[jetblk328i]

so im tired of no options i am thinking about trading in my 2007 e90 328i with auto heated seats jet black for another jet black with auto heated seats, power seats, and xenons, how much do you think ill have to add in, my current 328i has 2200 baby miles and is in new condition.

[BMW F22]

Xenons you can retrofit; power seats I dont know about.

As for trading it, you will lose the tax and a few thousands in addition to that.
Then you'd lose the tax and another few thousands on the new car once you drove it off the lot. So in essence about $10-12k (+).

[murellus]

you should wait a little bit...

[shragon]

be prepared to take a hit.

[jetblk328i]

you guys actually think ill take that big of a hit? lol i got my car 35k taxes and title included.

[BMW F22]

Originally Posted by jetblk328i

you guys actually think ill take that big of a hit? lol i got my car 35k taxes and title included.

Im guessing you got it for about $31,500 + tax??
If you were to trade it in right now they'd probably give you $29k (if that).

Then when you get your new car you will lose the tax on that one too. Once the car leaves the lot it's considered a used car so obviously the price will be lowered.

U know wat? Just look up trade-in values on KBB.

[jetblk328i]

k thanks i dont think theyve got 2007 bmw models on there yet, last time i checked.

[DCJAX]

You would be much better off adding the lights, and I imagine that seats could be done too. Taxes alone will murder you.

Depreciation, taxes x2, tags x2, dealer fees x2

[canucklion]

+1, it's pretty unwise to do what you plan to do now

Originally Posted by DCJAX

You would be much better off adding the lights, and I imagine that seats could be done too. Taxes alone will murder you.

Depreciation, taxes x2, tags x2, dealer fees x2

[jetblk328i]

i guess u guys are right after all only 2200 miles on it

[jwarea80]

I had the same thought as you, wanted to trade 335 for 335 with more options. After doing some calculations, I'm gonna lose ~$10k. So it'll probably be better to just upgrade to m3 later. Well, I've decided to keep my car and drive it for a little longer. I suggest you do the same unless you want to pay $10k for driving a car for a couple of months.

[Fraggy]

I wouldnt do it for the heated seats, its a nice feature, but its not worth thousands of dollars. Same for the power seats. Xenons can be added for like 1600.

[Geoff]

just get euro xenons and then you will be the envy of many of us. hold off on the power seats, its not worth it for the cost. plus u shouldnt really be needing to move ur seats a whole lot anyway once youve found the right position

[Johnny Lin]

You are going to loose a lot of $$$ on that. Good luck!

[flicks28]

Some states give a tax break. If he was in NC and traded in his car and got $29K and then bought another for $35K before tax, then he would only pay for $6K in taxes at a rate of 3%.

But you will take a big hit on the depreciation.

[John 070]

I know the 335 takes an 8,500 hit as it's driven off the lot, so I'd guess the 328 is less, maybe 6k at the best. It's not worth it, either mod it, or live with it. We all have better ways to spend our money, right? Options are overrated, I even deleted leatherette and asked for 3 mil plastic, that saved me another $400 while going with the Logic 4 stereo saved $200.

[voltron1011]

Don't do it. You are going to lose a butt load of money for some measly options. Just think how much faster your car is without the added weight of power seats (that's what I always tell myself).

[BuckJon]

Why didn't you get it with what you wanted in the first place?

[hwrdcur]

You will lose at LEAST $8k

[nimamilani]

you will lose 3000 dollars in taxes alone!!!

now,the depreciation is going to be at least another 3000 dollars even if you don't have that many miles on it. it is considered to be a second hand car. if someone is willing to pay 32000 dollars for a brand new car, why on earth would they buy a used once (even with low miles on it) for 30000 dollars.

[oneshare325]

you would be loosing ALOT just to add 2 small options, if you wanted a loaded 3, you know, navi, active cruise, PDC, Premium, Cold, sport (stuff like that) . There are alot of things worth trading in your car for, but power seats, and different lights is a stupid reason to trade in your car to add 2 basic options...my .02... You would be trading from a base model 3, to a slightly less base model 3.