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#12047 of 12737 my husband doesn't think it was a "good buy"? by sbolas

Aug 29, 2007 (3:19 pm)

I fell in love with a 2006 BMW 53OXi wagon.
 
Here are the details
Silver
Leatherette
16,500 miles
Xenon lights
Heated fronts seats
 
The asking price is 44,999.oo
 
I have a 2001 Lexus ES300 with 86,000 miles
which they will give me 9,000.00 for, with a pay off of 4,000.oo
 
I brought them down to 41,528.00 (not including taxes or fees)(which they say they won't go any further down)
 
By the way it's a CPO.
 
I think I have a good deal?! Please help, does anyone agree with my husband?
 
Any recomendations on how low this car can go for? :
 
Thank you

#12048 of 12737 Re: my husband doesn't think it was a "good buy"? [sbolas] by roadburner

Aug 29, 2007 (7:33 pm)

Replying to: sbolas (Aug 29, 2007 3:19 pm)
I think I have a good deal?! Please help, does anyone agree with my husband?
 
You need to post this question in the "Real World Trade-In Values" topic over on the "Smart Shoppers" board. I'm biased- you couldn't pay me to drive a Lexus. In my opinion, when you trade any Lexus(save the IS) for a BMW it's a wonderful deal...

#12049 of 12737 Re: my husband doesn't think it was a "good buy"? [sbolas] by pat

Aug 30, 2007 (6:55 am)

Replying to: sbolas (Aug 29, 2007 3:19 pm)
Here's the link to the discussion roadburner mentioned: Real-World Trade-In Values. Be sure to give all of the items on the "Suggested Information" list in red over the post box for each car. Good luck - let us know how you make out.

#12050 of 12737 Re: my husband doesn't think it was a "good buy"? [roadburner] by sbolas

Aug 30, 2007 (8:28 am)

Replying to: roadburner (Aug 29, 2007 7:33 pm)
Thank you!

#12051 of 12737 Used 5 series by konocar400h

Aug 30, 2007 (4:51 pm)

I'm looking into buying a used 528 or 540i for my son. I was wondering what was the best year and model to buy, for under $17,000. Any advice would be appreciated.

#12052 of 12737 Re: Used 5 series [konocar400h] by ny540i6

Aug 30, 2007 (6:51 pm)

Replying to: konocar400h (Aug 30, 2007 4:51 pm)
I am sooooo jealous - adopt me! Actually, without knowing your son's age etc, I'd recommend a 3 over a fiver for a young person. Also, depending on how much actual driving experience he has, I'd avoid the power of the 540... my two cents

#12053 of 12737 Re: Used 5 series [konocar400h] by roadburner

Aug 30, 2007 (7:35 pm)

Replying to: konocar400h (Aug 30, 2007 4:51 pm)
I agree; find him a nice E46 325i. That will be plenty of car for him.

#12054 of 12737 '07 5 series - When does your hourly chime..chime? by jayps

Sep 09, 2007 (2:33 pm)

This is just one of those little things that I've been wondering about since getting my 5 series in March. The hourly chime (it kind of beeps three or four times) seems to go off at about 10-15 second before the hour. It's not something you can setup other than to turn it on nor can you calibrate it. Is this the way it it's supposed to be? I guess it's fine since it's basically a heads up that the top of the hour is coming.
 
Just curious. Thanks!

#12055 of 12737 Re: '07 5 series - When does your hourly chime..chime? [jayps] by carnaught

Sep 09, 2007 (7:22 pm)

Replying to: jayps (Sep 09, 2007 2:33 pm)
This is just one of those little things that I've been wondering about since getting my 5 series in March. The hourly chime (it kind of beeps three or four times) seems to go off at about 10-15 second before the hour. It's not something you can setup other than to turn it on nor can you calibrate it. Is this the way it it's supposed to be? I guess it's fine since it's basically a heads up that the top of the hour is coming.
  
Just curious. Thanks!
 
Check your settings. Apparently you have a timer set.

#12056 of 12737 Re: Musty Smell in A/C [driker] by atlanta_ed

Sep 10, 2007 (5:57 am)

Replying to: driker (Aug 12, 2007 8:44 am)
driker,
My 04 530i was purchased new in Feb 04. I recently started experiencing the musty smell and when I took the car in for the 30k maint I asked the service mgr how to cure...he suggested the $80 treatment you got. (I didn't do it, and from your post I think I made the right decision.) He further stated that it happens in all cars, Mercs, Saab, Jag,Caddy, on and on and is due to the bacteria/mold attracted by the vent system. He gave me the "cheap fix"....get a can of Lysol and spray into the vent intake. I did that and it seemed to work...for now. Gee, you can even get a "Fresh Linen Scent"!
BTW...love my 530i...just waiting for the 4yr 50k warranty expiration before heading back to dealer to get an 08 535.
Enjoy your ride.

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