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Buying a used 5 Series

339 messages, Last post on Dec 01, 2009 at 4:29 PM

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#203 of 339 by gardis Jan 18, 2009 (2:41 pm)
Hello Guys, Have a question for you. I'm looking at a beautiful 2007 530i, black/black, sports, premium, cold pkgs, premium sound, climate, and Nav. They're asking 34900 with 28K miles on it. My question is: the vehicle had after -market tinting to the windows that makes the vehicle look like a pimpmobile, what with all the black. The dealer told me that the tinting could be removed no problem, and made it sound like they would do it no cost to me. My question is does anyone know if the tinting process can be reversed with no noticeable effect on the windows? What is it that actually tints those windows? I wouldn't want to destroy the windows or the glass by removing the tinting. Anyone have any experience with this? Thanks. Replies to this message: chint (Jan 19, 2009 9:37 am) gardis (Jan 20, 2009 6:52 am) lynn37 (Feb 01, 2009 7:08 am)
#204 of 339 Re: [gardis] by chint Jan 19, 2009 (9:37 am)
Replying to: gardis (Jan 18, 2009 2:41 pm) I lived in the south east and west and I always had all my cars tinted . Tinting is actually good , not sure why you dont like it With that being said , tinting can always be removed and it is very simple I am also looking at a 07 530 and it has 16 K miles .The options I believe are Prem Pkg , Sirius Satellite , Xeno lights .The final negotiated price is 30.5 K Any thoughts if it is a good deal Replies to this message: gardis (Jan 20, 2009 6:52 am) lynn37 (Feb 01, 2009 7:08 am)
#205 of 339 Re: [chint] by gardis Jan 20, 2009 (6:52 am)
Replying to: chint (Jan 19, 2009 9:37 am) Wow that sounds like a good deal. Mine has more pkgs though, than yours, plus NAV, price is $34,900 before negotiation. I'm getting pre approved for a small loan now. Will let you know how much the interest rate is. Most of them have the premium pkg, the extra pkgs are sports and cold weather. I"m getting more vehicle for the money, but also more miles.
#206 of 339 Used 530xi or 525xi 2006 by blh Jan 21, 2009 (8:57 am)
Hi Guys, I'm willing to wait till the spring for a good deal. In northern MA looking at several 2006 5 series XI's comming off lease hope to get one with 30,000 mile of less. Right now running 34,000 to 30,000 a few at 28K and 27K. Service question has anyone used Schneller BMW in Newbury MA ? Replies to this message: emedway (Jan 21, 2009 5:21 pm) gardis (Jan 22, 2009 2:00 pm)
#207 of 339 Re: Used 530xi or 525xi 2006 [blh] by emedway Jan 21, 2009 (5:21 pm)
Replying to: blh (Jan 21, 2009 8:57 am) Check out http://www.dealerrater.com/ It's a good source of consumer feedback on dealers. Throw out the extreme negatives and positives, then you'll get a good picture of how your dealer stacks up against others in your area. Good luck Replies to this message: gardis (Jan 22, 2009 2:00 pm)
#208 of 339 525i vs a Maxima? by moy Jan 22, 2009 (7:34 am)
Replying to: dngary (Dec 24, 2006 9:54 am) I have been leaning towards buying a 2007 525i with the premium package for just under 30K, but I am wondering if this will be a good swap for me. I currently drive a 2002 Nissan Maxima and am wondering if the 525i will seem too slow for me? The Maxima is rated at 255HP while the 525i is rated at 215? Should I try and look at a 530i instead? Any thoughts would be appreciated. Replies to this message: jayrider (Jan 22, 2009 7:45 am) moy (Jan 22, 2009 8:02 am) kyfdx (Jan 22, 2009 8:13 am)
#209 of 339 Re: 525i vs a Maxima? [moy] by jayrider Jan 22, 2009 (7:45 am)
Replying to: moy (Jan 22, 2009 7:34 am) Why not put that $30000 toward a brand new fully warranted 09 Maxima? Replies to this message: moy (Jan 22, 2009 8:02 am) kyfdx (Jan 22, 2009 8:13 am)
#210 of 339 Re: 525i vs a Maxima? [jayrider] by moy Jan 22, 2009 (8:02 am)
Replying to: jayrider (Jan 22, 2009 7:45 am) I was considering that too, but wanted to move up to a BMW. Basically, I am thinking I can get a 2007 CPO BMW 5 series for under the cost of a brand new Maxima with all the options. Don't get me wrong, I love my Max, but have really wanted to trade-up and drive a BMW. All my relatives have them and swear by them, so I thought it would be time to drive one for awhile myself. The only issue would be the power. I still get very good power from my Max and don't want to sacrifice that going to a 525i. Replies to this message: kyfdx (Jan 22, 2009 8:13 am)
#211 of 339 Re: 525i vs a Maxima? [moy] by kyfdx HOST Jan 22, 2009 (8:13 am)
Replying to: moy (Jan 22, 2009 8:02 am) For a couple of thousand difference, I'd get the 530.. It has 255-260 hp, I think.. Plus, there are probably a lot more of them to choose from...
#212 of 339 Re: Used 530xi or 525xi 2006 [emedway] by gardis Jan 22, 2009 (2:00 pm)
Replying to: emedway (Jan 21, 2009 5:21 pm) I looked up that dealer rater site. I looked my dealer up. Many negative comments, that I really cannot agree with. Also, the glowing comments seem over the top to me. What's to stop a dealer from infiltrating that site and writing their own reviews? That's what I'm wondering. How can you trust it. Some of the comments seem genuine however. Nonetheless, very interesting site.

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