jealous of the 335i - Page 2 - BMW Forum

Fivemanarmy · 05-16-2009, 01:04 PM

The nice thing about Dinan is they cover their own parts and upgrades with their worrenty, but also parts and accessories that break because of the upgrades. Meaning a stock BMW part breaks because you upgrade your engine (or whatever), they will cover it.

I think the balance you have to consider is how long you will have it vs. the price you pay for your enjoyment. I would do it, and everytime I get in my car, be loving every second of it!!!!

Teh Prof · 05-16-2009, 06:13 PM

Yes, an ESS supercharger will compromise your warranty.

Yes, you are shortening the life of your car.

Yes, this is the price of higher performance no matter which company you go through.

Bimmermann · 05-16-2009, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dr-wall

Is the ESS supercharger recognized by BMW? Dinan is recognized and will not affect the warranty that my car came with.
Am I shortening the life of my car?
Thanks
W

Hei Dr-Wall: You sound so concerned about the consequences that I'd recommend you to stay away from supercharging. Supercharging will kill your warranty, will be costlier to run, and costlier to maintain/repair. The Dinan deal sounds good, but I'd add a turbo or two for high rpm. The more power you add, the more you have to reinforce your ride, so get detailed advise before you shell out a penny and see if whoever advises knows exactly and factually what he is talking about. Nothing about I was told this or that...
Cheers, Bim

dr-wall · 05-26-2009, 12:22 AM

Hi everyone and thanks for your input. After thinking about it I guess I'll stick with my car. The looks are the same inside and out basically..........just the extra 45 horsepower. This is the best car I've ever had and very smooth. I guess going to a 335i I'm looking at more maintenance and shorter longevity due to the turbos too. The trade in price isn't worth it.
We'll see what the next 3 series will bring.

Thanks
Walter

witeshark · 05-26-2009, 12:32 AM

Good thinking.

Fivemanarmy · 05-26-2009, 11:20 AM

Wicked!!!

dr-wall · 06-26-2009, 04:05 AM

Hello all again. Here I am again with the 330i vs 335i dilema again.......I just returned from having my 2006 330i in for service...my car has 22000 kilometres or around 13200 miles. As you can see, I don't drive the car much and I don't drive her in the winter. I must say though she is the best car I have ever had.

Again, my salesman trying to upsell me gave me his 2009 335i demo for a few days. Love the power. The i-drive is redesigned and easier to use. The sport package wheels are different. There are small minor refreshing done in the turning markers front and back now being LED. The hood has a couple of lines built in now and the side mirrors are redesigned....I think that is it. Beautiful car though. This car has 5000 kilometres or 3000 miles.

Upon my return with his car he had the deal worksheet all ready to go. I could have his 2009 for an extra $28000 plus my 2006 330i including all taxes. I thought BMW's had good resale?? My car depreciated over $6000/year?

Here is his sale pitch....he noticed one of my runflats had a small bulge and said it would cost around $500 to replace. Extended warranty for my car would run $3200 for 3 years. Extended maintenance plan would run me $2000 for 3 years. My all inclusive new car warranty will expire on March 9, 2010. If I don't extend the warranties the Inspection 2 cost is $1000 alone. If I don't deal now......and wait for 2010 when the warranty expires I'll have to spend the $500 for the tire and the car will lose another $4000 in depreciation.

He goes on to say that because the costs of extended warranties etc. many of his customers either trade up after 4 years or lease.

Help.......I really did think of just keeping my 2006 330i because she has been great and has low miles...........but I am not mechanically inclined and not a do it yourselfer. Am I going to suffer with all these servicings that will no longer be free?? What to do??

Thanks
Walter

witeshark · 06-26-2009, 08:36 AM

IMO, the dealer is really padding the profit. Maybe it's time to shop another dealer by internet and compare.

drz · 06-26-2009, 07:41 PM

Just buy it. It seems to be what you really want. It is not the most economically sensible thing to do by a long run, but you should do what you like.

