It's like a bad breakup...

marshall834 · 01-17-2015, 08:22 PM

Well... today is the day I have moved on from my beloved 2007 335i. I had her for three years and loved every second of it. But I've moved on.

All in all, the car was getting too expensive to maintain (with repairs as it was aging) and I got to the point that I decided it wasn't worth it anymore.

Not to mention my replacement vehicle... never would've saw myself making this move. After looking into newer F30s, Audi's, and even some "normal" cars, I decided on a Chrysler- the new Chrysler 200S. Beautiful car, very impressed.

Someday I'll be looking to get another as a second car. One day.

P.S. Shameless Plug: I'll be selling a ton of mods, PM me if interested (Angel Eyes, Black lines, JB4, Euro headlights, etc)

***FIND MASTER PAST OUT LIST HERE: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...5#post17283435

galahad05 · 01-17-2015, 08:45 PM

Good luck with your new car, man. I certainly know about maintenance headaches (07 here as well).

Blindside_137 · 01-17-2015, 08:55 PM

Good luck. Must have been tough to let it go but we all need to when it's the right thing financially. Enjoy the new car.

07chupacabra · 01-17-2015, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by marshall834

the new Chrysler 200S. Beautiful car, very impressed.

markus037 · 01-17-2015, 09:24 PM

if you think the 335i is costly to maintain, wait til that chrysler is out of warranty..

Nitrousbird · 01-17-2015, 09:30 PM

I just bought my 07 E92 today. I will PM you tomorrow about that JB4.

bad karma · 01-18-2015, 01:19 AM

Man, a 335i to a Chrysler 200. That's a...unique...change! Good luck with the new ride.

cdgatti · 01-18-2015, 08:06 AM

lets see some pics of the new ride. you'll have to start 200Spost.com

norsairius · 01-18-2015, 08:15 AM

I think the new 200 is actually a really good-looking sedan. The pictures weren't too convincing (though not many are) but I've seen a few of them on the road/in person and it's actually eye-catching!

Everyone has their reasons for their car choices and I have no reason to doubt yours. Congrats on the new purchase! Best wishes, and enjoy!

timothy2001 · 01-18-2015, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by markus037

if you think the 335i is costly to maintain, wait til that chrysler is out of warranty..

We all do things that are best for our current situations. I rent cars all the time when I travel and although I lease a new Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland it's my first and last Chrysler product. Cheap shit.

But from a practical standpoint you could do worse as the 200 got great reviews.

Tough to let the crazy psycho woman go but you are going to miss her.

parabola · 01-18-2015, 09:20 AM

Chryslers of the past were complete garbage, maybe under Fiat ownership they got a bit better, but then I don't think Fiat is any better.

sublime1996525 · 01-18-2015, 12:36 PM

I do like the way the new 200's look. Interested to hear how it compares to the BMW.

BMB063 · 01-18-2015, 01:37 PM

So your renting a car from Hertz?

marshall834 · 01-18-2015, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by galahad05

Good luck with your new car, man. I certainly know about maintenance headaches (07 here as well).

Thanks, yes there were some headaches involved

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Originally Posted by Blindside_137

Good luck. Must have been tough to let it go but we all need to when it's the right thing financially. Enjoy the new car.

Ohh yeah.. I was way attached to that car. After all my mods, repairs, maintenance I did myself. But yes, I finally did reach that point - the ABS module/pump failure was what did it. I expected to keep the car well over 100K but at 81K with all the various failures, just wasn't ready to keep it for that long.

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Originally Posted by 07chupacabra

Jenna Marbles puke-look:

Haha. Maybe the old 200's. The 2015 models are sexy as hell. To each his own

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Originally Posted by markus037

if you think the 335i is costly to maintain, wait til that chrysler is out of warranty..

Came with Mopar's unlimited mileage/year bumper-to bumper warranty. No worries.

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Originally Posted by sublime1996525

I do like the way the new 200's look. Interested to hear how it compares to the BMW..

There's definitely not-so-subtle differences. The power is very similar - my V6 puts out 295HP coupled with AWD. The tranny is okay but I'm coming from a manual. It's a bigger car and it feels like a much bigger car - not nearly as "connected to the road" and nimble as the Bimmer but I expected that.

Ultimately it came down to what I could get for the price. Is it a BMW? Absolutely not. But being brand new with all the features, I'd pay 50K+ for those same features in a new BMW and I got it for nearly half that.

I had to answer the question - Does the BMW badge and higher handling performance worth an extra 20K? No.

For those of you interested in the mods, the JB4 is gathering the most interest. I'll be getting back to you soon. Still looking to sell:

- OEM Blacklines
- OEM Euro-headlights (get rid of those nasty ambers! See photo below)
- JB4
- Performance Shift Knob (MT)
- LUX Angel Eyes 5.1

Here are some quick photos of the new ride:

And of the old Bimmer:

Dark_Knight_335 · 01-18-2015, 01:43 PM

Jesus Christ let the guy be happy!

I think that car looks beautiful Marshall, and it's in a beautiful shade of blue as well!

The 200 and 300s aren't exactly the worst nightmare of the Chrysler fleet, so relax and enjoy your ride!

Stick around here Marshall- it was fun having you on the boards for all this time.

Remember, you'll always be a brother of the E90post clan

marshall834 · 01-18-2015, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Dark_Knight_335

Jesus Christ let the guy be happy!

I think that car looks beautiful Marshall, and it's in a beautiful shade of blue as well!

