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#6928 of 9249 Re: 2004 330i with performance package pricing [boeingdriver] by rromea Oct 29, 2006 (5:35 am)
Replying to: boeingdriver (Jul 16, 2006 7:23 pm) I just purchased a silver 330i E46 ZHP (the car you are looking at) with 70K miles for $22K. I looked up prices myself and couldn't figure out why I was being offered a good deal. Checked Carfax/NADSA/Kelly and everything.   Purchased an extended 2 yr third party warranty for $2895 to reduce my worries.   That was 1 week ago. So far I think I got a good deal. Looked around some too and could not find a better deal within 200 miles. I'm bringing the car into the dealer for BMW's "Inspection 2" for about $670 in two weeks. That should give me an idea as to how healthy the car is. It feels like new when i drive it.   This car is as close to an M3 sedan as you could possibly get. Check these out too:   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_E46   http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/Followup/articleId=100429   Let me know what you decide. As a friend told me, "get it if that is what you want."
#6929 of 9249 330i, 70k miles by bitoy Oct 30, 2006 (6:44 am)
70k miles good buy, but don't forget to bring a tylenol in your pocket for headache. Replies to this message: rromea (Oct 30, 2006 12:19 pm) alibajalajaula (Nov 01, 2006 2:59 am)
#6930 of 9249 Re: 330i, 70k miles [bitoy] by rromea Oct 30, 2006 (12:19 pm)
Replying to: bitoy (Oct 30, 2006 6:44 am) Headache from repairs i need to deal with? Yeah, that I guess is the biggest catch. I purchased a 2-yr 3rd party warranty for $2895. I might cancel it if the Bimmer gets a clean bill when I bring it in for Inspection 2.   I thought either I get this one and spend $8K on repairs and still come out even or get a 330i with lesser miles but with extended warranty.
#6931 of 9249 Re: Killer deal on 06 M3 [alibajalajaula] by rromea Oct 30, 2006 (4:41 pm)
Replying to: alibajalajaula (Oct 22, 2006 1:02 pm) You just can't quote numbers here, be it price, HP, performance numbers. They're different cars. Drive both and go home with the one you want. Its your money!   That aside, i would probably pick the M3. The E46 simply has better styling and feels more like a BMW inside and out.
#6932 of 9249 70k 330i by bitoy Oct 30, 2006 (6:42 pm)
alibaja is correct, it's your HARD EARN MONEY this is a free country. My brother got a 60k miles on his 330i he decided to trade a new accord , no headache specially for everyday work....the only problem is not driving a 330i anymore. Replies to this message: rromea (Oct 30, 2006 9:05 pm) alibajalajaula (Nov 01, 2006 3:23 am)
#6933 of 9249 Re: 70k 330i [bitoy] by rromea Oct 30, 2006 (9:05 pm)
Replying to: bitoy (Oct 30, 2006 6:42 pm) ...actually, my daily car IS a Honda... an '02 Odyssey. 90K miles and still drives like the day I got it. I drive mostly highway 20 mi one way to work and drop off the kids along the way. Edmunds says the True cost to own (TCO) over the next 5 yrs will be roughly $30K for my Honda, vs around $42K for the 330i. Curiously, you will spend roughly the same with an '04 Lexus IS300 ($40K) which is arguably a more dependable car. The Bimmer is our weekend 2nd car so it won't get too many miles.
#6934 of 9249 Re: 330i, 70k miles [bitoy] by alibajalajaula Nov 01, 2006 (2:59 am)
Replying to: bitoy (Oct 30, 2006 6:44 am) Headache? My 330i ZHP I just traded, with 38K miles on the clock was the most reliable day ride I've owned. I know blueguys gave him trouble with the recalled ignition coils, but mine had the right ones (Bosch)from the beginning. Yeah, it did slurped oil here and there, but all the topping visits to the dealer were 15 minute quickies, free. And its part of life with a high performance engine. I guess like everything in life not all ZHPs are created equal. I kept records from mile 4 up until the last day. I put Michelin Pilot Sports PS2 shoes at 25K and they were awesome, stick like glue, no tramlining. Monday I went back to the dealer to retrieve stuff and I kissed him goodbye and wish him good luck with who ever his new owner may be. So all in all, never needed the Tylenol.
#6935 of 9249 Re: 70k 330i [bitoy]/M3 Update by alibajalajaula Nov 01, 2006 (3:23 am)
Replying to: bitoy (Oct 30, 2006 6:42 pm) Bitoy, thanks for your words of encouragement. I busted my rear end this year and I'm glad it happened this way. I've been longing for this car ever since it first came on the cover of C&D. M3 update: Dealer threw in the free 3M bra,M poloshirt,2qts Castrol 10W-60,M valve stem caps and M keyholder, all as a final gesture of goodwill to secure future business.
#6936 of 9249 November Lease Rates by joepeep Nov 01, 2006 (9:43 am)
looking for new rates for 328xi sedan for 2yr lease 15K I was quoted oct rate of 71% and .00315 Thanks On pricing, the sedan looks to be $1000 cheaper than coupe, is this correct.   Thanks

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