Advice for Getting BMW 323i or 325i

[andy_sg]

Dear fellow bros and sis,

I'm in the midst of planning to purchase the first BMW in my life.

After visiting PML website, I think the new BMW 3 series of 323i or 325i is very appealing. I have a few questions to seek valuable advice from the veterans and bmwers in this forum.

1. Is there anywhere I can locate the latest pricing week in and week out?

2. Is this a good time to buy BMW? If not, when do you suggest?

3. As COE is still on the upside, what will PML do to entice buyers from staying too long on the sidelines? Are there more rebates thrown to offset the high COE costs?

4. What are the freebies or free upgrades we can expect or bargain from the Sales Executive (SE)?

5. Do you have any recommended SE whom can give the best offer and quality customer service?

6. Finally, what is the main distinction between 323i and 325i? Which is better choice and value for money?

Thank you very much for your feedback and contributions!

 

[ac323]

Re: Advice for Getting BMW 323i or 325i

Dear fellow bros and sis,

I'm in the midst of planning to purchase the first BMW in my life.

After visiting PML website, I think the new BMW 3 series of 323i or 325i is very appealing. I have a few questions to seek valuable advice from the veterans and bmwers in this forum.

1. Is there anywhere I can locate the latest pricing week in and week out?

2. Is this a good time to buy BMW? If not, when do you suggest?

3. As COE is still on the upside, what will PML do to entice buyers from staying too long on the sidelines? Are there more rebates thrown to offset the high COE costs?

4. What are the freebies or free upgrades we can expect or bargain from the Sales Executive (SE)?

5. Do you have any recommended SE whom can give the best offer and quality customer service?

6. Finally, what is the main distinction between 323i and 325i? Which is better choice and value for money?

Thank you very much for your feedback and contributions!

325i any time........
323i 190hp vs 325i 218hp
both same 2500cc so both same road tax
any time is a good to buy a BMW so long you are ready.............
as for freebies usually not much, 3m mat, tint window, black kidney grill, discount vouchers....free coffee from PML

happy searching
vroom vroom
cheers

 

[Slater]

Re: Advice for Getting BMW 323i or 325i

the only big doscount comes when they r clearing stock. the pre face lifted 3 series had more than 20k off the list price. for this face lifted model, there are packages that give free COE or 1st yr fee instalments, either way u look at it both promos given the same discount. think u r looking at about 160k for the 325 now. chinese new yr period might be a good time to buy, they might entice ppl by throwing in more stuff.

 

[richlee7]

Re: Advice for Getting BMW 323i or 325i

last i know, as per a couple of weeks ago, i thot the diff was only abt 5K, so almost like no need to consider the 323... 325 definitely. Only thing is that i think the waiting might be longer.

timing-wise, the cny sale shud be up and coming like slater said. shud b quite a good time to get, since chances are they'll throw in more freebies/accessories. price shud be more or less the same.

if u're talking abt the NEXT 3 series, think its still abt 1 year plus away at the fastest, since the new 5 (F-series, F10) is not even on our shores... Pix are out tho for the F series 3er... but still long way to go...

if i were in ur shoes, it's definitely 325.

 

[hitmee]

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dec is always a good month to buy car.
look for those sales who have not met target.

they would do anything......hee hee

 

[Slater]

Re: Advice for Getting BMW 323i or 325i

dec is always a good month to buy car.
look for those sales who have not met target.

they would do anything......hee hee

7 month also not bad. ghost month, no one buy car and sales ppl need to hit target

 

[hitmee]

Re: Advice for Getting BMW 323i or 325i

7 month also not bad. ghost month, no one buy car and sales ppl need to hit target

month to month target not critical

year end target will affect bonuses and survivor.
should be able to squeeze out 1k worth of goodies.

C3PO normally squeezed other things......

 

[Slater]

Re: Advice for Getting BMW 323i or 325i

month to month target not critical

year end target will affect bonuses and survivor.
should be able to squeeze out 1k worth of goodies.

C3PO normally squeezed other things......

C3PO bought from guy dealer, not sure if anything to squeeze. unless he into those kinda things......

 

[hitmee]

Re: Advice for Getting BMW 323i or 325i

C3PO bought from guy dealer, not sure if anything to squeeze. unless he into those kinda things......

u mean he didnt squeeze ur butt at meet up?
that could only mean one thing....

he wants u to squeeze his
reverse role

 

[Jiunn Siong]

Re: Advice for Getting BMW 323i or 325i

Andy

May I suggest a second hand 335? Quite good value and should be around your price range...gotta be selective though.

 

[hitmee]

Re: Advice for Getting BMW 323i or 325i

Andy

May I suggest a second hand 335? Quite good value and should be around your price range...gotta be selective though.

not many e90 335i in the market.

 

[Slater]

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thats true. believe Jiunn siong was refering to e92.

T6's 335 is dam swee!

 

[hitmee]

Re: Advice for Getting BMW 323i or 325i

e92 not suitable for family.
especially if have kids.

 

[Jiunn Siong]

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hitmee

You're right on that...so had to get another four door car on top of the E92! But I'm glad to be back in the coupe crowd after spending some time in the sedan crowd.

 

[hitmee]

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hitmee

You're right on that...so had to get another four door car on top of the E92! But I'm glad to be back in the coupe crowd after spending some time in the sedan crowd.

that is because u have another E53.
best of both world. SUV + Coupe

 

[Jiunn Siong]

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hitmee

Couldn't agree more...but need to fight with wifey to see who gets to drive which car daily!

Andy

For best value...second hand 325i sedan...one even going as low as S$90k on sgcarmart presently...Also depends if you are a mod guy then second hand will be a bonus.

 

[hitmee]

Re: Advice for Getting BMW 323i or 325i

hitmee

Couldn't agree more...but need to fight with wifey to see who gets to drive which car daily!

Andy

For best value...second hand 325i sedan...one even going as low as S$90k on sgcarmart presently...Also depends if you are a mod guy then second hand will be a bonus.

u know what does that mean?
time to change ur x5.

may i suggest audi S4. then no matter which car u get, u will still be happy.
dun u have season parking at work? if yes, valid reason not to switch car. haaaa

 

[Jiunn Siong]

Re: Advice for Getting BMW 323i or 325i

hitmee

I'm quite happy with my E53...got it modded to pretty much what I want so keeping it for awhile now.

What're you driving? Lexus IS coupe? Maybe I'm reading it wrong...

 

[hitmee]

Re: Advice for Getting BMW 323i or 325i

same as u........e92 335i.
ai race mai?

 

[Jiunn Siong]

Re: Advice for Getting BMW 323i or 325i

same as u........e92 335i.
ai race mai?

You win! My E92 only cosmetic mods-lah.

Catch you at one of the upcoming meetups.