What BMW car would you recommend for a DD? - Page 4 - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

BruceFerjulian · 08-12-2011, 09:44 PM

535 GT
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z4ps · 08-13-2011, 12:53 AM

E90 328I sedan. non sport package.

spacedogg · 08-16-2011, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by erhanh

OK, I just had to do the calculation:

335d gets 36mpg on freeway. 328 gets 28mpg. The price difference between the models is 10k. Premium gas at Shell is $4, and diesel is $4.13. You need to drive ~320,000 freeway miles to brake even...

In terms of city driving, 328 gets 18mpg and 335d gets 22mpg, so you have to drive even more to break even..

yeah but the 335d is WAY more fun to drive than a 328i.

Ftenner · 08-16-2011, 08:39 PM

F10

fherjohn · 08-16-2011, 10:33 PM

Honda civic

S.hasan546 · 08-16-2011, 10:48 PM

whats your price range? where are you located? what areas to drive mainly?

I was looking at 535/550 for my DD but i drive to the train station everyday and leave the car there for 8-12 hours. So i decided not to get too nice of a car since it would get beat up; etc, so i leased a GTI for cheap. residual + lease rates were gr8 when i got mine. Plus they include maintenance like bmw but are cheaper overall. only $23k-$30k. Any bmw is gonna cost you at least $31k+.

BelyWons · 08-19-2011, 05:56 AM

I agree with the e90 328i. not insanely pricey but can pack 4-5 people in and has a trunk large enough for some luggage or other junk.

Monterra · 08-19-2011, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by spacedogg

yeah but the 335d is WAY more fun to drive than a 328i.

YES!! and they can be had for less than 10k over 328 I believe. Within BMW:
128i stick, sport, leather- done cost effective fun option
335d load her up and enjoy- what a car (for a price)

Zephyr15 · 08-23-2011, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by FJS

LMAO

, just too funny and so true. It's not what I can afford but what I can DD and not give a crap if somebody steals the hood ornament or scratches the car whereas I would on an M very much.

I had similar motivations and found myself a low-mileage e46 325ci. Between the rock chips, curbed wheels, few small dents and paint issues it's far from cosmetically perfect but, like you, I bought it because I didn't want to care about that crap. The mechanicals are great and it runs like a champ; that's all that matters. If you can live without the e90's improved interior for your DD a low-mileage e46 is a great choice and easy on the wallet.

oda · 08-24-2011, 09:40 AM

cooper s, best DD ever, and this is not a joke...

Sean05 · 08-27-2011, 11:26 AM

X5D one tank LA to VEGAS and Back to LA....

-=Hot|Ice=- · 08-27-2011, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by alms211

F10 550

michaelthepsycho · 08-27-2011, 02:26 PM

Bare-bones 528i.

08-19-2011, 05:56 AM	#73
BelyWons Registered Drives: Camry Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: USA Posts: 1 iTrader: (0)	I agree with the e90 328i. not insanely pricey but can pack 4-5 people in and has a trunk large enough for some luggage or other junk. __________________ used bmw

08-24-2011, 09:40 AM	#76
oda First Lieutenant Drives: s5 / GTI! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 395 iTrader: (0)	cooper s, best DD ever, and this is not a joke... __________________

08-27-2011, 11:26 AM	#77
Sean05 Putcha ang ganda... Drives: 08 MR E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Los Angeles, Brea CA. Posts: 4,984 iTrader: (9)	X5D one tank LA to VEGAS and Back to LA.... __________________

08-27-2011, 02:26 PM	#79
michaelthepsycho Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 11 Montego Blue E90 335i Step Join Date: May 2009 Location: CA Posts: 1,629 iTrader: (4)	Bare-bones 528i. __________________ FS: 335i Non-sport Springs , My car 2011 BMW 335i Step - Montego Blue / Chestnut Brown

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BruceFerjulian New Member Drives: 535i xDrive GT Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 13 iTrader: (0)	535 GT Previous post

08-13-2011, 12:53 AM	#68
z4ps Lieutenant Drives: 11 Z4 35IS. 07 E92 335I Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Socal Posts: 449 iTrader: (13)	E90 328I sedan. non sport package.

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08-16-2011, 10:33 PM	#71
fherjohn Second Lieutenant Drives: E90 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: San diego Posts: 287 iTrader: (5)	Honda civic

08-16-2011, 10:48 PM	#72
S.hasan546 Captain Drives: 1M, Exige s240, S2k, GTI, C250 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 641 iTrader: (0)	whats your price range? where are you located? what areas to drive mainly? I was looking at 535/550 for my DD but i drive to the train station everyday and leave the car there for 8-12 hours. So i decided not to get too nice of a car since it would get beat up; etc, so i leased a GTI for cheap. residual + lease rates were gr8 when i got mine. Plus they include maintenance like bmw but are cheaper overall. only $23k-$30k. Any bmw is gonna cost you at least $31k+.