HELP! Please pick which 330ci you would get!! Pics!!

brandonb · #1 (**permalink**) 03-28-2002, 09:05 AM

Ok, I am drawn between two cars. Both of them are 2001 5-speed 330ci's.
Here is car #1
Topaz Metallic Blue with gray leather
It has every option available that BMW offered: Premium Package, Sports Package, Cold Weather Package, Park Distance Control, Xenons, Alarm, Harmon Kardon Stereo, CD-Changer, Moonroof and BMW Navigation System.
It has 14,600 miles. I can't really tell if I like the interior and exterior color. Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't. Basically, this car is $1600 more than Car #2 but has many, many more options and 4,000 less miles.
CAR 1 Pics

CAR #2
Jet Black on Black Leather with aluminum trim
This car has the Sports Package, Harmon Kardon Stereo, CD Changer, Moonroof, Power/Memory Seats, Xenons and Alarm.
It has 18,600 miles. I really like the exterior color, but it is somewhat common. I also love the interior. I think it is very sporty, but I have been told by some that it doesn't seem as BMWish as the other and not as luxurious. My main concern is that it doesnt have the Navigation system. It also doesnt have the Cold Weather Package, Park Distance Control and a few other small options. It is $1600 less than the other.

Please give me your opinions on each and why you would choose one over the other.
Thanks,
-Brandon

Tessa · #2 (**permalink**) 03-28-2002, 09:11 AM

For me it's car number 2 - I love black. It had more miles, but Sport Package, and overall it's all good.

T.

DOO · #3 (**permalink**) 03-28-2002, 10:02 AM

get the second car. gray leather makes me puke

///M5 George · #4 (**permalink**) 03-28-2002, 10:14 AM

ahhh......I don't know they are both very nice. Second one is better color combination, the first one has navigayion system. It's a tough choice.

Just get both

brandonb · #5 (**permalink**) 03-28-2002, 10:17 AM

Yeah, I'm thinking about going with #1 just because it doesn't look like every other bimmer you see here. I will definately replace the wood grain with the aluminum trim though.

-Branndon

MAR · #6 (**permalink**) 03-28-2002, 10:21 AM

Do you need the Navigation? That's what yahoo MAP was for before you go some where! Cold Weather Package? Park distance assist? If you're getting a used 2001, I figure it can't be much cheaper than a brand new 2002 with the exact options you want! Why the dilemma? Get a new one!

brandonb · #7 (**permalink**) 03-28-2002, 10:23 AM

Trust me....this is MUCH cheaper than a new 02'. I've priced them and with the options I want, this one is still $5,000 cheaper than a new 02'.

Thanks,
-Brandon

Estoril Blue · #8 (**permalink**) 03-28-2002, 10:24 AM

i have the grey interior and it is a bitch to maintain, too much hassle

go with #2, its just the classic sporty bmw look, and the aluminum wouldnt look too good on grey interior, grey, black and aluminum all in one cabin could be a bit too much

and even if the black 330ci do-esnt have navi, the money you save from not having to buy aluminum trim u could put into a dvd deck

and my last point, black bmws look so ****ing good with tint

#9 (**permalink**) 03-28-2002, 10:32 AM

go with #1...thank god you are not gettting that damn CL

You dont' see topaz that often..and it's a great color.

Stealth · #10 (**permalink**) 03-28-2002, 01:41 PM

no question go with #2

dont need nav. and the wood trim is absolutly hideous

the black one is def more sporty and the interior will be easier to maintain.

also save the cash from replacing the wood trim and the 1600 difference and get mod happy