55 engine. or might get lucky and find a low milage n54. and for n54 i think the majority on here recommends the 09-10 models. (hopefully those are the right years) TL;DR narrow down your options and know exactly what car you want to start with. is it going to be a AWD or RWD and what brand. AUDI BMW MERC SUBARU ETC. then i think you'll get some more responses. GL OP. __________________ Diligentia Vis Celeritas
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08-22-2013, 07:00 AM	#3
Greatdane84 Leeeroy Jankins 31 Rep 423 Posts Drives: 335i e90 LCI Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: SW Florida iTrader: (2) Garage List 2009 335i [10.00]	You looking at a 09' probably and the power in the 335 will blow u away from the g35 __________________ e90 LCI w/ -= VRSF 7" FMIC =- -= Cobb: Stg1 +FMIC Aggressive ST =- Last Install: BMS DCI + Caliper/Drum Paint "If you're not 1st, you're last" -Ricky Bobby
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08-22-2013, 07:26 AM	#4
JAL0988 Lieutenant Colonel 124 Rep 1,503 Posts Drives: 2023 X7 40i, 2022 X5 M50i Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: NY iTrader: (1)	Get a Certified Pre Owned n54 09-10 and don't look back. Oh and by the way, good luck not modding it
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08-22-2013, 08:13 AM	#5
bahasad Major 327 Rep 1,490 Posts Drives: F30, E90 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Somewhereinamerica iTrader: (4)	Get rid of that G35 coupe stat. The E92 will look better, feel better, handle better, and be noticeably faster (in 335I form). Better be ready for repairs and maintenance though with the 335I. HPFP, turbos, wastegates, injectors, and numerous other things - be prepared for these things to go wrong and out of warranty costs are NOT cheap. You have to pay to play though and these definitely play. __________________ Current: 17 Mustang GT no bmw Gone but not forgotten: 07 E90 335I, 04 UA6, 95 E36, 04 EP3, 16 S550 EB, 14 F30 328I Stg 1, 08 E90 328I
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08-22-2013, 09:40 AM	#7
Eugeinus Major 43 Rep 1,158 Posts Drives: 13' Audi A6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: DC/NOVA iTrader: (9)	I also came from a G35 - l think you can find a higher mileage 09-10 for that price. Do you own the G35, any positive equity in that you can use? __________________ 2010 335i xdrive M sport - Sold
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08-22-2013, 10:47 AM	#8
KMEninety335 First Lieutenant 13 Rep 342 Posts Drives: E90 Monaco Blue 335i xdrive Join Date: May 2013 Location: Central NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 BMW 335i xdriv ... [10.00]	I bought my '10 e90 335i x drive with 39k miles for 22k. I would say keep looking till you can get a deal like that or close and get that. x drive will be great for the winter and the power is always geat. __________________ 2010 E90 335i xdrive \| Monaco Blue with Black Interior \| All Packages except Sport :/ \| Apex EC-7 \| Active Autowerke Strut Bar \| Roc Euro DCI \| Roc Euro Hyperboost DVs \| aFe Scoops \| BMW Performance Exhaust \| BMWCCA member
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08-22-2013, 10:52 AM	#9
Myrder Major 162 Rep 1,264 Posts Drives: 2010 E92 335i MSport 6MT LMB Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: WildWest iTrader: (1)	The deal above is really a steal, I would not expect that to be the norm. With all that said I would make sure you are coming out of college without any debt. Student loans suck. So as long as those are gone, I would say get a 335i and try to get an MSport. __________________ 2010\|335i\|LMB\|E92\|6MT\|MSport\|Logic7\|335is Clutch\|AE Performance\|BMS\|Walbro\|VRSF 7"\| 149.7mph NFZ AZ 1/2mi 1992\|Pontiac Firebird\|Mild 355ci\|T56\| -I will look on your treasures, gypsy. Is this understood?-
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08-22-2013, 10:53 AM	#10
Chris_506 Colonel 241 Rep 2,705 Posts Drives: 2016 f82 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Central Florida iTrader: (13)	id say low mileage n54, specially if it is cpo. The n54 outperforms the n55 too so its a win win
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08-22-2013, 11:12 AM	#11
AzureHaze Lieutenant Colonel 69 Rep 1,766 Posts Drives: 2011 335d Sport Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: SoCal iTrader: (1)	Yeah you're not gonna have any dough left for modding after buying a 335i so just play it safe and get one with a N55. CPO of course. __________________ JBD @ 100% \| KW ST Coilovers \| M3 rep. front bumper \| 888Concepts AE Upgrade \| GP Thunder 7500k fogs \| Cyba 4" carbon tips \| BSW Stage 1 \| APEX ARC-8 W/ Michelin PSS \| Ziza LED interior \| Weisslicht LED side lenses \| Sprint Booster \| Euro side mirrors \| M-Sport semi-conversion \| Coded \| LOTS of carbon fiber
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08-22-2013, 11:16 AM	#12
benjlv Private First Class 6 Rep 138 Posts Drives: 97 m3, 06 330i, '13 x3, '14 x5 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Metro Detroit iTrader: (1)	Since you list your age, I assume that makes it relevant to the discussion. So, assuming you're working to pay for the car; I would sell the G35 and buy something cheaper. Then reduce my hours at work and enjoy being 20. You've got the rest of your life to be a slave to the man and drive expensive cars. You will also earn more once you are out of college, so you will have more buying power. There are many extremely fun cars that can be had for nearly half the amount you are looking to spend that would allow you to enjoy your youth. E36 m3 and E46m3 are cars to look at if you want to stay in the bmw stable. If having a newish car is important to your image/friends, just remind yourself how much more free time you have to go enjoy what you have. A car is just a car.
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08-22-2013, 11:21 AM	#13
RainKing Private First Class 5 Rep 119 Posts Drives: 2010 335i M Sport - Sedan Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (0)	With that budget, the fact you are in college, and the weather in Chicago; go get yourself a used Subaru and call it a day. You will have the rest of your life to own the fast, sporty, everything-you-want BMW. Read around the forums about the maintenance issues/costs of these cars, not something you should want to take on at your age or place in life IMO.
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