Trying to be a new BMW owner, spend $40k for a 2012 328i or $30k for a 2010 335i?

328i is a 2 l with high turbo boost

320i is a 2 l with low turbo boost

Some tuner should work out how to tune 320 into 328

Get a loaded 320 then boost it up

Originally Posted by SilverX3

328i is a 2 l with high turbo boost

320i is a 2 l with low turbo boost

Some tuner should work out how to tune 320 into 328

Get a loaded 320 then boost it up

It's not that simple. Pistons are different. You can get a 320 close to stock 328 power levels.

Originally Posted by Jamesonsviggen

It's not that simple. Pistons are different. You can get a 320 close to stock 328 power levels.

but then you can also get 328 close to stock 335 levels

Originally Posted by frozendarkness

but then you can also get 328 close to stock 335 levels

Well yes, I am already at 335 power levels and then some

Problem is, 335 can be tuned too lol.

Originally Posted by Jamesonsviggen

Well yes, I am already at 335 power levels and then some

Problem is, 335 can be tuned too lol.

which tuning are you using? i wasn't thinking of jumping in until I see one that's universally loved. Also, my gf probably won't be too excited.

Originally Posted by frozendarkness

which tuning are you using? i wasn't thinking of jumping in until I see one that's universally loved. Also, my gf probably won't be too excited.

BMS. It's been very well received, a few hundred out there already.

Stage two is well into development, I will be alpha testing it and with hardware like my exhaust should net nearly 300/330 to the wheels.

Originally Posted by Jamesonsviggen

Well yes, I am already at 335 power levels and then some

Problem is, 335 can be tuned too lol.

How long is the piece of string ?

Can I tune 335i to ferrari F599 level ?

Originally Posted by SilverX3

How long is the piece of string ?

Can I tune 335i to ferrari F599 level ?

With enough money, you can make all the power you want.

will my money last ????? or the engine blows up in smoke after one lap

Originally Posted by SilverX3

will my money last ????? or the engine blows up in smoke after one lap

I have about 10k miles after doubling the power on my other BMW. That's a good sign.

Originally Posted by suneil

Sorry not OTD, add $1500 or whatever in taxes (since I had a trade in), but yes...if I told you what I paid for the maintenance and warranty extension to 6/100k, you'll $hit a brick.

btw it'd be undeniably awesome if you share with us what you paid for maintenance and warranty extension and which dealer. maybe we can all share in your great fortune

At the right price, the used car is worth looking at. But the real difference beyond the vehicles feature/performance (whatever that is worth to you) is the CPO vs. "No Maintenance" coverage. I had a CPO and while its good, there were MANY expenses not covered. No Maintenance means no cost beyond wear and tear items.

I'd recommend checking out one of the sites that provides "true cost of ownership" that incorporates the maintenance cost into the picture....

I spent many $K on my CPO vehicle and while I love the car, the costs were much higher than anticipated. Depending on how long you plan to keep, the mileage, etc. you might be better off with the more fixed cost projections of a new vehicle lease vs CPO purchase.