Please help... Purchasing dilemma

tk9 · 02-25-2012, 05:18 PM

2007 BMW 328xi Coupe
Alpine White w/ Coral Red Interior

43,000 Miles, CPO'ed to April 2013

Very good condition, the car drives very smoothly, however CarFax reports one accident. It was CPO'ed well after the accident took place. Two owners, both registering the vehicle in very upscale areas of CT.

Asking price - $23,200

After about a week, I managed to negotiate the price down to $20,800.

Is this a good buy? Any input is greatly appreciated...

AddictedToBavarian · 02-25-2012, 05:22 PM

It's not bad, but I would look into the accident. Was it a fender bender or more extensive damage... Although if they are CPOing it, it probably wasn't a big deal. Did you test drive it?

I have an E92 328xi (08 though). Great car. Your color combo sounds good. More details though. What packages? Is there a link?

ndog14 · 02-25-2012, 06:25 PM

Sounds like a fair price. I bought my sedan 07 328xi in the summer with 38k on the clock for 20k not CPOd. Since the car is CPOd I dont think the accident was anything major. It may as well have been a parking lot scrap and a police report was filed so the story didn't change.

tk9 · 02-25-2012, 06:57 PM

I drove the vehicle in town for about 15 minutes and it felt quite smooth, I went over some imperfections in the road and I must say, the suspension is not stiff.

I will be testing it on the highway tomorrow.

It was a minor fender bender (rear left).

JBE90335 · 02-25-2012, 07:47 PM

sounds like a good deal. I paid 25 for my non xi 6 months ago with same miles CPO'd

jrg702 · 02-26-2012, 01:07 AM

sounds like a good price for CPO. if you plan on keeping it "till the wheels fall off", do it!

djjasper · 02-26-2012, 12:03 PM

Great deal!

tk9 · 02-26-2012, 07:08 PM

I'm liking this forum already! You guys are great... I think i'm going to pull the trigger... My 745Li needs to be retired very soon.

One thing that is keeping me on the fence about this purchase is that the drivers side vinyl/plastic piece on the door above the leather trim is a bit faded, probably due to the previous owner resting their heavily moisturized arm on it then leaving it in the sun haha... Also the floor mats are in fair condition.

Anything to worry about or look for?

TheeGovernor · 02-26-2012, 08:55 PM

Meh its okay. I got my 07 335i coupe for $19k with 70k miles and a cpo.

BlackDesertTango · 02-26-2012, 09:18 PM

Sounds like a good deal. Makes it sounds like I got ripped. I financed through Carmax, at 6% 20k for an 06 330i e90 +a 2k extended warranty up to 125k/5 yrs with 70k on the odomenter

Blzn335 · 02-26-2012, 11:06 PM

I would keep searching. Doesn't sound like a bad deal but there are better deals. I just picked up 07 335i e92 sport premium manual 45k miles cpo for 23,500. No accidents

Blzn335 · 02-26-2012, 11:07 PM

Mine has maintenance included also til 100000 12/13!

EngineCo52 · 02-27-2012, 02:18 AM

pull they trigger!!! i love my XI!!! great color combo to, also you might be able to get that leather fixed, post something in the tech section and there are some AMAZING detailers in there they will be able to guide you in the right direction.

tk9 · 02-27-2012, 03:10 PM

UPDATE:

I got the service record from BMW and I also managed to get the dealer to lower his price to $20,500 (his absolute final price) making it an even 22.1k out the door.

The Record shows (worth mentioning):

Premium Package
Sport Package
Hi-Fi Sound System (is this standard?)

Does this mean there is no alarm and sat radio:

Satellite Radio Preparation ?
Alarm Pre-Wiring ?

Also, it's Alpine White with Coral Red/Black Dakota Leather

Average Yearly Mileage = 8,800

CPO until March 26, 2013

Production date - January 2007

What do you guys think?

