from BMW to E Coupe
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C280 W204
from BMW to E Coupe
Hello
Just sold my c280 a month ago, and bought a fully loaded new BMW 328i Sport, I have been driving it for 3 weeks now and I am hating everything about it! it rattles, it squeaks, the gearbox feels like it is about to break
Yesterday I found this used E-Coupe 350, it has 40.000 KM, fully loaded
Should I sell my BMW and buy it? or should I keep my new car?
How reliable is the E-coupe?
I cannot afford a new Mercedes as they are too expensive here
Just sold my c280 a month ago, and bought a fully loaded new BMW 328i Sport, I have been driving it for 3 weeks now and I am hating everything about it! it rattles, it squeaks, the gearbox feels like it is about to break
Yesterday I found this used E-Coupe 350, it has 40.000 KM, fully loaded
Should I sell my BMW and buy it? or should I keep my new car?
How reliable is the E-coupe?
I cannot afford a new Mercedes as they are too expensive here
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2012 C63; 2011 E350 Coupe
Hello
Just sold my c280 a month ago, and bought a fully loaded new BMW 328i Sport, I have been driving it for 3 weeks now and I am hating everything about it! it rattles, it squeaks, the gearbox feels like it is about to break
Yesterday I found this used E-Coupe 350, it has 40.000 KM, fully loaded
Should I sell my BMW and buy it? or should I keep my new car?
How reliable is the E-coupe?
I cannot afford a new Mercedes as they are too expensive here
Just sold my c280 a month ago, and bought a fully loaded new BMW 328i Sport, I have been driving it for 3 weeks now and I am hating everything about it! it rattles, it squeaks, the gearbox feels like it is about to break
Yesterday I found this used E-Coupe 350, it has 40.000 KM, fully loaded
Should I sell my BMW and buy it? or should I keep my new car?
How reliable is the E-coupe?
I cannot afford a new Mercedes as they are too expensive here
It is all about how much money you are going to lose on the BMW. It's now a used car and be prepared to take a loss on the sale.
I bought a 2011 E350 with 17,000 miles. In six months I've had no problems. Normally, when you buy a CPO, a warranty comes with it.
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Have you looked at the new W205 C class.
I am not sure where you are but is there a big price difference between a new C class and a new BMW 328i?
The E coupe is great, but if you could pick up a new W205 C class around the same price as your new 3-series then I would say get that instead of a used car.
But yes, I am a strong believer that you should be happy with your car and if you are starting to hate the BMW you are in now that you should not keep it.
Get that E-coupe if you don't like the new C class.
I am not sure where you are but is there a big price difference between a new C class and a new BMW 328i?
The E coupe is great, but if you could pick up a new W205 C class around the same price as your new 3-series then I would say get that instead of a used car.
But yes, I am a strong believer that you should be happy with your car and if you are starting to hate the BMW you are in now that you should not keep it.
Get that E-coupe if you don't like the new C class.
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C280 W204
I am in Libya, the BMW cost me about 41.000USD, I am going to lose about 4000$ if I am selling it, it is only 2000km.
The w205 is about 65.000USD and I owned a W204 for 4 years, it is a great car, but I thought the E is more refined, isnt it?
The w205 is about 65.000USD and I owned a W204 for 4 years, it is a great car, but I thought the E is more refined, isnt it?
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I recently traded in my 335i to a E550 biturbo. The two cars are very different. My 335i (fully modded) felt faster and more nimble then the E550. On the other hand E550 is more luxury and comfortable. Also E coupe is rarer then 3 coupe in my city.
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2013 C63 Coupe
The E coupe is more refined. Tamed, compared to a C class. I had the E350 coupe and I considered it sport-luxury. It's definitely a nice car and was very reliable too. I just wanted more power, more than a E550. So I traded it for a new C63 in 2013. Sport luxury wise the E coupe is a stand out! Looks real good. I've had more looks with my E350 Coupe I do with my C63 at least to the non enthusiast.
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I had a 2011 bmw 535i and got out of it for a 2010 e550 coupe. I currently have 58k miles on it and (knock on wood) have not had 1 problem! The panoramic roof is squeaky but I'll get that taken care of next oil change. I love this car! Lack of b-pillar is a real head turner with windows down. I am a young car enthusiast and feel the e coupe is one of the most underrated/under appreciated cars on the road today
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2014 E350 Cabriolet
I just traded in my perfectly good 2011 335d with 42K miles for a 2014 E350 Cabriolet. The Bimmer 3.0 cyl diesel was 425 lb/ft torque monster, unbelievably quick and with the M-sport package handled like it was on rails and didn't cut out until 155 MPH. Didn't have a bit of trouble with it. I just got a Jones for a droptop and fell in love the 2014 E Class face lift on the coupe and cab (sedan not so much). It's a gorgeous car, utterly refined and fun to drive, so beautiful I can't take my eyes off of it.
I'd like a little more torque though, I'm hoping Renntech come out with an ECU flash for this latest version of my 3.5L 6 cyl. If someone knows anything about a good tune for the 2014 6 cyl motor, please advise.
I'd like a little more torque though, I'm hoping Renntech come out with an ECU flash for this latest version of my 3.5L 6 cyl. If someone knows anything about a good tune for the 2014 6 cyl motor, please advise.
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2014 E550 cabriolet and 2017 CLS 550
My sentiments exactly. I traded my 2011 BMW 335i convertible (M Sport) for a 2014 E550 cab. The BMW was clearly the performance car but it was just not as "nice" as the E550, which overall is far more luxurious and comfortable -- and rare. Also, there are some little things about build quality that I notice. For example, after washing the BMW I had to leave the windows closed for several hours to allow the water to dry from the window tracks. Otherwise, when I lower and then raise the windows they're streaked. Not so with the E550. And those BMW run flat tires are teeth rattling. But, we're not comparing apples and apples here. The E550, with all the bells and whistles cost quite a bit more than the Bimmer.
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