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Originally Posted by Suareezay
if you manage to option out a 335 to 55k then you need a fucking babysitter to make sure you dont make any more horribly retarded decisions.
m3 if you want to shift.
c63 if you want auto.
done.
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I am not sure if you priced out a 09 335i coupe yet but a fairly well loaded (no active steering, active cruise, sunshade, or sat radio) runs $54k. Thats without the DCT or m-sport package.
On the big if that BMW does offer a DCT and the M-sport pack on the 335i coupes for 2010, I assume the DCT will cost ~ $1,000 more than the current auto (M3 dct is $2900, 6AT is $1325). Plus the M-sport will likely cost a bit more than the the $1600 sport pack and $1195 areo kit (since it has all the m-tech bits such as wheels, steering wheel etc).
If you can't tell by my posts and the cars I am comparing it to... I am not exactly looking for a stripper base car that goes fast. I prefer some amenities too.
Otherwise I would just go with a new $25k 361HP Pontiac G8 or a $32k 420hp Camaro SS.
Other than letting me start up the engine, my local Merc dealer won't even allow a test drive of their single C63 they have in stock. (well they'll let you take a drive if you draw up a purchase contract with them but that sorta defeats the point) I am sure the power is very satisfactory and as I noted, it sounds great. However, other than the excellent quality nappa leather seats, the lack of lux touches and small interior hinders it.
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Originally Posted by amgthis
Used E63, slap an exhaust. You're good.
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Quite tempting! Unfortunately the thought of modding a $95k car with most of its new car warranty remaining is a daunting proposition. And truthfully, if I get a E63 or C63, (or even a 335i), once the warranty runs out then out the car goes. Call me biased but when it comes to luxury cars I am only willing to keep the Japanese brands past warranty... hence my main reason for ruling out the E55 supercharged.
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Originally Posted by wakeboarder109
Maybe I missed it above but would you not consider a used M5. A slightly used 06 or 07 would definitely fall in your price range.
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Unfortunately for whatever reason I just can not warm up to the exterior design of the 5 series. I test drove a 550i sport a couple years back and while the car drove very well, even with the areo kit the cars still looked bleh. Otherwise a 550i sport lease would definitely be in the running for me.
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Originally Posted by Kampfer
My friend had an M45 and it was a really good car. Black on black, fully loaded. He test drove a 550i and didn't think it was worth the price, plus the Inifiniti dealership was much nicer to him. He said he had no problems with it as well; the 5-speed doesn't really help with gas mileage but you still have enough torque to get around.
Go w/ an M45... from the prices you listed above you are saving quite a bit. Then you can spring for the new E AMG later
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I might end up going with a M45 first and use that to tide me over until the 2010 E92 order info comes out. If the M-sport and DCT is not released for the 335i then either stick with the M45 or upgrade to the C63/E63. By that time lightly used C63s will be more plentiful and since the redesigned E class will be out, I imagine used E63s will have become even cheaper.