Hey guys, so I was hoping to get opinions on what you guys think about me trading in my current car 2010 mercedes Benz c300 4matic for a 2012 BMW 320i.
The Benz is at 90k but I have some things that I need to fix on it. My girlfriend took out my passenger mirror backing out of the garage so I need to replace most of that. The actual mirror still works, the glass is cracked and it's throwing an error code on the dash. I also need to replace a tie rod end, and it's prompting for an a1 service. So it'll take a little bit of money to fix those things. I have a truck I drive in the winter so ill probably put the Benz in the garage in November.
I have 2 years left on the car, but I'm considering switching to the 320i. At heart I've always been a BMW guy. I've had 3 before I got the Benz. My concern is that there will be a big change in performance going from the 3.0 v6 to the 4cyl turbo motor. I'm thinking if I get the BMW I will do a tune on it. I can't stand the ugly stock 17" wheels so I would most likely replace with 19s and do light mods like tint and a slight drop.
One big advantage I see going over to the bimmer is the fuel efficiency. The Benz is bad on gas and I think you can even run regular in the BMW. I also like the new styling of the f30. The new car would have Nav which I don't currently have. The interior difference is pretty huge.
I should probably point out that I'm close to turning 30 and I have a kid and soon to be wife so I feel like I'm out growing my "tuner"days. So I'm not looking for something fast or something I'm going to mod up the ass either. I just love the look and feel of German cars.
So I would like to hear feedback from anyone that has made a similar transition or someone that has a 320i or any newer 3 series. I had an e92 but I'm not very familiar with the new body style 3 series.
The only con I see is that I will be stuck paying for a car longer, I guess also that it won't be as fast. Not that my car is fast by any means lol. This new car has 22000k and will have warranty up until 80k where my car has no warranty anymore. It's also pretty cheap considering its the new body style and is well equipped. I'm not looking to break the bank so that's why I'm not looking into a 328 or 335. I want something that will be reliable for a few years.
What are your guys thoughts on the trade?