HELP, getting new car!

judgejudy · 08-02-2010, 06:20 PM

Hey, I'm a 18 year old, and my wealthy grandparents are very generously agreeing to buy me a car. Of course I'm getting a BMW...
I've narrowed it down to the following 2 cars.
Bmw 128i Sport package, Premium package, Sound package
orrr a used 2010 328i coup, with Nav, Sport, auto with paddles, 4k Km's (sorry im from canada, i do not know how many miles that is)

What do you guys think?

jr135 · 08-02-2010, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by judgejudy

Hey, I'm a 18 year old, and my wealthy grandparents are very generously agreeing to buy me a car. Of course I'm getting a BMW...
I've narrowed it down to the following 2 cars.
Bmw 128i Sport package, Premium package, Sound package
orrr a used 2010 328i coup, with Nav, Sport, auto with paddles, 4k Km's (sorry im from canada, i do not know how many miles that is)

What do you guys think?

Just divide the 4K kms by the factor 1.609344 and you'll get 2485.48 miles for the used one....

judgejudy · 08-02-2010, 07:14 PM

Thanks for the help man, apreciate it!

SlickShift · 08-02-2010, 07:21 PM

It shows you already have 3 cars. You need another one? lol

Joking aside...you're probably better off getting the 3er.

fwmcb · 08-02-2010, 08:22 PM

Both the 1 and the 3 have their own advantages. I think you have to try them both and figure out which suits your needs.

SchlauCow · 08-02-2010, 08:32 PM

i'm no ms. cleo, but: troll post.

bimmerboy · 08-02-2010, 08:35 PM

M6

judgejudy · 08-02-2010, 09:09 PM

dad has 2010 x5 on 22"s
mom has 325xi
and sister has mini cooper S...

Looks wise do u think 1er or 3er?

Thud · 08-02-2010, 09:20 PM

How about a nice, safe, volvo?

mtla4 · 08-02-2010, 09:53 PM

Looks like a bragging thread.

MikesBMW · 08-02-2010, 10:54 PM

128i, 328i ? why not a 135 or 335?

moveswiftly · 08-02-2010, 10:57 PM

128 is more fun than a 328. Get the 128 with 6Mt and you'll be set

judgejudy · 08-03-2010, 12:24 AM

My dad doesn't want me to get 135i cus doesn't want me to have 300 hp

But anyways, does anyone have a preference in the looks....
1 series vs 3?

sb335is · 08-03-2010, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by judgejudy

My dad doesn't want me to get 135i cus doesn't want me to have 300 hp

But anyways, does anyone have a preference in the looks....
1 series vs 3?

well this is one addicts after all so all of us went to 1 route because we liked the car better. so the obvious answer is a one series from us.

and the 2011 328s are face lifted with new tail lights and head lights and bumpers/mirrors
so getting a 2010 you won't the getting the newest stuff. that being said its still a great looking car.

why not get the same 128 you're suggesting but with msport instead of sport. that way youll get the 135i front bumper (with the nice fog lights

) and the 135 rear bumper.
it isn't too much more. to be honest if you don't need a car RIGHT this minute, why not look into ordering one? I wish i did....

judgejudy · 08-03-2010, 12:50 AM

I live in Canada, and my local dealership has a total of 2, 128i's.... I am personally dishing out my money for the sports and sound package, and my grandparents are paying for the rest....

I don't think Canadian dealerships offer, 128i's with m sport package unless it is a special order....

NewYearsBoy · 08-03-2010, 01:29 AM

Get the 128 cus I have had the 328 in a ton of colors as a loaner and they were a bore to drive...

Taymaishu · 08-03-2010, 03:22 AM

Good post 2 above.

Basically the 3 series you'll want if you have kids, and want a solid, reliable resale value.

Go with the 1er if you're looking for a bit of fun, GREAT looks and with the 128 you won't be disappointed. I have a 128 (125i here in Oz) and have loved every second of it. Had it for a year on Saturday.

fwmcb · 08-03-2010, 04:16 AM

In Canada, the M Sport isn't available in Canada, but out 128i Sport pack includes 18" rims!

rsjean · 08-03-2010, 07:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thud

How about a nice, safe, volvo?

A Chinese car?

Bimmer-Bob · 08-03-2010, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by judgejudy

My dad doesn't want me to get 135i cus doesn't want me to have 300 hp

But anyways, does anyone have a preference in the looks....
1 series vs 3?

Why do people do this? You need perfect strangers to make a completely subjective choice for you? Are you incapable of forming an opinion on your own? It's not like you're asking for technical expertise or anything.

jkp1187 · 08-03-2010, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by judgejudy

Hey, I'm a 18 year old, and my wealthy grandparents are very generously agreeing to buy me a car. Of course I'm getting a BMW...
I've narrowed it down to the following 2 cars.
Bmw 128i Sport package, Premium package, Sound package
orrr a used 2010 328i coup, with Nav, Sport, auto with paddles, 4k Km's (sorry im from canada, i do not know how many miles that is)

What do you guys think?

