[goodfella]

I may not be able to justify springing for the 330i SP (and may not even find one without other costly options). I can get a basic 330i or may be better off with a 325i SP, roof, heated seats, xenon (std in Canada), wood, rain sensor and still have some money for the good snows and maybe a dealer extra like alarm and/or CD changer? I do mostly city driving so will not have a ton of opp. to use the extra horses (which are great on the test drive) but will always appreciate the SP and the extras. Any thoughts?

 

[PhilH]

We're getting a loaded 325i with steptronic for my wife. If I wind up getting an E46 it will be a stripped manual 330Ci. It depends what's really important to you.

 

[ayn]

I will definitely go for a stripped 330 instead of a loaded 325. Unless you're planning on keeping this car for a long time and really like those options you listed. Options depreciate *BAD*...

--Andrew

 

[Dr. Phil]

This I know..........if we could get 330 tourings here in the US I would have gotten a stripped version of it instead of the everything but NAV and leather 325 version I have.

It's all about what is important to you

 

[bmwsfca]

tough call

Since I use the car daily for work and my opportunities for really opening it up is rare, I went with the smaller motor.

Perhaps it's the rational side of me that made the decision.
Do I really need 200+ horse to go to a client, shopping, etc...

Getting those extra feature are nice.

At the time, I couldn't justify paying $7K more to go 4/10ths of a second faster to 60mph.

Granted, at the time the choice was 323 or 328.

I decided on the 323. Gets better mileage, still is fast enough for battling traffic in the area.

If money wasn't an issue, obviously I would have gone all out and selected the top of the line of everything.

But, since I am a "working stiff", I chose a more practical approach and have no regrets.

Tough decisions. Go with what your heart says. Make it close to having no regrets down the road.

Good luck

 

[Mystikal]

Re: tough call

I decided on the 323. Gets better mileage, still is fast enough for battling traffic in the area.

Both the 328 and 330 get better mileage than the 323 or 325. Seriously. Look it up.

 

[bmwsfca]

Stand Correct....now I'm sad

 

[Pete Teoh]

Re: Stand Correct....now I'm sad

Don't dude... insurance is cheaper on a 325/323 :thumbup: