528 vs 328

inferno · 15 Jan 2013 at 16:49

Hey guys,

Been looking at a new car, I had a look at the evoque and wasn't impressed with it plus its pretty expensive. I had a look at the BMWs and to my surprise the 328 is more expensive than the 528. It's because they sell many more 5 series in the UAE compared to 3 series. 528 is 225,000 and 328 is 235,000 , it's in the UAE so divide by 6 to get £. Difference between the 2 is that the 3 has higher spec, it's got HUD , much better wheels , keyless , extra sound system and full cameras for parking. 5 has nav so I'm happy with it, just has bad alloys so I need to upgrade them. Is it a no brainer to get the 5? My friends said 3 series is going to be more fun and sportier, but the 5 has a more luxury feel, it's just the 5 seems too big for me and I'm young, feels like an old persons car. Going for a test drive tomorrow so I get more of an idea of the two, but I'm upgrading from an old focus 1.4 so I guess any of them is good. Resale value of the 5 is probably a lot better aswell.

What's your opinions guys?

[TW]Fox · 15 Jan 2013 at 17:08

The 528i is better built, more refined, has a nicer interior, has a better equipment list.

The 3 Series will handle a bit better, is a bit quicker and, err, you can get them in Estoril Blue.

This sums up the pros and cons. Enjoy your new 5 Series

Ezah · 15 Jan 2013 at 18:26

No idea about those cars, but on the off chance that you work for a governmental organisation, you can get something like 30% off those prices. In case you didn't know.
Also, if you are not set on a BMW specifically check the service reputation of AGMC ( I assume you are in Dubai?) as its not the best.

Good luck

inferno · 15 Jan 2013 at 20:39

Sounds good to me.

I do work for a government company, my friend got a very good discount on his 135i, including insurance and the 5 year service contract, so hopefully the prices will be a lot lower. I'm in Abu Dhabi, but the guys here seem to have a good reputation.

Thanks for the help!

Spartacus · 16 Jan 2013 at 01:54

If your upgrading from a focus and I would go with the 3 series if its better spec and cheaper. The new 5 series F10 is a big car, although its also a very nice looking car

If you were here in the UK, I would say 3 series if your mainly town driving and country lanes and 5 series if your mainly motorway miles, as the 5 series eats motorway miles!

Cheers

Ezah · 16 Jan 2013 at 02:26

inferno said:
Sounds good to me.

I do work for a government company, my friend got a very good discount on his 135i, including insurance and the 5 year service contract, so hopefully the prices will be a lot lower. I'm in Abu Dhabi, but the guys here seem to have a good reputation.

Thanks for the help!

That's a bit of luck then! Who do you work for?

No such perks for me

Do me a favour..can you check if they give the discount without you actually providing proof of your employer?

One of the guys on evolve.ae was saying he got a 6 series gran coupe (?) for 340k reduced from 430k for saying he working for Etisalat.. which he did.. but interesting to see if they demand evidence.

cheers

Django x2 · 16 Jan 2013 at 09:58

Pfft, 4 pot BMWs

[TW]Fox · 16 Jan 2013 at 13:12

Spartacus said:
If your upgrading from a focus and I would go with the 3 series if its better spec and cheaper. The new 5 series F10 is a big car, although its also a very nice looking car

If you were here in the UK, I would say 3 series if your mainly town driving and country lanes and 5 series if your mainly motorway miles, as the 5 series eats motorway miles!

Not really sure the size even matters, the 3 Series is hardly a compact supermini and the 5 Series isn't a Maybach 62 so the difference in size makes little negative difference.

I do mainly town driving and find the size of the 5 Series well suited.

Ezah · 16 Jan 2013 at 13:15

Especially here.. Parking spaces are large and usually plentiful, the roads are wide and fuel is cheap.