335d - 535d
Author
Discussion

davidd

Original Poster:

6,713 posts

313 months

Monday 3rd December 2007
quotequote all
After a lot of thought I've decided that I'll probably go for a 335dm touring rather than a 535dm touring.
I don't really need the extra space of the 5 and I think they are getting replaced next year which will annoy me.

However I wondered if any dealer folk you tell me if there was a plan to add that that sports automatic transmission to the 3...

If anyone has any thoughts, pro or con this idea I'd love to hear them

Thanks

D

Jonny TVR

4,551 posts

310 months

Monday 3rd December 2007
quotequote all
the 5 is due to be replaced in 2009

davidd

Original Poster:

6,713 posts

313 months

Monday 3rd December 2007
quotequote all
Interesting I read 2008....Although I assumed it would be late 2008

535dman

2,723 posts

236 months

Monday 3rd December 2007
quotequote all
The new 5 series will not be launched until Q1 2010.

Jonny TVR

4,551 posts

310 months

Monday 3rd December 2007
quotequote all
Hope its q1 2010 as I got mine 4 days ago.

MK4 Slowride

10,028 posts

237 months

Monday 3rd December 2007
quotequote all
The facelift E60/61 has only been out 7-8 months so the E60/61 still have a good 2+ years before the 7 year cycle means it's due for renewal.

If space in the car isn't an issure then got for the 3 series as it's that bit lighter so you'll get the little bit more pleasure out of it.

Jonny TVR

4,551 posts

310 months

Tuesday 4th December 2007
quotequote all
I would have gone for the M3 if it wasn't for my pesky kids! Saying that I'm over the moon with my 535D M sport saloon which arrived a few days ago. It was a real squeeze fitting a new born, 3 and 5 year old in the back with those massive child seats but they just fitted in. Although they have already got dirt on my lovely cream beige leather!

Donut

4,521 posts

280 months

Tuesday 4th December 2007
quotequote all
No.
The 2008 model year change on the gearbox was the addition of the steering wheel paddles.

There is no saying that they won't add it for 2009 model year changes, that will be due sept 2008.

But that is a long wait for a maybe?

If you change now, maybe this month(wink) then your chaange cycle should be in line for the new 5 and 3 series, allowing more choice for the next decision time.

However so long as you don't do the Contract Hire route, there is nothing to stop you swaping it earlier should a new model tickle your fancy in the coming years.

davidd

Original Poster:

6,713 posts

313 months

Tuesday 4th December 2007
quotequote all
Donut said:
No.
The 2008 model year change on the gearbox was the addition of the steering wheel paddles.

There is no saying that they won't add it for 2009 model year changes, that will be due sept 2008.

But that is a long wait for a maybe?

If you change now, maybe this month(wink) then your chaange cycle should be in line for the new 5 and 3 series, allowing more choice for the next decision time.

However so long as you don't do the Contract Hire route, there is nothing to stop you swaping it earlier should a new model tickle your fancy in the coming years.
If only I could get a good deal smile

Donut

4,521 posts

280 months

Tuesday 4th December 2007
quotequote all
davidd said:
Donut said:
No.
The 2008 model year change on the gearbox was the addition of the steering wheel paddles.

There is no saying that they won't add it for 2009 model year changes, that will be due sept 2008.

But that is a long wait for a maybe?

If you change now, maybe this month(wink) then your chaange cycle should be in line for the new 5 and 3 series, allowing more choice for the next decision time.

However so long as you don't do the Contract Hire route, there is nothing to stop you swaping it earlier should a new model tickle your fancy in the coming years.
If only I could get a good deal smile
YHM

Jonny TVR

4,551 posts

310 months

Tuesday 4th December 2007
quotequote all
so when is the ne 5 due ..

Donut

4,521 posts

280 months

Tuesday 4th December 2007
quotequote all
Jonny TVR said:
so when is the ne 5 due ..
2010 is my guess!

Working on the 7 year life cycle that they tend to work too.