2012 528 xdrive to 2011 535 rwd??

TJBentley · 06-06-2014, 02:05 PM

Hey guys I'm really debating if I should trade in my CPO '12 528 x drive and maybe getting a 2011 535 msport. Hopefully I won't be taking a huge loss and would be maybe a close to even trade? Anybody been in this situation before? Any input appreciated

P1 · 06-06-2014, 02:47 PM

Are you getting rid of your 2012 just because you want the M Sport, or because you don't like the smaller engine?

TJBentley · 06-06-2014, 03:05 PM

More so because I want the bigger engine but I figure that while I'm at it I might as well get an msport as well

r3amir · 06-06-2014, 06:20 PM

It would be a great upgrade on the engine

Carrozzeria · 06-06-2014, 06:29 PM

Engine's better, M Sport is better, non-CPO'd first year models can be scary though depending. How many miles?

TJBentley · 06-06-2014, 08:32 PM

Definitely. If I get into the 2011 I would definitely have to get a CPO

ezmaass · 06-06-2014, 08:57 PM

From a practical perspective, I wouldn't do it. Yes, the engine is going to give you more power. Yes, the M-sport looks a bit nicer. But is that really worth the trade if it costs you any money whatsoever? I don't know.

TJBentley · 06-07-2014, 12:27 AM

That's EXACTLY my dilemma lol. You just summed it up. I mean an extra thousand max I wouldn't mind but any more than that....don't think it's worth it

ezmaass · 06-07-2014, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by TJBentley

That's EXACTLY my dilemma lol. You just summed it up. I mean an extra thousand max I wouldn't mind but any more than that....don't think it's worth it

There you go then... I think you've answered the question.

It's worth $1,000 or less to you to make the change. That sounds pretty reasonable to me as it's not breaking the bank, and if the extra benefits are worth $1,000 to you, seems like money well spent. Otherwise, from a purely practical perspective, I'd just hold off, ride this one out, and get the larger engine and M-Sport on the next car.

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TJBentley Captain 135 Rep 767 Posts Drives: '12 528xdrive Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Brooklyn, NY iTrader: (1)	2012 528 xdrive to 2011 535 rwd?? Hey guys I'm really debating if I should trade in my CPO '12 528 x drive and maybe getting a 2011 535 msport. Hopefully I won't be taking a huge loss and would be maybe a close to even trade? Anybody been in this situation before? Any input appreciated
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P1 Lieutenant General 11563 Rep 11,135 Posts Drives: 2004 3/4 ton Duramax Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: United States iTrader: (1)	Are you getting rid of your 2012 just because you want the M Sport, or because you don't like the smaller engine?
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TJBentley Captain 135 Rep 767 Posts Drives: '12 528xdrive Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Brooklyn, NY iTrader: (1)	More so because I want the bigger engine but I figure that while I'm at it I might as well get an msport as well
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r3amir Lieutenant 86 Rep 592 Posts Drives: 2023 X2 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (0)	It would be a great upgrade on the engine __________________ 2018 540i Mineral White/ Cognac 2015 435i GC Midnight Blue Metallic, Saddle Brown 2011 535i Alpine White, Oyster/Black leather 2006 325i Arctic Metallic
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Carrozzeria Lieutenant 60 Rep 509 Posts Drives: BMW E92 M3 / BMW E46 M3 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kirkland, WA iTrader: (0)	Engine's better, M Sport is better, non-CPO'd first year models can be scary though depending. How many miles?
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TJBentley Captain 135 Rep 767 Posts Drives: '12 528xdrive Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Brooklyn, NY iTrader: (1)	Definitely. If I get into the 2011 I would definitely have to get a CPO
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ezmaass Lieutenant Colonel 370 Rep 1,698 Posts Drives: '17 650xi GC / '15 Audi R8 V10 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	From a practical perspective, I wouldn't do it. Yes, the engine is going to give you more power. Yes, the M-sport looks a bit nicer. But is that really worth the trade if it costs you any money whatsoever? I don't know. __________________ 2017 BMW 650xi Gran Coupe \| MSport \| Exec Package \| Driver Assist Plus \| ACC Stop & Go \| Adaptive Drive \| B&O \| Night Vision \| Cold Weather \| Active Seats 2015 Audi R8 V10 \| Brilliant Red on Black \| S-Tronic \| Carbon Sideblades \| Carbon Trim \| Full Leather \| Sport Exhaust \| Illuminated Doorsills \| I-Pod \| Contrast Stitching Previous: '14 550xi, '07 335i, '01 325i
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TJBentley Captain 135 Rep 767 Posts Drives: '12 528xdrive Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Brooklyn, NY iTrader: (1)	That's EXACTLY my dilemma lol. You just summed it up. I mean an extra thousand max I wouldn't mind but any more than that....don't think it's worth it
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