01-15-2015, 09:29 AM | #1 |
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Dilemma, 335i or 128i?
I have agreed to purchase a 2011 128i M Sport 44k miles with Premium package (no nav and no Xenons) for $19k (firm) but just found a 2009 335I with top specs (M Sport, Premium package, nav, Xenons, Cobb tune, BMW performance exhaust, BMW performance tune, and much more), for $16.500 and I could probably talk him down to $16k. After owning a 2009 Turbo Mini Cooper S I am a bit turned off about having a turbo again let alone two of them… I loved the power but the maintenance was a pain with oil leaks on the turbos and such (3 oil leaks on the turbo in 80k miles) I also look at the 128i because the simple fact that it is dependable (but my wife doesn’t like the shape of the 1 series coupe.)
I love the handling of the 1 series but the 3 series is such a nicer ride (Already have an 2011 328I M sport in the family for my wife) What to do??? |
01-15-2015, 09:36 AM | #2 |
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it has the Cobb tune AND the BMW Perf tune?
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01-15-2015, 09:48 AM | #4 |
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Doesn't make sense but ok. The 128i is going to be more reliable but the 335 will be faster. I always opt for more power when available.
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01-15-2015, 12:06 PM | #5 |
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I like my 128i only because I drive a shit ton on a daily basis. 52k miles last year alone, and all I've had to do is basic maintenance.
Not sure how much you'll be driving, but I can only believe more wearable parts (turbo components) would probably require a more stringent maintenance interval. |
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that's not possible. it's one or the other. regardless see if the hpfp has been replaced and the turbos on the n54 are warrantied up to 10yrs/100k miles if I am not mistaken. If you get the 335i for $16k then you have $3k for maintenance, which should be more than enough to keep the car running for some time. Just make sure the 335i is in good condition mechanically so you don't have to dump money into right off the bat.
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This just got easier, the website they are both on just flagged the 335i as a scam even though I have already received the vin and original build sheet. I may still have a chance with the 335 as I know the original sales man and he can still track down the owner. 128i has taken the lead though still as less drama involved.
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01-18-2015, 07:01 PM | #12 |
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Everyone thanks for your input, I will most likely be picking up the 335 this Friday. The car has the BMW Performance tune as the stock map but the present owner has been running the Cobb stage 1. When I pick it up it will be back to the BMW P tune as I have requested but the Cobb stays with the car.
As for usage, it will be more of fun car and I will continue to use my 118i as my primary commuter. |
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the choice is SIMPLE!
find yourself a 135i. The best of all worlds! |
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