FT: 335i Sedan for your M3

[Bpower]

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I have a 2008 335i Sedan that is Alpine white and is 2008 with 38k miles,still under factory warranty and also is a CPO so the warranty goes for 6 more years or 100k miles when original warranty expires. Terra/black interior, Premium package,bluetooth, Cold Weather package with fold down rear seats, M Sport package. Interior is like new so is exterior, very well maintained, garaged and never tracked. I am interested in e92 M3 with DCT only, no manual transmissions.

Upgrades:
-Dinan Stage 2 performance software
-Dinan Cold Air intake
-BMW Performance suspension
-M3 Suspension components (Tension strut bars, sways, control arms, upper brace etc...)
-newest e90/e92 Competition M3 wheels (not pictured because I am currently waiting on them)
-BMW Blackline taillights

[Bpower]

anyone?

[Bpower]

bump

[w00tw00t]

umm great car but why would anyone want to trade an M3 for a 335??????

[Bpower]

Originally Posted by w00tw00t

umm great car but why would anyone want to trade an M3 for a 335??????

Many reasons:
1) Fuel economy,
2) More quiet of a ride,
3) More room going from a coupe (if anyone has a baby on the way),
4) More torque than M3,
5) Less insurance premium,
6) Peace of mind that the dealer will take care of you for the next 6 years of CPO warranty or 100k miles in case something goes wrong.

I am sure I could think of more but for people who bought an M3 but wish they had as fast of a car but more of a daily driver than the 335is it. Not to mention it handles very M3 like with BMW performance suspension and ///M suspension components.

Different strokes for different folks. I loved the 335i when I got it and I still do. I like to change cars often and M3 was one of the cars on my list.

[clubspec330i]

Trade with similar condition M3 + Cash? How much cash?
2008 335i should go for about 28-29k while most preowned M3 I have seen are between 43-45k..

When I wanted to trade my 08 E90 M3 for a bigger car two weeks ago, I was offered 39.5k by a dealer. A private sale might yields 2-2.5k above that.

btw, my E90 M3 is about $600/year full coverage. So, you might want to take that off your Pro of owning 335 list.

Good luck.

[Bpower]

Originally Posted by clubspec330i

Trade with similar condition M3 + Cash? How much cash?
2008 335i should go for about 28-29k while most preowned M3 I have seen are between 43-45k..

When I wanted to trade my 08 E90 M3 for a bigger car two weeks ago, I was offered 39.5k by a dealer. A private sale might yields 2-2.5k above that.

btw, my E90 M3 is about $600/year full coverage. So, you might want to take that off your Pro of owning 335 list.

Good luck.

I would disagree about my car value since I was offered 31k as a trade in from Hendrick BMW last week to see how much to price it for. Its in excellent condition and not a regular 335i that would go for 28-29 without an M package.

As of giving cash on top of the trade I would need to see the car I am trading for.

I get about 600 a year for 2 cars and a motorcycle for my insurance premium. Different state varies and its arguable and dependable on your driving history...lo...l .

Its also posted for sale in 335i classifieds for 37 and on auto trader for 38. I know its worth the money.

[mdosu]

Originally Posted by Bpower

I would disagree about my car value since I was offered 31k as a trade in from Hendrick BMW last week to see how much to price it for. Its in excellent condition and not a regular 335i that would go for 28-29 without an M package.

As of giving cash on top of the trade I would need to see the car I am trading for.

Its also posted for sale in 335i classifieds for 37 and on auto trader for 38. I know its worth the money.

Just FYI, Autotrader is bias to the high side. You always price it a bit on higher side as most ppl try to bid you down.

Also the dealer will be willing to give you higher trade, IF you buy a car from them. It may seem like you're getting an "extra" $1000 for your trade, but they're making >$1000 profit when you buy a new car..., also if you express financing through them, they'll even cut you a better trade...just saying when they try to make money off you, they sweeten the deal in other aspects just to get you in a new car.

IMO your car is worth no more than $27k, You're def. going to need to put up almost $5k-$8k more in cash to get into a 08 M3. (depending no mileage and condition). Good luck with the trade, but I doubt you'll find a 1 for 1 trade. I would also suggest parting out your performance parts. You rarely get dollar for dollar back on the resale of parts.

[Cptn Mo 703]

Ya bro, not to hate on you or anything, I don't think ull find anyone here that would give there m3 for your 335i withat least 8-9k in cash. You have to remember that most m3 drivers used to own a 335i and there's a reason why they got out of them. Me being one of them.

To answer your reasons above:
1) I got 23mpg driving down to Atlanta with a friend who had a 335i (now m3) doing some nice 30-100 rolls. Not bad for a v8
2) Once you hear the sound of an m3 engine you never want to hear anything else. Def. not something that's quieter.
3) my e92 was pretty big inside, it surprised me too. I rode in the back seat one time just to see how it feels and it wasn't bad at all. I'm 6 ft 210 pounds.
4) yes more torque than a m3 but there's a reason for that. M3's are more of a top end top speed car. Try taking on a m3 from a 60 mph roll.
5) like you said it all depends on the driver and there history. Clubspec is paying $600 for a hear which is great IMO.
6) yes you have the warranty but that's no peace of mind always worrying about when your going to have another hpfp failure. Yes the dealer will cover them even with out extended warranty but just waking up in the morning not knowing if your car is going to run or not was enough reason to get out of my n54 based cars.

