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12-20-2010, 01:25 PM
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Hi guys yup this is another one of those which would you pick thread.
Just wanting to see what you guys would take.
both are the same price.
07 CPO 328i sedan
Pros: its a BMW, has extra 2 yrs of warranty
Cons: maintenance costs, 33000km on it, could be less reliable
2011 accord coupe (not V6)
Pros: brand new car, reliable, cheap maintenance, full warranty
Cons: can't think of much, less power, not as good in handling
i plan to have this car for maybe 7 yrs and gas mileage not a concern, but i do want a car that wont break down on me. But on the other hand 328i is fun to drive. so i'm having difficulty deciding, just want to hear what you guys think?
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12-20-2010, 01:29 PM
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#2 | | manage the cap you say????
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If your only con for the accord is, "not a bmw" then why bother? It seems you're more inclined on the brand.
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12-20-2010, 01:30 PM
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everyone on this forum is gonna say the bmw because they are 16 years old and have no idea how the world works ...
is the accord coupe V6? if it is .. go with the accord.. its fast enough and good on maintenance .. FWD.. probably save you money on snow tires for a few winters.. and you can at least drive it in snow without snow tires
if you can afford the maintenance that is to come with getting a BMW then by all means go for the BMW... but nothing beats getting a brand new car 
and don't forget your planning to keep this car for 7 years ... cost sure adds up and think of the resale value
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12-20-2010, 01:38 PM
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#4 | | F**K YOUR HEAD
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You might be able to find a 328i coupe under 30 and definitely find a lot of sedans under 30. My dad had an 07 x3 which uses a similar drivetrain and it was bulletproof, good on gas, and fast. On the other hand we also had an 05 TL with a similar drivetrain as the V6 accord coupe and that had very poor fuel economy and something about the CV joints just made the car feel weird.
I believe consumer reports recommends the 3 for it's reliability, not sure about the accord
IMO the 3 coupe looks a hell of a lot better than the accord coupe and 7 years down the road will at least LOOK a lot newer. It's one of those styles that no one could hate.
If awd is important to you or if you care about driving then it's a no brainer, go with the bmw
EDIT: Forgot to add that the BMW warranty is very very good never paid a cent for anything over the lease on the x3. If you can extend it on top of the CPO even better.
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12-20-2010, 01:43 PM
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#5 | | Where's my RS Christmas Lobster?!
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the cons for accord i said not a BMW doesn't mean im incline to the brand if so then i would not have put the accord up for comparison.
it is just that there are not many cons for an accord but just the fact that it doesn't drive as fun as a BMW.
so it boils down to the question do i want fun or reliability i guess
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12-20-2010, 01:46 PM
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I'd always opt for reliability. Thats just me
Seems like you want the bmw, but dont want to deal with maintenance costs 
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12-20-2010, 01:49 PM
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reliability all the way!!!
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12-20-2010, 01:51 PM
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Get the BMW ! Because when you drive the bimmer, you wont even look at other Accords.
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12-20-2010, 01:53 PM
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I think their reliability really comes down to how you take care of it once it's in your hands.
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12-20-2010, 01:53 PM
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#10 | | Where's my RS Christmas Lobster?!
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hahayea if the maintenance cost for the BMW was lower my decision would be much easier | |
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Dumbest reason to not own an Accord is that it's not a BMW. Another dumb reason is to think that FWD is not fun to drive. Tons of people have LOTS of fun with FWD cars. Personally, I think the new Accords are styled nicer than the 3-Series too.
If you want reliability, cheap maintenance, cheap on gas, I'd go with the Accord. If all you want is the brand, then obviously go for the BMW.
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12-20-2010, 01:54 PM
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Originally Posted by kkttsang  hahayea if the maintenance cost for the BMW was lower my decision would be much easier | just don't go to the stealership for the maintenance for the bmw
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12-20-2010, 01:54 PM
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#13 | | F**K YOUR HEAD
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Originally Posted by marc0lishuz Dumbest reason to not own an Accord is that it's not a BMW. Another dumb reason is to think that FWD is not fun to drive. Tons of people have LOTS of fun with FWD cars. Personally, I think the new Accords are styled nicer than the 3-Series too.
