im trading my max in Sat. for a 2001 BMW 330ci. it has 42000 miles on it and i got it for 24,300. I plan to still hang out here and see what new things come out for the maxima. hope you guys like my choice .

 

Nice car.

Hang out if you want, but please don't give a crap what anyone thinks. You're about to get besieged by haters:

-$24k, you could have bought a new max for that!
-42k, that's just when they start to break (see next)
-I'd never get one of those, they're so expensive to fix (see previous)
-I'd rather have my x-gen max than a BMW any day
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Nice car, enjoy the ride. Any pics?

 

lol, dam that breakdown would make me reconsider. But a 2k2 max would be really nice to have for under 20k, still be faster and easier/cheaper to maintain.


i love BMW's though, good luck with it.

 

Excellent replacement 330's are awesome cars.

 

good choice... i love riding in my friends bimmer. i'm sure you'll have no regrets.

 

congradulations.......although im not a fan of 3 series.....but dont let anybody opinions change what u like.

 

3 series are teh slow. Good for getting ladies, expensive on the wallet.

 

WHat????


-$24k, you could have bought a new max for that!
-42k, that's just when they start to break (see next)
-I'd never get one of those, they're so expensive to fix (see previous)
-I'd rather have my x-gen max than a BMW any day
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j/k. good choice.

 

I will post pics next week it is black with tan leather. thanks guys

 

Damn, I say that's a good step up. You can't match a maxima's finish to the fit and finish of a BMW. I saw a brand new 330ci this morning and was thinking how nice it woul dbe to be rolling the 330 than my max. Good luck and keep it clean!!

 

Nice car but the only 3 series car I would get would be an M3. Even if it was the older style.

 

Sort of a funny statement. The standard 330i, is about as quick as the older E36 M3

 

yea, isnt the motor in the 330 the same as the older M3's(pre-'99)

excellenct choice man, i LOVE BMW's. my gf has a 325, and i love how it drives, so much nicer than the max.

 

Better yet, own both cars like we do!

I drive the Max, other half drives a 2001 330I. It's an awsome car, we racked up just over 80K on it, no problems at all. Only basic maintenance like oil changes, cooling system service and a new K&N filter. Tune up's are 100K. They ride awsome, handle great and you can't beat that BMW feel of the road.

Good luck with your new car!

 

Great choice! My next car is going to be a G35 coupe or BMW 330Ci.

 

I wonder how many Maxima owners would stand in line to trade in their cars for a E46 after a hands on ride & drive comparo.



Don't knock it 'till you tried it.


Great choice Rob.

I expect you to bring it by the shop one day.

 

Yea seriously.. BMW is a far superior ride... not only is it pimp, its just much more refined. Sit in one and take it for a ride around the block, you'll be impressed. Its not about speed or flashyness... just subtlety and a great ride.

Enjoy it.

 

for that money i would have lloked around for a used e36 m3. but it still a bmw though. nice choice.

 

pretty nice car. looks nice as hell! just a little slow though

 

I think these "Slow" comments are also unwarranted.

See my earlier post.

 

Why. They aren't that much faster if at all and it will definately have more miles on it.

 

I have 0 interest in a 3 series and would not trade for one ever. Too small

now a 5 series... i am game.

 

I love BMW,but the 3 series are just too small for my taste,IMO.Good luck with the car.

 

the e46's are built way better the old e36 models. i was gonna get a silver 330 ci or somthing. blue n sliver interior. 2dr. stick. i was in love but it cost twice wat i paid for my max

 

Good luck with your new 330, you'll love it!

GC

 

Hey,

My friend has a 2004 325ci...very nice ride, but since it's really new, I can't comment on the reliability.

I will say that BMW's are thought to be hit or miss with the reliability. You might get a lemon that needs fixing every month, or you might get a car that runs beautifully for 100k miles.

Either way, good luck with the Bimmer!

 

Can you point to the source that made that comment?

GC

 

I would . .. to be honest, i'd even trade it for a slow 325i. You can't beat the way those cars feel!

 

beacuse m3 would handle better, brake better, and you can get one for the same price or cheaper. just have to look around. and IMO it looks better.

 

You might get one for a similar price. But it will have more miles, be out of warranty and probably need more maintainance. The 330 can be made to handle better and even brake better if that is a concern.

 

yeah but you are going to have to spend money to do that. a m3 already has all of those things. but for me miles is not a concern and i dont care about warranty at all and all the maintance i would do my slef. jsut need the proper tools. that is what i think.

 

Well he already bought the 330i and it's just as fast as an older M3 and he gets a warranty and less miles. So IMHO he made a great decision.

 

For the same money someone could get one of two cars that are nearly identical for speed, handling, comfort, etc (I said "nearly").

One is brand new, warranty, 0 miles, clean, known history.

The other is 5 years old, no warranty, 70,000 miles, someone else's baby puke in the seats, a car you know was beat on...

And there's a question about which to buy?

 

Is the new 330Ci the same as the older M3? I never knew that.
I thought that it was a 3.2 liter and didn't it have a little more horsepower? Ok I found the specs it was 240hp and 236tq. So it's just a little tougher engine. 15 more hp and 22 more tq. The best thing is that it comes with a LSD.

Either way nice pick.