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#364 of 455 Re: '04 330i CPO - good deal or not? [roadburner] by kaikousha Jan 23, 2009 (5:14 pm)
Replying to: roadburner (Jan 23, 2009 5:10 pm) That doesn't sound too appealing
#365 of 455 Appearance package...good deal?? by ckoenig1 Jan 26, 2009 (10:39 am)
Hello bought a used CPO vehicle, and was wondering if anyone has bought the appearance package Good deal or not?   $1475.00 covers scratches to exterior or damage to interior leather for 5 years.   They come to you.   Unlimited uses no deductible. Replies to this message: shipo (Jan 26, 2009 10:45 am) ckoenig1 (Jan 26, 2009 2:46 pm) roadburner (Jan 27, 2009 6:05 pm)
#366 of 455 Re: Appearance package...good deal?? [ckoenig1] by shipo Jan 26, 2009 (10:45 am)
Replying to: ckoenig1 (Jan 26, 2009 10:39 am) I'm thinking that the "deal" sounds more like a scam. Think about it this way, have you caused even half that much wear and tear on your cars over the last ten years? Geez, I don't think my wife and I combined have accumulated even that much in wear and tear over the last twenty, and during that time we had two children (now teenagers), and neither of them were terribly gentle on our cars.   Best regards, Shipo Replies to this message: ckoenig1 (Jan 26, 2009 2:46 pm)
#367 of 455 Re: Appearance package...good deal?? [shipo] by ckoenig1 Jan 26, 2009 (2:46 pm)
Replying to: shipo (Jan 26, 2009 10:45 am) Thanks for the reply Shipo. Yeah, I never usually take extended warranties, etc on anything. We have three kids 8, 10, and 12, and big mastiff that will be jumping in and out of it. I can't even count the scratches on my minivan anymore. I think 1500 hundred is a bit too much too...easy enough to cancel they gave us 60 days with no penalties...only reason it was considered. Thanks again.
#368 of 455 Re: Appearance package...good deal?? [ckoenig1] by roadburner Jan 27, 2009 (6:05 pm)
Replying to: ckoenig1 (Jan 26, 2009 10:39 am) I agree with Shipo 100%. It's a racket.
#369 of 455 Press Request by KarenS HOST Feb 06, 2009 (10:59 am)
A magazine reporter is interested in consumers who have purchased a used vehicle in the past few months. Please send your email address and phone number to jfallonedmunds.com by Wednesday, February 11, 2009, if you fit the bill.
#370 of 455 Keep my BMW 2006 330xi or lease a BMW 2008 328i? by romboggie Feb 06, 2009 (5:45 pm)
Here is my situation:   I bought a certified used BMW 330xi and I am currently paying $470 per month. The car has about 39,000 miles on it. I have 59months left of payments.   I got an offer to lease a 2008 328i 3 series sedan for $527 a month with $3,000 down. 10,00 miles per year for 36 months. The dealership would get me out of the 330xi   Should I keep my used car or get into the newer car and have the luxury of walking away after 3 years.   Here are the features that I would be giving up if I go with the 2008 328i:   all wheel drive Xeon lights illuminated door sills Logic 7 sound system 25 horsepower   What are everyine's thoughts? Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Feb 06, 2009 6:33 pm) romboggie (Feb 07, 2009 7:04 am) Mr_Shiftright (Feb 07, 2009 10:11 am) and 2 more...
#371 of 455 Re: Keep my BMW 2006 330xi or lease a BMW 2008 328i? [romboggie] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Feb 06, 2009 (6:33 pm)
Replying to: romboggie (Feb 06, 2009 5:45 pm) I don't see any advantagewhatsoever to your doing this. You can 'walk away' from the 330 anytime because you own it. You can't get out of the lease for 36 months AND you have zero equity in the 328. At least in 36 months you'll have equity in the 330 and probably won't be upside down on the loan.   Besides all that, 10K miles a year is not such a good idea. You'll go over that no doubt and end up with a mileage charge...AND that 328 had better be near-perfect when you return it, or you'll pay for dings and dents. Replies to this message: romboggie (Feb 07, 2009 7:04 am) Mr_Shiftright (Feb 07, 2009 10:11 am)
#372 of 455 Re: Keep my BMW 2006 330xi or lease a BMW 2008 328i? [Mr_Shiftright] by romboggie Feb 07, 2009 (7:04 am)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Feb 06, 2009 6:33 pm) Thanks. I think you are right. There does not seem to be any advantages in going with the lease. Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Feb 07, 2009 10:11 am)
#373 of 455 Re: Keep my BMW 2006 330xi or lease a BMW 2008 328i? [romboggie] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Feb 07, 2009 (10:11 am)
Replying to: romboggie (Feb 07, 2009 7:04 am) Well it's just one man's opinion. Others here might have another angle on this that I'm missing...

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