C32 or 330I
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C32 or 330I
I got '02 C32, lease is about to expire. I have an option to continue the lease for a few more years but the payment will be more than the payment on the brand new 330i with all options.
So basically, it's 4 year old C32 or brand new '06 330I ?
I can't afford C55 for a few more years
So basically, it's 4 year old C32 or brand new '06 330I ?
I can't afford C55 for a few more years
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I switched from a 04 330i sport to a 02 c32, although the 330 was a nice car ide would never sell my 32 and go back to a 330, not even an m3 actually.
Stick with your 32, u might regret it otherwise.
Stick with your 32, u might regret it otherwise.
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Originally Posted by Dima
I got '02 C32, lease is about to expire. I have an option to continue the lease for a few more years but the payment will be more than the payment on the brand new 330i with all options.
So basically, it's 4 year old C32 or brand new '06 330I ?
I can't afford C55 for a few more years
So basically, it's 4 year old C32 or brand new '06 330I ?
I can't afford C55 for a few more years
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However, if you're going to switch cars, consider the new Infiniti M35. It's a really sweet car, my buddy has one. I used to used have a g35 and I like that car a lot.
the optional bose system that has speakers on the shoulders of your chairs is sweet!!! 
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I like the new 330i's engine. that's about it...lolz. I had a 2000 328Ci before the C32. BMW hasn't attract me since Bangle fuked up the 7, 5, 6, and now the 3 series. I seriously hope M division can do something about the ugliness of the 3 when the M3 comes out.
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Originally Posted by Dima
The MB finance guys have overestimated the lease residule, so they now want more than the car is worth, like $5K more.
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Originally Posted by Dima
The MB finance guys have overestimated the lease residule, so they now want more than the car is worth, like $5K more.
Let them take it back. Wait for them to do their stuff and price it at market value. Then you come back and get it then. Simple. Afterall its not your fault they made a pricing error. So don't let them try talking you into covering their ****.
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Originally Posted by Dima
The MB finance guys have overestimated the lease residule, so they now want more than the car is worth, like $5K more.
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Originally Posted by Dima
I got '02 C32, lease is about to expire. I have an option to continue the lease for a few more years but the payment will be more than the payment on the brand new 330i with all options.
So basically, it's 4 year old C32 or brand new '06 330I ?
I can't afford C55 for a few more years
So basically, it's 4 year old C32 or brand new '06 330I ?
I can't afford C55 for a few more years
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The 330i is a very nice car. However, I thank God that it was so expensive when I optioned it out the way I wanted (SMG/iDrive/Premium/Sports). If it weren't so expensive I wouldn't have ever started looking at the more aggressive sports sedans. Sure, I paid $7k more for my C55 (even though it had 5k miles on it), but man it's so much more car than the 330i.
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No No No !!!!
A 4 year old C32 is not 'OLD'.
Keep the C32 and save up for the E90 M3/4
It is a crime to give up an AMG and do for a 'normal 3'.
I already lost count how many new 330i on the road that I passed them by like a rocket. If you really replace your C32 with one of those, the day you smell the exhaust smoke from those C32/c55 is the day of big regrets.
A 4 year old C32 is not 'OLD'.
Keep the C32 and save up for the E90 M3/4
It is a crime to give up an AMG and do for a 'normal 3'.
I already lost count how many new 330i on the road that I passed them by like a rocket. If you really replace your C32 with one of those, the day you smell the exhaust smoke from those C32/c55 is the day of big regrets.
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Yeah, I just tested one, not nearly as fast as C32. In any case, my wife really hated the way BMW looks, especially inside, like a toy she said. So I guess it's C55 now, BTW, the only change for '06 is 7 speeds, '07 - about 400hp
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Ditto - don't do it man!
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Brand new M3; consider it.
330I, no way. You will cry everytime you hit the throttle. :p
330I, no way. You will cry everytime you hit the throttle. :p
I went and drove a very nice 330. It was nice but not a C32. I kept telling the salesman that it was a better 330 that I had in '01 but still not enough engine.
Don't make a mistake. Your '02 C32 (like mine) is not like any other four year old car. It's stil better any most new cars.
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According to AMG, there will be C63 with that new engine with over 500HP.
Meantime, I got a deposit down on E90 M3 sedan - there are already long lines for this car, which is probably 2 years away. Not sure when C63 comes out though, maybe 2007 as well?
Meantime, I got a deposit down on E90 M3 sedan - there are already long lines for this car, which is probably 2 years away. Not sure when C63 comes out though, maybe 2007 as well?
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Originally Posted by cntlaw
I already lost count how many new 330i on the road that I passed them by like a rocket. If you really replace your C32 with one of those, the day you smell the exhaust smoke from those C32/c55 is the day of big regrets.
if it was me, wait for the E90 M3.
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Originally Posted by Dima
The MB finance guys have overestimated the lease residule, so they now want more than the car is worth, like $5K more.
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Originally Posted by AMGod
Walk away. Tell them your going to go Bimmer. Come back when the car is being processed and re-negotiate the C32 purchase off lease as a CPO.
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Originally Posted by AMGod
What about an S4? There is some wiggle room for lease residuals if you time it right.
comparing a 330 to a C-amg is like comparing the new C350 - a 330i??? u jsut cant compare the two cause they are different machines... i would take a C32 or C55 in a heartbeat even if its a few grand more.
if your $$ concerned, try going for something less expensive and save up for new generation AMGs or like most people have stated E90 M3/M4... that will make you much happier down the road considering the fact they have already changed most of their engines and will change there entire fleet by the time the new S/CL come out...
my guesses for C-AMG is can you say 32 valve, 7 speed C55 or even C63?
6.3V8 in a C body... you better hold on V10 M5.... cause that should be a fun race...
