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Sedans BMW 3-Series Buying a Used 3-Series
459 messages, Last post on Nov 24, 2009 at 9:15 AM
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Replying to: vlm (Jun 25, 2009 9:33 am) You can figure, statistically, that a modern car can do 175K-225K before major catastophe sets in---but a car like the one you're thinking of buying has to have had good care. It makes no sense to buy a miled-up car that hasn't had much maintenance, with everything deferred for YOU to take care of. If it hasn't had suspension work, or cooling system work, you're going to be paying for that soon enough I think. Get it checked out thoroughly at an indy shop and then use the report to negotiate a better price.
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jun 25, 2009 10:47 am) Thanks for the response. According to Kelly Blue book, the retail is $9110 and the private-party is $7110. It has sport and premium, multi-cd, roof rack, and leather. Thanks for the tip on suspension, etc. I will take it to a mechanic for pre-purchase for sure.
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Replying to: vlm (Jun 25, 2009 2:13 pm) Try Edmunds TRUE MARKET VALUE PRICING it's better I think! (he would say that, wouldn't he?) 
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jun 26, 2009 7:36 am) The values it gives straight up are: trade:$6,299 private party: $7,595 retail: $8,944 They are asking $7950, I was going to offer $7200 or so. Thanks.
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Replying to: vlm (Jun 26, 2009 7:52 am)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jun 26, 2009 8:04 am)
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Replying to: vlm (Jun 26, 2009 8:29 am) |
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I have a 2007 Honda accord V6-EX with Navigation that I am leasing and have 1 of 3 years remaining (15K a year at 383 a month). I was interested in a used 2007 BMW 335i fully loaded with navigation. Here is a breakdown of the deal: 5500 down payment, I lose 4000 dollars on the lease (I owe 20000 and they are going to give me 16000), the BMW is priced at 32,700 with 27K miles. At 6.25% APR I will be paying 630 a month for 63 months. Is this a good or a bad deal?? I am leaning towards no deal but would love to hear some opinions on this. Thanks
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Replying to: joe_loves_cars (Jul 26, 2009 12:11 pm) |
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hi folks, looking to buy either used 335i with sports package (bc that's usually how they come), or spend about equal money and buy a new non sports package (no idrive etc). just drove an 08 with low miles, sport pkge and the works. love the ride. wondering if the summer tires will be undriveable in the NE winter. will I need to take my wife's truck everytime it snows? on the ohter hand, I could just order a brand new 335 coupe with just an auto tranny (that's all I'd really need, no this and that) for about 43k msrp., or just 3k more than that used one mentioned above. if I bought the used one, could I just change to regular all seasons tires? do they make them for this specific model and wheel package? thanks.
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