2003 330i vs. 2002 330i

[Real_dogg]

I am not sure which to buy, a 2003 or 2002 330i. The '03 has 13K miles, premium package, heated front seats, and is Titanium Silver. For $1000 less I can get an '02, same color that has 8k miles, premium package, sports package, cold weather, and Xenons. I am not sure if there is a difference in the '02's and 03's, they look the same to me. Both are Certified so am I better going with a newer model since that would be covered longer or are the sports package and Xenon's worth getting the older model? Thanks.

 

[dudley821]

Sports package is definately worth it, I would go for the older one. If I could only get one option on a BMW it would be the sports package, no doubt (unless of course I could afford a brand new one with ZHP). The sportier rims, bucket seats, sporty 3-spoke steering wheel makes it worth it to me. Get what you want though, if those things don't matter, don't worry about the sports package. Xenons are very nice also, not a necessity but definately nice to have, especially on back roads through the woods. Good luck.

 

[Real_dogg]

I guess I should go drive a 330i with the sports package before I make a decision. I would rather have a newer car but I hear the seats alone are worth getting the sports package. Are you able to get any of the sports options added to a car that does not come with them?