Got a 330i, but is it a mistake

youngtechman · 11-30-2005, 09:30 PM

Guys

I got my 330i two weeks ago.
Now I see most people got 325i.......not 330i.
Am I stupid or something?

I test drove both, and I didn't feel big different between the two.
The reason I went to 330i is because after getting power seat and sunroof on a 325i, the price of the car is very close to the 330i.

Did I make a mistake and wasted my money?

Also, does anyone notice there is a little sqeezeing noice coming from the back seat?

LEDZEP · 11-30-2005, 09:45 PM

Oh, please God no. Not another thread inviting comparisons between the 325 and 330!

youngtechman - Don't feel like you wasted your money. The 330i offers things that the 325i does not. I'm very happy with my 325i and 325xiT, but I would never be dumb enough to say that there isn't more in a 330.

Don't have remorse - you did good. And welcome to the forum!

petefalzzz · 11-30-2005, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by youngtechman

Guys

I got my 330i two weeks ago.
Now I see most people got 325i.......not 330i.
Am I stupid or something?

I test drove both, and I didn't feel big different between the two.
The reason I went to 330i is because after getting power seat and sunroof on a 325i, the price of the car is very close to the 330i.

Did I make a mistake and wasted my money?

Also, does anyone notice there is a little sqeezeing noice coming from the back seat?

This is really silly. Dude you need to have more conviction about your decisions .. especially when they involve a 40K purchase.

ase2dais · 11-30-2005, 09:51 PM

you're in a good situation, your status is higher!

enjoy

ska///235i · 11-30-2005, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by youngtechman

Guys

I got my 330i two weeks ago.
Now I see most people got 325i.......not 330i.
Am I stupid or something?

I test drove both, and I didn't feel big different between the two.
The reason I went to 330i is because after getting power seat and sunroof on a 325i, the price of the car is very close to the 330i.

Did I make a mistake and wasted my money?

Also, does anyone notice there is a little sqeezeing noice coming from the back seat?

I'll trade you my 325...??

E24 · 11-30-2005, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by youngtechman

Guys

I got my 330i two weeks ago.
Now I see most people got 325i.......not 330i.
Am I stupid or something?

You got the 330? Are you nuts? Nobody gets a 330 on this board. Anyone who recommends a 330 or indicates that they own a 330 is a plant by BMW. You were actually suckered into buying a 330?

I test drove both, and I didn't feel big different between the two.
The reason I went to 330i is because after getting power seat and sunroof on a 325i, the price of the car is very close to the 330i.

Did I make a mistake and wasted my money?

You made a HUGE mistake. Only BMW execs buy 330's. You can tell who is a real BMW poster/owner if he/she has a 325. You wasted some big bucks my friend.

Also, does anyone notice there is a little sqeezeing noice coming from the back seat?

The sqeezeing noice from the back seat is only common with the 330. It's a constant complaint. Are you sure you're not a BMW exec posing as a poster/owner? I smell a conspiracy here.

noflash · 11-30-2005, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by E24

The sqeezeing noice from the back seat is only common with the 330. It's a constant complaint. Are you sure you're not a BMW exec posing as a poster/owner? I smell a conspiracy here.

E24, is your avatar s'posed to be ironic?

I mean that Marlboro Man, I-don't-care-how-many-innocents-I-kill grimace just kills me!

magmd · 11-30-2005, 11:00 PM

Now I see most people got 325i

don't worry about what other people purchased...

if you like it...it was the right decision.

SCA · 11-30-2005, 11:03 PM

Seriously, get a life.

CALIF65GM · 11-30-2005, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by youngtechman

Now I see most people got 325i

Exactly why you didn't make a mistake.
If everyone were jumping off bridges would you do so too?

IDENTITY_MOTORSPORTS · 11-30-2005, 11:20 PM

No, you did a good thing. If I could afford the 330, i would purchase that as well.

cntlaw · 11-30-2005, 11:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by youngtechman

Guys

I got my 330i two weeks ago.
Now I see most people got 325i.......not 330i.
Am I stupid or something?

I test drove both, and I didn't feel big different between the two.
?

30hp more is a big difference for lifting up a heavy E90 and you and your other added passengers will enjoy a smoother ride and win on some situations on the highway. At least, I read that the exhaust sound of 330i is sportier.

FYI, in Asia, the 325i is a 2.5 litre engine with same hp but ~15% less torque. It serves well for lower car tax in many countries and it is significantly better fuel economy. It costs $6000 less than the 330i but 325i comes without Xenon. 2.5 litre cars are always more popular in the resale market. The USA 325i is a detuned 3-litre engine without the 3-stage intake system like the 330i.

You didn't 'feel' the difference because you have got the more powerful 330i

, it may not, if it was the other way.
You casn always go back and test drive a 325i to prove that you were right/wrong.

Enjoy it being as a E90 owner, and see the E46 guys mouth watered in long years to come.

David328M-Sport · 11-30-2005, 11:51 PM

My 325 is terrific. The 330 is terrific +.
Enjoy.

lux.sh · 12-01-2005, 12:18 AM

wtf... you feel like you made a wrong purchase because everyone has 325??

No offense, but that just sounds stupid to me. Why does it matter.
Now, if you passed on E90 and bought a civic thinking thats a better choice
because there are alot more civics on the road, THATS a stupid decision.

What you are doing is "stupid thinking". No, you did not make a bad decision.
325 or 330, both awesome cars. Only difference between them is power.

Go grab yourself a beer, chill, and enjoy your beautiful 330i.

pharding · 12-01-2005, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by David325Australia

My 325 is terrific. The 330 is terrific +.
Enjoy.

I agree completely.

BMW0 · 12-01-2005, 08:01 AM

Buying the 330i you get a whole lot of options not available on the 325i to start off with, in a way its like a value pack

645 KID · 12-01-2005, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by noflash

E24, is your avatar s'posed to be ironic?

I mean that Marlboro Man, I-don't-care-how-many-innocents-I-kill grimace just kills me!

Dude,brooms are made for sweeping,not for sitting,so you can take it out now.

shimshimhada · 12-01-2005, 11:03 AM

Yes, you completely wasted your money.

Nero · 12-01-2005, 11:13 AM

I'd have got a 330 if I could have afforded one, you should be happy to be top of the pile with your choice----enjoy!

bimmerwannerbie · 12-01-2005, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by youngtechman

The reason I went to 330i is because after getting power seat and sunroof on a 325i

It might be a stupid question, 325 doesnt come with sunroof ???? I thought was standard.

thd13 · 12-01-2005, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by noflash

E24, is your avatar s'posed to be ironic?

I mean that Marlboro Man, I-don't-care-how-many-innocents-I-kill grimace just kills me!

That's the Marlboro Man? I thought it was W.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bimmerwannerbie

It might be a stupid question, 325 doesnt come with sunroof ???? I thought was standard.

The sunroof may only be standard in the US. I think it's an option over in Europe and may be in other places such as Canada.

Quote:

Originally Posted by youngtechman

Did I make a mistake and wasted my money?

No, definitely not. The 330i has more standard features.

peakpro · 12-01-2005, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by cntlaw

Enjoy it being as a E90 owner, and see the E46 guys mouth watered in long years to come.

Actually you should have waited for the 335i..then you could see the same mouth watering from the e90 owners....

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