Buying 2008 550i, What Option Package is Must?
09-29-2011, 10:52 PM
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Hello everyone.
I have decided sell my 2009 G37S and buy used 2008 BMW 550i.
I think, the "Must Options" for me are Sports, Premium, Navigation, Logic 7, Comfort Access, Cold Weather Package
I have narrowed down to two which has all of the above. and There are few difference between these two cars.
Car #1:
Has Head-up Display, Power Rear Sunshade, and Manual shade on door.
Car #2
Has Paddle shifts with "Sports" button, and Heated Rear Seat.
What would you say is more important to you?
I live in Atlanta, Pretty warm, but I ll need Heated seats in winter, not necessarily rear seats b.c I don't seat there but still.. lol
Car #1 is at 52k miles, expired warranty, asking $34,000 OTD including TAX FEES etc.
Car #2 is at 40k miles, 5 month, 10k miles warranty left, asking $36,500 OTD including TAX FEES etc.
Both clean Carfax, Autocheck, Great Condition.
Which car would you take?
Can I do better in price? These two cars are (from Autotrader) lowest price with lowest miles. and negotiated $800 to $1000 down in pricing already.
I have decided sell my 2009 G37S and buy used 2008 BMW 550i.
I think, the "Must Options" for me are Sports, Premium, Navigation, Logic 7, Comfort Access, Cold Weather Package
I have narrowed down to two which has all of the above. and There are few difference between these two cars.
Car #1:
Has Head-up Display, Power Rear Sunshade, and Manual shade on door.
Car #2
Has Paddle shifts with "Sports" button, and Heated Rear Seat.
What would you say is more important to you?
I live in Atlanta, Pretty warm, but I ll need Heated seats in winter, not necessarily rear seats b.c I don't seat there but still.. lol
Car #1 is at 52k miles, expired warranty, asking $34,000 OTD including TAX FEES etc.
Car #2 is at 40k miles, 5 month, 10k miles warranty left, asking $36,500 OTD including TAX FEES etc.
Both clean Carfax, Autocheck, Great Condition.
Which car would you take?
Can I do better in price? These two cars are (from Autotrader) lowest price with lowest miles. and negotiated $800 to $1000 down in pricing already.
09-29-2011, 11:03 PM
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My Ride: 2008 550i - Sport Package, Sport Transmission, Active Steering, Navigation, Comfort Access, 7 Logic Stereo
No question at all! Car #2 with the sport tranny, warranty, less miles!
09-29-2011, 11:16 PM
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Agreed with No. #2. 5 month with 10k miles warranty is a huge plus. Furthermore, it will be cheaper if you decide to get aftermarket warranty before the 4yr/50k runs out compared to No. #1.
I think that you should be able to drop down more than $1k on a $33k (before tax/reg cost). That's only a 3% discount that they are giving you.
I think that you should be able to drop down more than $1k on a $33k (before tax/reg cost). That's only a 3% discount that they are giving you.
09-30-2011, 03:30 AM
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#2 is the smart bet - but either way you'll be fine. Seeing as you're coming from a G37 it is easy to assume you like sport driving at least on occasion. So go with the paddle shifters and sport tranny. HUD can be retrofitted 
09-30-2011, 05:29 AM
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My Ride: 2008 BMW 535i manual Monaco Blue-Sport Package-Cold Weather Package-Premium Package-Heated Rear Seats-PDC-Ipod Connectivity
Model Year: 2008
I'd go with car #2 as well for the warranty alone.
09-30-2011, 07:48 AM
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car #2....warranty.
id try my best to find a way to get that thing CPO'd while its still in warranty. every member on here would agree...
id try my best to find a way to get that thing CPO'd while its still in warranty. every member on here would agree...