[p30amg08]

morning guys,

i cant seem to find out, what year F chassis to get. currently i have e90 2011 335i with ppk. i really want the Led headlights, HUD, m sport. what year car would have the Led headlamps? and what options are a must, i dont want to buy a car and then regret not getting an option, like i do with the e90.

help is appreciated

[Pauleebe]

MY16+ 3 series have LED headlights as an option. Beware the LED package for 328 and 340 are all adaptive (but more expensive), but the 320 has only LED's without the adaptive functionality.

MY14+ 4 series have LED headlights as an option.

The other options you mentioned are available on 3 and 4 series as long as it's not the 320.

Other packages are subjective so I would read through the details online and see if you care for them during a test drive at the dealer.

[p30amg08]

thanks for the response. ok so that means Led are not an option for me since i want to stay below a certain number.

[bri1042]

The Adaptive LED package on the 328 is not expensive, check the configs on the BMW website. It's certainly worth the $800 to ditch the Halogens. The 340 comes with non-adaptive standard without spending extra money. The non-adaptive LED's are just fine on their own. I doubt the LED package is very common on dealer stock 328's or 320's without the M-Sport package. Getting the options you want on anything but a 340 is going to require ordering, I'd bet. Tech Package (with HUD) and M-Sport 340's are likely to be pretty easy to grab out of dealer stock if you aren't too color-picky (my local dealer only ever seems to have them in black and white).

[Sladester100]

LED headlights for the 3 series was a recent change unless you actually mean LED Halo sections (with the xenon projector unit for the headlight) then you can get MY12 onwards

[Pauleebe]

Originally Posted by Sladester100

LED headlights for the 3 series was a recent change unless you actually mean LED Halo sections (with the xenon projector unit for the headlight) then you can get MY12 onwards

Originally Posted by p30amg08

thanks for the response. ok so that means Led are not an option for me since i want to stay below a certain number.

Ah, good point, if he was looking for Halogen vs. Xenon, or Halogen vs. LED. Perhaps OP isn't aware.

So, if you're fine with Xenon's (more than fine IMO), then you can get these on a MY12 - MY15 as well.

Originally Posted by bri1042

The Adaptive LED package on the 328 is not expensive, check the configs on the BMW website. It's certainly worth the $800 to ditch the Halogens. The 340 comes with non-adaptive standard without spending extra money. The non-adaptive LED's are just fine on their own. I doubt the LED package is very common on dealer stock 328's or 320's without the M-Sport package. Getting the options you want on anything but a 340 is going to require ordering, I'd bet. Tech Package (with HUD) and M-Sport 340's are likely to be pretty easy to grab out of dealer stock if you aren't too color-picky (my local dealer only ever seems to have them in black and white).

Wrong, because on the 328, LED package (already $800), requires premium package, which runs $2,450, so you can't have LED's without paying $3,250. You can't get non-adaptive LED's on the 328, like you can on the 320, or that come standard on the 340.

The lighting package on MY12 - MY15's included Xenons for $900 only.

M sports on dealer lots are not common, tech package is more common for sure.

[bri1042]

Considering he wanted M-Sport, the premium package was an assumption if he's looking at downgrading from his 335 to a 328. I'm pretty sure you'd have to factory order if you wanted M-Sport and none of the premium package bits, at least for the 328's. I'd guess there are more oddly configured, near-stripped 320's floating around than the higher models. The OP has a 335...I was under the impression that he does not want a stripped car considering his post mentions most of the expensive options anyway.

At the end of the day, addressing the OP, if you are looking to buy used, I think you're better off surveying local dealer websites and seeing how the cars you can actually find for the price you want to pay are configured. I think we'd have an easier time giving you our heavily biased opinions on the option choices that are actually available to you.

Flat out, though, I spent almost 3 years with the F30 Halogens. They are horrid. The worst headlights I'd had on a car in 20+ years. I'm thankful I never did any real dark, country driving with my 328. Xenon or LED...either one is dandy compared to the Halogens.

[p30amg08]

good morning gentleman,

for now I'm going to keep the 2011 E90 series and I have made a purchase last night on a 2013 335i I like it because it's really well optioned and it's under $35,000 nd 35k miles. so still under factory warranty for a little bit I'm surprised to see that the Route 66 warranty has gone up from 2500 to $3,000 I'm not sure if anyone else is aware as my current vehicle has the Route 66 warranty which I just purchased back in February along with the car.

anyhow I'm happy with the purchase don't have any pictures of I'll be waiting for delivery of the vehicle out of state but as a tad bit here is the options list.

