2008 BMW 3 Series Consumer Discussions Page 5

Pontiac G8 vs BMW 3-Series vs Lexus IS 350

Re: Thoughts from a 3-series driver [steveinvt]

Written by: roadburner on Mar 14, 2009 08:56 AM

I am hesitant to buy a BMW because service costs out of warranty can be insane. The two main groups that perpetuate the "BMWs cost a bazillion dollars to fix" myth are: 1. Shady BMW dealers who are trying to scare customers into a new or CPO car. 2. Envious fools with a "sour grapes" mentality. Speaking of fools, on one of the Mazdaspeed boards(where opposable thumbs ... Read More...

BMW 3-Series Prices Paid and Buying Experience

Re: Used BMW 328i [lauries]

Written by: roadburner on Mar 13, 2009 03:47 PM

I'd offer no more than $27K. Seriously. My Louisville dealer has two 2008 328i loaners- Here's one, and here's the other. I'd bet you that I could pick up either one for no more than $28K- easy. Read More...

2009 BMW 3-Series

Anyone

Written by: dhamilton on Mar 02, 2009 09:42 AM

unable to get their Ipod touch to work? My 2008 will accept every Ipod but my touch. Any suggestions are welcome, BMW service is useless so far. Read More...

BMW 3-Series Prices Paid and Buying Experience

2008 328xi purchase

Written by: akronohio on Feb 26, 2009 05:54 PM

328xi 2008 with 2227 miles premium package cold weather package xenon headlights ipod usb adapter bmw assist Dealer asking 35,995 Edmunds has dealer sale at 36,000 and trade in at 31,379 Dealer said they are willing to really deal and it is the end of the month so he wants to deal on it Is 32,000 or 31,000 out of he question? I just think the market is incredibly soft ... Read More...

BMW 3-Series Run Flat Tires

Re: RTF/GFT for 330i Sport Package [Liz_b]

Written by: mjbauer on Feb 20, 2009 05:40 AM

A quick question. What is your driving style and your driving profile. For example the Michelin tire you mentioned earlier is known as a high mileage tire. It lasts for a long time. By doing so it gives up handling and a certain degree of crispness in driving feedback. High performance summer tires are a joy to drive but in most cases wear quickly and in temperatures ... Read More...

BMW 3-Series Prices Paid and Buying Experience

demo lease deal

Written by: mattress2 on Feb 17, 2009 07:45 PM

Leasing a 2008 335i demo w/3800 mi.,silver/black, auto, prem.,htd seats. 3 yr/10K. $425/mo. plus tax. Nothing down, no sec.dep., no first payment. Owner loyalty money factor helped keep payment down. This is the second BMW demo I've leased (from 2 different dealers) - a great deal every time. Definitely worth looking for. Read More...

Buying a Used 3-Series

Re: decisions [ivan_99]

Written by: lokki on Feb 10, 2009 01:30 PM

The mind says: Go with the Lexus. I love my BMW's, but even if you have no unusual problems with the turbos, the maintenance is going to be expensive.... You're going to need both brakes and run-flats in 25k miles and remember that: a. It's both pads AND rotors for the BMW b. The run-flats are more expensive than go-flats. It's also possible that you'll need shocks ... Read More...

Re: Keep my BMW 2006 330xi or lease a BMW 2008 328i? [romboggie]

Written by: Mr_Shiftright on Feb 07, 2009 10:11 AM

Well it's just one man's opinion. Others here might have another angle on this that I'm missing... Read More...

Re: Keep my BMW 2006 330xi or lease a BMW 2008 328i? [Mr_Shiftright]

Written by: romboggie on Feb 07, 2009 07:04 AM

Thanks. I think you are right. There does not seem to be any advantages in going with the lease. Read More...

Re: Keep my BMW 2006 330xi or lease a BMW 2008 328i? [romboggie]

Written by: Mr_Shiftright on Feb 06, 2009 06:33 PM

I don't see any advantagewhatsoever to your doing this. You can 'walk away' from the 330 anytime because you own it. You can't get out of the lease for 36 months AND you have zero equity in the 328. At least in 36 months you'll have equity in the 330 and probably won't be upside down on the loan. Besides all that, 10K miles a year is not such a good idea. You'll go over that ... Read More...