With all that said, I didn't want to be rude or anything. Just wanted to tell you why most m3 drivers bought there cars and not a 335i. Good luck with everything, if you find someone to trade with more power to you.

[Viral]

sell me your M-package bumpers!

[skier]

Does Dinan warranty match the CPO warranty?

[AMPowerJ]

Bump for a clean car and a fellow South Carolinan.

[Bpower]

Originally Posted by Cptn Mo 703

Ya bro, not to hate on you or anything, I don't think ull find anyone here that would give there m3 for your 335i withat least 8-9k in cash. You have to remember that most m3 drivers used to own a 335i and there's a reason why they got out of them. Me being one of them.

To answer your reasons above:
1) I got 23mpg driving down to Atlanta with a friend who had a 335i (now m3) doing some nice 30-100 rolls. Not bad for a v8
2) Once you hear the sound of an m3 engine you never want to hear anything else. Def. not something that's quieter.
3) my e92 was pretty big inside, it surprised me too. I rode in the back seat one time just to see how it feels and it wasn't bad at all. I'm 6 ft 210 pounds.
4) yes more torque than a m3 but there's a reason for that. M3's are more of a top end top speed car. Try taking on a m3 from a 60 mph roll.
5) like you said it all depends on the driver and there history. Clubspec is paying $600 for a hear which is great IMO.
6) yes you have the warranty but that's no peace of mind always worrying about when your going to have another hpfp failure. Yes the dealer will cover them even with out extended warranty but just waking up in the morning not knowing if your car is going to run or not was enough reason to get out of my n54 based cars.

With all that said, I didn't want to be rude or anything. Just wanted to tell you why most m3 drivers bought there cars and not a 335i. Good luck with everything, if you find someone to trade with more power to you.

Might not be good reasons for you but others may disagree. The point is you aren't one of them and its fine, I respect that. I am not debating here which car is better because they both good, similar or better in different ways. I never tried to start any debate here.

I said the cash on top was a possibility but only upon me looking at the car. I know I ''polish" my control arms and don't drive the car in the rain but that could not be the case with the M3 that someone kills at the track that I am not going to want for free.

[Bpower]

Originally Posted by mdosu

Just FYI, Autotrader is bias to the high side. You always price it a bit on higher side as most ppl try to bid you down.

Also the dealer will be willing to give you higher trade, IF you buy a car from them. It may seem like you're getting an "extra" $1000 for your trade, but they're making >$1000 profit when you buy a new car..., also if you express financing through them, they'll even cut you a better trade...just saying when they try to make money off you, they sweeten the deal in other aspects just to get you in a new car.

IMO your car is worth no more than $27k, You're def. going to need to put up almost $5k-$8k more in cash to get into a 08 M3. (depending no mileage and condition). Good luck with the trade, but I doubt you'll find a 1 for 1 trade. I would also suggest parting out your performance parts. You rarely get dollar for dollar back on the resale of parts.

I am not putting a gun to your head for you to trade me. LOL, relax.

By the way I am glad you don't work for KBB, or NADA.

[Bpower]

Originally Posted by skier

Does Dinan warranty match the CPO warranty?

I have no clue. Its not Dinan strocker motor, just stage 2 flash and an Intake which would never go bad unless you beat it with a hammer?

[Bpower]

Originally Posted by AMPowerJ

Bump for a clean car and a fellow South Carolinan.

Thank you! I hope your car was put away last night, that hale storm was bad! Nice color by the way.

[Bpower]

Originally Posted by Viral

sell me your M-package bumpers!

I am sure I will be able to trade or sell it then very well without them. They sell a retrofit kit at Tisher but then you have to paint it too or just sell your car and buy mine .

[G_Anders]

I'll trade you my 08 M3 - the motor for your car straight up?

[G_Anders]

Just screwing with ya

[Bpower]

Originally Posted by G_Anders

Just screwing with ya

Originally Posted by G_Anders

I'll trade you my 08 M3 - the motor for your car straight up?

Good one.

Funny is when I had my R8 and was selling it and someone offered me RS4 for trade I didn't offer them my v10 for their car.

[mkPOTO]

Originally Posted by Bpower

I have no clue. Its not Dinan strocker motor, just stage 2 flash and an Intake which would never go bad unless you beat it with a hammer?

wait, do you have extended warranty from bmw? because I was told with my 335i with stage 2 tune by bmw that they would not cpo or extend my factory warranty. Just curious

[skier]

Originally Posted by Bpower

I have no clue. Its not Dinan strocker motor, just stage 2 flash and an Intake which would never go bad unless you beat it with a hammer?

CPO warranty may be questioned by a dealer due to engine mods. Dinan warranty only covers 4 year/50K miles.