Just bought e92 coupe 2 weeks ago...now i want 1 coupe or cabrio

imported_boolis · 01-19-2009, 02:05 PM

Hi all....newbie here and i just bought a e92 320 coupe 2 weeks ago...space grey with grey leather and some other options.well now i want to sell it and buy a black 1 coupe or black 1 cabrio.i just want a more fun car.the 3 coupe is just to plain....its nice but the 1 coupe is more unique.previous cars that i owned are e36 coupe,clk,and e90.i just love the looks of the 1 especially the rear end and how compact and small the car is.for i think this car will be a classic.i am also thinking for the 1 convertible just because i always wanted one and never bought one.the problem is that if i do this all my friends and family will think i am stupid for selling a 2 week old car to get a smaller car and lose money....but they don't undertand.you guys here on the forum are the first ones to know about my thoughts.....please help.i'm in love with the 1 coupe!!picture of my car that i just bought 2 weeks ago.i can't sleep over this situation and i am 100 % sure i want to this.

guardianangel3290 · 01-19-2009, 02:15 PM

why would you lose money, just sell it for whatever you paid for it. maybe even tack on a few extra bucks to cover taxes
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singular · 01-19-2009, 02:46 PM

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why would you lose money, just sell it for whatever you paid for it. maybe even tack on a few extra bucks to cover taxes
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I have some AIG stock I'd like to sell you! :biggrin:

MOCKBA · 01-19-2009, 02:52 PM

Perhaps you can find somebody in a similar situation who just bought 1ser cabriolet and want to swap for a bigger car. Your car can be also tracked when cabrio not.

r10apple · 01-19-2009, 02:54 PM

I know that I just had eye surgery, but man--that looks like a photochop to me. What kind of camera are you using???

Anyway, I know what you are saying 3 vs. the 1...

993 911 · 01-19-2009, 03:02 PM

Do what pleases you, get the 1.

ksgreendmd · 01-19-2009, 03:11 PM

I agree that the 1 is destined to be a classic. Your best bet is to trade the 3 for a 1 demo or resale. Although I don't know what the market is like in Greece, I think in the US the dealer would help you do this without too much of a financial penalty. Start calling around. Take consolation in the fact that there will always be a new model in the pipeline to want.

BMW86 · 01-19-2009, 04:30 PM

There are alot of people on this forum switching from the classic 3 series to the 1er range. In my experience I am moving from an overpriced, underpowered entry level 3 series to a top of the range 1 series with all the options. It has everything I need and for what I am getting I think the 1 series is great value.

If you do a comparo between the 135i and the 335i and manage to look past the design and curves they both essentially are the same car. The 3 series is definately the more sleeker and classier looking car but if you appreciate the 1 series looks you can save yourself alot of money and get pretty much the same thing.

In your situation if you can afford to cut your losses and go for the 1 series I would too. The 1 series is an enthusiasts car and a daily driver that could easily do everything your 320 coupe could do. If you can do it you should go for it!

imported_boolis · 01-19-2009, 04:49 PM

thanks for replies....member BMW86 got my point....the 3 coupe is a nice car but the 1 is different....something happened to me when 2 days ago i saw a 1 coupe on the road and said to myself thats a car for me,just fell in love with it...that day it just did the click and now the only thing that is on my mind is all the fuss to to the change....especially my girlfriend that liks the 3 coupe that i bought.i am sure she will argue about this.anyway still need some help from this forum...thanks to everyone...

BMW86 said in the reply above (the classic 3 series) he got it right there!!!

x97Melbourne · 01-19-2009, 04:59 PM

i guess im the opposite of most people on this website. i choose the 135i due to cost....i think the 335i is nicer in every way. (i know the 1 is slightly faster due to a weight advantage -- but i don't track race my car). i love my car, but i think the 335i is better looking and more classy.

i choose the 135i because $54,000 for a 335i cabrio was out of my price range.

jpick · 01-19-2009, 05:01 PM

3-series is a great car of course. But every mother around here has a 328i with a booster seat in the back. I wanted something you don't see every day. I have seen only 2 other 1-series since I bought mine in Aug 08.

Justin · 01-19-2009, 06:29 PM

Yikes, I'd think selling a two week old car would hurt your pocketbook pretty bad. You could make that 3 look great with some new wheels, drop it, and tint. Probably wouldn't cost much more than you're going to loose on a sale. Who knows though, maybe I'm wrong. How much did you pay?

lib · 01-19-2009, 06:57 PM

Yeah, don't post this on e90post. They'll crucify you

BMWTT135i · 01-19-2009, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by lib

Yeah, don't post this on e90post. They'll crucify you

+1 :smile:

singular · 01-19-2009, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Justin

Yikes, I'd think selling a two week old car would hurt your pocketbook pretty bad. You could make that 3 look great with some new wheels, drop it, and tint. Probably wouldn't cost much more than you're going to loose on a sale. Who knows though, maybe I'm wrong. How much did you pay?