RoadsterMadness · 06-26-2009, 08:46 PM

Hi. Listen carefully to me - YOU ARE IN CHARGE - IT IS A RECESSION & A SUPER SOFT/BUYER'S MARKET! You go online find another BMW dealer nearby and get their offer(s). Also look online as to price value with those options and take everything and compare. At a minimum, the first dealer will come and match the lower price. More likely, you will get a way better price AND the 335 you want! Don't just jump at the first thing. The 2010's are coming and the dealers are DYING to get rid of their stock especially the demos! There are many amazing cars out there and you need only be smart to get one. Besides - you already have a terrific E46 in your 330i! Good luck. Let us know what happens!

dr-wall · 06-27-2009, 01:46 AM

Thanks for the input DRZ and Roadstermadness. I will probably pull the trigger for the 335i but excellent point that I'm in the driver's seat especially when the 2010's come in.

Here is something new I'd like your advice on.......I can honestly say that my wife did this...........I go to wash the car and check tire pressures and low and behold.........I find a bulge in the sidewall of the passenger side front and rear tires.

I've spoken to Bridegstone customer service and they will not warranty the tires. They say that I ran into a sidewalk or some pot holes.

What should I do?..........There is still 9/32 in tread on all the tires. Should I buy 2 replacement run flats or for the same money buy 4 new performance non run flat tires? I have never had a flat and always have CAA.

The tire store said that the run flats did their job. Any regular tire probably would have blown. I really can't see my wife barrelling through pot holes, as she fears any scratch on that car. Too bad the run flats are so much money.

If I buy 4 non run flat tires, the tire shop will warranty the tires against tire blow outs even though Bridgestone will not.

What should I do??

Thanks
W

RoadsterMadness · 06-27-2009, 03:46 AM

I had a bulge in the sidewall of my wife's 328xi and it went flat within a day of my noticing it. I think it was from a pothole we hit accidentally in the dark a few days earlier. Anyway, I think run flats are way overpriced garbage and if her car wasn't a lease, I'd never buy another Bridgestone (Potenza EL or something?? I forget I was soo mad! You get a much better price - installed too - at a tire store than the dealer who will never cover a blown tire. I think it is outrageous! We used the dealer only because I had earned a $120 credit from my BMW mastercard so it wound up less. If you are seriously trading it in - don't waste the $$ I say. If you are keeping it - get a regular, much better quality tire (or two as you really need a pair). Sigh. Expensive these damned cars we love hunh?? And the worst is when it's not our fault!

Fivemanarmy · 06-27-2009, 11:03 AM

Run flats effin suck IMO...

Buy better tires.

Bimmermann · 06-27-2009, 04:33 PM

You have several choices:

a) Keep the 330: First find a top notch independent mechanic and forget the dealership (remember the warranty is about to expire and you will save paying the indie. How you judge the mechanic? Clean shop, was working for BMW dealership, has all the up-to-date electronic diagnostic equipment, answers kindly to "pushy" questions, his chemistry is compatible with yours. Then go buy 4 new Michelin tires and forget about the run flats (you may wish to keep the pair for spares).

b) Find a better deal for the new car you want without changing the tires, and have your dealer meet it or improve it.

c) Get the tires and wait for the 2010 to come out.

Whatever you do, enjoy the ride, Bim

dr-wall · 06-30-2009, 02:40 AM

Hi and thanks for all the good advice. Does anyone know when the present iteration of the 3 series is due for redesign? I know it was just freshened up in 09.
My car has been great. With only 13200 miles I'm sure I have lots of trouble free driving ahead of me. If I can find a dependable independant mechanic the service costs should go way down too. Only problem is that BMW doesn't share everything with indies. I think that is all really major items though.
I got the city's indemnity department to cough up the bucks for 2 new tires less depreciation so hopefully they've learned their lesson in road maintenance. When these run flats wear out it will be back to regular performance tires for me.

Take care
Walter