What would you do if given the chance

smgfan85 · 07-28-2005, 03:13 PM

So from the other thread regarding issues with the E90...

deutschmann59 · 07-28-2005, 03:15 PM

Forgive me, but what is the "390"?

smgfan85 · 07-28-2005, 03:18 PM

sorry its suppose to be e90

BellasBmw · 07-28-2005, 03:19 PM

if i had more money, i would have sprang for the 330, but since i dont, the 325 is perfect. The only thing i would change about my car is the headlights. I wanted angel eyes but i would have had to build my car from scratch (couldnt wait...).

deutschmann59 · 07-28-2005, 04:05 PM

Oh, ok. Yeah, I love my car. It's the first car I ever built that has been made to my exact specifications. Would I have gotten a 330i? Sure, I would have liked to get the more expensive model, but like I explained in other old posts, I set my limit to a "near-luxury" car, which would be under $40,000. My 325i came to about $39,600 when all was said and done, so I'm completely satisfied because I got more or less all the options I could have ever wanted: HIDs, Navi, Leather, Heated/Power seats, fold down rear seats, logic 7, and auto trans. According to cars.com. any car over $40,000 is considered a luxury car, and to get all the options I have on my 325i, the price of the 330 would have skyrocketed to around $50,000. That's a little too high. I just graduated from college, so a near-luxury car is good enough for me!

I didn't get any packages, though. I heard the ride was a lot rougher and stiffer with the sport package, which is the main reason I didn't get it. Though I did like the seats and steering wheel, ride quality was more important to me.

I got pretty much every option in the premium package separately, except for the rear view mirror compass and the some of the added features like active cruise control and garage door features (not sure if they were included in prem. package, but I didn't feel I needed them.)

Finally, the winter package...I got the fold down seats and xenon lights, just not the sprayers. I think this is a bit overkill, and just something extra to go wrong.

Overall, I'm very satisfied with my decisions. My old car was as basic as possible--no power locks, windows, seats, etc. So just the fact that I was able to get my 325i exactly the way I wanted...it just makes me feel like it's mine even more (of course, it belongs to the bank, until I have the thing paid off, that is. he he

)

David328M-Sport · 07-28-2005, 04:06 PM

i would opt fot professional version of idrive with map display etc, xennon, comfort access, 18" wheels and a few ot
er bits & pieces, but the government taxes are very high so a sensible approach must prevail.

not complaining in any way. 25.5 hrs to go till i arrive at the dealers to sign the papers, swipe the credit cards, say goodbye to my wonderful 323i e46 and say hello to my new 325i e90 with all the options perfect for me.

spydrz · 07-28-2005, 04:29 PM

I need another choice: I would've kept my X5...

collinp · 07-28-2005, 05:31 PM

I'm quite happy with my car :

330i Steptronic, SG/Black Leather/Walnut, SP, PP, split fold down rear seats

Cost at this price point wasn't a major concern for me so I basically got exactly what I wanted. My only potential regret is that I didn't test drive an active steering car. The more I read about it the more I think I might like AS. Not a big deal though; the standard steering rocks.

- Collin

LEDZEP · 07-28-2005, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BellasBmw

if i had more money, i would have sprang for the 330, but since i dont, the 325 is perfect. The only thing i would change about my car is the headlights. I wanted angel eyes but i would have had to build my car from scratch (couldnt wait...).

I couldn't wait either. Had to have them find me on already on the boat. To do over again, I would add the sunshade option. I actually asked them to try to find that with everything else I wanted, but none were available. Not a huge deal though..

bzzbenz · 07-28-2005, 08:40 PM

I also would have sprung for the 330i.. but i had a set price in mind and I had my car made to my specifications. I do however wish I would have gotten the sport package for my 325.

Petercat · 07-28-2005, 08:53 PM

I love my car, it was the right car at the right time. I bought mine off the lot with almost everything I wanted, but of course if I had ordered, I would have gotten a few more things.
I'll have to order my specs when the 335 or M comes out.

