I'm looking for feedback from the user community. I'm at a point in life where I'm ready to trade in the family mobile for a daily driver that is fun & fast yet practical. I'm the COO for a tech company in N. Va and have employees, customers and prospects in my car frequently. Off the bat I'm thinking 5 series with a manual trans. 7 is too rich for my blood and the 3 seems to small to be practical.
The reason for seeking out a user group is that I'm not comfortable throwing myself to the mercy of the local dealer. I'm a self confessed "car guy wantabe" and have a weekend classic pickup that I'm slowly restoring while driving. I'm not afraid of a used car if the history is clear and I've got a good comfort level with the vehicle. I also keep things a long time so dependability is important. My current daily driver is a '98.
Given the above, what should I be looking for? Is there a solid, fast, goodlooking (they all look good!) late-model that stands out? Is BMW about to do something so cool that I need to wait for something in the future? Or, is there something on the showroom floor right now that is worth "biting the new car bullet" and making the investment?
Looking forward to your thoughts.
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I believe they just gave a light refreshing to the 5 series so it would definitely be on the edge as far as that is concerned.
If it were me, and I was in your position, I would go 550i w/ sport package...
I drive a manual now, but I don't think I would if I had to drive clients/prosepctive employees around. I am just so focused on my driving with a manual (as I should be) and I would find it hard to conenctrate on the people in the car...does that makes sense? This probably depends on your comfort level though..I am sure for some who have been driving a manual for a looong time it wouldn't bother them.
Either way, you at least found your way to the right type of car...BMW! Good luck!
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The new 3 series sedans are actually pretty spacious in the back. I'm 6'0" and it was pretty comfortable sitting in the back.
The legroom is the same if not more spacious than the e39. I'm actually thinking about selling the 5 for a 3.
I would say if you want a fun car and practical 335 sedan is not bad choice at all.
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Quote: | If it were me, and I was in your position, I would go 550i w/ sport package... | I wound up with the 550i with sport package and active steering. The car is loaded with a lot of interesting options and I have never enjoyed a vehicle as much as I am this one.
If you really want to experience something cool, consider an European Delivery. With the discounts available through BMW off of the base price and negotiations with the dealer on options, I was able to save just under 10% off the MSRP. There is plenty of information available on the European Delivery section of this forum to answer any question you may have.
Unless you must have a manual transmission, I would reconsider your transmission selection. The Steptronic can be had at no additional cost and is really fun to drive.
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Is the M5 w/ manual tranny out of your price range? If so, perhaps it'd be best to wait a year or two for the M3. While youre waiting for the M3, you could do a 24mo lease on a 335ic.
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Thanks for the feedback. A couple of questions: WIth the 550i Are 2 extra cylinders work 12 to 14K?
With the 335i, does it come with 4 doors?
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