Which would you rather have

Which do you like better?

2004 330i SP, CWP, Silver Cube, HK, Blk Leatherette, 4000 mi

or this

2003 330i ZHP, CWP, Nav, Xen, PDC, wood trim, HK, 6MT, Blk Leather, 16,000mi

I think the Alpine looks really sweet.

Originally Posted by finally330i

Which do you like better?

2004 330i SP, CWP, Silver Cube, HK, Blk Leatherette, 4000 mi

or this

2003 330i ZHP, CWP, Nav, Xen, PDC, wood trim, HK, 6MT, Blk Leather, 16,000mi

I think the Alpine looks really sweet.

I'd take the 04. I like the white.

'03. More goodies.

I like the 03 better. I have never been a fan of white.

the '04

would never get ZHP with leather

I would take the '03. I love the front bumper.

The '03 has 6MT. What does the '04 have?
The '03 is equipped better tomy taste.
Perhaps the best answer is the one you give when I ask: "Which one do YOU like better?"

ZHP plus wood trim? Sign me up. I've thought about replacing my cube trim with OEM wood trim -- how much has full trim replacement been costing people out there?

Originally Posted by blm

ZHP plus wood trim? Sign me up. I've thought about replacing my cube trim with OEM wood trim -- how much has full trim replacement been costing people out there?

I think the ZHP with black leather, anthracite headliner, and wood trim, is too dark inside. I called a dealer to find out about a silver cube trim kit to replace it with. The Dash and door lit is about $680. The gear shikt piece is $116.

The Alpine '04 has a 6 speed. I also like its interior much better, gray headliner, black leatherette, and the silver cube looks nice.

Originally Posted by finally330i

I think the ZHP with black leather, anthracite headliner, and wood trim, is too dark inside. I called a dealer to find out about a silver cube trim kit to replace it with. The Dash and door lit is about $680. The gear shikt piece is $116.

The Alpine '04 has a 6 speed. I also like its interior much better, gray headliner, black leatherette, and the silver cube looks nice.

So both cars had the interior trim changed out. An SP with silvercube and a ZHP with wood trim.

Originally Posted by LDV330i

So both cars had the interior trim changed out. An SP with silvercube and a ZHP with wood trim.

"Believe it or not?"

Originally Posted by LDV330i

So both cars had the interior trim changed out. An SP with silvercube and a ZHP with wood trim.

Apparently.

Originally Posted by finally330i

I called a dealer to find out about a silver cube trim kit to replace it with. The Dash and door lit is about $680. The gear shikt piece is $116.

I bought a complete Matte Chrome trim kit for my 330i, and I think it was less than $300.

The ZHP is this one right? Good price, offer them $30k.

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...ist=854#vdptop

The white '04 looks awesome too though.

Originally Posted by finally330i

Which do you like better?

2004 330i SP, CWP, Silver Cube, HK, Blk Leatherette, 4000 mi

or this

2003 330i ZHP, CWP, Nav, Xen, PDC, wood trim, HK, 6MT, Blk Leather, 16,000mi

I think the Alpine looks really sweet.

I like the white better than the silver (seems like over half the bimmers I see are grey/silver/some variation of that), but I like just about everything else better on the 2003. So I'd probably go with the '03.

added:
heeeeey... is that a Lexus dealership?!

ZHP, all you need.

Originally Posted by Dawg90

The ZHP is this one right? Good price, offer them $30k.

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...ist=854#vdptop

The white '04 looks awesome too though.

Yea, that's the one. I was planning on offering about 30,000 for either one. I have talked to both dealers and am pretty sure I can get that. Both cars have been on the lot for a few months. The ZHP has a few scratches on the paint like someone rubbed it against their garage and the front spoiler is a bit scuffed. It has also been through an engine coil replacement. The white '04 has not been through any service yet.

I've never considered a white car before so I'm a little uneasy. I don't really want Nav, or the black headliner in the ZHP, so I'm leaning 60/40 towards the Alpine White.

I can't decide

Originally Posted by jimb213

I like the white better than the silver (seems like over half the bimmers I see are grey/silver/some variation of that), but I like just about everything else better on the 2003. So I'd probably go with the '03.

added:
heeeeey... is that a Lexus dealership?!

Yes, that is a Lexus dealership. I've searched bmwusa.com, carmax.com, autotrader.com. There are only a handful of 2004-2002 330i with a manual around.

White is teh suck.

Originally Posted by Plaz

White is teh suck.

Baloney Sauce!

Originally Posted by finally330i

Yea, that's the one. I was planning on offering about 30,000 for either one. I have talked to both dealers and am pretty sure I can get that. Both cars have been on the lot for a few months. The ZHP has a few scratches on the paint like someone rubbed it against their garage and the front spoiler is a bit scuffed. It has also been through an engine coil replacement. The white '04 has not been through any service yet.

I've never considered a white car before so I'm a little uneasy. I don't really want Nav, or the black headliner in the ZHP, so I'm leaning 60/40 towards the Alpine White.

I can't decide

There might be a rash of 330i tradeins when the E90 comes out.

Originally Posted by finally330i

Yes, that is a Lexus dealership. I've searched bmwusa.com, carmax.com, autotrader.com. There are only a handful of 2004-2002 330i with a manual around.

Ahhh, I didn't get that the '04 was manny, too. In that case, go with it. That pushes it over the top for me.

Originally Posted by Dawg90

There might be a rash of 330i tradeins when the E90 comes out.

Good point I would wait until May or June.

Originally Posted by finally330i

The ZHP has ........... the front spoiler is a bit scuffed.

Big ZHP issue. The bumper hangs lower than the SP bumper. You will scrape steep ramps, wheel stops, sidewalks next to parking stalls, etc. I know.

Thanks for your opinions. It sounds like the discussion I'm having in my own head.
Of these two cars I would rather own the Alpine White. I might wait a little longer and see if any other 6 speeds come along.