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Hi, I am very strongly considering a slightly used 550i, but recently drove a 2006 M5 SMG and of course loved it. It is kind of hard to find a manual 550i which is what I would prefer if buying a 550i. Prices on 2006 M5 and loaded 550i both CPO are about the same. 2007 may be a little higher. This will be my primary vehicle and I drive about 15K/year most of it stop and go traffic. For those in MA route 9 and lots of it. I am wondering how much more per year my costs will be on insurance, maintenance after manufacturer maintenance is over other costs after CPO time is over What do you think resale value would be compared to each other 4 years down the road? Especially if gas prices get back to $4+. I plan to keep the car for about 4-5 years. Which one would be easier to sell then? Any help is greatly appreciated. |
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Looking at buying either a certified 2007 328i Sport Wagon with 10K miles, for around $29K, or a 2006 530XIT (AWD) with 26K miles and one year left on original warranty, for close to same money ($30K). Any opinions on trading up to the 530, but losing the extra certified warranty. Separate from styling, compelling reasons to go with one or the other? Live in Houston, so the AWD has limited utility. Thanks for any opinions.
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Replying to: oldgoat2 (Dec 02, 2008 6:24 pm) 1) At least two years (or more) and 40K of free maintenance vs. one year for the 530 2) 4 years of warranty vs. 1 year for the 530 3) Better fuel mileage, with probably equivalent or better acceleration (30 less hp, but less weight, no AWD). 4) Sportier handling vs. AWD 530. If you lived in the snow belt, maybe.. but, in Houston?
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Replying to: kyfdx (Dec 02, 2008 7:43 pm) |
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Replying to: oldgoat2 (Dec 03, 2008 5:22 pm) Take the CR reliabilty ratings with a large grain of salt. According to CR my wife's 75000 mile 2004 X3 has a below average reliability record. In actuality the only non-scheduled repair has been replacement of the passenger seat SRS sensor. My 2007 Mazdaspeed OTOH, is supposed to have an above average reliability record and it required a new strut as well as a new turbo before it hit 27000 miles.
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Replying to: oldgoat2 (Dec 03, 2008 5:22 pm) Take the CR reliability ratings with a large grain of salt. According to CR my wife's 75000 mile 2004 X3 has a below average reliability record. In actuality the only non-scheduled repair has been replacement of the passenger seat SRS sensor. My 2007 Mazdaspeed OTOH, is supposed to have an above average reliability record and it required a new strut as well as a new turbo before it hit 27000 miles. |
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Replying to: roadburner (Dec 03, 2008 9:07 pm)
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Replying to: oldgoat2 (Dec 04, 2008 7:15 pm) |
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We have been Volvo owners for many years but as our Volvo was totaled this past week (we walked away unhurt) we are looking at other wagons and saw what looks like a great deal on a 2000 528i Sports Wagon with 104,000. But we know nothing about BMW's. We know what questions to ask about Volvos - replacement of timing belt among others - but wonder what we should specifically be looking at for this model and year car. Any suggestions are very welcome.
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Replying to: Boaltie91 (Dec 14, 2008 1:07 pm) |
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