YACT: 2001 BMW 330CI or Brand New 2004 Lexus IS300 Sports Design

[eshtog]

what would you guys take the 330ci has 21,000 miles

 

[fs5]

the 330ci, or a new 350Z

 

[Zenmervolt]

330ci. But I have an unhealthy attraction to German cars.

ZV

 

[BCYL]

I actually would take the lexus... better re-sale value down the road, and maintaince cost would probably be lower as well...

 

[Desslok]

Originally posted by: BCYL
I actually would take the lexus... better re-sale value down the road, and maintaince cost would probably be lower as well...

I would be VERY surprised if the Lexus has better resale than the Beemer.

What no WRX STi??? Invoice is 28k

Yes I am a fanboy

 

[tweakmm]

Originally posted by: Zenmervolt
330ci. But I have an unhealthy attraction to German cars.

 

[nickdakick]

Originally posted by: Zenmervolt
330ci. But I have an unhealthy attraction to German cars.

ZV

Maybe that's why I'm living in the region, so AUDI or BMW are a nogo discussion topic for me.

 

[Kelvrick]

Originally posted by: Desslok

Originally posted by: BCYL
I actually would take the lexus... better re-sale value down the road, and maintaince cost would probably be lower as well...

I would be VERY surprised if the Lexus has better resale than the Beemer.

What no WRX STi??? Invoice is 28k

Yes I am a fanboy

I think it'd be true in this case, well the beemer having better resale. Its already taken the price drop from not being new and so won't lose as much over time. Any kind of warranty or anything? I'd probably get neither and go for a G35.

 

[AgaBoogaBoo]

IS300 - 215HP
330Ci - 225HP

Figure in maintenence costs and re-sale value. Remember, the BMW will probably ask for more maintenence compared to the Japanese car. We're going to sell our 95 Volvo just because it's starting to ask for more money in maintenence than we'd like to spend. My dad likes to buy it right and keep it that way for a long time.

 

[thejackal1]

Originally posted by: tweakmm

Originally posted by: Zenmervolt
330ci. But I have an unhealthy attraction to German cars.

 

[Dunbar]

Have you driven both? I have and the IS300 doesn't compare to the overall package of the 330. Not even close really. I would think you could get a 2002 330 for the price of a new IS.

 

[ultimatebob]

Originally posted by: Desslok

Originally posted by: BCYL
I actually would take the lexus... better re-sale value down the road, and maintaince cost would probably be lower as well...

I would be VERY surprised if the Lexus has better resale than the Beemer.

What no WRX STi??? Invoice is 28k

Yes I am a fanboy

Comparing a Lexus and a BMW to a Subaru?!? Isn't that kinda like comparing a Mustang Cobra to an Mercades C class?

 

[JC]

I'd rather have the 330ci.

 

[RbSX]

Originally posted by: ultimatebob

Originally posted by: Desslok

Originally posted by: BCYL
I actually would take the lexus... better re-sale value down the road, and maintaince cost would probably be lower as well...

I would be VERY surprised if the Lexus has better resale than the Beemer.

What no WRX STi??? Invoice is 28k

Yes I am a fanboy

Comparing a Lexus and a BMW to a Subaru?!? Isn't that kinda like comparing a Mustang Cobra to an Mercades C class?

Well, considering a Mustang Cobra can kick the $hit out of a c-class, you're analogy is all wrong.

 

[Aharami]

Originally posted by: ultimatebob

Originally posted by: Desslok

Originally posted by: BCYL
I actually would take the lexus... better re-sale value down the road, and maintaince cost would probably be lower as well...

I would be VERY surprised if the Lexus has better resale than the Beemer.

What no WRX STi??? Invoice is 28k

Yes I am a fanboy

Comparing a Lexus and a BMW to a Subaru?!? Isn't that kinda like comparing a Mustang Cobra to an Mercades C class?

yea i was just gonna say that OP wants something with more class...not just all out power

 

[fs5]

Originally posted by: AgaBooga
IS300 - 215HP
330Ci - 225HP

Figure in maintenence costs and re-sale value. Remember, the BMW will probably ask for more maintenence compared to the Japanese car. We're going to sell our 95 Volvo just because it's starting to ask for more money in maintenence than we'd like to spend. My dad likes to buy it right and keep it that way for a long time.

Actually the 330 dynos OVER 220 whp regularly. BMW is very conservative with their HP.

 

[Aharami]

Originally posted by: RyanSengara

Originally posted by: ultimatebob

Originally posted by: Desslok

Originally posted by: BCYL
I actually would take the lexus... better re-sale value down the road, and maintaince cost would probably be lower as well...

I would be VERY surprised if the Lexus has better resale than the Beemer.

What no WRX STi??? Invoice is 28k

Yes I am a fanboy

Comparing a Lexus and a BMW to a Subaru?!? Isn't that kinda like comparing a Mustang Cobra to an Mercades C class?

Well, considering a Mustang Cobra can kick the $hit out of a c-class, you're analogy is all wrong.

not really. the STI can kick the $hit out of 330 or IS also. but the 330 and IS are more refined and luxurious then the STI. just like the slower C class is more refined and luxurious CObra

 

[ElFenix]

<requisite nissan fanboy post>G35 sedan</requisite nissan fanboy post>

 

[Aharami]

oh and i'd take the 330. gorgeous car! everytime i see one, i cant help but stare.

what color for the bimmer?

 

[BCYL]

Originally posted by: Kelvrick

Originally posted by: Desslok

Originally posted by: BCYL
I actually would take the lexus... better re-sale value down the road, and maintaince cost would probably be lower as well...

I would be VERY surprised if the Lexus has better resale than the Beemer.

What no WRX STi??? Invoice is 28k

Yes I am a fanboy

I think it'd be true in this case, well the beemer having better resale. Its already taken the price drop from not being new and so won't lose as much over time. Any kind of warranty or anything? I'd probably get neither and go for a G35.

That might be true... I forgot to take into account the BMW is used and probably have already took a major hit with the re-sale value...

 

[TechnoKid]

330i (or was it even the 325i) came out on top in a past road and track magazine, with the is300 in second i believe.

so i'd go with the 330i. maintenence is not that much really.

 

[Cooljt1]

i'd take the is300 and turbo it

 

[Turkish]

330Ci.

Take it and don't look back. It's a perfect piece.

 

[TechnoKid]

Originally posted by: Cooljt1
i'd take the is300 and turbo it

nah, v8 it

 

[Nebor]

Originally posted by: Xiety
330Ci.

Take it and don't look back. It's a perfect piece.

:beer:

Remember, cars come from Europe, televisions come from Japan.