A Good 323i Deal (IMO)

[Jadis]

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Just couldn't believe it, I paid 145K in mid october. 11k discount in 2 months.

 

[daveths]

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I think the SE quoted a lower scrap value and instead cut the price on the new car. For my case back in June, my SE quoted a scrap value about $10K higher than what the other car dealers could offer. Hence, the SE do have a some margin to play with and its either on the scrap car or the new car.

 

[Hubba]

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Yupz.. that's how it works.

There are many aspects to the pricing, apart from the loan rebates.


Don't worry too muchie abt it... just enjoy the ride .

 

[DRV]

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I think you will make a tiny benefit if you take 7yrs loan at 3.5% with 5.25% rebate because

(2.85 * 7) - (3.5%%7 - 5.25%) = 0.007% savings (if you hold your ride for 3 yrs full, and no pro-rata penalty)

It's true about savings... actually it's 0.7%, which works about to be about $1k for the 323i.
But you have to hold the car for 3 years...
Anything less and the hit will be substantial...

Is $1k worth the tie in?

IMHO, from what I see in this forum, tomorrow if E92 325ci price drop to $160... at least 20 bros will cheong to PML to change car... :juggle: :juggle: I'll be one of them as well man!
Then have to pay penalty for taking rebate 'n selling car so soon...

But it's a personal choice, this rebate thing.

 

[bmw3er]

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I beg to differ.

The almost S$3k road tax per year will frighten many Sporean to stay away from high capacity cars. Acording to PML's statistics, only one 323i or 325i in ten 3-series sold, and 330i is like one in hundreds! :woowooo:

Only a true enthusiast believes there is no replacement for displacements.

almost the same price I paid for my e46 318i. damn. I think PML want 323 to be thr main stream and not 320.

ultimately they are famous for their 6 pots.

 

[hitmee]

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if 323 is 134k, how much is 325 now?

this kind of pricing really tickles my itchy backside. i wanted to drive 10 years but i think very hard liao. ha

 

[Hubba]

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Bros.. just wanna share after that having tried the 323.

If u are lusting for the 6 potter... stretch as much as u can for the 325.

BMWasia are not dumb. There is a distinct difference between the stock 323 and the stock 325. When U ramp hard on pedal.. the 323 starts off joyfully... but it doesn't keep pumping the power as a 325 should.

Have any 323 bros did surgery on their 6 potters?

Wonder whats the technical diff between the 23 and the 25? Isit physical restriction + electronic restriction or just purely electronic restriction (ICU limited)?

323 owners would be in if there are tuning software avaliable to unlock the full 6 pot potential latent in the 2.5 engines.

 

[DRV]

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I beg to differ.

The almost S$3k road tax per year will frighten many Sporean to stay away from high capacity cars. Acording to PML's statistics, only one 323i or 325i in ten 3-series sold, and 330i is like one in hundreds! :woowooo:

Only a true enthusiast believes there is no replacement for displacements.

Have to agree..

But then I think most Singaporeans are very sad and deprived (no offense).

We buy the largest car but with the smallest engine and empty list of options ... sigh...
Unfortunately many Singaporeans go for the show... to make a statement like I've arrived... so they buy the smallest engine car even when they can afford much more. Most simply don't care for the joy of driving, only the show. :screwedu:
Ask Phua Chu Kang and co. about why they drive Merc E200k... nice car, very Towkay looking, but $%!@ engine... awful. But 100% show when driving to pick up clients or for family gatherings.

True enthusiats will drive a car for the simple pleasure of just driving. Whether it be a 320i or 330i. Buy what you can afford but buy because you enjoy the drive... not for show of wealth lah.

 

[gadgets]

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It's true about savings... actually it's 0.7%, which works about to be about $1k for the 323i.
But you have to hold the car for 3 years...
Anything less and the hit will be substantial...

true. i've been driving previous cars for about 3 yrs each, thot for an above 100k car, took the rebate to stick myself to driving it past the 3yr mark and at the same time use the rebate to pamper myself

I beg to differ.

The almost S$3k road tax per year will frighten many Sporean to stay away from high capacity cars. Acording to PML's statistics, only one 323i or 325i in ten 3-series sold, and 330i is like one in hundreds!

tt's what kept me back too...if only a 323 is 2.2/ 2.3l just like the E46 320i...swee swee

 

[gmpng1973]

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actually, after taking delivery of my new ride, i realised i made a mistake not buying the 325i, the price different is maybe slightly below $20K of different, but if you compare the option list for both cars plus the 325i is running the full power 2.5L 6pot engine, the 325i is actually a good buy.

