New DD or BMW?

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Hold off on the e9x for now if you can, as the new f30 3 series are right around the corner. You should see some nice deals on the outgoing.

IF you can't hold on, try looking for a nice CPO 3 series, 2008/2009 seems to be a sweet spot currently. Mid 2009 saw a refresh of the current 3 series, and its looks as good now as ever. The turbo models are a blast to drive, but the non seems to exhibit better reliability (I've owned both)

If you can find a nice, well maintained ZHP e46 3 series, that is just simply a wonderful car, no matter how you slice it. I loved that car until it's accident.

The e46 was also a thorough auto by the end of its run, and was the apex of BMW engineering at the time. Really good cars, and not overly complicated like its successor.

Oh.... get the DD after the BM'r IMO