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Cold weather Package
Power Sport Seats
Steptronic
Sat prep
Car showed 112 stat, belived to take delivery end of May
DL
with an E39 528i equipped w DSC and Blizzak WS-50 snows so I don't think AWD or even FWD is a necessity if you live in a metro area.
2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93
Yep, ordered it without a test drive. I know thats not very wise but I own a 325i now and have confidence that the 2006 will be even better. I tried test driving an Audi A4 and wasn't impressed at all, I guess I'm just used to the handling and power of a BMW I don't think I'll be disappointed
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beemdoubleu
That's cool.
The only reason I am choosing the 330i over the G35 is because of the handling. If not for that I would gladly buy the G35.
So, I hope the new 3 series also has good handling. I am a bit concernted, because the size has got bigger....would they still provide excellent handling for those tight corners I plan to take?
The Lexus GS has gotten around this somewhat by automatically adjusting the front wheel to keep you on your intended path. Pretty impressive but I still prefer the meaty steering of my 3 and of older BMW's.
The Lexus GS300 you drove: was it AWD or RWD?
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
Even the 545 has does't have one, so it wouldn't make sense to add it to the 3-Series.
I don't see why not the wheel base has also increased so it should compensate for the overall increase in size. Besides, I haven't driven a 3 series that hasn't handled well in the turns, I can't see BMW changing the excellent handling properties of their cars, especially the 3 series which is their flagship cars
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beemdoubleu
This is the first time I've posted, but I am an avid reader of this forum. Don't have a bimmer yet, but I am looking to lease one later on this year. In all honesty, I don't care about the back seat since I am single with no kids and don't plan on playing chauffeur...
The purists will cringe, but I will be looking at an automatic. I drive in NYC to work everyday, and the idea of continual shifting as it takes me 20 minutes to go three blocks holds no appeal.
Went to the NYIAS on Friday. The new 3 looks great from the outside, but as some knuckleheads were slashing car interiors BMW had the cars locked. I am headed to Philly for the 3 Across America event on Wednesday (No CCA membership number, so NY wouldn't let me in), so I will get to see it then.
As I am looking to lease, it would be nice to know the money factors that people are getting on the E90. If that is not appropriate for this forum, please feel free to email me. Also those who have done business in the NY Tri-state area, please feel free to let me know the experiences you've had with specific dealers (ie, where not to go).
btw, For those who were searching for compatible bluetooth phones, here is the list from BMW USA: http://www.bmwtransact.com/bluetooth/Compatible_Phones.htm
thanks for reading this long post,
jC
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Well, good things come to those who wait. I guess I'll just have to schedule a test drive in May when the cars are released.
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Shipo
noooooooooooooooooooooo..............
Now, what am I going to do?
div2... Did you ever find out exactly what you are scheduled for in Cleveland?
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chillnyc
That's a great lease. Where did you lease it from?
For a 330i that's ar eally good deal.
For future reference, I've found Mapquest to give more accurate directions than Yahoo. I've gotten lost several times thanks to that confounded thing, so I made the jump to Mapquest (sounds like an infomercial doesn't it).
I digress . . . I'm disappointed to hear you couldn't make the journey and relay your experience. I just got my invitation for the 3 Across Country, but it's in Greensboro on a Sunday night (I reside in Charlotte). Don't think my boss would take too kindly of me taking off Monday just so I can recoup from test driving a car. She clearly doesn't have her priorities in order. Guess I'll have to wait for the showroom arrival.
Luke
Funny thing, for me at least, when they've been wrong, I've found that it's about 50/50 as to which is wrong. One time, I tried locating a birthday party for one of my kids, and since I kind of wanted to show up in style in my (then) brand new BMW I made sure to get directions before I headed out, only to have MapQuest point me to a road that ended at the sheer face of a cliff. The gymnastics center that I was headed for was actually about a mile behind me. We did eventually get there when I did a very un-masculine thing and stopped for directions. Of course, I stopped and asked directions today too, only to have the folks (those who spoke English) at three different gas stations say, "Wood Avenue? Hmmm, never heard of it."
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Shipo
Welcome to the forum and I'm glad you've decided to get a Bimmer--you're going to be amazed with its performance.
