Considering trading, Jetta for 335D
So my Jetta has treated me great, has had minimal issues but I would really like something nicer and an auto trans as I sit in traffic for about 30mins a day. I keep hearing about these BMW 335D cars and have found some really nice ones semi local for about $10-$13k.
I am looking for someone with experience with these cars and the operational costs. I want something nicer than the Jetta, but still very affordable to own. If it is going to cost me as much or close to a pickup, ill just buy a newer truck. So, for the guys that own a 335D was it worth it? |
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Yea, I have read through all of those. I am looking for some input from owners on how things are going with operating expenses.
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They are retarded expensive to repair, let alone mod. They are wicked nice though. If you're wealthy, I say go for it.
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I think I will just keep saving and investing in my other projects so I can buy a truck like the 20 year old kid down the street has. :kick: |
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I'm not saying these two are the exact same, but I heard the same thing about Audi's before I got into them. Turns out they're not expensive at all as long as you do your own work. I did have to swap a high pressure fuel pump cam follower every 40k and ti costs $40, and the timing belt I did every 80k (service was supposed to be 115k, but was being safe) and that was $350. I found sites like genuineaudiparts.com and Europa Tuning that sell OEM and OEM+ stuff for cheap. All in all, I put 100k on my last one, and only lost ~$500 in parts and $4000 on price (purchase vs selling price). I was very happy with it. |
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I was just in a 2013 Sport Package 135 on Wednesday (buddy just picked one up) and those seats are the most comfy seats I've ever sat in. I wish they were in my truck.
That Nav sucks, but everything else is super nice in those. |
Wife loves her X5. Parts are steep unless you buy online. I've used Pelican Parts if you want to see how bad parts are priced. We had it a week before the tune went on, so I'm not sure how they drive like without a tune.
Our guesstimate was the BMW diesel would cost an average of $1k in parts per year of ownership. It's been a year and I've put in $600. $200 was 100k mi service maintenance. $400 was a belt, idler, tensioner and swaybar end links. It's a world of difference between the X5 and the Jetta she was driving. Fit, finish and the electronics not being stupid are the biggest differences. |
Love my 335d. I think one of my threads is shown above. Maintenance cost aren't much different than any other newer car if you do the work yourself. I drive the hell out of it, and have averaged 30.5 mpg over the last 8 tanks of fuel (stock it did about 40 per tank). Insurance cost is higher if you have full coverage.
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I was looking at used 335ds versus a new or low mileage 1st Gen Cruze Diesel when we decided our Jetta TDI needed to go. I chose to go with a low mileage certified pre-owned Cruze with only 4100 miles on the clock, and it has been agreat car. But I'm sure the Bimmer would have been a much more enjoyable car, but would have also been more expensive all the way around including, insurance, maintenance and fuel use...
But honestly, not I am considering upgrading from the Cruze to a Colorado ZR2 with the mini-Duramax!!! I would love one of those and the fuel mileage I got when I tested the Z71 Colorado Duramax was pretty good! It also is more roomy than the Cruze and has the bed too... |
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.cne...inued-us-2019/
Just saw this recently, no more Mercedes or bmw diesels in the US is how it appears. |
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