E60 from a BMW dealer for $9k...the end is near...
12-03-2010, 12:10 PM
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Agree. Unless it's a recent trade in, the fact that they use a stock photo automatically raises the alarm as rough may be too generous as market pricing should be low to mid teens. I would also strongly recommend a prepurchase inspection to confirm the extent of the rear end damage and the quality or the repair.
BTW, according to Carfax, this car was totally serviced since day one by the BMW dealer selling it now. They probably did the bodywork!?! So, unless they are total douches I suspect they know everything there is to know about the car. May not be a bad buy for someone who may need to add a little elbow grease to make it nice. "Just sayin"!
12-03-2010, 03:42 PM
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12-05-2010, 04:22 PM
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Agree, keep it clean inside and out...including under carriage and engine and you really can look forward to an extension on the life of the vehicle. This doesn't just go for Japanese makes it goes for all. Only problem i find on German cars are the freaking electronics....very over engineered car and a PITA to break down for repairs since you have to have 'special tools' and pretty much move everything out of the way to get to your specific part. Ridiculous. Other than that....it's enjoyable.
12-05-2010, 06:33 PM
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My Ride: 2005 545i Sport SMG, 2010 550i M-Sport, 2010 E92 M3
I'm a bit paranoid about performing an engine wash, or even paying someone to do it. Water and electronics don't mix well - I can't see how forum members do this without a bit of anxiety! But I'd love a cleaner looking engine. Mine's not bad, but it's not gonna win any prizes with the hood up...
12-06-2010, 06:31 PM
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My Ride: 2004 545i,1995 M3
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Well I guess this is as good a place as any for my first post. You guys are making me feel better about my purchase price. Just bought my first 5 series. 2004 530i 90k Miles, had a BMW master mechanic check it out said it was more like a 50K car and only thing it needed was some regular service. Purchase Price 14K. Anyway look forward to reading through the forums.
Don't know about this one, an actual photo would sure help.
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