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Re: Do I buy a 3-series or don't I? [vgnc1972]
by mace242
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Jul 27, 2006 (5:45 pm)
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Replying to: vgnc1972 (Jul 27, 2006 5:39 pm)
I just bought a 325xi in December and LOVE it. I haven't had any problems to speak of. The warranty is great and all maintenance is included at no charge for 5 years/50K miles which is a great feature as well. My mom has an '05 that she has had almost 2 years (also a 325xi) and she has had no problems whatsoever. It's only been to the dealership once and that was for the scheduled oil change. Obviously I don't know about problems at the 50k-60k interval, but I can tell you that I absolutely love my car. I look forward to driving it everyday. Good luck with your decision. 
P.S. BMWs retain their value for years so you can always keep trading it in for a new one around the 50-60k mark for a minimal (relatively speaking) cost.
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- #52 of 460
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Re: Do I buy a 3-series or don't I? [vgnc1972]
by dave330i
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Jul 27, 2006 (7:14 pm)
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Replying to: vgnc1972 (Jul 27, 2006 5:39 pm)
such as the car is known to have a lot of electrical problems
LOL!
expect major problems around the 50-60K mark
LOL!
maintenance costs are out the roof
LOL!
Hope this helps.
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- #53 of 460
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Re: Do I buy a 3-series or don't I? [vgnc1972]
by imran62781
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Jul 27, 2006 (7:57 pm)
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Replying to: vgnc1972 (Jul 27, 2006 5:39 pm)
i got my car a little over two months ago. its a 325xi. i feel the ride is pretty smooth, car is powerful enough for me, and i just like the way it drives (and looks of course). as somebody else said, i look forward to driving it. i have about 3500 miles on it and havent had any problems so far (knock on wood). the only thing i am concerned about is the run flats, which i'm sure you have read about. the only thing i can do is keep checking my tire pressure. if you get the car now, you will prob get continental tires, not the crappy bridgestone, so you won't have to worry about that either. what else are you looking at? i looked at the TL. i'm glad i didnt get that, i see way too many on the road, plus it just doesnt have the same feel. good luck with everything.
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1987 325i should I buy it?
by judyc135
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Jul 28, 2006 (7:53 pm)
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A trusted friend is selling this car with only 23,000 miles on it in excellent condition-like new with all bells and whistles. He is asking $4,000. Kelley Blue Book and Edmunds suggest a much lower price. What kind of problems might I anticipate with the car, what do you think of the price? Thanks for any help. 
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Re: 1987 325i should I buy it? [judyc135]
by kyfdx HOST
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Jul 29, 2006 (9:55 am)
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Replying to: judyc135 (Jul 28, 2006 7:53 pm)
How does a 20-year-old car only have 23K miles?
That said, if the condition matches the mileage (immaculate?), and it is a 2-door... and really a 325i, not a 325...
Then, somewhere around $3000-$3500 would be fair...
Is it a manual-transmission?
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Re: 1987 325i should I buy it? [judyc135]
by Mr_Shiftright HOST
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Aug 01, 2006 (7:31 am)
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Replying to: judyc135 (Jul 28, 2006 7:53 pm)
If it really has only 23,000 miles (hard to believe, but who knows?) you need to be very careful of a car like that....hoses, belts, tires, oil seals, etc. could be very old and no longer functional.
A complete mechanical and safety inspection of any ultra low mileage car is in order.
If the car passes the test with no problems and needs no repairs, it's certainly worth the price.
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Re: Do I buy a 3-series or don't I? [vgnc1972]
by macdad
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Aug 09, 2006 (9:02 am)
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Replying to: vgnc1972 (Jul 27, 2006 5:39 pm)
I bought a 525 Dec 2006 and love the car (I realize it is not 3 series, just giving my 2 cents). It does have an enormous amount of "electronic gadgets" which would probably keep me from wanting one past the factory warranty. That said, I can see myself driving one for a long time.
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Re: Do I buy a 3-series or don't I? [vgnc1972]
by nashvillepaul
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Nov 01, 2006 (1:08 pm)
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Replying to: vgnc1972 (Jul 27, 2006 5:39 pm)
First of all, a 3 series is NOT a luxury car. If luxury is your first priority then you need to look at a Lexus or similar. However if you want the safest, best built, sports sedan in the world then you need a 3 series. I have owned 4 BMWs and sold them for a main dealer also. A BMW is not a cheap car, it costs a lot of money to produce a car with perfect 50/50 balance and look good too. Maintenance (once out of waranty) is also expensive because BMW do not comprimise on anything related to performance or safety. So yes, the brake discs are thiner and wear out quicker, but of course thick iron discs which last a long time produce more unsprung weight and take longer to lose any heat build up. So other manufacturers comprimise both safety and performance for cheaper maintenance costs. That is just one example, there are many more. But when all said and done, I would NEVER own anything other than a BMW.
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- #59 of 460
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Re: Do I buy a 3-series or don't I? [nashvillepaul]
by kdshapiro
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Nov 01, 2006 (5:33 pm)
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Replying to: nashvillepaul (Nov 01, 2006 1:08 pm)
The 3 series is not a luxury car and neither is the Lexus IS350/250. They are billed as entry level luxury. But I think here were nit-picking. Both offer different proportions of luxury and sport.
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Re: Do I buy a 3-series or don't I? [nashvillepaul]
by thegraduate
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Nov 02, 2006 (2:51 pm)
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Replying to: nashvillepaul (Nov 01, 2006 1:08 pm)
But when all said and done, I would NEVER own anything other than a BMW.
That seems a little narrow-minded... Never say Never...
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