So, I just sold my E90 (I got an offer that I couldn't refuse. For folks that don't know here) to a fellow forum member. He'll be picking it up today. Driving from Ohio to IL.
My main thing was I wanted to get something quicker. So, initially, I started looking at CPO 18 340s. Found one around 1hr 30 min from me. CPO 2018 340 29k miles. Dealer asking $42,995. I got them down to $40,500 (told them that's without seeing the car). The next day, the price dropped from $42,995 to $41,995. So, I'm gonna get them lower than my original offer of $40,500 when I go there.
But, if I think ahead into the future, I'll be getting married in a few years. Then have kids a year or two after that (I'm just guessing . But kids sooner or later). A 3 series would be tight with a car seat for the front passenger. So, I started looking at CPO 5 series. I can get a 530 for the same price of a 340. But, I dont really know how reliable the B48 is compared to the B58. BMWs is known for making good inline 6 engines. So, the initial thought would be the B58. Or I can just buy a 19 Lexus ES350 and call it a day
But, a CPO 540 is close to $50k. That's $5k more than what I wanted to spend initially. This next car I would like to keep for more than 3 years (I said the same for the E90 when I brought it. Drove both 21 B48 530(Just to compare the drive to a 330), 2021 330 (drove like **** for some reason), and 2018 B58 340(loved the sound and acceleration of it). Obviously, the B58 had more pep to it. Sounded a bit smoother compared to the 21 530 I drove.
Which engine/ car would you guys recommend? Thinking about the future here also.
My main thing was I wanted to get something quicker. So, initially, I started looking at CPO 18 340s. Found one around 1hr 30 min from me. CPO 2018 340 29k miles. Dealer asking $42,995. I got them down to $40,500 (told them that's without seeing the car). The next day, the price dropped from $42,995 to $41,995. So, I'm gonna get them lower than my original offer of $40,500 when I go there.
But, if I think ahead into the future, I'll be getting married in a few years. Then have kids a year or two after that (I'm just guessing . But kids sooner or later). A 3 series would be tight with a car seat for the front passenger. So, I started looking at CPO 5 series. I can get a 530 for the same price of a 340. But, I dont really know how reliable the B48 is compared to the B58. BMWs is known for making good inline 6 engines. So, the initial thought would be the B58. Or I can just buy a 19 Lexus ES350 and call it a day
But, a CPO 540 is close to $50k. That's $5k more than what I wanted to spend initially. This next car I would like to keep for more than 3 years (I said the same for the E90 when I brought it. Drove both 21 B48 530(Just to compare the drive to a 330), 2021 330 (drove like **** for some reason), and 2018 B58 340(loved the sound and acceleration of it). Obviously, the B58 had more pep to it. Sounded a bit smoother compared to the 21 530 I drove.
Which engine/ car would you guys recommend? Thinking about the future here also.