New Owner 2008 535
03-22-2009, 01:53 AM
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My Ride: 2008 535i, Platinum Gray, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim
Premium Package | Sport Package | Navigation
Just bought a used 2008 535I with premium package, sports package & navigation.
It cost 42% less than buying a new 2009 which I am happy with.
I previously owned a 2001 BMW X5 4.4I for 5 years before selling it in 2006 for a Porsche Cayman S, (great car, handled like a dream & sad I have to let her go).
So now I am back to a BMW and need a bit of help.
I am missing a few things.
1) Order 2nd key (I guess I will have to goto bmw dealership for this and pay $200).
2) Ipod Kit
3) Covers for the two power outlets in back of center arm rest.
4) One tire is worn, and and another has a nail in side wall. It has run flat tires on it which I hate as they are too stiff and noisy so I ordered a full set of Bridgestone Potenza RE960 AS Pole Position.
I hope this turns out to be a sound buy and provides 2-3 years of great driving.
It cost 42% less than buying a new 2009 which I am happy with.
I previously owned a 2001 BMW X5 4.4I for 5 years before selling it in 2006 for a Porsche Cayman S, (great car, handled like a dream & sad I have to let her go).
So now I am back to a BMW and need a bit of help.
I am missing a few things.
1) Order 2nd key (I guess I will have to goto bmw dealership for this and pay $200).
2) Ipod Kit
3) Covers for the two power outlets in back of center arm rest.
4) One tire is worn, and and another has a nail in side wall. It has run flat tires on it which I hate as they are too stiff and noisy so I ordered a full set of Bridgestone Potenza RE960 AS Pole Position.
I hope this turns out to be a sound buy and provides 2-3 years of great driving.
03-22-2009, 02:11 AM
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Originally Posted by James_2008_535' post='823583' date='Mar 22 2009, 05:53 AM
Just bought a used 2008 535I with premium package, sports package & navigation.
It cost 42% less than buying a new 2009 which I am happy with.
I previously owned a 2001 BMW X5 4.4I for 5 years before selling it in 2006 for a Porsche Cayman S, (great car, handled like a dream & sad I have to let her go).
So now I am back to a BMW and need a bit of help.
I am missing a few things.
1) Order 2nd key (I guess I will have to goto bmw dealership for this and pay $200).
2) Ipod Kit
3) Covers for the two power outlets in back of center arm rest.
4) One tire is worn, and and another has a nail in side wall. It has run flat tires on it which I hate as they are too stiff and noisy so I ordered a full set of Bridgestone Potenza RE960 AS Pole Position.
I hope this turns out to be a sound buy and provides 2-3 years of great driving.
It cost 42% less than buying a new 2009 which I am happy with.
I previously owned a 2001 BMW X5 4.4I for 5 years before selling it in 2006 for a Porsche Cayman S, (great car, handled like a dream & sad I have to let her go).
So now I am back to a BMW and need a bit of help.
I am missing a few things.
1) Order 2nd key (I guess I will have to goto bmw dealership for this and pay $200).
2) Ipod Kit
3) Covers for the two power outlets in back of center arm rest.
4) One tire is worn, and and another has a nail in side wall. It has run flat tires on it which I hate as they are too stiff and noisy so I ordered a full set of Bridgestone Potenza RE960 AS Pole Position.
I hope this turns out to be a sound buy and provides 2-3 years of great driving.
03-22-2009, 06:51 AM
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My Ride: 2007 530i Alpine White with Navi and Premium PackageIn progress: OEM Mtech kit, H&R Sport Springs, and 19
Dude, you found the deal of the century. Be content on the deal you got and stop complaining about those minor issues. Post some pics...
03-22-2009, 07:09 AM
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So you paid $25,000 for a 2008 535i. That is a great purchase. You should be happy to be paying for the few items you still need. Congrats and enjoy!
03-22-2009, 07:28 AM
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Nice find! How about some pics?
Before spending money on an iPod kit, check to see if you have a USB port in the center console compartment. If so, you have the 6FL option and just need a $10 cable from the dealer. The standard iPod cable won't work.
Before spending money on an iPod kit, check to see if you have a USB port in the center console compartment. If so, you have the 6FL option and just need a $10 cable from the dealer. The standard iPod cable won't work.
03-22-2009, 07:48 AM
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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
Sounds like a great car. Regarding the $200 key, you can avoid this by getting a non-electronic valet key made for about $25. Then, you'll have one in emergencies (lock-out, whatever). If you lose the original, then you can cough up the bigger cash for the electronic one. I did this when I lost one of originals on my e46. I never did lose the other, so I saved a little. 2 cents.
03-22-2009, 09:07 AM
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Why did u give up the cayman? I would like to hear your comparison between the cayman and 535
03-22-2009, 09:45 AM
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Premium Package | Sport Package | Navigation
Originally Posted by craigm1841' post='823592' date='Mar 22 2009, 05:11 AM
awesome purchase. you will be quite pleased for time to come. the key is dealer-centric and that is surely the only place to get it and rest assured your butt will be sore when you walk out of the dealer, although $200 doesnt sound bad. The iPod adapter will cost you approx $500 from the dealer installed. I have done it. it is the only way. there is also this product called the "dension gateway" which someone may be able to provide more insight. I dont know if it is cheaper or better. I just went with the BMW product. The covers for the power outlets should be a few bucks at the dealer. lucky for you there is no labor charge, because surely if you have imposible thumbs and working eyeballs you can put these on in about 1 second flat. i think there is something fishy about buying a car from a dealer with a worn tire and nail in the tire. did you buy this from a bmw dealer? the tire situation sounds completely rediculous. additionally i would have demanded a second key now that i think about it. non the less you got a great car and congrats!
The reason I paid $34k and not $40k+ was because of things like the tires, only 1 key & navigation. Problem is these things get stolen at auction, the navigation disc that is. I had the car inspected before I purchased it so was fully aware of the history and knew it would cost me $2k to bring car up to spec, which still makes it a good buy IMHO.