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BigartK · 12-02-2006, 08:36 AM

Hi All.

I have owned 12 BMW's since 1984, but never have owned a 3 Series car. Current ride is a 2007 E61 Wagon that I share with Wife.
Have decided to buy a 330i Convertible for myself but, since it won't be used much, it will be a pre-owned one, either 2004 0r 2005 with low miles if possible.

Questions: Were there any differences in the 2004 and 2005 Cabrios, options, etc?
Is one a better year than the other?
I live in New Jersey but will be in Florida next month. Any reason to buy a car there instead of here?

Thanks in advance for all opinions.
Art
Watchung, N.J.

Brunotheboxer · 12-02-2006, 08:38 AM

you know this is E90post.com right.

ska///235i · 12-02-2006, 01:11 PM

2004 & 2005 are pretty much identical

whats the Tax % in florida, might be cheaper to buy here and transport it there....you have to do the math yourself

Nicholas · 12-02-2006, 01:24 PM

just in case you didn't know, there is a new 3 series convertible out in 2007

but i guess if you are looking for lower price and you like the e46, thats ok

good luck with your purchase

Mr. Smith · 12-02-2006, 01:47 PM

i would wait for the new E93 cabrio, they are a lot nicer than the old ones

Vegas335 · 12-02-2006, 01:54 PM

I'd be careful about buying any car in Florida.
It is my understanding that cars down there don't need to to state if the car was in an accident and can show a clear title instead of a salvage.
Anyone know for sure?

stressdoc · 12-02-2006, 03:55 PM

I would ED a 2007 328 E93 in April. Much better value and lower cost in the long run.

sexy_ninja_goat · 12-09-2006, 06:52 PM

Hey all, whats going on. Ok so this is my first time on this sight or any BMW forum for that matter. I have never owned a BMW but I have driven a few (2001 330i, 1995 7 series forget which, and a 2003 M5 obviously my fave,) but anyway the first time I ever drove one I fell in love and dreamed from then on of one day owning one.

Ok moving on then. exactly 3 days ago I ordered a 2007 328xi 6sp man, with sport pack, heated seats, comfort access, prem hi-fi, 17" 161 wheels (cause there was no 18" option on the 328), burl walnut trim, terra int, sapp blk. I guess my question is, is there any options I didn't order that I am going to wish I had? It's not too late to add something. Also I was wondering about accessories I can put on when I get it. Any help would be great. You all seem to be pretty well schooled in BMWish. I am in Iraq now, and I can't wait to get home in April and take delivery of my new bimmer!

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BigartK New Member 5 Rep 5 Posts Drives: 2011 335 Conv. Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	New to this Forum - Need info & Opinions Hi All. I have owned 12 BMW's since 1984, but never have owned a 3 Series car. Current ride is a 2007 E61 Wagon that I share with Wife. Have decided to buy a 330i Convertible for myself but, since it won't be used much, it will be a pre-owned one, either 2004 0r 2005 with low miles if possible. Questions: Were there any differences in the 2004 and 2005 Cabrios, options, etc? Is one a better year than the other? I live in New Jersey but will be in Florida next month. Any reason to buy a car there instead of here? Thanks in advance for all opinions. Art Watchung, N.J.
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Nicholas Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 220 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: TO iTrader: (0)	just in case you didn't know, there is a new 3 series convertible out in 2007 but i guess if you are looking for lower price and you like the e46, thats ok good luck with your purchase __________________ Nicholas
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Mr. Smith Second Lieutenant 2 Rep 229 Posts Drives: 2007 328i Sedan (Ordered) Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0)	i would wait for the new E93 cabrio, they are a lot nicer than the old ones __________________ Ordered: 2007 328i Sedan/ Montego Blue/ Beige interior with wood trim/ STEPTRONIC/ Sport package/ Premium Package/ Cold Weather Package/ Comfort Access Comes in January
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Vegas335 Private 0 Rep 88 Posts Drives: 335I Coupe MT Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (0)	I'd be careful about buying any car in Florida. It is my understanding that cars down there don't need to to state if the car was in an accident and can show a clear title instead of a salvage. Anyone know for sure?
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stressdoc Moderator 665 Rep 10,865 Posts Drives: BMW i8; Toy 4runner TRD pro Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Waco TX iTrader: (0)	I would ED a 2007 328 E93 in April. Much better value and lower cost in the long run.
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sexy_ninja_goat Private First Class 7 Rep 167 Posts Drives: '07 E90, '10 RR Sport Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: MN iTrader: (0)	New here Hey all, whats going on. Ok so this is my first time on this sight or any BMW forum for that matter. I have never owned a BMW but I have driven a few (2001 330i, 1995 7 series forget which, and a 2003 M5 obviously my fave,) but anyway the first time I ever drove one I fell in love and dreamed from then on of one day owning one. Ok moving on then. exactly 3 days ago I ordered a 2007 328xi 6sp man, with sport pack, heated seats, comfort access, prem hi-fi, 17" 161 wheels (cause there was no 18" option on the 328), burl walnut trim, terra int, sapp blk. I guess my question is, is there any options I didn't order that I am going to wish I had? It's not too late to add something. Also I was wondering about accessories I can put on when I get it. Any help would be great. You all seem to be pretty well schooled in BMWish. I am in Iraq now, and I can't wait to get home in April and take delivery of my new bimmer!
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