 

[satines]

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I agree, 325 is great, very noticable different from 323. Like everybody says, got budget, 325i, no brainers.

But for me, I decided to just go 1up (from is250 standard) to 323i. Going 2up will get a 325, 3up will get 325 coupe, but but like all forummers says, its hard to know where its end even though its perhaps 10% more per 1UPS. I think for me, its get "Best Car That Can Be Comfortably Affordable"

actually, after taking delivery of my new ride, i realised i made a mistake not buying the 325i, the price different is maybe slightly below $20K of different, but if you compare the option list for both cars plus the 325i is running the full power 2.5L 6pot engine, the 325i is actually a good buy.

 

[satines]

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I concur, unless people with good track record of holding cars for more than 3ys (which I unfortunately still doesnt have, but hope this car does). So I took 2.85%, in case the rebate goes to Singapore Pools before I know it.

It's true about savings... actually it's 0.7%, which works about to be about $1k for the 323i.
But you have to hold the car for 3 years...
Anything less and the hit will be substantial...

Is $1k worth the tie in?

IMHO, from what I see in this forum, tomorrow if E92 325ci price drop to $160... at least 20 bros will cheong to PML to change car... :juggle: :juggle: I'll be one of them as well man!
Then have to pay penalty for taking rebate 'n selling car so soon...

But it's a personal choice, this rebate thing.

 

[Hubba]

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I agree, 325 is great, very noticable different from 323. Like everybody says, got budget, 325i, no brainers.

But for me, I decided to just go 1up (from is250 standard) to 323i. Going 2up will get a 325, 3up will get 325 coupe, but but like all forummers says, its hard to know where its end even though its perhaps 10% more per 1UPS. I think for me, its get "Best Car That Can Be Comfortably Affordable"

It has to stop somewhere... enjoy your 323


Don't forget the 20k diff save with the 323 from 325, if u so desire can do some serious modding to zhng your ride.

 

[ww88]

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I agree, 325 is great, very noticable different from 323. Like everybody says, got budget, 325i, no brainers.

But for me, I decided to just go 1up (from is250 standard) to 323i. Going 2up will get a 325, 3up will get 325 coupe, but but like all forummers says, its hard to know where its end even though its perhaps 10% more per 1UPS. I think for me, its get "Best Car That Can Be Comfortably Affordable"

yeah, 323i comes with 6 cylinders at lower cost, of course 325i is better, but if you are paying that much, you will start pondering whether to buy e60 523i at around the same cost -- then, you start wondering whether 330i or 325i -- there's no end!

 

[Hubba]

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Actually the big deciding factor would be 320 vs 323.

There is then a mid jump from 323 to 325.

But from 325 to 330, thats quite a big jump from an overall cost perspective.

Go with your heart's desire as far as your budget allows....

 

[bmw3er]

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But 325i costs as much as S$40k more than 323i, and it does not comes with Cruise Control and Folding Mirrors as well! +S$1k for +1HP?
Its simply too expensive already imo.

actually, after taking delivery of my new ride, i realised i made a mistake not buying the 325i, the price different is maybe slightly below $20K of different, but if you compare the option list for both cars plus the 325i is running the full power 2.5L 6pot engine, the 325i is actually a good buy.

 

[Hubba]

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http://autos.yahoo.com/bmw_3_series_coupe_330ci-review_article/?source=nctd

"In the 325i sedan ($30,995), the new engine generates 225 horsepower, for an increase of 40 over the 2005 model."

Is it possible there is a slightly more power 325 engine waiting in the wings?
Current PML 325 specs list 218bhp.

 

[ww88]

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http://autos.yahoo.com/bmw_3_series_coupe_330ci-review_article/?source=nctd

"In the 325i sedan ($30,995), the new engine generates 225 horsepower, for an increase of 40 over the 2005 model."

Is it possible there is a slightly more power 325 engine waiting in the wings?
Current PML 325 specs list 218bhp.

discussions in forum in e90post.com indicate that canada will get 2007 323i with 200 bhp -- getting a car is like getting computer -- specs are being improved continuously -- got to decide at some point in time whether you are happy with what's available or you'd like to wait for future new & improved :uhhh:

 

[Nuke]

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Hey, :juggle: learn to chill out! :nehnehhh: There is absolutely nothing wrong in asking a question:screwedu: .

True. Period. Apologies Satines.

 

[Kenzo]

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blardy hell.. should've waited till year end..

if 323 is gg for 128, how much is the 320 gg for then, 114?