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#448 of 460 Re: Snow tires [dash5] by neprop Aug 15, 2009 (9:27 am)
Replying to: dash5 (Aug 13, 2009 5:33 pm) dash5, you definitely want to take your winter tires off in for the spring, summer and fall. The material properties for winter tires are different from all-seasons and if you use winter tires in the summer, you will likely experience a higher tire-related noise level, but the real rub is that you will wear out your winter tires really quickly.   On AWD vs 2 whell drive, I have driven both and AWD with the right tires is almost unstoppable in blizzards in New England. So you will be fine. AWD with summer tires or average all-season tires will not be as good especially if you use summer tires all year round. Hope this helps.
#449 of 460 any sugesstion? Re: 2007 328i 33000mile CPO [geffrey] by geffrey Aug 15, 2009 (7:29 pm)
Replying to: geffrey (Aug 14, 2009 8:51 am) BMW asked for 26500 what is a reasonable price?
#450 of 460 New or slightly used? by dash5 Aug 19, 2009 (6:48 am)
Any advice on the "sweet spot" to buy a slightly used BMW 3 series? I am trying to determine if I should by new or used right now. Looking at Edmunds True Cost to Own and other sites, the 1st year depreciation is 12-13,000 dollars. Wow.   On the other hand, love the new car experience and I get the full 4 year warranty. Not to mention when it's time to sell or trade in I'm the original owner, does that help resale or trade in value?   Any thoughts on what you'd do with a 35k budget looking for an AWD BWM 328 ?
#451 of 460 2007 BMW 328i with or w/o CPO by adag Aug 19, 2009 (7:24 am)
I am in the market for a 07 328i (20K-30K miles) and am debating whether to pick up a car with the 6yr/100K CPO from the dealer or buy the car privately (with 2 yrs of factory warranty remaining), and add the CPO from a national BMW CPO provider. I drive 8-10K miles/ year   I tried looking for the pros and cons of the two, but could not find the thread.
#452 of 460 What to pay?? CPO 335 Convertible by cwsjmm Aug 21, 2009 (11:30 am)
Ok...Tons of great offers on new cars and Cash for clunkers deals, so not sure how smart it is to buy used, at this point, but it sounds like you all are zeroing in on what is a fair price these days for CPO -- any ideas on this one?    2008 335i Convertible, 9,500 mi, Premium & Cold Weather pkgs, Comfort ACcess & Satellite radio. Offered $49,995    What should I expect as my best deal? Replies to this message: philadendron (Aug 24, 2009 2:05 pm) asi12 (Aug 30, 2009 9:07 pm)
#453 of 460 Re: What to pay?? CPO 335 Convertible [cwsjmm] by philadendron Aug 24, 2009 (2:05 pm)
Replying to: cwsjmm (Aug 21, 2009 11:30 am) Well, isn't that a 50k-53k car brand new? 49 seems high, especially since I think these cars take a big hit in depreciation the first year.   I am being offered $34,999 for a 2007 335i Sedan with everything except cold weather. 37k miles, lease return. I figure I should be able to get down to $30,000. What do you guys think? Replies to this message: asi12 (Aug 30, 2009 9:07 pm)
#454 of 460 how much discount to expect? by asi12 Aug 30, 2009 (9:07 pm)
Replying to: philadendron (Aug 24, 2009 2:05 pm) In general, I have heard one can get a brand new BMW 10-15% off the MRSP. How much lower price one should offer on a used BMW 3 series?   In my area BMW 328i, according to Edmund is worth around $30K but similarly equipped and mileages on a used BMW, dealer is asking around $24K to $27K. What is wrong here?
#455 of 460 2007 335i CPO - Buy now or wait unti 2010 by wasabi911 Oct 16, 2009 (6:36 pm)
I'm interested in buying a 2007 335i CPO. Considering it's already mid-Oct, do think there will be a a drastic price difference between now and Jan 2010?
#456 of 460 Have no fear with a 3 series by bluehoneydiva Nov 24, 2009 (12:59 am)
Hey all you 3 series owners.   has anyone ever exceeded 500K miles... I have! and Im here to to tell you there is no one on this plannet that can tell me this isn't the Utilmateachine. I owned a 325i 4 dr manual.....I acutually never had any problem. I live in the Calif. L.A. area, my mechanic South Bay Indepednat bmw in Gardena...they are the best. when I needed an oil change, they check everything.... I never took this car to a dealer...and I purchased it used with 60K already on it and no history report back in the day. I kept oil changes and service routinely.... Never needed a trans, and did not ever have a clutch until I gave it to my sister and to honest she drove it a yr longer and traded for a 530. at that time the only thing was happening the trunk started to leak when it rained. Im sold, no matter what I will probably never own another brand... although the benz is started to look alittle more snazzy.... NAWwww! can't do it.   Love yu beemer lovers   Im picking up a 540il tomorrow used one owner 161K miles- clean.....MIles do not scare me. that is if it has been taken care of. Replies to this message: qbrozen (Nov 24, 2009 7:41 am) bluehoneydiva (Nov 24, 2009 9:06 am) fedlawman (Nov 24, 2009 9:15 am) and 1 more...
#457 of 460 Re: Have no fear with a 3 series [bluehoneydiva] by qbrozen Nov 24, 2009 (7:41 am)
Replying to: bluehoneydiva (Nov 24, 2009 12:59 am) 500k miles on 1 clutch? I find that VERY hard to believe.   What year? Any pics of the odometer? Replies to this message: bluehoneydiva (Nov 24, 2009 9:06 am) fedlawman (Nov 24, 2009 9:15 am) bluehoneydiva (Nov 24, 2009 9:52 pm)

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