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Re: Purchase of 2005 330i [cotmc] by pat HOST
Mar 05, 2008 (6:05 pm)
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Replying to: cotmc (Mar 05, 2008 1:38 pm)

Hah! The hosts don't forget a thing! Nuttin' at all!!!
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Used 2007 BMW 335i coupe - BUYBACK by randyjstark
Mar 17, 2008 (2:56 pm)
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Hey everyone.
 
This is one of my first posts in the BMW forum, and am looking at getting either a used 2007 BMW 3 series 335i or a new 2008 infiniti g35x.
 
I found a used 335i with 16000 miles on it, but it appears to be a BMW buyback car. When I asked what was wrong with the car, the dealership said that the "check engine light" was coming on, and that they had no more details as to why it was bought back by BMW. Since I live in PA, the carfax would be clean-titled so it would not show up as a buy back when I go to resell the car. However, if I go to a BMW dealer, they will see that it is a "buyback"
 
In any event, the car seems almost fully loaded has some great options which are as follows:
 
Cold Weather pckg
Sport pckg
Automatic Trans
Brushed Alumninum
Ambient Light
Navigation
Satellite Radio
Premium Pckg
Comfort Access pckg
logic 7 sound
paddle shifters.
 
MSRP of the car was about $50,000 (i saw the original window sticker) and I have the dealer down to $35,000 including tax. I will most likely put ~5000 down to reduce my interest and monthly payments.
 
KBB shows this car at 16,000 miles with similar configuration to be about $43,000
 
Considering this is a buy-back should I try negotiating even lower than the price the dealer and I have thus far agreed upon? This seems like a tremendous deal to me, with the MFG warranty expiring in Oct of 2010, but I am a bit skeptical with the BMW buyback thing. What has your experience with a BMW buyback been? --Is the dealer trying to not tell me everything and if so, how do I find out what REALLY was wrong with the car?
 
Much thanks,
randy
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Re: Used 2007 BMW 335i coupe - BUYBACK [randyjstark] by ronaries10
Mar 27, 2008 (7:15 pm)
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Replying to: randyjstark (Mar 17, 2008 2:56 pm)

Of course, the price & car are attractive. Things you want to know are:
 
1. what has the dealer/service done since they took the car back to remedy problems?
2. Is the warranty a true warranty and not the service pkg extended.
3. Will BMW see if previous owner will consent to talk or email you re car history . Or can you otherwise find/contact previous owner?
4. How much inconvenience will your personal schedule tolerate if the car turns out to have above average trouble?
5. Do you have any basis to "trust the dealer" more than any other new car dealer - IMHO you could be asking for disappointment here- they are there to sell cars, and some are more honest and knowledgeable than others.
Good Luck whichever way you go.
ronaries
2004 BMW 330ci
Orient Blue, manual.
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lights for milage/ouside temp by smurg
Mar 30, 2008 (4:33 pm)
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I was wondering if anyone knows why my light for the mileage and outside temp wont go out when i shut the car off in my 2001 325xi, i recently charged the battery and it was hooked up correctly and the problem started then i believe. Mabey it was on before which caused the battery to drain??????any thoughts, thanks Scott
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Buying an E36 M3 by sake
Apr 03, 2008 (10:38 am)
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We found a 1997 M3 with 138,500 miles on it that we are very interested in purchasing. This would be our 3rd car & more of a project car than a daily driver. The seller agreed to take it to a BMW dealership in order to have a pre-purchase inspection performed on the vehicle prior to us purchasing it. Are there any thing that anyone can think of that we should specfically look out for? Thanks so much!
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06 325xi CPO by bfluegie
Apr 07, 2008 (10:08 pm)
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I'm looking at a 2006 325xi with almost 25k miles. It has premium package, satellite radio, cold weather package, wood trim, manual transmission, split rear seats. Dealer price is almost $31K. The free carfax report (cars.com) showed no problems (although I can no longer view the free report--the link sends me to a page that asks me to pay for the report). The car was returned from a two year lease and is offered by a BMW dealer as certified pre-owned. Does this seem like a good deal? How much negotiation room should I expect on this car?
 
I've also been looking at the Infiniti G35 which I can get new for about invoice by the VPP. I really like the Audi A3 V-6, but I don't want to pay almost $40K new and used are hard to come by. The 325xi is roomier than the A3 and gets better mileage than the G35. I do want to make sure I am getting a good deal, though. Any suggestions for negotiating?
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05 330cic versus 05 330cic by jakestermd
Apr 21, 2008 (2:36 pm)
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I'm comparing two similarly equipped 330 convertibles; 04 330 with only 9500 miles, sport, premium and 18 inch wheels for around $32k versus a 05 330 with with 30k miles, sport, premium pkgs for $29k. The 04 has the std mfg warranty expiring 7/08 while the 05 std mfg warranty goes to 3/09. Both are in excellent condition. Any recommendations?
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CPO-2 payments by BMW by 03cobra
May 07, 2008 (7:19 am)
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Anyone know if there is a minimum term, such as 12 or 24 months, where BMW will still make the first 2 payments? Also, does the dealer have to kick in anything? If the dealer has to contribute, then it will effect the final negotiated price.
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Re: CPO-2 payments by BMW [03cobra] by kyfdx HOST
May 07, 2008 (9:38 am)
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Replying to: 03cobra (May 07, 2008 7:19 am)

There is no dealer contribution..
 
That's an interesting question... I'm guessing there is some sort of payment limit on the financing... but, I don't know..
 
2 free payments on a 12-month loan...

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