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01-24-2011, 03:37 AM
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Hi guys!!!!! 
I'm selling my BMW in the spring and am going to be upgrading.
I kind of want to spend around the $20,000 mark give or take a few thousand and want to get another BMW(love them)
So I'm wondering what you guys think I should get?
For the year and price range I have seen a
2005 x3
2005 or 2006 525i
or a 2007 323i
I know a lot of you probably think the 323i sucks, because it has a small engine ETC but I don't really care about speed or anything like that.
I just want something reliable, good for the city, and comfortable.
I feel like the 5 series is kind of a contender, but I'm not 100 percent
What do you guys think?  
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Thanks guys!
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01-24-2011, 04:00 AM
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Range Rover 
I would go for the 5 series
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01-24-2011, 04:01 AM
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I would get a e92 coupe ..so sexy  Posted via RS Mobile
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01-24-2011, 04:06 AM
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#4 | | What hasn't Killed me, has made me more tolerant of RS!
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I love the coupe but I need to get a sedan.
And I have a Range Rover right now but it's going byebye soon.
Let's not get into it or I'm going to start to cry  boohoo
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01-24-2011, 04:21 AM
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#5 | | What hasn't Killed me, has made me more tolerant of RS!
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Originally Posted by dinamix I would get a e92 coupe ..so sexy Posted via RS Mobile | Oh that picture makes it so horribly tempting to get a 3 series coupe. How much can I get one for?
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01-24-2011, 05:18 AM
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that's a picture of an m3 coupe with exhaust, trunk, coilovers and expensive ass volk te37s. the mods alone would account for half of your $20,000 budget lol...
you can get an 07 328 coupe for around 22-25k though
but if you don't care too much about performance then i'd go for a 2005 530i. it has a lot more standard features than the 525 and is a way ahead of the 3 series in terms of comfort. they should be priced at around 25k as well.
just don't pick an x3. it's not a very good car.
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01-24-2011, 06:09 AM
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I have an 07 e90 328i and so I will obviously recommend that. They should be going for under $20,000 if it's a private sale and around $25,000 if you are getting it pre-owned certified from BMW.
Also consider the 06 325i which is pretty much the same as the 07.
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01-24-2011, 08:50 AM
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525i, is your best bet. The X3 isnt a bad car, its basically a raised 3 series with extra room. Make sure you get a certified BMW car though or atleast pay some extra money and have a dealer mechanic take a look at it.
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01-24-2011, 09:08 AM
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Go for a 328i sedan IMO, that chassis is a whole lot newer than the other two. Take the X3 for a test drive, the 2005 is one of the most uncomfortable rides out there, however unlike a toyota/honda it's not choppy and is actually really composed on rough surfaces, The 2007 and up I believe have better engines/ride.
The 323 doesn't suck, I've driven it with the automatic and it has plenty of power for daily driving, That said I think the 328 is a better deal if you're getting used because they'll probably be better equipped. I am in love with the chassis of this car though, keep in mind the rear wheel arch bulges into the seat quite a bit which makes the rear more suitable as a 4 seater.
If fuel economy matters to you definitely go for the newer line of engines, the one in our old x3 (3.0 si 260hp) sipped gas for a car of it's weight and power/drivetrain. However in the 323i I noticed an avg of about only 1-1.5L/100km less but it was a much lighter car and also 2wd. These are just my observations though. Another thing which is a nightmare about the 323i are the wheels. They are ugly and they are convex, they were impossible to keep clean (Quickly at least)
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01-24-2011, 09:36 AM
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335is =]
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01-24-2011, 10:02 AM
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335 or go home
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01-24-2011, 11:47 AM
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Sorry, I should also state:
GET THE SPORT PACKAGE. The car is NOT fun to drive without it.
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01-24-2011, 11:56 AM
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you can get an 07 328 coupe for around 22-25k though
| damnnnn i didnt know the prices dropped that much  i bought my coupe for 34k in the summer of 09.
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01-24-2011, 12:25 PM
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5 series hands down.
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01-24-2011, 12:32 PM
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depends on the mileage, if you are faced with a 5 with 60 or 70k and a 323 with 30-40k, i would purchase the 323.
i would not buy an 05 X3, for multiple reasons, unless you get a smoking deal on it, i.e $13-15000 with low kms.
323s are great cars, they are fairly quick with a manual and fun to drive. there are lots of them around. we had an 08 with 50ks for $21,000, sold it in about a day.
If like you said, you do not care about status or performance, I would haggle my ass off for the newest car possible with the lowest milage. Slap some nice 18 inch rims on it and call it a day.
p.s. and no, you cannot buy an 07 328 for 25k or a 530 for 25k.
p.p.s Ranger Rovers are dope!
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01-24-2011, 12:41 PM
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01-24-2011, 01:55 PM
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#19 | | Welcome to Planet Power ///M
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p.s. and no, you cannot buy an 07 328 for 25k or a 530 for 25k.
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oh you're right about the 328 coupe. i took a look online and they actually go for around 30 lol. but i found quite a few 530s for around 25k :P
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01-24-2011, 02:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Mugen EvOlutioN 335 or go home | http://www.revscene.net/forums/bmw-3...s-t607509.html
Yeah. Get a 335 if you want constant fuel pump issues.
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had to get rid of my car for that exact reason. 3 failed pumps + the car ran like complete shit.
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01-24-2011, 03:25 PM
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+1 525i
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01-24-2011, 03:31 PM
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2005/2006 525i with hamman wheels and straight pipe exhaust.
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Which one of the 3 does your daddy like more?
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5 series in black
335 sedan lol
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