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#410 of 460 Re: What is a better buy: 1999 BMW M3 or 2001 330ci (same mileage each) [platinummotors] by backy Feb 22, 2009 (1:15 pm)
I think posting URLs to dealerships is against the membership rules??   Anyway, with a handle like that, you should WORK for this outfit. Or maybe... you already do!!!
#411 of 460 Re: BMW CPO 3 Series Experience [romboggie] by jeremy_nyc Feb 22, 2009 (3:13 pm)
Replying to: romboggie (Feb 21, 2009 4:35 pm) Romboggie, sorry to hear about your experience. I dont know if they are required to inspect the car before selling, but one would assume so. I have never heard that the brakes will make squeaky sounds till the car breaks in. I just had my brakes replaced and I have no such problem. In fact, I heard the squeaky sound that's when I bought the car in and they found out that the brakes was worn below specifications.   I bought the car from a shady dealer (pls. see my previous post) and then I took the car to another one for a throughout inspection, only to find out that I have to have quite a bit of parts replaced.   Ask for the 140 points check list if you do not have it and see what they did to your car. I suspect a lot of dealers pass on the car without inspecting it and call them pre-certified. Get a second opinion and check on the brakes with another reliable dealership.   good luck
#412 of 460 Re: BMW CPO 3 Series Experience [romboggie] by roadburner Feb 22, 2009 (5:17 pm)
Replying to: romboggie (Feb 21, 2009 4:35 pm) Check out post #384 and #388. I'll only add that you should never allow yourself to be pressured into buying a car. If the car you're looking at isn't right- or made right prior to delivery, another one will come along- unless you want something like a Mercedes SSK or Bugatti Royale...
#413 of 460 Re: BMW CPO 3 Series Experience [romboggie] by ivan_99 Feb 23, 2009 (7:02 am)
Replying to: romboggie (Feb 21, 2009 4:35 pm) Not to offend...but did you fall for the "I have another guy waiting to buy this"?   I do however understand getting caught up in the moment of a new vehicle (some of us have problems with this) so you're not alone...   My experience with my CPO's IS350 was the exact opposite of yours. I could not see any difference between my car and a new one. Not one ding or scratch, very well detailed, new floor mats...and yes it does have a new inspection sticker. I doubt it's required but it is a nice courtesy in a vehicle of this level.   I don't think you would have received a ticket...there is some grace period (not certain of the length of time)   Although, if I did have items for them to perform I would have insisted it be done before I took delivery.   I was very close to getting a CPO'd 335 and would have expected/insisted on the same service; the brief visit with the BMW dealership in my area lead me to believe that I would.   Manufacturers make money on CPO's...I'd let BMW know how the dealership has been treating you.
#414 of 460 A ringing endorsement by nyccarguy May 04, 2009 (7:03 pm)
Page 122 of this month's Car and Driver (a shadow of my formely favorite car magazine) there is an article written by none other than Csaba Csere detailing some of the finer points of BMW's CPO program and his buying experience when he took delivery in January 2009 of a CPO 2007 335i sedan.   Here is someone who has driven every car on the planet for the past g-d knows how many years, I assume has the funds to purchase any car he wants within reason, and he uses his own money to buy a CPO 2007 BMW 335i with just over 23,400 miles on the odometer.   He said the original MSRP was somewhere around $49,000 and he picked up the car for $32,500 (others like blueguydotcom have reported even cheaper). He says short of a few stone chips, the car looks like new inside & out with not even a door ding.
#415 of 460 help by pharm30 May 08, 2009 (6:55 pm)
I am thinking about test driving a CPO 2007 335 coupe - 19K miles. auto, leather, premium, sport, paddle shifters, nav. $39,750.   Not real familiar with BMW, coming from Infinitis, I thought I might try something new. Opinions on price? not sure if this one qualifies for low APR (I thought I saw some used BMW could get 0.9% ?) Replies to this message: nyccarguy (May 08, 2009 8:02 pm)
#416 of 460 Re: help [pharm30] by nyccarguy May 08, 2009 (8:02 pm)
Replying to: pharm30 (May 08, 2009 6:55 pm) only MY 2006 CPO 3 series qualifies for .09 financing. The '07 should get you 3.9%.   Do yourself a favor & drive the car with a 6 speed manual transmission. Make sure you HAGGLE a lot off the asking price. I'd say start by lopping $5500 off the asking price and see if they go for it.
#417 of 460 BMW 3-series buying advice needed by zayir May 08, 2009 (11:21 pm)
Newbie here, starting to take a look at a pre-owned (or CPO) 3-series of model years 2006-2008. Budget is around 23K for the car, excluding taxes and others. Seeing a lot of 2006/330i CPO model in dealer lots that has around 40K miles. There is extended warranty of 60 yr/100K mile on these cars. Initial dealer quotes are around 27K (did not start to negotiate till now)   Questions:- 1. What would be a fair price for a 2006/330 with 40K miles, in Bay Area ?. 2. Any advice on whether or not to go for it ? (my other option is most likely a 2007- 328) 3. There is a 2007 -328 ex-loaner car for about 25K. Need inputs on if its okay to buy an ex-loaner.   Thnx Replies to this message: carnaught (May 09, 2009 6:23 am) zayir (May 09, 2009 7:01 pm) zayir (May 11, 2009 10:42 pm)
#418 of 460 Re: BMW 3-series buying advice needed [zayir] by carnaught May 09, 2009 (6:23 am)
Replying to: zayir (May 08, 2009 11:21 pm) In considering a used BMW, you should: 1) see the service record and 2) buy an extended warranty. As has been pointed out repeatedly, German cars are very expensive to fix and maintain. Replies to this message: zayir (May 09, 2009 7:01 pm) zayir (May 11, 2009 10:42 pm)
#419 of 460 Re: BMW 3-series buying advice needed [carnaught] by zayir May 09, 2009 (7:01 pm)
Replying to: carnaught (May 09, 2009 6:23 am) Thanks carnaught !   I am looking only at CPOs; so, extended warranty should come standard (6yr/100K miles)   Is there anything specific to be looked upon in the service history ?   Thanks Replies to this message: zayir (May 11, 2009 10:42 pm)

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