Budget allows either 2006 330i or 2006 525i: Which one should I buy?
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I realize this is an E60 Forum, but I have enjoyed reading the posts, and everyone is pretty much professional and helpful on this forum. So, I am looking for opinions.
Okay, here is the scenario. I have a budget, and I need to stay within my budget. My budget limit is $51,000 including 8 Percent sales tax. So, here are my BMW choices:
2006 330i,
Sparkling Graphite
Gray interior
automatic
sport package
premium package
navigation
Logic 7 Sound System
comfort access
sirius satellite radio
heated front seats
Price OUT THE DOOR, including 8 % sales tax and license fees is $47,500.
2006 525i
Silver Gray/Black Interior
Automatic
Sport Package
Premium Package
Navigation
Xeons
Price OUT THE DOOR, including 8% sales tax and license fees is $51,000
Which one would you buy and why?
Thank you.
Okay, here is the scenario. I have a budget, and I need to stay within my budget. My budget limit is $51,000 including 8 Percent sales tax. So, here are my BMW choices:
2006 330i,
Sparkling Graphite
Gray interior
automatic
sport package
premium package
navigation
Logic 7 Sound System
comfort access
sirius satellite radio
heated front seats
Price OUT THE DOOR, including 8 % sales tax and license fees is $47,500.
2006 525i
Silver Gray/Black Interior
Automatic
Sport Package
Premium Package
Navigation
Xeons
Price OUT THE DOOR, including 8% sales tax and license fees is $51,000
Which one would you buy and why?
Thank you.
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im biased towards performance so i would say the 330i, its a cracking little car and you have logic 7 as standard ... no xenons on it though ? add them
with the extra 4K$ you can play around with the option sheets
with the extra 4K$ you can play around with the option sheets
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My Ride: 545iSMGSilver GrayAuburn Dakota LeatherLogic 7 Premium SoundSports Package
I'm all for performance too but I have to say 2006 525. Just a better package other than the 330 power but its worth the luxury that you get over the 3.
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My Ride: 545iSMGSilver GrayAuburn Dakota LeatherLogic 7 Premium SoundSports Package
Originally Posted by 700700' post='241050' date='Feb 15 2006, 10:51 PM
NOOOOO
Yeeees... I dont like the E90 looks. Interior feel is not up to par as the E60... lots of other little things
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='241053' date='Feb 16 2006, 06:53 AM
Yeeees... I dont like the E90 looks. Interior feel is not up to par as the E60... lots of other little things
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='241056' date='Feb 16 2006, 07:01 AM
E60 better! and E60 interior is better...
dont listen to him , also get tint on the windows, get the adaptive headlights, and perhaps even the adaptive cruise control ...
and you can stay within 51k$
and besides being the new model your car will depreciate by less than the e60
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Originally Posted by PoliticalAid007' post='241045' date='Feb 16 2006, 01:40 AM
I realize this is an E60 Forum, but I have enjoyed reading the posts, and everyone is pretty much professional and helpful on this forum. So, I am looking for opinions.
Okay, here is the scenario. I have a budget, and I need to stay within my budget. My budget limit is $51,000 including 8 Percent sales tax. So, here are my BMW choices:
2006 330i,
Sparkling Graphite
Gray interior
automatic
sport package
premium package
navigation
Logic 7 Sound System
comfort access
sirius satellite radio
heated front seats
Price OUT THE DOOR, including 8 % sales tax and license fees is $47,500.
2006 525i
Silver Gray/Black Interior
Automatic
Sport Package
Premium Package
Navigation
Xeons
Price OUT THE DOOR, including 8% sales tax and license fees is $51,000
Which one would you buy and why?
Thank you.
Okay, here is the scenario. I have a budget, and I need to stay within my budget. My budget limit is $51,000 including 8 Percent sales tax. So, here are my BMW choices:
2006 330i,
Sparkling Graphite
Gray interior
automatic
sport package
premium package
navigation
Logic 7 Sound System
comfort access
sirius satellite radio
heated front seats
Price OUT THE DOOR, including 8 % sales tax and license fees is $47,500.
2006 525i
Silver Gray/Black Interior
Automatic
Sport Package
Premium Package
Navigation
Xeons
Price OUT THE DOOR, including 8% sales tax and license fees is $51,000
Which one would you buy and why?
Thank you.
As to the comments about the E60 interior being higher quality; I don't really see it. I think the E90 interior space is much more "BMW" than the 5er. I love how the E90 center console is more contoured and how it seems to be a little more biased towards the driver.
-MrB
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My Ride: 2005 545i Titanium Silver/Black/Poplar: Steptronic, Sport, Cold Weather, Premium Sound, Comfort Seats, Sat Radio, NAV & Shades
I have to agree with 700700 here. If that was my choice I would go with the 330i vs a 525i especially the way you have it configured, you are getting more in the 330i. I'm not a fan of the 5 till you get to the 530i or higher. I love the looks of the 3 series. I have been in a 330i with sport package. I think it handles great. I do think the interior could be a little better quality but I'd still go for it. Just personal choice. Good luck either way.