The 200 and 300s aren't exactly the worst nightmare of the Chrysler fleet, so relax and enjoy your ride!

Stick around here Marshall- it was fun having you on the boards for all this time.

Remember, you'll always be a brother of the E90post clan

For sure, thanks man! It's been fun.

07chupacabra · 01-18-2015, 02:15 PM

It looks nice on the inside, nice and cozy. Put some bigger wheels on there!

Bob Shiftright · 01-18-2015, 03:21 PM

I like cloth seats. I wish cloth was still available on a non-M BMW.

Needbmwpartzz · 01-18-2015, 03:22 PM

The 200s handle well and I actually enjoyed the rental I had........good luck with the domestic.

Efini · 01-18-2015, 03:31 PM

Where are you located? Interested in the black lines. Pm me with info

marshall834 · 01-18-2015, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by BMB063

So your renting a car from Hertz?

C'mon... enough with the rental jokes now. It's a 2015! Nor is it a late 2000's Cobalt!

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Originally Posted by Bob Shiftright

I like cloth seats. I wish cloth was still available on a non-M BMW.

Yeah they're not too bad. Leather-cloth combo.

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Originally Posted by Efinit

Where are you located? Interested in the black lines. Pm me with info

PMd

redline2001 · 01-18-2015, 04:23 PM

Hope you leased cause Chrysler has horrible resale value. Good luck anyways

01-17-2015, 08:22 PM	#1
marshall834 Captain 87 Rep 602 Posts Drives: 2021 BMW M2 Comp Join Date: May 2012 Location: Minneapolis iTrader: (8)	It's like a bad breakup... Well... today is the day I have moved on from my beloved 2007 335i. I had her for three years and loved every second of it. But I've moved on. All in all, the car was getting too expensive to maintain (with repairs as it was aging) and I got to the point that I decided it wasn't worth it anymore. Not to mention my replacement vehicle... never would've saw myself making this move. After looking into newer F30s, Audi's, and even some "normal" cars, I decided on a Chrysler- the new Chrysler 200S. Beautiful car, very impressed. Someday I'll be looking to get another as a second car. One day. P.S. Shameless Plug: I'll be selling a ton of mods, PM me if interested (Angel Eyes, Black lines, JB4, Euro headlights, etc) **FIND MASTER PAST OUT LIST HERE: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...5#post17283435 __________________ Past: 2015 A3 E90 335i E46 323ci B6 Audi S4 Last edited by marshall834; 01-24-2015 at 06:16 PM.. Reason: Additional Details*
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galahad05 Brigadier General 158 Rep 3,158 Posts Drives: '07 335i e90 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Long Island NY iTrader: (0)	Good luck with your new car, man. I certainly know about maintenance headaches (07 here as well). __________________ Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest. --Mark Twain
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Blindside_137 Lieutenant General 6710 Rep 10,598 Posts Drives: 2011.75 SSII E90 M3 ZCP Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (2)	Good luck. Must have been tough to let it go but we all need to when it's the right thing financially. Enjoy the new car.
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markus037 Lieutenant 74 Rep 417 Posts Drives: Alpine White 2010 328Xi Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Pottstown, PA iTrader: (0)	if you think the 335i is costly to maintain, wait til that chrysler is out of warranty.. __________________ ASE Master Certified PA Safety and Emissions inspector
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Nitrousbird Banned 432 Rep 1,602 Posts Drives: '07 E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Powell, OH iTrader: (2)	I just bought my 07 E92 today. I will PM you tomorrow about that JB4.
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bad karma Captain 445 Rep 752 Posts Drives: 2015 328i F31 M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	Man, a 335i to a Chrysler 200. That's a...unique...change! Good luck with the new ride.
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norsairius Foodie and Gearhead 102 Rep 733 Posts Drives: 2011 335i xDrive Sedan Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: MN iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 335i xDriv ... [9.50]	I think the new 200 is actually a really good-looking sedan. The pictures weren't too convincing (though not many are) but I've seen a few of them on the road/in person and it's actually eye-catching! Everyone has their reasons for their car choices and I have no reason to doubt yours. Congrats on the new purchase! Best wishes, and enjoy! __________________ 2011 335i xDrive Sedan, Deep Sea Blue w/Oyster Interior
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Dark_Knight_335 Came to the N55 Darkside 1112 Rep 12,740 Posts Drives: 2011 335 E93 M-Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: NY/NJ iTrader: (28)	Jesus Christ let the guy be happy! I think that car looks beautiful Marshall, and it's in a beautiful shade of blue as well! The 200 and 300s aren't exactly the worst nightmare of the Chrysler fleet, so relax and enjoy your ride! Stick around here Marshall- it was fun having you on the boards for all this time. Remember, you'll always be a brother of the E90post clan
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07chupacabra First Lieutenant 41 Rep 354 Posts Drives: 07 E92 335i Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Northern VA iTrader: (0)	It looks nice on the inside, nice and cozy. Put some bigger wheels on there!
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Needbmwpartzz Colonel 851 Rep 2,793 Posts Drives: 2009 bmw 328i x-drive Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Kitchener/Waterloo iTrader: (0)	The 200s handle well and I actually enjoyed the rental I had........good luck with the domestic.
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redline2001 Captain 66 Rep 675 Posts Drives: AW 328i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: LI, NY iTrader: (0)	Hope you leased cause Chrysler has horrible resale value. Good luck anyways
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