What is your comments?

[Bayerische Motoren Werke]

I am planning to buy a BMW 335i,and I am new to this site(found when investigating on 335)its not my first BMW,I had a E36 M3.My options are:

Alpine White
Coral Red/Black Dakota Leather
Glacier Silver Aluminum trim
Cold Weather Package
M Sport Package
• M Sports leather steering wheel with paddle shifters

Premium Package
Active Steering
STEPTRONIC automatic transmission
Active Cruise Control
Navigation system
Power rear sunshade
iPod and USB adapter
Logic7 sound system with Surround Sound and Digital Sound Processing
Anti-theft alarm system
Automatic high beams

Total MSRP as Built $59,425


unfortunately,i dunno how to upload a pic,so if can some body tell me, it would be great

[BayMoWe335]

I don't think you're going to want all that for a $60k 3 series.

Only mandatory option is sports package.

[lawwailok]

wow, for almost $60k mark, i rather hunt down a slightly used M3, just my opinion.

[Bayerische Motoren Werke]

But,it has all the options that ı want
BTW,what should I throw?

[Prowess Symphony]

If it has all the options you want, and you can afford it, then get it. Good luck!

[BayMoWe335]

Originally Posted by lawwailok

wow, for almost $60k mark, i rather hunt down a slightly used M3, just my opinion.

How about a new, nearly stripped M3?

I keep saying it...335 owners should own the car...not a car and $15,000 in overpriced and overhyped options. But I might be biased.

[Brey335i]

don't listen to him ^

sounds great, as long as you can swing the 60K. I got mine fully loaded and never regretted it. Alpine White with Red/Black Interior looks amazing.

If you do have the urge to eliminate some options to reduce price, these are the ones I have found to be the least needed:

Active Steering
Active Cruise Control
Automatic High Beams
Power Rear Sunshade

[Bayerische Motoren Werke]

I mean,what should I not buy?OK,maybe the M sports pack might be not good
I really need the nav,because I am 2 years at the US,and sometimes I get lost.BTw what body kit would you say its good?

[rambalu80]

Originally Posted by Bayerische Motoren Werke

But,it has all the options that ı want
BTW,what should I throw?

How about:

Automatic High Beams
STEPTRONIC Automatic Transmission
Active Cruise Control

unfortunately,i dunno how to upload a pic,so if can some body tell me, it would be great

When posting a message, go advanced and click on the little icon that looks like 2 mountains, that will let you upload images.

[Bayerische Motoren Werke]

actually,ur right.I wont use cruise control a lot,and it has one equipped,but I dont agree with the steering.

[Bayerische Motoren Werke]

my price went down to 56,775 dollars after ı cancel the cruise control and automatic high beams

[Zero.7]

Wow. I just can't justify paying over $60K (after tax) for a 335! Everyone has there reasons, but I would definitely rather go with a slightly used M3 for that price. I saw a CPO 2008 e92 M3 at a well know dealearship with only 13K miles going for $49.6K. IMO, that's the way to go.

Or you could opt out on some of those options listed. Personally, I love the color combo you are choosing, but would only choose these options to cut cost:
1. ZSP
2. ZPP
3. iDrive
4. Logic 7
5. 6MT

But hey, we don't know your financial status. If you are set on the 335 with automatic transmission and have the $$$, then by all means, go for it fully loaded.

[Bayerische Motoren Werke]

I LOVE steptronic,and I am not very good at manual,even at games.

[galahad05]

Do NOT get active steering--unless you plan on your car being a long-distance tourer (GT-style car).
It tends to kill transient handling and adds understeer, if I recall correctly.

It does help with high-speed stability though. Again if I recall correctly.

[galahad05]

Also, if you get the Nav, you probably don't need the iPod integration--you'll have a hard drive that you can upload lots of your music to. Your choice.

[Bayerische Motoren Werke]

1. ZSP
2. ZPP

what are those?I know what is the others

[crazed792]

Even with it featured out the way you want, you should be able to go well under MSRP. I know AMEX for instance has an auto purchase program where you can build your car and it shows you a "guaranteed" price as a card member that is somewhere in between that and invoice (closer to invoice) so that you don't need to haggle. Sometimes you can do better though if you haggle, though not always, since they like to move stock ahead of orders, and you want a pretty specific car.

That said, drop whatever options you don't feel you'll use much, and if you can afford it, great. If not, decide if you want to drop more options or do something else. It's a rough choice, but it's a personal thing, and for the most part I don't know how much help we can be on this. If you aren't sure if you'll really use an option then if you search there are usually threads asking for people opinions on things, for instance I've seen a few for active steering and such.

[BayMoWe335]

Originally Posted by Bayerische Motoren Werke

1. ZSP
2. ZPP

what are those?I know what is the others

Sport package and premium package.

Premium package isn't needed either unless you have to have real leather.

[rambalu80]

Originally Posted by Bayerische Motoren Werke

1. ZSP
2. ZPP

what are those?I know what is the others

ZSP - Sports Package
ZPP - Premium Package

[Bayerische Motoren Werke]

I dont think I would have the chance to speed again.I killed my self,but I killed a TT at nearly 90mph. so it will go down to:55,225 dollars.
But,how do you add your music to the HDD at the iDrive

[Prowess Symphony]

Id hate to not have premium package. Sports package is necessary, but like I said, its your car and your money. Do what you want as long as its in your means. No regrets.

[rambalu80]

Originally Posted by Bayerische Motoren Werke

But,how do you add your music to the HDD at the iDrive

It is pretty simple. Go to a dealership and look at one.