farewell, Sold the IS350

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07-25-11, 06:25 PM

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To OP, congrats! 335i was one of my choice as well when I was cross shopping between G37 / IS350 / 335i. I really liked G37 until they introduced their 2011 line up with that awkward sport bumper.

i cross shopped them the 1st time and got the IS as well, mainly because i couldnt get a 335 lease to get as low as the IS. Im sure i can still get the IS cheaper than the 3, but really i wanted to change it up.

I try to like the G every time, but that interior is just terrible and the styling too in-your-face. the handling and power and exhaust are excellent tho!

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07-25-11, 08:04 PM

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I would have got the 335 too because I love the look of it and kinda wanted to try BMW out. But in the end I was turned away because I would have had to buy used and the HPFP and Turbo Issues seemed too common and too expensive. Plus, since they are easier to mod for HP, I was afraid I'd go crazy!

Congrats on the new BMW.

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07-25-11, 09:04 PM

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simple dimple guys.. if you can keep the car for 10 years. like a lexus ect. buy it... if its going to break on you like a porsche lease it...

If you buy you can ride it till the wheels come off. and really get your moneys worth...

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07-26-11, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by DreamerzCC

wow......$584.51 is what i pay to own.....1 1/2 left on 4 year loan......$600/mth for a lease doesn't make sense.

Apple meet Orange... so you bought a USED IS 250 on a 4 year loan (and I assume put some money down), and you are comparing your monthly payment to a NEW IS 350, with ZERO down.

$600/month is more than reasonable for what OP got. Some of you need to look at the actual numbers involved before you make statements like this.

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07-26-11, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Kurtz

You only need 3-5% down to purchase a house, assuming good credit. (until 08 or so it was 0% :P)

20% would be more (for lots of folks) than buying a 2IS new for cash.

not in sunny CA...LOL