I cringe, though, not because you're looking to get an automatic but because you wanted to lease. From a long term financial standpoint, leasing is almost never good. Take it from me, I've leased all cars I ever had since I began driving, bar my current '04 325i. The problem is mileage. Most lease terms only allow 12K-15K miles a year and unless you live very close to your workplace, it's not possible to keep within these limits. As a result, you're very likely go over the limit and pay dearly at the end of the lease. Even if you're allowed to buy more mileage, it still cost you more to lease in the long run.
I know, being young and single, you want the car and you want it NOW! But having experienced leasing 3 cars over 15 years, I finally figured out that for the amount of money I used to lease those cars, I could've bought an $80K Porsche and keep it forever if I wanted. The key is to save your money, figure out a way to make it grow, then buy. Heck, I could've used that $80K to invest during the dot.com boom and could be driving a Ferrari right now!
It took me 15 years to figure this out and yes, you can have it all but leasing is not a good way to do it.
If I'd bought my 330i in 03 I'd be down 15k already (40k negotiated price, 10% ttl). Instead I leased and bought an extra house - up 150+k in that same time. I like that.
It's a great looking car...according to Lexus: 300HP, 0-60 in less than 6 seconds with Automatic.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
I'm thinking not as I consider a car that is only offered with an automatic transmission a "Poseur" car.
Best Regards,
Shipo
Only reason I am interested in the BMW instead of the G35 is the handling. If not, I would gladly get the G35 which is superior in many other aspects of the vehicles. The G35 has a superb acceleration and has a smoother drive than the BMW. It's also more spacious and more comfortable with built in 6-CD changer. Also, I found that the G35 sedan was much more responsive than the coup.
But the BMW is more fun to drive. You should try taking those tight corners....
If a woman is deciding between the 2, it might be a challenge. Not sure if they are as aggressive as the males in driving. Good luck!
As for the need for AWD, I'm going to need to ask the question again; why? In reality there is nothing about that commute that requires AWD. Suggestion, get a 325i and a set of snow tires, save yourself some money and have a better driving and more capable car year round.
Best Regards,
Shipo
Best Regards,
Shipo
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
Best Regards,
Shipo
If I was smart like you, I could've owned more than one house AND maybe own an $50K - $80K car now. But then you couldn't convince me of this when I was in my early 20's--I knew everything then!
I now finance my '04 325i ($36K) at--would you believe--2.9%! I got this from Chase due largely to my high credit score (800ish). Yes, I also bought a house, or rather, I bought the house first, then the car.
Another trick to getting a good deal on a car if you live in the snowbelt is to go buy a car (especially a performance car, not SUV) during the coldest months of the year (late January or February). If you live in Northen Chicago you know that during these coldest months, no one goes outside--especially to buy a sporty car. I got my 325i in late January '04 when it was snowing. The sales lady was very attentive to my requests--she's the one that got me the 2.9% rate...and I thought 3.9 or so was good until my wife said lets have fun and see how low we could push them.
So, strictly from a financial standpoint, you could probably get a very good deal on the E46 now because the E90 is coming out and the dealers want to clear their inventories of E46 to make room for the E90.
Again, you CAN have your cake and eat it too but do it smartly.
I'm right there with you, though..
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On another note, not going to Philly tomorrow. Turns out my event was a view only and it's just not worth it when I can walk to the NY show from here.
In a bmw stop and go is really easy.
Furthermore, leasing 20k miles a year is expensive as you will have used up most of the car (in the lending company's eyes) by the end of the 3 year period.
Financing would make more sense. Honestly, buying a new near luxury car and then putting 20k miles a year on it is gonna kill the car's value real quick. For example, my 43k msrp 03 330i with 24,000 miles is now worth about 28k if I sold it to a normal person. That's $15k in depreciation in 2 years! With low to average miles too.
You might want to consider a CPO 325i like an 04 or 03. That gets the long term warranty on the engine and such and someone else will have paid for most of the depreciation.
There may be other cars where the penalty or monthly charges are lower for the extra miles (Honda comes to mind), but it will be costly with a BMW.
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kyfdx
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