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Sedans BMW 3-Series Buying a Used 3-Series
455 messages, Last post on Oct 16, 2009 at 6:36 PM
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Replying to: joe05 (Feb 14, 2009 10:06 pm) All cars have their problem areas (yes, even the Japanese). BMW's aren't any worse than any other car. If you maintain it, it'll last forever. |
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Replying to: fedlawman (Feb 14, 2009 9:19 pm) I tend to forget about those items as my 1995 3er hasn't required any of those items in over 114,000 miles. And der slushbox ist verboten in any of my daily drivers. As for my 3er, I think it's going to end up serving as my primary track toy once more; the 2007 Mazdaspeed 3 is very close to being traded for a 2003 540i 6 speed. The 2003 540i SPs all have the European M Sport package with an even more aggressive sport suspension as well as a very sharp M Technic bodykit. I figure that at 52 I need at least one geezermobile in the garage... 
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Replying to: roadburner (Feb 15, 2009 8:45 pm)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Feb 15, 2009 11:08 pm) For some reason the fours don't go through radiators like the sixes and eights do. Go figure...
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Replying to: roadburner (Feb 16, 2009 8:25 am) I've give it the "tug test". If you can wiggle the top hose and the radiator doesnt' crack right then and there, it has more life in it. If it does crack, better you know now than on the road. |
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Replying to: roadburner (Feb 15, 2009 8:45 pm) I was going to make a wisecrack about your driving ability and manhood, but changed my mind at the last minute...  I need to save my wisecracks for people who really need them (you know who ).
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Replying to: fedlawman (Feb 16, 2009 9:35 am) You and me both! |
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Hi. I'm looking to buy a 2006 325i with anywhere from 20 to 36k miles. Can anyone offer me advice on 1. buying cpo versus non-cpo 2. buying from bmw dealer versus non-bmw dealer 3. a very aggressive price...so let's just say a 2006 325i automatic with prem package with 36k miles on it, cpo. of course during my visit to the dealer they said a cpo is definitely worth the premium you pay over a non-cpo. but i bet if i was in a non-cpo vehicle they would've said it wasn't a must. gracias! |
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OK so I need help in determining if I am expecting to much out of the dealership that I bought my used 3 series from or If I was treated badly. Please see my history below: I bought a CPO 2007 3 series coupe last week with about 22,500 miles on it. When I went to see the car there were scratches on the car and I told the dealership to fix it. The told me that the car just came in and that there was someone waiting to buy the car so I better take it as is. After fighting with my salesperson for 30 minutes they finally decided to touch up the car and make the scratches less visible. They said that they had no time to fix it and that I could come back and get it fixed. I felt pressured to take the car so I bought it and told them that I will come back. I went back today and they said that they still did not have time and that I should come back next week. I also noted that the back window was tinted. The detail guy informed me that all the windows were tinted and that he only removed the front windows. I can barely see out of the back window at night because the tint is so strong. I went back today to ask them to remove it just like they removed the front ones and the service guy told me that they had to wait until the weather was hot because the tints come off easier. I also noticed that the front carpet was heavily stained. I asked them to clean it and they told me that they could not get the stain out and that they would have to think about ordering a new carpet. They came back and said that they would not be able to order me a new one. When I went to pick up my permanent plates today they gave me a yellow slip that said I had to get the vehicle inspected in 7 days. I asked them why the vehicle was not inspected before they sold the vehicle and they told me that they were not obligated to. This vehicle also has a squeaking sound when I step on the brake. It goes away after about 15 minutes of driving. The service guy told me today that it is normal to hear that sound and that I just need to break the car in. I am very upset about this whole experience. I feel like I did not receive the best service possible. I am really upset about the tinted glass and they fact that I have to take a day off to get the car inspected. I did not notice it but I was riding around with the car for one week without having an inspection sticker. I could have received a ticket. I don't think that is right. Does anyone know if the dealers are required to have the vehicle inspected before they sell it?
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