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| We're looking at purchasing a '98 528I with about 58K miles on it from the original owner. It's in almost excellent condition other than a major scuff on the lower fender. Always serviced at the dealer, no accidents, etc. with a clean carfax record. We're also looking at a '98 Volvo S90 also low mileage, 50K miles, excellent conditon. Does anyone know of any major issues on the 528I or the volvo. We just sold a '95 530I with 160K mi. We loved it. We're leaning toward the BMW but would like some input. | |
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Hello, I'm looking at older BMWs for sale. Which is the better option... an older car with less miles or a newer car with more. '94 BMW 525i w/ 102,000 miles. $3900 Blue Book $6,045 or '98 BMW 528i w/ 175,000 miles. $4795 Blue Book $7925 Both vehicles are in very good condtion. Assuming I'm have no personal preference to either, which makes more sense from a financial and reliability standpoint? Which would be more inclined to need repairs in the near future? Thanks, Stephen
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Replying to: bucca4us (Nov 16, 2007 11:08 am) I'd lean toward the E39 528i, only because I think it's one of the finest large cars BMW has ever built. That said, I'd say to decide which one YOU prefer and then have it inspected by a good BMW tech. Once you know what may need repair you can make a much more informed decision.
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Has anyone had success with LeaseTrader or the online lease companies like Fleetrates or LuxuryMotors etc? Also, I had a used car salesman recommend a long term (like 7 year) on a used 5 series...and said in 3 years, you can trade in for a newer used car again and have equity built up. Do you really think using a 7 year loan, you would have equity after 3 years of payments? and not upside down? for example, I can get a 2007 550i for about 50k with 10k miles....how much value would it drop in 3 years, 30k more miles? |
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Replying to: roadburner (Nov 16, 2007 8:29 pm) |
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Replying to: bucca4us (Nov 16, 2007 11:08 am) I do love to drive it because no other car can handle the road like a BMW and the brakes are off the hook. I also have a mercedes and between the two cars and putting premium gas in both, I may trade the BMW for something with lower maintenance cost. Having two high maintenance cars is not fun. |
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Hi, I am looking at these two cars. Here're the stats 2004 530i CPO warrenty til' Sept 2010. It has 36K miles asking for 30K. 2005 530i warrenty til' Nov 2008. Not a CPO. It only has 20K miles asking for 32K. Assume both cars have the same spec, what would you pick? Since ext warrenty last til Sept 2010, would I be better off picking up the 2004 CPO? Or go with the low mileages newer car (actually, I believe the 05 is only 2 month *newer* than the 04) since it has less wear and tear... Thoughts? P
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Replying to: pstse (Dec 30, 2007 10:37 pm) Check maintenance records on both cars; any BMW dealer should be able to access this information with the VIN #s; Find out if either car or both were leased; probably both; If both cars were leased and only maintained to "free" services; the CPO car makes more sense the closer you will be to 100,000 miles when the CPO warranty expires. Chances are either car will be fine.
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Replying to: 530ir1150r (Dec 31, 2007 7:24 am) Thanks for your input. Yes, both are lease returns. As to svc record, I tried checking with local dealer and they refuse to reveal the recording citing privacy issue (Sign!) Do you have any ballpark figure on how much $$ should set aside annually on wear/pair for these types of cars? TIA P
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Replying to: pstse (Dec 31, 2007 10:03 am) My personal experience with my 2002 530i SP, 5 speed and Premium Package is: 2002; $ 117.59 2003; $ 43.38 2004; $1819.35 (new tires and wheel repair) 2005: $1744.21 (new tires) 2006; $1609.38 (preventive radiator replacement) 2007: $3185.51 (brake problem, snow tires and wheels). I think you can expect $1500-$2000 per year. Automatics probably will be more expensive over time. Also, remember that extended warranties and maintenance plans would only have saved me $1400, not counting deductibles. I just had my oil changed at 105k and the dealer advises the belts need changed ($250) and the front brakes and rotors need replaced soon ($650). |
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