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#238 of 340 Re: Buying a CPO BMW out of State [gardis] by pat HOST Feb 07, 2009 (2:54 pm)
Replying to: gardis (Feb 07, 2009 5:40 am) Hi Gardis,   You should also check out this discussion: Buying used cars from out of state.   Good luck!
#239 of 340 by addams Feb 11, 2009 (6:13 am)
As i've been reading most posts it seems not very many have bought a 535i. I've been looking to get an 08. Is there problems with them or is it just a model not everyone buys? Replies to this message: gardis (Feb 11, 2009 5:47 pm)
#240 of 340 Re: [addams] by gardis Feb 11, 2009 (5:47 pm)
Replying to: addams (Feb 11, 2009 6:13 am) That's true. I was looking at a beautiful 535i at Bridgeport CT dealer, 2008, had 28K miles on it, they started asking $42,995, then dropped now down to $38,995. Car looks impeccable, but as the salesman said to me, with two extra moving parts (the turbos) naturally there are more parts to have a problem with, as compared to the straight in line 6 cyl. engine. For me, that's just too high powered for me. I really don't know why BMW did that, given they have the 550 model also. That's why I'm going for a 2007 530i, I really don't want that huge engine.   Another reason you haven't seen too many CPO 535i, is because they just came out with that style in 2008, so the leases aren't coming back in yet.
#241 of 340 Re: 2007 BMW 530i Certified - Pricing [flyingdoc57] by chint Feb 14, 2009 (4:09 pm)
Replying to: flyingdoc57 (Feb 05, 2009 4:03 pm) I recently pruchased a 07 530 with 16K miles for around 30K   It has prem pkg , steptronic , Sirius , no nav or sports .The car was very clean   I guess you should shoot for less than 35 K
#242 of 340 BMW sales on used inventory. by blh Feb 16, 2009 (9:53 am)
Hi All,   Does anyone have an idea if the used inventory dealers are hurting given the economy?   I can't find any info on BMW used sale figures.   Also I'm seeing that the inventory around the counrty is drying up for the 5series. autotrader.com   Maybe the Presidents sales are working.   I need to wait till spring before I pull the trigger. hope more inventory shows up 06' 07 530xi or 530ixt   Comments anyone?   Regards,   Brian Replies to this message: jayrider (Feb 16, 2009 12:04 pm) blh (Feb 17, 2009 9:39 am) croni003 (Feb 18, 2009 12:58 pm) blh (Feb 18, 2009 2:53 pm)
#243 of 340 Re: BMW sales on used inventory. [blh] by jayrider Feb 16, 2009 (12:04 pm)
Replying to: blh (Feb 16, 2009 9:53 am) Check cars.com -- 649 530's 06/07's cpo from $24900-$46988 nationwide. Replies to this message: blh (Feb 17, 2009 9:39 am)
#244 of 340 Re: BMW sales on used inventory. [jayrider] by blh Feb 17, 2009 (9:39 am)
Replying to: jayrider (Feb 16, 2009 12:04 pm) Hi jayrider,   You're right, quit a few out there. My mistake, I was looking for a specific package 2006, 2007 530xi premium,cold,sport.   More difficult to find hope to see more comming off lease. I see in the lease section people are talking about March, April lease cars finishing up.   I have time to wait till spring anyway.   Thanks for the info.   Regards,   Brian
#245 of 340 New England Roads by blh Feb 17, 2009 (9:57 am)
Hi All,   Our roads in northern new england are terrible with pot holes coming this spring and highway paving and what not really scare me from buying a BMW.   I see alot of BMW's on 93 and 128 so they can't all be getting flats and losing wheels.   Any comments and experiences??   Regards,   Brian Replies to this message: shipo (Feb 17, 2009 10:08 am)
#246 of 340 Re: New England Roads [blh] by shipo Feb 17, 2009 (10:08 am)
Replying to: blh (Feb 17, 2009 9:57 am) For my SP equipped 530i all I did was invest in a set of winter wheels and tires. The set was lower profile (16" vs. 17") and was far more tolerant of road surface irregularities compared to the low(er) profile SP tires. The winter set not only helped prevent me from destroying a tire and one of the beautiful 2-Piece Type 42 rims, but the wear and tear on the summer set was so reduced that I didn't need to buy new tires for way longer than I otherwise would have. Then there is the fact that winter tires offer far superior surface traction capabilities compared to the OEM rubber.   Best regards, Shipo
#247 of 340 Re: BMW sales on used inventory. [blh] by croni003 Feb 18, 2009 (12:58 pm)
Replying to: blh (Feb 16, 2009 9:53 am) Hi Brian, I picked up a used 07 530i last month in San Diego. I love the car and was back at the dealership the other day to pick up a manual. The lease manager (a friend of mine) told me that the car I obtained in december 08 was now going for approx 10% more at wholesale. His reasoning was that the economy has taken pressure off the new car market and switched many people to the used car market, thus increasing relative demand....   Not sure if this is true, but it may partial explain your experience.   Good luck, John Replies to this message: blh (Feb 18, 2009 2:53 pm)

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