Arby 330 · 07-28-2005, 11:34 PM

i hit the wrong button.... id keep mine the same... my car is perfect... so minus one to the change options and add one to the keep it all the same, MY CAR IS PERFECT!

D-Rock · 08-01-2005, 04:10 PM

i kind wanted a m3 but then i was like i rather have my car then the m3 that might just be me thow

gucci · 08-01-2005, 08:17 PM

If I were able to make my decision again, I think I would have spent less money and bought a Golf GTI or perhaps a Golft 2.0 TDI.

The BMW is a wonderful car, but good cars are available for far less money.

Here in Australia the 320i costs nearly twice as much as the two abovementioned VW's - yet the Beemer isn't nearly twice as good or justification for the added expendature.

Anyway, that's life.

View Poll Results: What would you do?
Buy the e90 just as you have it now	46	64.79%
Buy the 390, but change some options	25	35.21%
Buy a different car then the e90.	0	0%
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07-28-2005, 03:13 PM	#1
smgfan85 Enlisted Member 2 Rep 36 Posts Drives: Jet Black 325i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Cali iTrader: (0)	What would you do if given the chance So from the other thread regarding issues with the E90...
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07-28-2005, 03:15 PM	#2
deutschmann59 Captain 180 Rep 737 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: e90post.com iTrader: (0)	Forgive me, but what is the "390"?
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07-28-2005, 03:18 PM	#3
smgfan85 Enlisted Member 2 Rep 36 Posts Drives: Jet Black 325i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Cali iTrader: (0)	sorry its suppose to be e90
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07-28-2005, 03:19 PM	#4
BellasBmw If love is the answer,please rephrase the question 322 Rep 1,731 Posts Drives: Tit Silver 325i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Diego, Ca iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	if i had more money, i would have sprang for the 330, but since i dont, the 325 is perfect. The only thing i would change about my car is the headlights. I wanted angel eyes but i would have had to build my car from scratch (couldnt wait...). __________________ ~~BellasBmw~~ Proud mama to 325i/TiAg/Black lette/Pwr seats/Sirius/Sport/Walnut/Step/Xenons/Chrome exhaust/20% tint
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07-28-2005, 04:05 PM	#5
deutschmann59 Captain 180 Rep 737 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: e90post.com iTrader: (0)	Oh, ok. Yeah, I love my car. It's the first car I ever built that has been made to my exact specifications. Would I have gotten a 330i? Sure, I would have liked to get the more expensive model, but like I explained in other old posts, I set my limit to a "near-luxury" car, which would be under $40,000. My 325i came to about $39,600 when all was said and done, so I'm completely satisfied because I got more or less all the options I could have ever wanted: HIDs, Navi, Leather, Heated/Power seats, fold down rear seats, logic 7, and auto trans. According to cars.com. any car over $40,000 is considered a luxury car, and to get all the options I have on my 325i, the price of the 330 would have skyrocketed to around $50,000. That's a little too high. I just graduated from college, so a near-luxury car is good enough for me! I didn't get any packages, though. I heard the ride was a lot rougher and stiffer with the sport package, which is the main reason I didn't get it. Though I did like the seats and steering wheel, ride quality was more important to me. I got pretty much every option in the premium package separately, except for the rear view mirror compass and the some of the added features like active cruise control and garage door features (not sure if they were included in prem. package, but I didn't feel I needed them.) Finally, the winter package...I got the fold down seats and xenon lights, just not the sprayers. I think this is a bit overkill, and just something extra to go wrong. Overall, I'm very satisfied with my decisions. My old car was as basic as possible--no power locks, windows, seats, etc. So just the fact that I was able to get my 325i exactly the way I wanted...it just makes me feel like it's mine even more (of course, it belongs to the bank, until I have the thing paid off, that is. he he )
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07-28-2005, 04:06 PM	#6