Options & Features?
B39 - MINERAL GREY METALLIC
LCLZ - BLACK, DAKOTA LEATHER SEAT TRIM
w/exclusive stitching

4AT - HIGH GLOSS BLACK TRIM
ZMM - M SPORT
18" x 8.0" front & 18" x 8.5" rear star-spoke light alloy wheels (style 400M) w/P225/45R18 front & P255/40R18 rear run-flat performance tires
sport seats
estoril blue matte highlight trim finishers
aluminum hexagon interior trim
M steering wheel
M footrest
aerodynamic kit
shadowline exterior trim
anthracite headliner
chrome rings around A/C & radio controls
sport instrument cluster
signature key
M sport suspension

ZDA - DRIVER ASSISTANCE PKG
rearview camera
park distance control
active blind spot detection
side & top view cameras

ZDB - DRIVER ASSISTANCE PLUS
lane departure warning
forward collision warning
speed limit info

ZPP - PREMIUM PKG
comfort access keyless entry
lumbar support
satellite radio w/1-year subscription
Dakota leather seat trim

ZTP - TECHNOLOGY PKG
navigation system
head-up display
online info services
smartphone integration
BMW Assist w/enhanced Bluetooth & USB
BMW apps
real time traffic info
instrument cluster w/extended contents

688 - HARMAN/KARDON SURROUND SOUND
494 - HEATED FRONT SEATS.

I sincerely appreciate everyone's help and now I'll be able to get a comparative view on both vehicles for some time. I already know what to expect with the steering so I'm well aware of that. I hope it's not too big of a downfall as I really really like my 2011 335 I just realized I didn't like the electronics that much even though my current vehicle is really well option as well I figure if you're going to buy used might as well get the best options and the best mileage

[Kabrich]

Originally Posted by p30amg08

good morning gentleman,

for now I'm going to keep the 2011 E90 series and I have made a purchase last night on a 2013 335i I like it because it's really well optioned and it's under $35,000 nd 35k miles. so still under factory warranty for a little bit I'm surprised to see that the Route 66 warranty has gone up from 2500 to $3,000 I'm not sure if anyone else is aware as my current vehicle has the Route 66 warranty which I just purchased back in February along with the car.

anyhow I'm happy with the purchase don't have any pictures of I'll be waiting for delivery of the vehicle out of state but as a tad bit here is the options list.

Options & Features?
B39 - MINERAL GREY METALLIC
LCLZ - BLACK, DAKOTA LEATHER SEAT TRIM
w/exclusive stitching

4AT - HIGH GLOSS BLACK TRIM
ZMM - M SPORT
18" x 8.0" front & 18" x 8.5" rear star-spoke light alloy wheels (style 400M) w/P225/45R18 front & P255/40R18 rear run-flat performance tires
sport seats
estoril blue matte highlight trim finishers
aluminum hexagon interior trim
M steering wheel
M footrest
aerodynamic kit
shadowline exterior trim
anthracite headliner
chrome rings around A/C & radio controls
sport instrument cluster
signature key
M sport suspension

ZDA - DRIVER ASSISTANCE PKG
rearview camera
park distance control
active blind spot detection
side & top view cameras

ZDB - DRIVER ASSISTANCE PLUS
lane departure warning
forward collision warning
speed limit info

ZPP - PREMIUM PKG
comfort access keyless entry
lumbar support
satellite radio w/1-year subscription
Dakota leather seat trim

ZTP - TECHNOLOGY PKG
navigation system
head-up display
online info services
smartphone integration
BMW Assist w/enhanced Bluetooth & USB
BMW apps
real time traffic info
instrument cluster w/extended contents

688 - HARMAN/KARDON SURROUND SOUND
494 - HEATED FRONT SEATS.

I sincerely appreciate everyone's help and now I'll be able to get a comparative view on both vehicles for some time. I already know what to expect with the steering so I'm well aware of that. I hope it's not too big of a downfall as I really really like my 2011 335 I just realized I didn't like the electronics that much even though my current vehicle is really well option as well I figure if you're going to buy used might as well get the best options and the best mileage

Should have purchased the MY2013 AH3 in Classifieds (Also in Texas) with EVERY OPTION and $6k less

[p30amg08]

same options? link?

[Kabrich]

Originally Posted by p30amg08

same options? link?

ALL OPTIONS. Everything...but you stated you already purchased the other one.

And it's only minutes from you.

http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1264906