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BMW 3-Series Prices Paid and Buying Experience

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Re: [zman1974] by jayrider
Nov 17, 2008 (12:58 pm)
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Replying to: zman1974 (Nov 17, 2008 12:39 pm)

Have you given the car in question a thorough test drive? If not go do it with a cold detatched heart. Show no emotion other than courtesy and respect. Then go home and start negotiating. Just for kicks--- do you have an ebay account? If you do check out the listings nationwide for your car. Also check the completed listings to see what sold and what didn't.
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Re: [jayrider] by zman1974
Nov 17, 2008 (5:09 pm)
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Replying to: jayrider (Nov 17, 2008 12:58 pm)

Yes, and it blew my TL out of the water in everything except overall interior volume. The car is five years older, too, and that helps the BMW considerably, but the RWD, suspension, and refinement are all better. That is an objective comparison. The BMW is simply the better vehicle.
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Re: [zman1974] by jayrider
Nov 17, 2008 (6:44 pm)
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Replying to: zman1974 (Nov 17, 2008 5:09 pm)

Is the price 28 k with only 8k miles? Seems pretty decent if that's the object of your desire. How far does the warranty go and does it include maintenence? If the dealer is calling to sweeten the deal he wants to sell. Tell him you can't make the deal now unless you get his absolute bottom line price. See if he moves then say it will take more for you to buy this week. You know ---" baby needs a new pair of shoes." That would probably work with even the most experienced salesmen in this market.
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Re: [jayrider] by kyfdx HOST
Nov 17, 2008 (7:14 pm)
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Replying to: jayrider (Nov 17, 2008 6:44 pm)

Here's the problem...
 
$28K + 4K neg.equity = $32K..
 
6 year loan.. In three years the warranty will be up and you'll have a 5 year old car that you still owe $18K on.. and will probably be worth $15K.. But, you'll want to trade, because your warranty is up... (any of this sound familiar?)
 
Getting long term loans on used cars is not a great way to go.. Plus, you have expensive taste (don't we all?).
 
If you've got the $4K in the bank, sell your car and payoff the loan.. Then, see what you can lease for $500/mo. for 36 months, if $500/mo. is your budget.. You'll be better off than constantly buying 2-yr-old luxury cars, and worrying about the warranty expiring..
 
Just my $0.02,
kyfdx
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Re: [kyfdx] by zman1974
Nov 18, 2008 (4:47 am)
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Replying to: kyfdx (Nov 17, 2008 7:14 pm)

Because it's a CPO, the warranty will actually run about 5 years. The CPO warranty isn't as comprehensive as the regular warranty, but it's pretty darn good. Also, maintenance is included for the first 3 year-ish.
 
Your lease deal sounds great, and I might consider doing that if the deal falls through.
 
Jim
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by zman1974
Nov 18, 2008 (6:53 am)
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BTW, my Acura is in the shop right now. Going to run me about $300.00. Transmission was covered, though (will be the 3rd transmission that will need to be replaced). All this happened last night.
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Re: [zman1974] by jayrider
Nov 18, 2008 (8:15 am)
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Replying to: zman1974 (Nov 18, 2008 6:53 am)

While you await repairs, go take a ride in an 09 nissan maxima with sport package. Just for fun ---- they are dealing big time and the size of the car is more in line with the 5 series.
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Looking '06 330i CPO by wt1257
Nov 19, 2008 (11:51 am)
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Replying to: jayrider (Nov 18, 2008 8:15 am)

I'm considering an '06 330i CPO with 32k miles for around 28k with the following options -
 
Premium Pckg
Sport Pckg
Xenon
Navi
Heated Seats
Logic7 sound
Auto trans
 
Thoughts? This car had a single owner who leased it previously.
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Re: Good deal on 2006 330i CPO? [roadburner] by chewy734
Nov 19, 2008 (12:43 pm)
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Replying to: roadburner (Nov 13, 2008 9:47 am)

Well, I'm closing a deal on Friday for that '06 330i CPO vehicle. I got the price down to $25,500 and they threw in the Sirius satellite radio with 1 year subscription as well. I also got them to install a new winter tire/wheel package that I found on tirerack.com.
 
I hope I got a good deal, and I'm anxious to drive it home on Friday... my first Bimmer!
 
By the way, do any of you know a good place to get window tinting done in the Cleveland/NE Ohio area? Thanks.
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Re: Looking '06 330i CPO [wt1257] by chewy734
Nov 19, 2008 (12:46 pm)
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Replying to: wt1257 (Nov 19, 2008 11:51 am)

Seems like a good deal. I'm getting the exact same car minus the Nav, but with Sirius and another 5k miles on it for $2500 less than yours.

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