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Buying a used 5 Series

340 messages, Last post on Dec 04, 2009 at 7:45 PM

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#250 of 340 Sport seats vs. multicontour seats by 3233 Feb 22, 2009 (2:44 pm)
Hi everyone, I'm looking to buy a 2005-2007 5 Series. 530i is my preference,as the 525/8 is underpowered and 545/50 slurps gas and costs too much. I'm looking to keep the price to the low 30's and under, which should be no problem after looking at Autotrader. Earlier today I saw a 528i at a dealership that was equipped with the Sport Package. The seat was comfortable and supportive, more so than the standard one. I was most excited about the seat cushion extender though- I'm 6'2" and the longer cushion really made the seat more comfortable. I also saw (on bmwusa.com) a standalone option called Multicontour Seats. It sounded similar to the Sport seats, but I wasn't able to sit in a car equipped with multicontour seats so I couldn't compare them. My main questions are, what is the difference between Sport and Multicontour Seats? Which is more comfortable? Which would be cheaper and/or easier to find in a used 5? Thanks for your time! Replies to this message: nibs (Apr 05, 2009 3:55 am)
#251 of 340 Looking to Buy a 2007 530i CPO by ptchow Mar 10, 2009 (1:24 pm)
How much should I offer for a 2007 530i CPO that has NAV, comfort access, parking control, prem pkg, and cold weather pkg - with 40k miles? The dealer is asking for $33k. Is the used car market really strong? i can't believe too many people are buying cars right now - new or used. Replies to this message: carbuff50 (Mar 13, 2009 7:15 pm) ptchow (Mar 13, 2009 8:58 pm) carbuff50 (Mar 21, 2009 9:31 pm) and 1 more... chint (Mar 14, 2009 7:08 pm)
#252 of 340 Re: Looking to Buy a 2007 530i CPO [ptchow] by carbuff50 Mar 13, 2009 (7:15 pm)
Replying to: ptchow (Mar 10, 2009 1:24 pm) Hi, I purchased a 2006 530 CPO with 39000 miles, late Nov. for 29,200 - it has Prem./Sport/and is pretty well perfect. I took advantage of the first two months payments being made by BMW, then .09 financing, but paid off afterwards so the net cost was 27,400. I think that was pretty decent....most dealers I have noticed you just have to tell them what you will pay, tell them to call you if that works for them down the road, and be ready to walk. It all depends upon how important the sale is to them at that time. There are a lot of them coming off lease now....will always find the one you want so it can pay to be firm. Hope that helps! Replies to this message: ptchow (Mar 13, 2009 8:58 pm) carbuff50 (Mar 21, 2009 9:31 pm) chint (Mar 22, 2009 10:10 am)
#253 of 340 Re: Looking to Buy a 2007 530i CPO [carbuff50] by ptchow Mar 13, 2009 (8:58 pm)
Replying to: carbuff50 (Mar 13, 2009 7:15 pm) is $29,200 out the door or before fees and taxes? thanks for the information. it is very helpful to see what others are paying for a similar car. Thank you for your advice. Replies to this message: carbuff50 (Mar 21, 2009 9:31 pm) chint (Mar 22, 2009 10:10 am)
#254 of 340 Re: Looking to Buy a 2007 530i CPO [ptchow] by chint Mar 14, 2009 (7:08 pm)
Replying to: ptchow (Mar 10, 2009 1:24 pm) Yes the used car market is going strong , read article below http://www.newsweek.com/id/185461?GT1=43002 I believe you can get the price down by a maximum of 2000. I purchased a 07 530 with 16 k miles 2 months ago for around 30K The car has Prem Pkg , Steptronic , and satelite radio I recently talked to my salesman and he said the prices have gone up since I purchased and the CPO cars have been flying off the lots
#255 of 340 Re: Looking to Buy a 2007 530i CPO [ptchow] by carbuff50 Mar 21, 2009 (9:31 pm)
Replying to: ptchow (Mar 13, 2009 8:58 pm) Hi, yes the 29,200 was before tax and lic. but the two pay. by BMW took the net down to 27,400 before tax and lic.. That was a temp. deal and made it really attractive (wish they would have kept that one!) There are a lot out there right now as they come off leases...good luck, I am sure you will find the right one!! Replies to this message: chint (Mar 22, 2009 10:10 am)
#256 of 340 Re: Looking to Buy a 2007 530i CPO [carbuff50] by chint Mar 22, 2009 (10:10 am)
Replying to: carbuff50 (Mar 21, 2009 9:31 pm) Is ur payment $900 a month ??
#257 of 340 Tires by dwmoro Mar 23, 2009 (6:11 pm)
I have a 525i 2003, what non-snow tires are recommended as best for performance driving? Replies to this message: roadburner (Mar 24, 2009 6:59 am)
#258 of 340 Re: Tires [dwmoro] by roadburner Mar 24, 2009 (6:59 am)
Replying to: dwmoro (Mar 23, 2009 6:11 pm) The Dunop Direzza Star Spec offers the best performance at a reasonable price- and it's also suitable for track days.
#259 of 340 '07 530i purchase by bruinlee Mar 26, 2009 (1:08 pm)
I am about to purchase '07 530i with 25k miles on it. The car has a prem pkg with Nav, but no sports pkg. My question to the forum is how important is a sports pkg to you guys? Also, the car is CPO and I think I could negotiate the price down to 31k from 31.8k advertised price. If it is CPO, how long it is covered under warranty. I am bit confused by it being a first time BMW buyer. Thanks, Bruinlee Replies to this message: kostia (Mar 26, 2009 1:34 pm)

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