Trading in my Volvo for a F30 3 series?

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  • ANAK
    Noobie
    • Jun 2016
    • 30

    #1

    Trading in my Volvo for a F30 3 series?

    So I have had this Volvo xc60 for less than one year. i am thinking about just down sizing it and the F30 328i is pretty practical. Although i will miss 9 inch ground clearance. What else would you consider ? it must have warranty.
  • freeride53
    R3V OG
    • Jul 2007
    • 11972

    #2
    sell Volvo and buy an older Volvo. 240 turbo.

    1991 BMW 318i (Old Shell RIP, Now Being Re-shelled & Reborn)
    1983 Peugeot 505 STI
    1992 Volvo 240 Wagon
    2009 Toyota 4Runner SR5 Sport 4WD

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    • BECKSTER
      Mod Crazy
      • Jun 2015
      • 667

      #3
      Originally posted by freeride53
      sell volvo and buy an older volvo. 240 turbo.
      +1
      1990 Alpine 325is
      1992 Schwarz 325ic (sold)

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      • ANAK
        Noobie
        • Jun 2016
        • 30

        #4
        Well Im looking for something newer for daily use.

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        • Varinn
          Mod Crazy
          • Apr 2010
          • 780

          #5
          Keep the volvo, or downgrade to a different model in their lineup. I haven't been in one of the newest generation but my family owned a couple in the 2008-2012 range and they were lovely. I much preferred them over the 435i I had as a loaner car while my Z was in the shop.
          1990 332i, 4 door
          2008 KTM 990 Superduke
          2018 Golf R, 6spd manual (Pending delivery)
          2017 Mazda CX-5 GT
          2007 Z4M Coupe - Sold to very nice people

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          • phillip123hastings
            Noobie
            • Jul 2016
            • 6

            #6
            Trading the volvo for the volvo 240 turbo seems good to me as well

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            • freeride53
              R3V OG
              • Jul 2007
              • 11972

              #7
              I've daily driven a 240 wagon and it wasn't that bad. Refreshed seats and an AC make it doable.

              Gas mileage isn't that bad.

              I'm currently looking at E46 M3's though because I just moved to LA last week and my family is taking the 240 back as they need it for home improvements. :(

              But if you really want something modern, I'd look at the P2 S60R 6-speed with good maintenance history.

              -Sina

              1991 BMW 318i (Old Shell RIP, Now Being Re-shelled & Reborn)
              1983 Peugeot 505 STI
              1992 Volvo 240 Wagon
              2009 Toyota 4Runner SR5 Sport 4WD

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              • crash n' burn
                Wrencher
                • Nov 2014
                • 211

                #8
                I really like the f30 I bought for my wife. Granted, it's a 320I, but my wife didn't need the extra HP, and the $7000 price jump to the 328 was definitely not justified. It gets damn good gas mileage, smooth on the highway, and handles very well stock. Little more road noise than I'd hoped, but that's at 90mph...hah. I'm sure back stateside it won't be an issue. I'm not a big fan of the LCI models, 12'-15' CPO with extended warranty is what I'd suggest

                It's worth noting, the M-sport package is an absolute must have. I got it simply for the seats, but the steering wheel, lowered ride height, and staggered 18"wheels are nice. Lighting package is totally worth it too.
                -89' 320iT, Brilliantrot
                -15' 320i, Glacier Silver Metallic

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                • stonea
                  R3VLimited
                  • Jan 2012
                  • 2890

                  #9
                  Trade in for a volvo s60 polestar
                  My Garage
                  2001 Z3 2.5i Steel Gray/Black (Lexi)
                  1988 325ix Diamond Schwartz/Black (Izzy)
                  1989 325i Cirrus Blue/Houndstooth (Stitch)
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                  • ajhostetter
                    E30 Fanatic
                    • Apr 2013
                    • 1218

                    #10
                    740/940 Turbo. Awesome cars
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                    2014 GTI | 2002 Land Cruiser | 1991 Volvo 745t

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                    • ANAK
                      Noobie
                      • Jun 2016
                      • 30

                      #11
                      Originally posted by crash n' burn
                      I really like the f30 I bought for my wife. Granted, it's a 320I, but my wife didn't need the extra HP, and the $7000 price jump to the 328 was definitely not justified. It gets damn good gas mileage, smooth on the highway, and handles very well stock. Little more road noise than I'd hoped, but that's at 90mph...hah. I'm sure back stateside it won't be an issue. I'm not a big fan of the LCI models, 12'-15' CPO with extended warranty is what I'd suggest

                      It's worth noting, the M-sport package is an absolute must have. I got it simply for the seats, but the steering wheel, lowered ride height, and staggered 18"wheels are nice. Lighting package is totally worth it too.
                      This is more on the right track.

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                      • Kershaw
                        R3V OG
                        • Feb 2010
                        • 11822

                        #12
                        Originally posted by ANAK
                        Well Im looking for something newer for daily use.
                        Then this is probably not the forums for you. You realize this forum caters to the e30, not f30, right? There's about 30 years of difference between the two models.

                        AWD > RWD

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                        • Mfever
                          E30 Enthusiast
                          • May 2007
                          • 1058

                          #13
                          Get the f30 328i, you will not be disappointed in its daily capabilities! It's fun, its quick, its smooth. Just get rid of the run flats it comes with and you're golden.

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                          • ANAK
                            Noobie
                            • Jun 2016
                            • 30

                            #14
                            I need something I can use to drive Uber. Im leaning towards a 2013 jetta sportwagen.

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                            • E30 Wagen
                              No R3VLimiter
                              • Jul 2005
                              • 3425

                              #15
                              I want an F30 328i very badly.
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