I Just Might Trade-in My Convertible for the Same Model Coupe

"Voice of C. Montgomery Burns" (voiceofcmb)
12/18/2015 at 14:02 • Filed to: None

So, I have a 2011 BMW 335is convertible. I’ve had it for two summers now and I do enjoy the top-down pleasure that comes with it. However, when I was originally shopping around for a 335is (semi-limited model) in the Pittsburgh area, I really wanted a coupe and I got the convertible because a) I’ve never had a convertible and I was smitten with the experience on the test drive and b) I couldn’t find a coupe in PA and I wanted instant gratification.

Fast forward to a few months ago and I was at my dealership for scheduled service. I see on the lot a black 2012 335is coupe with BMW add-on spoiler (honestly, I’d rather it not have the spoiler and be stock, but at least it’s OEM). I talk to the salesman and he’s not budging on the price which was pretty inflated according to market values. The used car sales manager wasn’t really budging either. I have bought two cars from this dealership before so it kind of irked me and I just walked away from the conversation.

Earlier this week I get an email from the sales manager saying that they’re going to be sending the car to auction around the first week of January. They wanted to know if I was interested in grabbing it at their “expected auction price” of $32,000. Just so you don’t bother, I’ve done the research, and it’s a great price for the car with it’s mileage.

Additionally, I can get it for 0.9% APR financing up to 60 months. Basically, I can trade in my 2011 cabrio for a 2012 coupe with the same features and less mileage, and end up with a significantly lower monthly payment. Outside of my trade, no additional down payment needed unless I want to lower the payments even more. Also, the CPO warranty is intact on the 2012 for another year and my 2011 warranty is dead.

So, I might be doing the most boring trade of my life, depending on how the test drive goes.

Oh: And I just found out today after 1.5 years of ownership that I have launch-control in my car. Why I never bothered to find that out is beyond me.

DISCUSSION (10)

Milky > Voice of C. Montgomery Burns
12/18/2015 at 14:44

Why not both?

Kinja'd!!!

Voice of C. Montgomery Burns > Milky
12/18/2015 at 14:52

Two 335is’? That’d be crazy. I’d probably be the only person in America with a 335is coupe and convertible.

Unless, you mean I get the 335is coupe and then get a true roadster like the Z above, that I could get behind too.

ORRR if you’re saying I should get a hardtop convertible, my 335is is a hardtop convertible already. I don’t think I could ever get with a soft-top. I don’t like the aesthetics and I’m fine taking a bit of a weight hit with the hardtop.

SantaRita > Voice of C. Montgomery Burns
12/18/2015 at 16:12

take the deal and enjoy the lighter weight, warranty,

but get the other car’s history first ;)

Voice of C. Montgomery Burns > SantaRita
12/18/2015 at 16:15

Yeah, a couple tenths quicker, better handling.

TahoeSTi > Voice of C. Montgomery Burns
12/18/2015 at 16:24

Why even bother just to extend your payments another 1.5 years? if you are going to trade it in at least get the 335xi.

SantaRita > Voice of C. Montgomery Burns
12/18/2015 at 16:40

better braking, better gas mileage, more headroom, less chassis compromise overall...likely cheaper to insure as well.

Voice of C. Montgomery Burns > TahoeSTi
12/18/2015 at 16:59

335is is a limited model (2011-2013) with the DCT, a great exhaust and some other goodies. Although I’ve heard a modern 335xi M-Sport is a pretty quick car off the line.

TahoeSTi > Voice of C. Montgomery Burns
12/18/2015 at 17:00

335xi fully tuned will put your eyeballs in the back of your head when launched....and should be fun in the snow.....But hooning in a rwd is fun all the time.

Voice of C. Montgomery Burns > TahoeSTi
12/18/2015 at 17:01

Absolutely.

Milky > Voice of C. Montgomery Burns
12/18/2015 at 17:10

Ha yea I meant the 3rd option. Get a hard top convertible, didn't know you already had one.