buying used bmw
10-07-2009, 05:21 AM
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My Ride: 2008 535i Monaco blue/cream beige, light poplar trim, sport, nav, premium, Logic 7, 6 speed manual
My other rides:
Departed: 2006 530xi Silver gray/black, anthracite maple trim, cold, sport, nav, premium, Logic 7, 6 speed steptronic, bluetooth, adaptive xenons
Departed...2002 525i White/beige, 5 sp manual
If you're buying from a dealer, they should be able to tell you about the maintenance history of the car. This will tell you if the car has needed more than just normal maintenance, so you don't buy someone else's problem. For just a little more money you might search around and find something with some remaining CPO warranty, which would be worthwhile having.
10-07-2009, 10:18 AM
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My Ride: 2008 550i Jet Black on Black Leather, SAT with Paddles, Logic 7, Comfort Seats, NAV, Sport Package, PDC, Xenons, Sirius, Trinity 12W LED Angel Eyes, RPi GT Exhaust, M rear spoiler, ACS Roof Spoiler, Tinted Tail Lights, Bimmian Carbon Fiber Pillar Trim, Bimmian Shadow 550i emblem, RPi Scoop, E60 Forum Cling, Mtec bulbs in fog lights, Mtec 2W LED for License Plate Light Bulbs, K&N Filter, Bimmian LED Smoked Side Markers, Blackout roundels, Carbon Fiber Kidney Grills.
Retired Rides - 1989 325i convertible, 1995 M3, 2002 X5, 2005 545i, 2008 X5 (Lemon)
+1 on the mechanical checkup, and equally important, make sure it has a warranty too! 
10-07-2009, 10:30 AM
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My Ride: 2011 M3 Convertible, Alpine White/black, 6 speed
2011 535xi Tasmin Green, Venetian Beige
My dealership has several that are Certified which extends the manufacturer's warranty to 100,000 miles. If you check our website, www.wideworldofcarsbmw.com and see something that you like, I can offer you an excellent deal. Not sure if we are geographically desireable for you though.
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