Might trade-in my 330i for 550i tomorrow

E90ice · 12-01-2006, 10:20 PM

So, I was at the dealership today and they have a special lease rate for a 550i loaded and with manual transmission.

I got my car for $45,000. Trade-in value for my 330i is $36,500 after only 3 months of ownership.:mad:

The lease offer is very very good and the 550i's performance and looks is awesome. I really like the 5 series.

What should I do?

rwwong · 12-01-2006, 10:31 PM

I don't see why not!?

ZuerstBMW · 12-01-2006, 10:34 PM

Get it if its will make you happy, remember you only live once.

beauderek · 12-01-2006, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by rwwong

I don't see why not!?

Umm...8500 dollars.

arcrox · 12-01-2006, 10:40 PM

If you've got money to blow, do it. Financially, it makes no sense.

FirstClass · 12-01-2006, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by arcrox

If you've got money to blow, do it. Financially, it makes no sense.

+1
Financially stupid to sell a car you just bought. But mentally sound if you like the 550i. Hell, some people swap quarter million dollar sports cars every other month.

BMW320i · 12-01-2006, 11:12 PM

you should see it this way: is the lease offer on the 550i THAT good you are willing to sucrifice the loss on your car???

but you have to give extra credit to the 550i, its an amaaaazing car, i would get it if i were you

SCA · 12-01-2006, 11:22 PM

A $8.5k hit in three months? No way in hell I would do it!

FirstClass · 12-01-2006, 11:39 PM

I just remembered, the 335i is faster... WHY THE HELL WOULD YOU DITCH IT FOR A HEAVIER, SLOWER CAR?!?!?!

335i=:) · 12-01-2006, 11:39 PM

You also might want to consider the 335i sedan. It's faster, more tunable, and you only lose 1.4 inches of rear legroom, 1.8 inches of shoulder room, standard nav, and power tilt/telescoping wheel/larger trunk. But you save at least 20k. I was - close to a 550i when I found out about the 335i. 335i=beast and cheap tune. But if your entertaining clients alot it would be worth it to go 550i. If they introduce a 535, what's going to happen to the 550i?

FirstClass · 12-01-2006, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 335i=:)

You also might want to consider the 335i sedan. It's faster, more tunable, and you only lose 1.4 inches of rear legroom, 1.8 inches of shoulder room, standard nav, and power tilt/telescoping wheel/larger trunk. But you save at least 20k. I was - close to a 550i when I found out about the 335i. 335i=beast and cheap tune. But if your entertaining clients alot it would be worth it to go 550i. If they introduce a 535, what's going to happen to the 550i?

535 would be slower than a 550.

TexasAggie14 · 12-01-2006, 11:52 PM

in the words of former texas gubernatorial candidate Kinky Friedman,"Why the hell not".

NaTuReB0Y · 12-02-2006, 12:13 AM

I wouldn't trade it straight up........no way!

BK · 12-02-2006, 12:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arcrox

If you've got money to blow, do it. Financially, it makes no sense.

+2

If you really want a 550i, then go for it. But of course, you should have just gotten the 550i in the first place and saved yourself thousands of dollars. Live and learn.

a burrito · 12-02-2006, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by FirstClass

I just remembered, the 335i is faster... WHY THE HELL WOULD YOU DITCH IT FOR A HEAVIER, SLOWER CAR?!?!?!

the 550i is obviously bigger and made for different reasons than the 335i..maybe he needs something bigger?

dlg · 12-02-2006, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by beauderek

Umm...8500 dollars.

jimlai322 · 12-02-2006, 01:24 AM

how good was your deal on the 550?

manster · 12-02-2006, 01:34 AM

i dunno guys...i mean this is called an "upgrade" why are you guys stopping him from upgrading into a better car? yes the 335 might be faster than a 550 but you don't just buy a car for speed do you? you have to look at the overall quality of the car. the 5 series is a lot more comfortable inside than the 3 and also passengers in the rear will be better off.

Robin_NL · 12-02-2006, 01:36 AM

550i is nice, but do you know there is going to be a small facelift for the E60 5 series March 2007?

(And the E90 will be facelifted autumn 2007.)

Ray · 12-02-2006, 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Robin Hood

550i is nice, but do you know there is going to be a small facelift for the E60 5 series March 2007?

This may be a reason for the special lease offer.

fnu02 · 12-02-2006, 05:13 AM

Don't know about you guys, but I love the 3 series and the 7 series. I'm not

a really big fan of the 5 series for some reason, except for the M5 with the

full merino leather opt.... but overall I honestly could say that the 3 series

looks better inside and out than the 5.... Just my opinion

and with that 550i, your insurance will probably go up as well..

Moderato · 12-02-2006, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by n1smo

Reasons why there won't be a 535:

530 = 3472 lbs w/ manual tranny

330 = 3417 lbs w/ manual tranny

Wow the 530 is only 50lbs heavier then the 330? That's amazing considering it's a bigger car.

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335i=:) Second Lieutenant 27 Rep 290 Posts Drives: 335i sedan-blk/blk-Poplar Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: utah iTrader: (0)	You also might want to consider the 335i sedan. It's faster, more tunable, and you only lose 1.4 inches of rear legroom, 1.8 inches of shoulder room, standard nav, and power tilt/telescoping wheel/larger trunk. But you save at least 20k. I was - close to a 550i when I found out about the 335i. 335i=beast and cheap tune. But if your entertaining clients alot it would be worth it to go 550i. If they introduce a 535, what's going to happen to the 550i?
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manster Private First Class 3 Rep 101 Posts Drives: 2008 W204 C280 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: H.K. iTrader: (0)	i dunno guys...i mean this is called an "upgrade" why are you guys stopping him from upgrading into a better car? yes the 335 might be faster than a 550 but you don't just buy a car for speed do you? you have to look at the overall quality of the car. the 5 series is a lot more comfortable inside than the 3 and also passengers in the rear will be better off.
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Robin_NL S0THPAW 8717 Rep 7,846 Posts Drives: HS M2 Competition Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: The Netherlands iTrader: (0)	550i is nice, but do you know there is going to be a small facelift for the E60 5 series March 2007? (And the E90 will be facelifted autumn 2007.)
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