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BMW 3-Series Prices Paid and Buying Experience

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#9218 of 11958 2006 3 series...any differences? by docgary

Sep 23, 2008 (12:53 pm)

I'm looking to purchase a 2006 CPO 3 series in New Jersey.
 
 I would appreciate outlining the differences between riding characteristics of the
325 and 330, rear wheel and all wheel.
 
Is there an appreciative power sag with the 325?
 
Is the 'x" a bit flat off the line and around corners?
 
Is the all wheel a MUST in snow or is the rear wheel fine with good tires?
 
I've owned a 1994 325i and 1997 540i - loved them both but was a life time ago - in the past 11-14 years I've LEASED MB SL 500, CLK 320, porsche carrera, Jag VDP and most recently a Infiniti M35x - The Infiniti is an awesome car! However, I miss the driving fun only a BMW offers.
 Alas, I will have to get use to a lack of creature comforts that this 57 year old got very used to!
 
Offered prices in several dealers: all are CPO with under 25 K mileage
 
2006 325i - 25K
        325xi- 26K
        330i - 28K
        330xi- 29k
 
hELP ME MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICE
 
TIA
DOCGARY

#9219 of 11958 Re: 2006 3 series...any differences? [docgary] by roadburner

Sep 23, 2008 (7:39 pm)

Replying to: docgary (Sep 23, 2008 12:53 pm)
What you need to do is drive the cars that you are interested in, and then just pick the one that makes you smile. For me, that car would be the 330i. I'd simply call go to tirerack.com and pick out a winter tire/wheel set. With winter tires on all four wheels you'll have no trouble getting around, and your summer tires will last longer as well.

#9220 of 11958 Re: 2006 3 series...any differences? [docgary] by davidd3

Sep 24, 2008 (6:10 am)

Replying to: docgary (Sep 23, 2008 12:53 pm)
The right choice is a personal decision and there is room for disagreement (which is why they make this car in all these different flavors).
 
If it may help YOUR decision, I was faced with these choices a few years ago and ended up getting the 330i. To me, acceleration of the 325i was adequate while acceleration of the 330i put a smile on my face. It made the difference between pleasant to drive and fun to drive, from an acceleration point of view. You lose some acceleration and fuel efficiency with the heavier xi - ALL YEAR ROUND. I went with the i and did the winter wheels/tires changeover thing. The car was fine in NY winter.

#9221 of 11958 335i Lease deal by ltsang1

Sep 28, 2008 (3:08 pm)

The forum provided detail info on others who posted their deals and it was most helpful in my negotiation for my own deal. So, here is my lease deal made yesterday.
 
2008 335i Sedan $48.5 MSRP 36mo/12K - Premium, sport, paddle shifters, steptronic auto, iPod/usb and navigation. Cash out the door $1640 and based monthly payment before tax was $544. I believe I did OK. What do you think?

#9222 of 11958 Re: 335i Lease deal [ltsang1] by jagg

Sep 29, 2008 (12:15 pm)

Replying to: ltsang1 (Sep 28, 2008 3:08 pm)
Doesn't sound bad.
 
I'm looking at a 2008 335i. $42k MSRP. 36mo/12k. Premium, Sat, Auto. $800 down (inc first month payment). $571/month after tax.

#9223 of 11958 Anything to pay attention if I am going to buy a 328xi CPO? by duke167

Sep 29, 2008 (12:53 pm)

It's a 2007 328xi CPO, with 20K miles. Standard warranty cover until 2011.
I believe BMW CPO should be something that I don't need to worry right? other than brake and wheel, BMW should cover everything, that's my impression at least.
 
This CPO is below kelly blue book price, that make me concern as I don't know if the dealer are going to play any trick with me.
 
other than a exterior inspection and test drive, what should I check?

#9224 of 11958 2009 328xi by vavvaru

Sep 30, 2008 (5:58 pm)

I have a quote from a dealer for 2009 328xi- $38900
MSRP: 41300
Non metallic paint
Premium Pkg
Heated seats.
 
Is it good?

#9225 of 11958 Re: 2009 328xi [vavvaru] by duke167

Sep 30, 2008 (6:59 pm)

Replying to: vavvaru (Sep 30, 2008 5:58 pm)
it's auto transmission right?
the price is around 1k above invoice, that's the best deal i got for 2009 3 series when i shopped bmw in the last few weeks.

#9226 of 11958 Re: 2009 328xi [duke167] by vavvaru

Oct 01, 2008 (5:23 am)

Replying to: duke167 (Sep 30, 2008 6:59 pm)
Yes, it is automatic transmission.

#9227 of 11958 Re: 2009 328xi [duke167] by vavvaru

Oct 01, 2008 (5:37 am)

Replying to: duke167 (Sep 30, 2008 6:59 pm)
I am also getting the exact same thing in 2008 model for $37000.
Which is better?

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