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Buying a Used 3-Series

460 messages,  Last post on Nov 24, 2009 at 9:52 PM

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Re: How many miles? [vlm] by Mr_Shiftright HOST
Jun 26, 2009 (7:36 am)
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Replying to: vlm (Jun 25, 2009 2:13 pm)

Kelley is based on asking prices for the most part. You'll find KBB very optimistic, especially in this market, which is buyer friendly, not seller friendly. I myself would chop 10-15% off any KBB pricing.
 
Try Edmunds TRUE MARKET VALUE PRICING
 
it's better I think!
 
(he would say that, wouldn't he?)
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Re: How many miles? [Mr_Shiftright] by vlm
Jun 26, 2009 (7:52 am)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jun 26, 2009 7:36 am)

The TMV seems to be a little out of commission right now. Where one would normally enter condition seems to be messed up.
 
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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Re: How many miles? [vlm] by Mr_Shiftright HOST
Jun 26, 2009 (8:04 am)
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Replying to: vlm (Jun 26, 2009 7:52 am)

Okay I just did it for you---with the mileage deduct, TMV comes out to $6100 private party, $7460 dealer retail.
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Re: How many miles? [Mr_Shiftright] by vlm
Jun 26, 2009 (8:29 am)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jun 26, 2009 8:04 am)

Thanks again. Nerve-racking buying a high mileage car.
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Re: How many miles? [vlm] by Mr_Shiftright HOST
Jun 26, 2009 (10:34 am)
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Replying to: vlm (Jun 26, 2009 8:29 am)

Yes but every used car has to speak for itself. A high mileage car with exquisite care is probably a lot better than a totally neglected one with low miles that gets a great detail job just before sale.
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Should I make this deal?? by joe_loves_cars
Jul 26, 2009 (12:11 pm)
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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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Re: Should I make this deal?? [joe_loves_cars] by Mr_Shiftright HOST
Jul 26, 2009 (1:36 pm)
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Replying to: joe_loves_cars (Jul 26, 2009 12:11 pm)

No deal man IMO. You'd end up paying $40,000 for a car that's worth about $32,000 and will be out of warranty while you're still repairing it. You should pay off your lease and then go car shopping.
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sports package? by jaesee75edmund
Aug 04, 2009 (8:55 am)
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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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Re: sports package? [jaesee75edmund] by shipo
Aug 04, 2009 (9:19 am)
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Replying to: jaesee75edmund (Aug 04, 2009 8:55 am)

If you leave summer tires on a 335i, then yes, the car will be all but undrivable in any kind of wintery weather. The thing is, summer tires simply have very poor grip when the weather gets cold, rainy, icy or snowy.
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sports by jaesee75edmund
Aug 04, 2009 (9:24 am)
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Replying to: shipo (Aug 04, 2009 9:19 am)

thanks shipo. I guess it's might be worth it to simply order a new 335 without the sports pkge, stay with all seasons and just drive a little slower in the winter. I'm usually very cautious anyway, haven't had an unintented spin out in the winter since that one time back in college (winter of 95? 2 feet of snow while driving dad's sable wagon to school).

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