If you want reliability, cheap maintenance, cheap on gas, I'd go with the Accord. If all you want is the brand, then obviously go for the BMW. | If you think the difference is only in the brand you really need to drive more cars.
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12-20-2010, 01:56 PM
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+1 BMW, The BMW just handles alot better than the Accord
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12-20-2010, 01:56 PM
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#15 | | Where's my RS Christmas Lobster?!
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actually how much are BMW maintenance, i know the oil change at BJ autohause or other non dealer shop are around 120-140 but what other maintenance costs are there? and usually oil change for BMW are longer intervals than other cars too right? anyone here shed some light on these questions?
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12-20-2010, 01:56 PM
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i believe OP is looking at a 328i sedan? not the coupe.
But if i were to pick between the two, i'd probably go with an older 2008/2009 Honda Accord V6 coupe
Same car, cheaper price, and also Honda's are generally very reliable.
It definitely looks very sleek
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12-20-2010, 01:57 PM
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Originally Posted by ilvtofu If you think the difference is only in the brand you really need to drive more cars. | Those were the OP's choices, not mine. And yes, I'm very well aware of the other differences (I hinted at them in my comparison).
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12-20-2010, 01:58 PM
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#18 | | Where's my RS Christmas Lobster?!
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Originally Posted by marc0lishuz Dumbest reason to not own an Accord is that it's not a BMW. Another dumb reason is to think that FWD is not fun to drive. Tons of people have LOTS of fun with FWD cars. Personally, I think the new Accords are styled nicer than the 3-Series too.
If you want reliability, cheap maintenance, cheap on gas, I'd go with the Accord. If all you want is the brand, then obviously go for the BMW. | i didnt say accord wasn't fun to drive just not as fun as a BMW, im sure the accord is fun to drive too.
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12-20-2010, 02:01 PM
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If its the same price then go with the BMW. My sister had one awhile back and it feels really good to drive. The difference in handling and smoothness of power delivery are way different between the 3 series and the Accord. Sure the Accord V6 may have more horsepower but the BMW is just a pleasure to drive.
If you don't care at all about how it drives and just want a commuter appliance then either is ok.
edit: ok, oops you said not the accord v6. in that case 328i all the way.
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12-20-2010, 02:29 PM
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don't listen to these idiots about how BMW handles better then accord... unless your tracking or racing the car ... it doesn't mean shit
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12-20-2010, 02:43 PM
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u will find that the bmw out-does just about everything the accord can do, with the exception of space.
RWD bad on snow? get snow tires.
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12-20-2010, 03:03 PM
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#22 | | F**K YOUR HEAD
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Originally Posted by tegz u will find that the bmw out-does just about everything the accord can do, with the exception of space.
RWD bad on snow? get snow tires. | I'm not sure about trunk space but I found the 3coupes rear to be very impressive, I'm about 5'10" and my buddy who was 6" fit very comfortably behind my seat in the 3, With the accord and the genesis he was hitting the roof from the rear seat. He ended up getting a MKVI Gti though lol
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12-20-2010, 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by EmperorIS don't listen to these idiots about how BMW handles better then accord... unless your tracking or racing the car ... it doesn't mean shit | RWD and FWD feel very different when you corner. Doesn't matter if you're cornering fast or just taking it easy, there is a difference. FWD is sloppier going around corners and you'll definitely notice it right away.
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12-20-2010, 03:16 PM
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#24 | | I *Fwap* *Fwap* *Fwap* to RS
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Originally Posted by ilvtofu I'm not sure about trunk space but I found the 3coupes rear to be very impressive, I'm about 5'10" and my buddy who was 6" fit very comfortably behind my seat in the 3, With the accord and the genesis he was hitting the roof from the rear seat. He ended up getting a MKVI Gti though lol | from my family having owned both cars, the 3 series rear and trunk space feel tiny compared to an accord....
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12-20-2010, 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by marc0lishuz Another dumb reason is to think that FWD is not fun to drive. Tons of people have LOTS of fun with FWD cars. | Tons of guys hook up with other dudes, too. It doesn't mean he's inclined to do it.
FWD can be fun, yes. But it's still a far cry from the handling of a well sorted rwd car like the BMW.
Personally, I'd buy the Accord due to the long-term cost of ownership.
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