Should I... 535?

wantmye90 · 11-20-2007, 10:47 PM

I currently have an 06 330i, but lately I have had a bad fever to get a new 535. Am I crazy?

My 330i is two years old, has 32K miles, and is silver on grey leather with premium, cold weather and fold down rear seats. I love the car, it drives great, and it's almost paid for too! But I have had some problems with it and it's just kind of "flat" for me. I think the creak in the dash and misc problems (steering column, run flats, etc) have me sorta down on it. But damn it drives good! Flip side, it's a wee bit small. But damn it drives good!

I am tempted to spring for a new 08 535, deep sea blue, tan or grey leather interior with premium, sport pkg, heated seats, logic 7 stereo, and fold down rear seats. I do hesitate, however, on the twin turbo technology, the idrive and the new set of run flats. I can only imagine a new car with so many bells will again have new problems. Upside is it is a little bigger, drives freakin' unreal and has that wow factor.

I'll hammer til I get a good deal on the 535, but even so the upgrade will cost me another 20 to 23K.

Would you do it if you were me?

wj4 · 11-20-2007, 10:56 PM

No one can answer your question for you. If you have misc amount of money, then sure. But if you have other priorities and are barely cutting it as is..then no.

siriusinvestor · 11-20-2007, 10:59 PM

All it comes down to is, can you afford to undertake the switch without breaking your back with the payments? If you can unquestionably answer yes, then go forward, if not then I suggest you don't.

John 070 · 11-20-2007, 11:15 PM

If you work for Goldman Sachs, yes, your bonus this year will buy you many 535i's. Too many.

halB · 11-20-2007, 11:49 PM

The 535 doesn't weight too much more than the 335 so performance wise they are almost at par.

I terms of ride and handling the 535 rides better but doesn't handle as razor sharp as the 335.

lkn · 11-20-2007, 11:53 PM

be comfortable with your decision

Arustik1 · 11-21-2007, 01:28 PM

Do what you think is right...Do you want more luxury? If yes, consider the 5 series. If not either stay with your car or if you want an upgrade...335i

canucklion · 11-21-2007, 02:43 PM

this is the same as "which color should I get"

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Originally Posted by wj4

No one can answer your question for you.

11-20-2007, 10:47 PM	#1
wantmye90 Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 220 Posts Drives: 06 BMW 330 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: In My Car! iTrader: (0)	Should I... 535? I currently have an 06 330i, but lately I have had a bad fever to get a new 535. Am I crazy? My 330i is two years old, has 32K miles, and is silver on grey leather with premium, cold weather and fold down rear seats. I love the car, it drives great, and it's almost paid for too! But I have had some problems with it and it's just kind of "flat" for me. I think the creak in the dash and misc problems (steering column, run flats, etc) have me sorta down on it. But damn it drives good! Flip side, it's a wee bit small. But damn it drives good! I am tempted to spring for a new 08 535, deep sea blue, tan or grey leather interior with premium, sport pkg, heated seats, logic 7 stereo, and fold down rear seats. I do hesitate, however, on the twin turbo technology, the idrive and the new set of run flats. I can only imagine a new car with so many bells will again have new problems. Upside is it is a little bigger, drives freakin' unreal and has that wow factor. I'll hammer til I get a good deal on the 535, but even so the upgrade will cost me another 20 to 23K. Would you do it if you were me?
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11-20-2007, 10:56 PM	#2
wj4 Major General 358 Rep 7,719 Posts Drives: E90 manual 335i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Burbank, CA iTrader: (8)	No one can answer your question for you. If you have misc amount of money, then sure. But if you have other priorities and are barely cutting it as is..then no.
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11-20-2007, 10:59 PM	#3
siriusinvestor Captain 74 Rep 873 Posts Drives: 1989 Ugo Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: US iTrader: (2)	All it comes down to is, can you afford to undertake the switch without breaking your back with the payments? If you can unquestionably answer yes, then go forward, if not then I suggest you don't.
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11-20-2007, 11:15 PM	#4
John 070 Lieutenant General 1731 Rep 14,825 Posts Drives: 335i cpe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: ZSP/ZPP/ZCW iTrader: (0)	If you work for Goldman Sachs, yes, your bonus this year will buy you many 535i's. Too many.
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11-20-2007, 11:49 PM	#5
halB Colonel 55 Rep 2,384 Posts Drives: W211 E350 4M MkV GTI 987.2 S Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Just north of Toronto iTrader: (0)	The 535 doesn't weight too much more than the 335 so performance wise they are almost at par. I terms of ride and handling the 535 rides better but doesn't handle as razor sharp as the 335. __________________ 07 E93 335i - Returned at lease end 09 W211 E350 4Matic Avant Garde - Blk/Blk, AMG pkg w/18". Sport Susp. F1 Asym. Debadged. 09 MkV GTI w/Leather & 18" Huffs. F1 Asym 10 987.2 S w/Leather sport seat, Sport Chrono, 19" Carrera S II wheels
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11-20-2007, 11:53 PM	#6
lkn Lieutenant Colonel 23 Rep 1,549 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Orange County iTrader: (4)	be comfortable with your decision
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11-21-2007, 01:28 PM	#7
Arustik1 HYEPWR 103 Rep 2,868 Posts Drives: E46 M3 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mesa, AZ iTrader: (3) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [0.00]	Do what you think is right...Do you want more luxury? If yes, consider the 5 series. If not either stay with your car or if you want an upgrade...335i __________________ 2002 330ci Titanium Silver / Gray 2005 X5 3.0i Black Sapphire Metallic / Black 2002 M3 Laguna Seca Blue / Black 2001 M5 Jet Black / Black
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