New Pony in the Stable - 1st BMW

[NDNchief]

Just purchased my first BMW. Not familiar with BMW...I believe I got a fair deal? Let me know what you think?

From the original sticker:

2007 335i Sedan
Alpine White/Beige Dakota Leather - Twin-Turbo 6sp Auto w/paddle shifters
Base MSR: 38,900

Premium Pkg
Sports Pkg
Cold Pkg
Navigation
Side Mirror Actuation & Auto Dimming
Directional Headlights
Headlight washers
Garage Door opener
Interior auto dimming mirror compass
Lumbar Support
BMW Assist & Bluetooth
Leather upolstery
Tire Pressure Monitor
Paddle Shifters
Dark Burl Wood
Moon roof
Alarm "Pre-Wiring"
Xenon Headlamps
Dynamic cruise control
Real Time Traffic
Satellite Radio
Heated Seats
Premium Sound w/DSP
60/40 folding rear seats ski bag
Puddle lights
Key Fob & settings memory
Push Button start.


Total with options: $49,495.00

2 owners
45K miles (6 mo or 5K left in warranty) Anyone have advise on extended warranty? Dealer is $$$$. What's with this CARCHEX company?

Additionally came with Foose wheels & orig sports wheels, new continental tires, fully tinted,
Belmishes: small rock crack in lower front windshield, 2 pin-sized chips on hood.

Total price I paid: $22K

Here's a few photos I shot.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5041/5194454529_b222ecf45a_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/imotichey/5194454529/)
335i (http://www.flickr.com/photos/imotichey/5194454529/) by imotichey.com (http://www.flickr.com/people/imotichey/), on Flickr

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4110/5194458903_9e693fd082_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/imotichey/5194458903/)
335i (http://www.flickr.com/photos/imotichey/5194458903/) by imotichey.com (http://www.flickr.com/people/imotichey/), on Flickr

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4084/5195059960_3541b92a05_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/imotichey/5195059960/)
335i (http://www.flickr.com/photos/imotichey/5195059960/) by imotichey.com (http://www.flickr.com/people/imotichey/), on Flickr

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4089/5196683894_d6dc8be188_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/imotichey/5196683894/)
335i (http://www.flickr.com/photos/imotichey/5196683894/) by imotichey.com (http://www.flickr.com/people/imotichey/), on Flickr

"Secret" Flashlight stowed in the glove compartment.
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1397/5196083105_13bae9946c_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/imotichey/5196083105/)
335i (http://www.flickr.com/photos/imotichey/5196083105/) by imotichey.com (http://www.flickr.com/people/imotichey/), on Flickr

[Georgere]

good deal and great looking car you got there, dont worry about cosmetic blemishes

[mystreba]

Very clean and sharp. I'd say you got a good deal. Are those 18 or 19" wheels? They look great.

Not sure about the packages - did the car come with original factory window sticker? If you don't have parking distance control or alarm system, then you probably don't have the convenience package, which also included keyless access.

I don't see the shadowline trim, which I think came with the sports package (though I'm not sure how they configured it in 2007) - do you have the sports leather steering wheel with accent trim? What kind of transmission? I'd like to verify whether you have the Sports Package, since I'm considering retro-fitting mine with the suspension system that came with the sports package.

It looks as though you have the Cold Weather Package, since you have the fold-down rears, heated seats and headlamp washers.

Welcome, and enjoy!

[NDNchief]

18" wheels.
I have the sticker, states: Cold Weather, Premium, & Sport Pkgs.
I've updated the original post with more details.

Thanks, I'm still learning about these cars.

[mystreba]

Ok, that makes sense. The convenience package didn't. :dunno I'm able to work out your sticker price to within less than $200.

A few questions...

Under Sport Package, what features are listed, and at what prices?

Are you running regular tires or run-flat tires? What size are they, front and back?

How do you like the ride? How would you describe the stiffness/firmness of it?

Can you measure the distance between the fender lip and the tire on both front and back?

Just curious, what did you find (other than routine maintenance) on your service history?


~thanks..

In terms of extended warranty, ask ten people and you'll get 10 different answers. I can't remember BMW prices, but I recall they seemed reasonable for what you get - peace of mind. A friend's 2007 coupe blew the turbocharger at 100k miles and it cost him over 8 grand out of pocket. My 2007 had the head gasket and power steering pump replaced all under 20k miles - all under warranty. My feeling is that these cars are very complex and very expensive to fix when bits start breaking. My original warranty is not up for 13 months, so I have some time to mull it over. But I'm pretty sure I'll get the factory extended warranty to take me to 100k miles. At that point, I'll probably be trading in anyway.

[ccjoey09]

Did you pay $22,000 or $32,000? You post says 22k which seems like a heck of a deal.

[NDNchief]

ccjoey09: $22,000 is what I paid. yeah, I'm feeling like I got a good deal more and more each day. This car continues to impress me.

Continental 225 / 35s and 40s - ZR 18". Not run flat. Distance between fender & tire approx 1-1/2" back and 1-3/4" front.

The ride is exceptional. Especially for the responsiveness of the vehicle. It feels very firm and so well balanced through turns, but not too rigid and stiff like a track car or a go-cart.
I have an 95 Acura Integra (too old to compare), 2004 Acura TL, 2002 GMC denali, The TL is in the "sedan" class and as close as I can really compare. TL a good car but seriously the 335i is by far superior in everyway. And I have a hard time believing this 335i a "sedan". I thought the TL was tight in turns but there's something about the way the 335i sits in a groove that is so reassuring. I have not driven a BMW with a "standard" suspension so I can't say what the difference feels like.

I test drove a e46 M3 and a 2008 335i coupe w/sports. The M3 in my opinion was certainly a big step up in overall driving performance & fun. It's a street legal race car! But not nearly as plush and practical. I would imagine the 335i is as close as you can get to an M3. All the tests show that the Horsepower of the two are very close. But the M3 simply feels faster and I did enjoy it a lot. Nevertheless, when you feel the twin turbo you are not disappointed. I'm glad I chose the 335i over the M3...just a better choice for me personally.

I'm certainly going to purchase an extended warranty. But, I have some time to shop before the original expires.

[mystreba]

Wait, what size tires? Don't know how you could have 235/35 and 235/45.

[NDNchief]

Typo: should be 40

[mystreba]

So, just to make sure I've got it straight - they are both the same size at 235/40/ZR18?

Sweet car. Nice camera.

[NDNchief]

225/35 & 225/40

[2bms]

Velly nice.

[Hollywood D]

Looks good. I like your photography.