Tell them to give you the cash as though they're buying you the 128i, then go out and buy yourself a used E46 M3 and pocket the difference.

BrokenVert · 08-03-2010, 08:30 AM

Hey don't listen to the haters. We've just had a string of my dad drives an F430 and I'm awesome because of it punks.

I was 17 when I got my 135 and I'm 19 now. It's a much better car for me as a young guy than a 3. I've had a few 3 series loaners and they just fell to old and business like.

It's funny though because my dad was the exact opposite of yours. I was trying to be conservative and get a lightly optioned 128 and then he was wait the 135 comes standard with a bunch of 128 options right? So then why not get the fast one?

But seriously get used to the hate because you'll have a lot of it driving a new bimmer

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SlickShift Lieutenant Colonel 323 Rep 1,804 Posts Drives: '11 BMW E90 M3 ZCP, '21 X5 ZMP Join Date: May 2007 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (7)	It shows you already have 3 cars. You need another one? lol Joking aside...you're probably better off getting the 3er. __________________ -Nick 2018 BMW 440i - M Sport, Exec Glacier Silver Metallic/Coral Red Dakota Retired: '00 323i, '06 325Ci, '09 135i, '06 Z4M Roadster, '93 525i, '76 2002, '14 X1, '14 M235i, '16 X4, '16 435i
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fwmcb Major 31 Rep 1,107 Posts Drives: 2015 F30 328i X-drive Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NB iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 128i [0.00]	Both the 1 and the 3 have their own advantages. I think you have to try them both and figure out which suits your needs.
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judgejudy New Member 2 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 325xi, x5, mini cooper s Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: canada iTrader: (0)	dad has 2010 x5 on 22"s mom has 325xi and sister has mini cooper S... Looks wise do u think 1er or 3er?
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Thud Throbbing Member 43 Rep 1,433 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jan 2008 iTrader: (0)	How about a nice, safe, volvo? __________________ 2014 Tesla Model S 85kwh Previous cars: 2011 335d / Deep Sea Blue / Saddle brown / sport / premium 2008 BMW 135i / 6MT 2002 Z06 Corvette
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moveswiftly Colonel 381 Rep 2,926 Posts Drives: Cayman GT4, 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (12) Garage List 2012 335iS [0.00]	128 is more fun than a 328. Get the 128 with 6Mt and you'll be set __________________ Current: M2CS Gone but not forgotten: Cayman GT4, M2C, 2011 135i, E83 X3 6MT, 2016 SO M3, 2012 335iS, 2010 135i and 2006 e90 325xi
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judgejudy New Member 2 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 325xi, x5, mini cooper s Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: canada iTrader: (0)	My dad doesn't want me to get 135i cus doesn't want me to have 300 hp But anyways, does anyone have a preference in the looks.... 1 series vs 3? Last edited by judgejudy; 08-03-2010 at 12:32 AM..
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judgejudy New Member 2 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 325xi, x5, mini cooper s Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: canada iTrader: (0)	I live in Canada, and my local dealership has a total of 2, 128i's.... I am personally dishing out my money for the sports and sound package, and my grandparents are paying for the rest.... I don't think Canadian dealerships offer, 128i's with m sport package unless it is a special order....
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NewYearsBoy Colonel 68 Rep 2,352 Posts Drives: IS 300 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bradenton FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 135i M-Sport [0.00]	Get the 128 cus I have had the 328 in a ton of colors as a loaner and they were a bore to drive... __________________ -------------------------------------------------------------- "Speed never killed anyone its very important to get that straight, Speed has never killed a soul. Suddenly becoming stationary thats what gets people." - Jeremy Clarkson
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Taymaishu Banned 145 Rep 3,016 Posts Drives: I love massive black cocks Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: in my ass and around my mouth iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 125i [5.50]	Good post 2 above. Basically the 3 series you'll want if you have kids, and want a solid, reliable resale value. Go with the 1er if you're looking for a bit of fun, GREAT looks and with the 128 you won't be disappointed. I have a 128 (125i here in Oz) and have loved every second of it. Had it for a year on Saturday.
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fwmcb Major 31 Rep 1,107 Posts Drives: 2015 F30 328i X-drive Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NB iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 128i [0.00]	In Canada, the M Sport isn't available in Canada, but out 128i Sport pack includes 18" rims!
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BrokenVert Resident Kerbalnaut 477 Rep 10,703 Posts Drives: Topless Brute/Hybrid Boogaloo Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fahrvergnügen/NY iTrader: (0)	Hey don't listen to the haters. We've just had a string of my dad drives an F430 and I'm awesome because of it punks. I was 17 when I got my 135 and I'm 19 now. It's a much better car for me as a young guy than a 3. I've had a few 3 series loaners and they just fell to old and business like. It's funny though because my dad was the exact opposite of yours. I was trying to be conservative and get a lightly optioned 128 and then he was wait the 135 comes standard with a bunch of 128 options right? So then why not get the fast one? But seriously get used to the hate because you'll have a lot of it driving a new bimmer __________________ Last edited by BrokenVert; 08-03-2010 at 12:04 PM..
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