Need Advice - Buying 2005 330ci ZHP

[e20746]

Hi,

I live near San Francisco and close to purchasing a 2005 330ci w/ Performance Package, leather, metallic paing, xenon and automatic rear sunshade. The MSRP is $45,220. The dealer says he is willing to sell for $1K off, so $44,220.

Since this is the 2005, I don't expect a huge discount. Does this seem like a good discount ($1K)?

Thanks for your advice.

[DinanM3_S2]

It seems a little on the low side, but that might be because the zhp is a little less common, but things like this can vary. My advice is to remind the dealer that the E90 is coming out in the 2006 model year, with updated engines, you might also want to ask other dealers about what they would discount.

If I were personally in your shoes, I would either wait for the new 3-series to come out (the 3.0 has 260+bhp), but I dont like the styling as much as the E46, or... Get a slightly used M3. You should be able to get a 2002 or a 2003 M3 w/ 10,000 miles or so for about the same price.

[e20746]

If I were personally in your shoes, I would either wait for the new 3-series to come out (the 3.0 has 260+bhp), but I dont like the styling as much as the E46, or... Get a slightly used M3. You should be able to get a 2002 or a 2003 M3 w/ 10,000 miles or so for about the same price.[/quote]

I thought about waiting but I don't like the pics I've seen of the new 3/4 series.

As for the M3, I like the idea but I am concerned about the insurance. I imagine that the insurance is significantly higher for an M3 vs. 330CI, am I correct?

[Skycity_BMW]

Correct ! ! !