02-25-2012, 05:18 PM	#1
tk9 Second Lieutenant 17 Rep 201 Posts Drives: E92 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	Please help... Purchasing dilemma 2007 BMW 328xi Coupe Alpine White w/ Coral Red Interior 43,000 Miles, CPO'ed to April 2013 Very good condition, the car drives very smoothly, however CarFax reports one accident. It was CPO'ed well after the accident took place. Two owners, both registering the vehicle in very upscale areas of CT. Asking price - $23,200 After about a week, I managed to negotiate the price down to $20,800. Is this a good buy? Any input is greatly appreciated...
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02-25-2012, 05:22 PM	#2
AddictedToBavarian My other ride is a Bianchi Infinito 97 Rep 2,767 Posts Drives: Miss my E92 but love my E46 M3 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: North Jersey iTrader: (2)	It's not bad, but I would look into the accident. Was it a fender bender or more extensive damage... Although if they are CPOing it, it probably wasn't a big deal. Did you test drive it? I have an E92 328xi (08 though). Great car. Your color combo sounds good. More details though. What packages? Is there a link?
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02-25-2012, 06:25 PM	#3
ndog14 Banned 52 Rep 1,746 Posts Drives: E90 328xi 6MT Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pittsburgh, PA iTrader: (0)	Sounds like a fair price. I bought my sedan 07 328xi in the summer with 38k on the clock for 20k not CPOd. Since the car is CPOd I dont think the accident was anything major. It may as well have been a parking lot scrap and a police report was filed so the story didn't change.
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02-25-2012, 06:57 PM	#4
tk9 Second Lieutenant 17 Rep 201 Posts Drives: E92 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	I drove the vehicle in town for about 15 minutes and it felt quite smooth, I went over some imperfections in the road and I must say, the suspension is not stiff. I will be testing it on the highway tomorrow. It was a minor fender bender (rear left).
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02-25-2012, 07:47 PM	#5
JBE90335 Captain 27 Rep 647 Posts Drives: 2007 E90 335i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0)	sounds like a good deal. I paid 25 for my non xi 6 months ago with same miles CPO'd
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02-26-2012, 01:07 AM	#6
jrg702 Private First Class 4 Rep 108 Posts Drives: E92 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Oahu iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW E92 328i [0.00]	sounds like a good price for CPO. if you plan on keeping it "till the wheels fall off", do it!
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02-26-2012, 12:03 PM	#7
djjasper Lieutenant 42 Rep 557 Posts Drives: 2015 435i 6MT Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: CO iTrader: (0)	Great deal!
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02-26-2012, 07:08 PM	#8
tk9 Second Lieutenant 17 Rep 201 Posts Drives: E92 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	I'm liking this forum already! You guys are great... I think i'm going to pull the trigger... My 745Li needs to be retired very soon. One thing that is keeping me on the fence about this purchase is that the drivers side vinyl/plastic piece on the door above the leather trim is a bit faded, probably due to the previous owner resting their heavily moisturized arm on it then leaving it in the sun haha... Also the floor mats are in fair condition. Anything to worry about or look for?
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02-26-2012, 08:55 PM	#9
TheeGovernor Life is better with burnouts 99 Rep 611 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Mile High iTrader: (4) Garage List 1996 Toyota Forklift [0.00] 2007 BMW 335i [0.00]	Meh its okay. I got my 07 335i coupe for $19k with 70k miles and a cpo.
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02-26-2012, 09:18 PM	#10
BlackDesertTango Private First Class 23 Rep 111 Posts Drives: 2006 330 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sacramento, CA iTrader: (0)	Sounds like a good deal. Makes it sounds like I got ripped. I financed through Carmax, at 6% 20k for an 06 330i e90 +a 2k extended warranty up to 125k/5 yrs with 70k on the odomenter __________________ 2006 330 Premium Package AT Steptronic
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02-26-2012, 11:06 PM	#11
Blzn335 Private 2 Rep 80 Posts Drives: E92 335i Sport Premium Manual Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Phoenix iTrader: (0)	I would keep searching. Doesn't sound like a bad deal but there are better deals. I just picked up 07 335i e92 sport premium manual 45k miles cpo for 23,500. No accidents
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02-26-2012, 11:07 PM	#12
Blzn335 Private 2 Rep 80 Posts Drives: E92 335i Sport Premium Manual Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Phoenix iTrader: (0)	Mine has maintenance included also til 100000 12/13!
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02-27-2012, 02:18 AM	#13
EngineCo52 Major 60 Rep 1,457 Posts Drives: 2007 Montego 328xi CPE Join Date: May 2011 Location: Havre de Grace, MD iTrader: (2)	pull they trigger!!! i love my XI!!! great color combo to, also you might be able to get that leather fixed, post something in the tech section and there are some AMAZING detailers in there they will be able to guide you in the right direction. __________________ E92 328xi Mods-KW V1-BMW Performance Exhaust-Matte Black Grill-CF Mirror Covers-CF B-Pillars-20% Tint-Coming soon:AG M310's, M3 Rep Front, Black Roof, Vinyl Window Trim E9x Picture Game-8 Points-Roundabout, Something Remarkable(stack of 50 g's), Cruise Memorabilia, Dirt Road w/ Trees, Michael Jackson, Police Station ,Dress-Up Funny, TPMS
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02-27-2012, 03:10 PM	#14
tk9 Second Lieutenant 17 Rep 201 Posts Drives: E92 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	UPDATE: I got the service record from BMW and I also managed to get the dealer to lower his price to $20,500 (his absolute final price) making it an even 22.1k out the door. The Record shows (worth mentioning): Premium Package Sport Package Hi-Fi Sound System (is this standard?) Does this mean there is no alarm and sat radio: Satellite Radio Preparation ? Alarm Pre-Wiring ? Also, it's Alpine White with Coral Red/Black Dakota Leather Average Yearly Mileage = 8,800 CPO until March 26, 2013 Production date - January 2007 What do you guys think?
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