wadan Posted February 19, 2007 Report Share Posted February 19, 2007 Hi Mates , Please help me out on this ,,, I am about to buy a new car , Knowing that they booth cost exactly the same , I have 2 choices Either the new Passat 2007 or BMW 3 Series “ I got a very good deal on a brand new 2006 old stock “ My only concern towards the BMW is that it my be over stated or Flashy , do you think it is ? Or shall I go with the understated but plane Passat ? Thanks in advance for your responses and opinions Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TTK Posted February 19, 2007 Report Share Posted February 19, 2007 .....a Beemer 3 series.....'flashy'..........thanks for the laugh........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Technician Posted February 19, 2007 Report Share Posted February 19, 2007 That's kinda funny, when I bought my 3 series I thought it was totally anonymous. (My first non -sports car-) But, in a word; No. Just a nice passenger car, not very expensive (relative) and not a goddamn truck with leather seats. Buy it if you like it. I personally like the new Audi's over the latest Bangle-bodied BMWs, but a 3 series is not a flashy car by any means. They handle great and are very reliable. And resale value is very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trinsic Posted February 19, 2007 Report Share Posted February 19, 2007 Hi Mates , Please help me out on this ,,, I am about to buy a new car , Knowing that they booth cost exactly the same , I have 2 choices Either the new Passat 2007 or BMW 3 Series “ I got a very good deal on a brand new 2006 old stock “ My only concern towards the BMW is that it my be over stated or Flashy , do you think it is ? Or shall I go with the understated but plane Passat ? Thanks in advance for your responses and opinions Cheers Get a vintage tourbilion + minute repeater...and you'll never come asking here for car advice. Wise man said..."If you have it, flaunt it!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swdivad Posted February 19, 2007 Report Share Posted February 19, 2007 BMW 3 series is just like a Ford in Germany. Think of it that way. Flashy is an AM DB9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted February 19, 2007 Report Share Posted February 19, 2007 It's only flashy if you drive it to an anti-capitalist rally. Don't worry, you can buy the Series 3 while still keeping your socialist ideals intact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z80 Posted February 19, 2007 Report Share Posted February 19, 2007 I'm not a huge BMW fan. The Passat might be nice. I just had an 2007 Audi A4 loaner while my TT was in for service. It was a REALLY sweet ride. I was very impressed with it, but I was glad to get my TT back.. I like the sports car thing a bit more than the luxury car thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmena Posted February 19, 2007 Report Share Posted February 19, 2007 If your BMW is the previous version (you talk about old 2006 stock) forget about it... even you get a fair price you will lose lot of money when reselling. Passat 2007 is a very good car (I have a couple of friends who bought it) and in my view, at list in Spain, is not "plain" car, but very well equipped. Nevertheless, regarding quality, BMW is two steps ahead from VW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TTK Posted February 19, 2007 Report Share Posted February 19, 2007 BMW is two steps ahead from VW. I wouldn't put money on that.......I had a 750iL.....( how appropriate that moniker was "0iL".....it sure drank enough refined oil..).......the fargin' talking diagnostics used to bug the life out of me....."boing".....rear tailight failed...!.....eh NO.........."boing".......front headlamp failed.....eh NO......'boing" ....left rear tyre pressure low.....eh NO.......fargin' thing drove me mental.......plus......when it got about 50k on it......the clang from the starter motor....when firing up.....it sounded like a 250,000 mile Trabant........POS.......I would buy another tho'..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djmac23 Posted February 19, 2007 Report Share Posted February 19, 2007 3 series are a dime a dozen where I live and Passats are expensive for what you get...the A4 is really nice, you should consider that as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonthebhoy Posted February 19, 2007 Report Share Posted February 19, 2007 Don't be daft why not dabble in a Daf. If it's a shaggin wagon yer after............here's the very thing. If I remember correctly, their advertising campaign in Glasgow went along these lines....... "Wimmins knickers fall aff at the sight of a Daf." Brings a whole new meaning to the phrase "giving her a little extra choke". JTB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted February 19, 2007 Report Share Posted February 19, 2007 Don't be daft why not dabble in a Daf. Sheesh, go for some class! Go for an NSU! It's got a Wankery Rotal engine and runs off a rubber belt. Four doors and look how sporty it looks in red! Car of the Year in 1968, it was. Car of the Year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumum Posted February 19, 2007 Report Share Posted February 19, 2007 BMW, why even think about it? And no they are not flashy, its a 3 series (their most common). Its just more upscale than a Passat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rek001 Posted February 