Trading in my Volvo for a F30 3 series?

[ANAK]

The F chassis cars are really awesome. The n20 is also likely the best non M Bmw engine ever produced imo but I'm biased because I sell them.

Any complaints on the 328i ?

[Stanley Rockafella]

Just fucking buy it. Deal with all the issues. Be a man for fucks sake

[e30onBBSs]

Why not get a 328i sport wagon? So damn sexy looking and it has 5 seats shitloads of space and handles absolutely insanly for it's size. I have delivered a few to the dealer I work at and I am not sure I would have been able to tel you I could tell you the difference between the 328 sedan and the wagon while just driving normally.

Or just get a legacy or outback. Can get a 3.0r mid 2000's don't feel outdated at all. Never driven the newer fast ones but the normal 4 bangers seem to hold up and run well too.

[Dj Buttchug]

Any complaints on the 328i ?

Earlier models 2013 -14 have some turbo seal issues sometimes. The turbo will leak into the downpipe and it'll blow smoke for about 15 seconds on start up lol

easily fixable tho. Other than that and the fact that run flat tires are shitty thats it.

[shameson]

The F30/F31 is solid choice. The wagon drives great for being a wagon and handles well. Personally I love the 328i wagons but it comes down to how much you want to spend as the wagons cost more. But either way the 328i is a solid car. I'm slightly biased as well as I work for BMW lol

Also, I recommend getting one with msport package. Makes a big difference in looks.

[ANAK]

Yes the F30 sedans and wagons are nice. But now I remember why i went for Volvo.
I wanted something rugged with ground clearance and a nice interior. However there is something about a bmw that i miss. I hate slamming my front bumper on things.

M Sport package would lower me a bit more. Ahh the struggle. I also noticed that the 2013 328i sedans are selling for around 20k with about 30k miles. does this depreciation seem bad?

[bangn]

BM depreciation is terrible on 320s.. Because there are shit loads of them
The upper models with M trim hold their value better.

I paid 52K AUD for my 325 LCi M sport a couple years ago, I would be lucky to get 30- 35 now. But 320s are hanging around the 10-15K mark.. so there you go.

320s are always for sale.. not so many 325 m sport exclusives. I would use that as comparison.

There wouldnt be TOO many 328s around and more demand for them.. The 320s are slugs in comparsion yet they have the same motor but negative one turbo.

[shameson]

There wouldnt be TOO many 328s around and more demand for them.. The 320s are slugs in comparsion yet they have the same motor but negative one turbo.

At least where I'm at, we sell quite a bit more 328s than 320s and just a lot of 328s in general.

They do have the same motor, but they both have a single turbo. The 328 (iirc) has different pistons. The 328 is tuned for more boost and larger exhaust diameter to compensate so 240hp vs 180hp in the 320.

The depreciation on those is possibly due to the MY16 3 series getting the LCI update

[ANAK]

At least where I'm at, we sell quite a bit more 328s than 320s and just a lot of 328s in general.

They do have the same motor, but they both have a single turbo. The 328 (iirc) has different pistons. The 328 is tuned for more boost and larger exhaust diameter to compensate so 240hp vs 180hp in the 320.

The depreciation on those is possibly due to the MY16 3 series getting the LCI update

F30 could be a great buy. Now im test driving the 2016 xc60 with the new Drive-E engine.

[agent]

Opie are you a woman?

[M-technik-3]

Why do you need 9 inches of ground clearance in the concrete jungle of LA? For that matter why AWD? Has it rained or snowed in California in recent months?

[ANAK]

Opie are you a woman?

No but my wife drives our car more than me.

[ANAK]

Why do you need 9 inches of ground clearance in the concrete jungle of LA? For that matter why AWD? Has it rained or snowed in California in recent months?

its nice to have some clearance. Awd is overkill.

[Stanley Rockafella]

OP should get his wife on here. She's the one making the decision

post pics first ;D

[ANAK]

OP should get his wife on here. She's the one making the decision

post pics first ;D

I actually like picking a car that suits both of us. E90 was the wrong car clearly.