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My husband and I recently traded in our 18’ Macan GTS and 22’ X3 M40i for a 21’ X5 M50i. The Macan was getting tight with a toddler and I would like one more kid soon. The X3 was nice and fun but I still prefer a mid sized sedan as I’m not too crazy about SUVs. I had a Lexus GS before and loved the size of it. I received $54k for my trade and had about 20k in equity, So decided to put that towards my school loan and maybe lease or finance a sedan. I can’t decide between 3 series or 5 series. Although I think the 3 might be too small, I love the new huge screen. Looking at m340i or m550i. Curious if I should hold out for the 24’ 5 series but that might be a while. Any tips, insights, thoughts on which sedan might be best and if leasing or financing is better? TIA! |
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The M440 was also something I considered until I sat in one. The coupe really cuts down on the head room in the back but I love the look of it. Thanks for opinion, I will b test driving one this weekend!
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I like a sportier drive and don’t like really huge cars but I’m also not flooring it everywhere and like a comfortable ride lol. What don’t you like about the 3 and what do you like more about the 5?
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03-23-2023, 08:06 PM | #8 |
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If you are concerned about price, the current generation 3 series is plenty big, so an M340i is a great option. You shouldn't have any issue with backseat space.
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You’ve convinced me to go take another look at it and test drive the m340i this weekend. I’ll try and put my toddlers chair in there too. Thanks again!
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Agreed. Sounds like you might prefer one with the adaptive suspension, which is now only $550, down from $700.
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Yep. The M340i comes with the M-sport suspension as standard, so the optional adaptive suspension allows it to ride more comfortable or more stiff/sporty. I have it on my M440i Gran Coupe, and I would highly recommend it. It makes a huge difference.
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I had 3 kids and a Fiat 500, so I don't understand how a Macan was tight with a toddler. I could fit everything we needed and the kids in the Fiat. I also had a Camaro SS when my first two were toddlers and miraculously it worked out just fine.
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Sounds like a must, thanks for the heads up!
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sound system - not impressed bumpy - make sure you get the adaptive suspension as the non adaptive is even worse apart from that it's a pocket rocket note - the 3 comfort is same as the X3 so if you're fine with the m40i you will be fine with the M340i Last edited by G30M; 03-24-2023 at 12:56 PM.. |
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If you’re looking at a 3 series, sit in it. While it’s the same size inside as a X3, most people sit closer to the wheel in a SUV since the seats are higher up giving more legroom to rear passengers. In a sedan, people sit further back to make room for their legs as the seat is lower to the floor.
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Are you referring to the Harmon kardon sound system upgrade? I thought it was decent compared to the macan Bose which was not that great. Yea others have suggested the adaptive suspension which I deff want now. Comfort wise, I was ok with the x3 Thanks! |
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The Macan was too small, and you loved the size of the GS, no brainer you should be looking at the 5 series, the 3 series will be too small. My toddler days are long behind me but the X5 served me well back then, but you said you prefer a sedan, so 5 series it is.
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