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Hi everyone! I currently have a 2011 328i xDrive that I bought as a CPO about three years ago. The CPO warranty is about to end, so I am in the market for a new car. I was planning on getting a new 2016 328i xDrive, but after driving one today I was not impressed with the 4 banger they're using now. The engine sounded a little tinny compared to my straight 6 and didn't come close to the power or sound of my sons Audi S3.

After the disappointment I learned that the dealership had a new 2015 335i xDrive that has all the options I'm looking for except for the sport seats. They're discounting it $7k and said there is a bit of wiggle room in the price yet. I noticed other left over 2015s are listed for about $10k off so I could shoot to get a little more off. I do not need the extra power, but the car felt better to me. What do you guys think about getting a new 335i? Is it weird that there is a 2015 leftover? Any other thoughts or suggestions? Thanks!

Link to the 2015 335i xDrive:
http://www.enterprisebmw.com/Vehicle...-WI/2533916423

Decoded VIN:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9_...ew?usp=sharing

[Vegetable]

Huge pass! No sport seats? Total deal breaker. Plus, it's not that discounted. keep looking for a 335i M-sport with at least the HK sound.

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Originally Posted by Vegetable

Huge pass! No sport seats? Total deal breaker. Plus, it's not that discounted. keep looking for a 335i M-sport with at least the HK sound.

It has the HK where I currently do not. I have the standard seats in my 328xi, but I wanted sport seats in a new car...it's not a deal breaker though. I have to admit the seats in my sons S3 beat even the 328i sport seats IMO. I'm not sure how I'd feel about hopping over to Audi though.

[Vegetable]

Originally Posted by 1skibum

It has the HK where I currently do not. I have the standard seats in my 328xi, but I wanted sport seats in a new car...it's not a deal breaker though. I have to admit the seats in my sons S3 beat even the 328i sport seats IMO. I'm not sure how I'd feel about hopping over to Audi though.

Well if you like sitting on bucket seats that offer all the support of a bench in a Ford F-150 ( shallow bolsters, no thigh extenders, etc), who I am to argue.

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Originally Posted by Vegetable

Well if you like sitting on bucket seats that offer all the support of a bench in a Ford F-150 ( shallow bolsters, no thigh extenders, etc), who I am to argue.

If I want to get something new for under $50k what would you recommend then?

[Vegetable]

Originally Posted by 1skibum

If I want to get something new for under $50k what would you recommend then?

How about a 2017 340 xdrive (assuming you need AWD) with 1 or two options.. You get M-sport standard, You get HK standard, you get a kick ass engine. You might be able to talk your dealer into throwing in the Nav for free or at a reduced cost. Just over $50K, plus you get the full warranty, maintenance, and a brand spanking new car.

[Herakles]

I'm surprised the 2016 328 didn't impress you compared to your e90 328!!

I had a 2016 328 loaner the other day and I was impressed and thought that little turbo 4 cylinder was
Nice!! Even coming out of my 2011
335 xdrive-

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Originally Posted by Herakles

I'm surprised the 2016 328 didn't impress you compared to your e90 328!!

I had a 2016 328 loaner the other day and I was impressed and thought that little turbo 4 cylinder was
Nice!! Even coming out of my 2011
335 xdrive-

In my opinion the 328i seemed to be built cheaper than my 2011. It didn't seem as solid and there wasn't the power/sound there that I wanted. I hopped in the 335i and I felt back at home. I thought the 328i and 335i were pretty much the same car other than engine, so I'm rather confused as to why it felt so different. Do you think BMW cheapened it up for 2016? What about an A4?

[tex2670]

Originally Posted by 1skibum

Hi everyone! I currently have a 2011 328i xDrive that I bought as a CPO about three years ago. The CPO warranty is about to end, so I am in the market for a new car. I was planning on getting a new 2016 328i xDrive, but after driving one today I was not impressed with the 4 banger they're using now. The engine sounded a little tinny compared to my straight 6 and didn't come close to the power or sound of my sons Audi S3.

After the disappointment I learned that the dealership had a new 2015 335i xDrive that has all the options I'm looking for except for the sport seats. They're discounting it $7k and said there is a bit of wiggle room in the price yet. I noticed other left over 2015s are listed for about $10k off so I could shoot to get a little more off. I do not need the extra power, but the car felt better to me. What do you guys think about getting a new 335i? Is it weird that there is a 2015 leftover? Any other thoughts or suggestions? Thanks!

Link to the 2015 335i xDrive:
http://www.enterprisebmw.com/Vehicle...-WI/2533916423

Decoded VIN:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9_...ew?usp=sharing

I would expect a much bigger discount on a car that is now 2 model years old.

[tex2670]

Originally Posted by Vegetable

How about a 2017 340 xdrive (assuming you need AWD) with 1 or two options.. You get M-sport standard, You get HK standard, you get a kick ass engine. You might be able to talk your dealer into throwing in the Nav for free or at a reduced cost. Just over $50K, plus you get the full warranty, maintenance, and a brand spanking new car.

No need for a '17 340; there must be some deals to get '16 340s sub $50K.

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What do you guys think would be a good price on the 335xi if I could live with the seats?

[eluded]

get a 2017 340 with those prices. i'd want 15K or more off a new 15 (if they are still out there). good luck!