19, 2007 Report Share Posted February 19, 2007 In my neighborhood the 3 series Bimmer is known as the "TrixieMobile". You see too many of these. Trixies are female recent university grads, sorority girls who talk alike (ohmigoddd!) and act really entitled. In light of this, how about an Infiniti G5? Great sedan, in your price range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted February 19, 2007 Report Share Posted February 19, 2007 In light of this, how about an Infiniti G5? Great sedan, in your price range. Can you even get those in the UK? (hint: No, although Nissan is planning on releasing them in the UK in 2008) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff g Posted February 19, 2007 Report Share Posted February 19, 2007 Passat, you must be kidding. If you go with the 3 series get as new one... The new 3 series coupe is a beautiful car. For the money you spend on the good deal 2006 BMW.. I too, would recommend the Audi A4 over the beemer any day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest avitt Posted February 19, 2007 Report Share Posted February 19, 2007 In my neighborhood the 3 series Bimmer is known as the "TrixieMobile". You see too many of these. Trixies are female recent university grads, sorority girls who talk alike (ohmigoddd!) and act really entitled. In light of this, how about an Infiniti G5? Great sedan, in your price range. I second the motion for the 2007 G35 (Aka the Nissan Skyline sedan). It will outperform any 3-Series, except the twin-turbo 335i, which will cost you $8-$10K more. I'm coming out of a BMW 540i...It's a great car to drive, but was not very reliable, and was very expensive to maintain. I think that BMW now features a 4 yr, full maintainance warranty. Here in the US, the warranty is necessary in order to compete with the Japanese luxury brands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted February 19, 2007 Report Share Posted February 19, 2007 I second the motion for the 2007 G35 (Aka the Nissan Skyline sedan). It will outperform any 3-Series, except the twin-turbo 335i, which will cost you $8-$10K more. Once again ... UK? I am actually rereading the post and he asked for a choice between two cars and everyone seems to be sugegsting two different cars, one of which isn't even available in his country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest avitt Posted February 19, 2007 Report Share Posted February 19, 2007 Once again ... UK? I am actually rereading the post and he asked for a choice between two cars and everyone seems to be sugegsting two different cars, one of which isn't even available in his country. Sorry... I must have missed where he said where he was from (although the opening "Mates" should have been clue enough). I'm just suggesting a car that I found (after much research) to be a better value than the bimmer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrangeSpoon Posted February 19, 2007 Report Share Posted February 19, 2007 naa don't go for either, Audi is the way forward, A4 is in your bracket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnkaz Posted February 19, 2007 Report Share Posted February 19, 2007 The only problem with the 3 series, you have to take the 3 owners bad driving test here in the UK, this includes, using the wrong lane, double parking, disabled parking access, and roundabout carving. Do yourself a favour buy the Daf with Variomatic gearbox!! I would probably go for the Passat personally. Cheers Johnkaz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted February 19, 2007 Report Share Posted February 19, 2007 Sorry... I must have missed where he said where he was from (although the opening "Mates" should have been clue enough). That could have been Aussie, as well. The clue to me was the User's Local Time bit under the avatar. Yes, I realise the world would be a better place, especially if you're asking regional questions about buying reps, if everyone were to fill in their locations, but people generally treat that field as a joke for some reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest avitt Posted February 19, 2007 Report Share Posted February 19, 2007 (edited) That could have been Aussie, as well. The clue to me was the User's Local Time bit under the avatar. Yes, I realise the world would be a better place, especially if you're asking regional questions about buying reps, if everyone were to fill in their locations, but people generally treat that field as a joke for some reason. It's not really my responsibility to determine where the question is coming from, nor whether said market has access to fine Nissan/Infiniti products. I'm just suggesting a great alternative to the BMW 3-Series. 'Nuff said... Edited February 19, 2007 by avitt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted February 19, 2007 Report Share Posted February 19, 2007 It's not really my responsibility to determine where the question is coming from, nor whether said market has access to fine Nissan/Infiniti products. I'm just suggesting a great alternative to the BMW 3-Series. 'Nuff said... A great alternative ... for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest avitt Posted February 19, 2007 Report Share Posted February 19, 2007 A great alternative ... for you. ...Mine's supposed to be in on Friday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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