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Old 12-11-2008, 10:54 AM
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I realize this isn't the right area to post a 'fair price' question but there hasn't been any response where I did. Therefore, I am hoping by posting here I can get at least a few perspectives.

Here is the link to my original post:

http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=66856

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Old 12-11-2008, 11:26 AM
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Not even close to fair, imo. I just bought an '07 550i optioned similarly, minus the nav system and HUD, for $37,500. I never really researched 545s, but I can't see that being an almost 33k car.
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I think you can probably get them down to somewhere around 29K. I bought mine 6 mths ago and paid about that with slightly higher mileage. The auto sales market has taken a significant hit since then so I'm sure they'll be "encouraged" to make you a deal.
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You could get a 2006 550i, black/black or any traditional color combo with <40K miles, pretty much loaded (nav, cold, sport), for low $30s. Trust me, I've scoured the internet and the deals can be found. Contact member JDHART and he'll help you find something. Is it CPO? Even so, you only have 2 years of warranty left, and I doubt you can get to 100K miles by that time. Plus the car doesnt start breaking down until after 50K miles, usually.
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I just picked up an '04 545i with 60k on it with similar options (no HUD) for under $20k in Chicago
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Thanks for the feedback!

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Old 12-12-2008, 05:17 AM
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Hot damn this is a great time to buy BMW. Im so mad I payed 27k for CPO 2006 525 with 36k miles in August. It upsets me.
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Originally Posted by Senza007' post='743812' date='Dec 12 2008, 09:17 AM
Hot damn this is a great time to buy BMW. Im so mad I payed 27k for CPO 2006 525 with 36k miles in August. It upsets me.
+1 I paid 39k for my 530i CPO last year
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