IMSHAKN

My current daily is a crewcab F250 King Ranch diesel. My main goal is to cut my fuel expenses but I don't want to sacrifice the creature comforts that my truck has, especially since I'm considering job offers that require commutes of 100 miles round trip. With that in mind, I started looking at used BMWs since they appear to double my current fuel mileage and I've wanted one for a long time. I've never really looked into them other than hearing that they are great cars to drive and parts are expensive. I'm finding a lot of 3 series sedans from 2005-2009 that seem to fit my basic criteria but I don't know anything about the different models or what to look for. Can someone give me some pointers on the basic differences between a 325, 328, 330, 335 and what an i or xi means? Anything else I need to take into consideration (such as reliability of specific parts) when looking at BMW's?

Cliffs:
Want a daily that gets better fuel economy than my 3/4 ton diesel pickup.
Has to be < $25k.
Don't want to give up heated leather, power accessories, etc.
Looking at used BMWs but need cheat sheet to figure out models and what to look for

CAPSLOCK

04'ISH M3 OR 330 - I HAVE HAD BOTH AND REGRET LETTING THEM GO

rflynn1

I don't pretend to know the differences between all of the 3 Serires BMW's. All I can say is that you should look at Carmax when the time comes to buy one. My in-laws picked up two seperate models (330i and a Z4) from there last year and both have been top notch, and didn't break their bank either.

eXploited

2006 330i

Get it and you will not be disappointed..



Make sure you get the I-Drive and Sport Package

I<3Strippers!

I believe the Xi means its AWD, not a 100% sure.

e46 m3's can be had in the 20's now, and are fantastic cars, not the greatest of gas mileage as it's premium gas, and a sports car.

TimmyD87

Xi is AWD the different numbers are mainly different motor sizes from my understanding.

BAN HAMMER

CTSV.

/thread, buying a BMW is dumb.

thenameskam

Says the BMW owner. Faggot. pick up a 335i, twin turbo. sedan if your a family man, heard nothing but great things about them.

DOOM

Maintenance records, maintenance records..This should be for every car.

Id go to a bmw dealership and look around, id find a car that has always been serviced at the dealership and has records of it.

It will save you many headaches.

boredom

Get a mid 90s Honda instead