+1. You could turn your already nice ride into something really respectable with a few upgrades / mods.

cagekicker · 01-20-2009, 08:44 PM

damn, that's plain!

creepy coupe · 01-21-2009, 02:52 AM

Hi Boolis
I to used to own a 320d coupe E92 and traded it for a 135i and have never looked back, if you can afford it, go for it.

wmj73 · 01-21-2009, 03:47 AM

I didnt even know they sold a 320i coupe, here in australia the 323i coupe is the lowest you can get in the lineup. Goodluck with your decision

BMW86 · 01-21-2009, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by wmj73

I didnt even know they sold a 320i coupe, here in australia the 323i coupe is the lowest you can get in the lineup. Goodluck with your decision

We also got the 320i coupe in the E46 and E36.

rawbert54 · 01-21-2009, 07:49 AM

i got back from Greece a couple of months ago and man, those are some crowded streets, especially Athens. between the cars and mopeds every where (seriously, those mopeds were like cockaroaches the way they would scatter in front of you. no concern for you or anyones safety!) I would want a small and agile car for getting around there.

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imported_boolis Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jan 2009 iTrader: (0)	Just bought e92 coupe 2 weeks ago...now i want 1 coupe or cabrio Hi all....newbie here and i just bought a e92 320 coupe 2 weeks ago...space grey with grey leather and some other options.well now i want to sell it and buy a black 1 coupe or black 1 cabrio.i just want a more fun car.the 3 coupe is just to plain....its nice but the 1 coupe is more unique.previous cars that i owned are e36 coupe,clk,and e90.i just love the looks of the 1 especially the rear end and how compact and small the car is.for i think this car will be a classic.i am also thinking for the 1 convertible just because i always wanted one and never bought one.the problem is that if i do this all my friends and family will think i am stupid for selling a 2 week old car to get a smaller car and lose money....but they don't undertand.you guys here on the forum are the first ones to know about my thoughts.....please help.i'm in love with the 1 coupe!!picture of my car that i just bought 2 weeks ago.i can't sleep over this situation and i am 100 % sure i want to this. Attached Images
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r10apple New Member 0 Rep 27 Posts Drives: G35c Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Jax., FL iTrader: (0)	I know that I just had eye surgery, but man--that looks like a photochop to me. What kind of camera are you using??? Anyway, I know what you are saying 3 vs. the 1...
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ksgreendmd New Member 0 Rep 8 Posts Drives: '08 135i coupe Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Phila Area iTrader: (0)	I agree that the 1 is destined to be a classic. Your best bet is to trade the 3 for a 1 demo or resale. Although I don't know what the market is like in Greece, I think in the US the dealer would help you do this without too much of a financial penalty. Start calling around. Take consolation in the fact that there will always be a new model in the pipeline to want.
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BMW86 Major General 398 Rep 9,156 Posts Drives: RS3 Sedan / Macan S Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	There are alot of people on this forum switching from the classic 3 series to the 1er range. In my experience I am moving from an overpriced, underpowered entry level 3 series to a top of the range 1 series with all the options. It has everything I need and for what I am getting I think the 1 series is great value. If you do a comparo between the 135i and the 335i and manage to look past the design and curves they both essentially are the same car. The 3 series is definately the more sleeker and classier looking car but if you appreciate the 1 series looks you can save yourself alot of money and get pretty much the same thing. In your situation if you can afford to cut your losses and go for the 1 series I would too. The 1 series is an enthusiasts car and a daily driver that could easily do everything your 320 coupe could do. If you can do it you should go for it!
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imported_boolis Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jan 2009 iTrader: (0)	thanks for replies....member BMW86 got my point....the 3 coupe is a nice car but the 1 is different....something happened to me when 2 days ago i saw a 1 coupe on the road and said to myself thats a car for me,just fell in love with it...that day it just did the click and now the only thing that is on my mind is all the fuss to to the change....especially my girlfriend that liks the 3 coupe that i bought.i am sure she will argue about this.anyway still need some help from this forum...thanks to everyone... BMW86 said in the reply above (the classic 3 series) he got it right there!!!
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x97Melbourne Molar World 47 Rep 916 Posts Drives: 2016 435i Coupe Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	i guess im the opposite of most people on this website. i choose the 135i due to cost....i think the 335i is nicer in every way. (i know the 1 is slightly faster due to a weight advantage -- but i don't track race my car). i love my car, but i think the 335i is better looking and more classy. i choose the 135i because $54,000 for a 335i cabrio was out of my price range. __________________ Current: 2016 435i Coupe Previous: 2014 335i Sedan; 2013 328i Cv, 2011 335i Sedan Gone But Not Forgotten: 2008 135i Convertible (my favorite)
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jpick Enlisted Member 0 Rep 30 Posts Drives: Join Date: Aug 2008 iTrader: (0)	3-series is a great car of course. But every mother around here has a 328i with a booster seat in the back. I wanted something you don't see every day. I have seen only 2 other 1-series since I bought mine in Aug 08.
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Justin Private First Class 21 Rep 161 Posts Drives: Join Date: May 2008 iTrader: (0)	Yikes, I'd think selling a two week old car would hurt your pocketbook pretty bad. You could make that 3 look great with some new wheels, drop it, and tint. Probably wouldn't cost much more than you're going to loose on a sale. Who knows though, maybe I'm wrong. How much did you pay?
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rawbert54 Private First Class 6 Rep 129 Posts Drives: sedona Reda 128i Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: fort lauderdale iTrader: (0)	i got back from Greece a couple of months ago and man, those are some crowded streets, especially Athens. between the cars and mopeds every where (seriously, those mopeds were like cockaroaches the way they would scatter in front of you. no concern for you or anyones safety!) I would want a small and agile car for getting around there.
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