As a long time BMW owner I need help on my decision as my current Lease comes up shortly. I am 46 years old and have reached the mid-life crisis portion of my life. I want something sporty. I currently have a 2001 E39 540I. My kid is in University and our second car is a four door Infinity. My options are to pick up a 2004 330I Coupe with Premium package, M-package, SMG in Silver Grey or Black.
Keep my own 540I for another couple of years or wait for the new 2005 Infinity G35 6MT....
I took the 330 Coupe for a ride today though it did not have the SMG gear box and really enjoyed it. Yes it is smaller and yes it doesn't have the power my 540I has but it was alot of fun to drive. I then drove this years G35 6MT. Granted it is not a BMW but I gotta tell you it for the money it was great. Didn't really like the interior but apparantly that is being changed for 2005.
My question is will I be happy with the 330?? Should I stick with my 540I as I don't like the new 545I or move on to the G35??? Any other suggestions would be appreciated. BTW; Pricing works out to just about the same monthly for any of the three options above.
Keep my own 540I for another couple of years or wait for the new 2005 Infinity G35 6MT....
I took the 330 Coupe for a ride today though it did not have the SMG gear box and really enjoyed it. Yes it is smaller and yes it doesn't have the power my 540I has but it was alot of fun to drive. I then drove this years G35 6MT. Granted it is not a BMW but I gotta tell you it for the money it was great. Didn't really like the interior but apparantly that is being changed for 2005.
My question is will I be happy with the 330?? Should I stick with my 540I as I don't like the new 545I or move on to the G35??? Any other suggestions would be appreciated. BTW; Pricing works out to just about the same monthly for any of the three options above.