David328M-Sport Brigadier General 101 Rep 3,566 Posts Drives: F30 M-Sport 328i Estoril Blue Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Melbourne Australia iTrader: (0)	i would opt fot professional version of idrive with map display etc, xennon, comfort access, 18" wheels and a few ot er bits & pieces, but the government taxes are very high so a sensible approach must prevail. not complaining in any way. 25.5 hrs to go till i arrive at the dealers to sign the papers, swipe the credit cards, say goodbye to my wonderful 323i e46 and say hello to my new 325i e90 with all the options perfect for me. __________________ 328i M-Sport, Estoril Blue, Carbon XP 35 Tint, front heated seats, black Dakota, Sports Suspension, Anthracite Headliner, HUD, Pro Nav, Sunroof, hk 600w, Bi-Xenon, 19" 403M wheels, Reversing Camera, DAB+, Xenon, BT Ext Connect, MST turbo intake pipe, MST Cold Air Intake, JB4 on Map 2 with Catless DP produces awesome performance in Sport.
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07-28-2005, 04:29 PM	#7
spydrz Captain 33 Rep 671 Posts Drives: '15 M4, '15 i3 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: RVA iTrader: (2) Garage List 06 330i [7.00] 2002 X5 3.0i [0.00] 2001 525i [0.00]	I need another choice: I would've kept my X5... __________________ 2002 X5 3.0i/man.* 2006 330i/man./Arktis/Grau* 2001 525i/step./Schiefergrün/Sandbeige* 2013 X1 xDrive35i Alpinweiß/Schwarz/M Sport/Dinan Stage 2 *retired
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07-28-2005, 05:31 PM	#8
collinp Private First Class 5 Rep 117 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: May 2005 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (0)	I'm quite happy with my car : 330i Steptronic, SG/Black Leather/Walnut, SP, PP, split fold down rear seats Cost at this price point wasn't a major concern for me so I basically got exactly what I wanted. My only potential regret is that I didn't test drive an active steering car. The more I read about it the more I think I might like AS. Not a big deal though; the standard steering rocks. - Collin
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07-28-2005, 08:40 PM	#10
bzzbenz First Lieutenant 19 Rep 368 Posts Drives: 2011 E93 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Orange County iTrader: (0)	I also would have sprung for the 330i.. but i had a set price in mind and I had my car made to my specifications. I do however wish I would have gotten the sport package for my 325. __________________ \| 2006 325i \| Jet Black \| Black ette \| 6spd manual\| Nav \| Xenon \| Burl \| Chrome Tips \| 545 sport wheels \| Blacklines\| \|DOB 6/2/05\|Delivered 7/14/05 \|
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07-28-2005, 08:53 PM	#11
Petercat Cat Herder 8 Rep 274 Posts Drives: LR3, again... Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mpls, MN iTrader: (0)	I love my car, it was the right car at the right time. I bought mine off the lot with almost everything I wanted, but of course if I had ordered, I would have gotten a few more things. I'll have to order my specs when the 335 or M comes out. __________________ Waiting for my e93.
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07-28-2005, 11:34 PM	#12
Arby 330 First Lieutenant 16 Rep 310 Posts Drives: jet black 330 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ft. Myers, FLorida iTrader: (0)	i hit the wrong button.... id keep mine the same... my car is perfect... so minus one to the change options and add one to the keep it all the same, MY CAR IS PERFECT! __________________ 330i- Jet Black/black leather/aluminum trim/sports/premium/nav-IDrive ....every single option available (steptronic ) 5% suntek- all the way around (15% strip on front winshield)
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08-01-2005, 04:10 PM	#13
D-Rock Lieutenant Colonel 189 Rep 1,855 Posts Drives: 325i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: miami iTrader: (2)	i kind wanted a m3 but then i was like i rather have my car then the m3 that might just be me thow
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08-01-2005, 08:17 PM	#14
gucci Enlisted Member 13 Rep 35 Posts Drives: E90 320i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: sydney, australia iTrader: (0)	If I were able to make my decision again, I think I would have spent less money and bought a Golf GTI or perhaps a Golft 2.0 TDI. The BMW is a wonderful car, but good cars are available for far less money. Here in Australia the 320i costs nearly twice as much as the two abovementioned VW's - yet the Beemer isn't nearly twice as good or justification for the added expendature. Anyway, that's life.
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