[npolite]

I found a CPO 325i 37k miles in NJ with the convenience and winter package for around $24k. Doesn't seem like the dealer will budge past this price. Does this seem like a good deal or should I pass on it?

Under the CPO I see that shocks are not included in the warranty, are balljoints and CV boots included?

I really only care to have heated seats and a roof. I have found a 325i at a non BMW dealer for $20k.

Thanks for your time.
Nick

[DFW_M]

Originally Posted by npolite

I found a CPO 325i 37k miles in NJ with the convenience and winter package for around $24k. Doesn't seem like the dealer will budge past this price. Does this seem like a good deal or should I pass on it?

Under the CPO I see that shocks are not included in the warranty, are balljoints and CV boots included?

I really only care to have heated seats and a roof. I have found a 325i at a non BMW dealer for $20k.

Thanks for your time.
Nick

I think CPO adds about 2-3k to the price, so...
On the other hand, I would think that it is about $1-2k overpriced for the equipment and mileage... Any other equipment on the car?

[yogi4]

Originally Posted by npolite

I found a CPO 325i 37k miles in NJ with the convenience and winter package for around $24k. Doesn't seem like the dealer will budge past this price. Does this seem like a good deal or should I pass on it?

Under the CPO I see that shocks are not included in the warranty, are balljoints and CV boots included?

I really only care to have heated seats and a roof. I have found a 325i at a non BMW dealer for $20k.

Thanks for your time.
Nick

I was helping my friend with the car purchase ; we had a good deal on a nice car with 16000 miles on it for 20K . this car had premium package and it had a year warranty left on it ! So 325 with 37K priced 24K doesn't sound good! you could get a CPO 2007 328 for 25k with low mileage ! I would just pass on !

[npolite]

Here is what they sent me with the options:

0ZCW Cold Weather Package
01CA CO2 relevant vehicles
0240 Leather steering wheel
04AB Dark Burl Walnut wood trim
0441 Smoker's package
0521 Rain sensor and auto headlight
0544 Dynamic cruise control
0655 Satellite radio w/1 year sub.
0694 CD changer preparation
0818 Battery switch
0925 Shipping package
0ZPP Premium Package
0205 STEPTRONIC automatic trans.
0249 Multi-function steering wheel
0403 Moonroof
05GA Alarm pre-wiring
0534 Automatic air conditioning
0563 Ambient light package
0676 Hi-fi sound system
08SP CO2 control
09AA Transport protection

[Seminole]

Originally Posted by npolite

Here is what they sent me with the options:

0ZCW Cold Weather Package
01CA CO2 relevant vehicles - BS
0240 Leather steering wheel - Comes standard at no cost
04AB Dark Burl Walnut wood trim - Comes standard at no cost
0441 Smoker's package
0521 Rain sensor and auto headlight - Comes standard at no cost
0544 Dynamic cruise control - Comes standard at no cost
0655 Satellite radio w/1 year sub. The subscription has already run out
0694 CD changer preparation - Comes standard at no cost
0818 Battery switch
0925 Shipping package
0ZPP Premium Package Ok, this adds a little value
0205 STEPTRONIC automatic trans.
0249 Multi-function steering wheel - Comes standard at no cost
0403 Moonroof - Comes standard at no cost
05GA Alarm pre-wiring - Comes standard at no cost
0534 Automatic air conditioning - Comes standard at no cost
0563 Ambient light package - Comes standard at no cost
0676 Hi-fi sound system - Comes standard at no cost
08SP CO2 control
09AA Transport protection

Typical dealer... Most of the crap they list for it comes standard on even a stripped 3er. The only real option I could see was the Auto tranny, Premium Package, and Cold Weather. That car seems pretty over priced.

[npolite]

Originally Posted by Seminole

Typical dealer... Most of the crap they list for it comes standard on even a stripped 3er. The only real option I could see was the Auto tranny, Premium Package, and Cold Weather. That car seems pretty over priced.

What would be a reasonable price for a car like this? 23k? KBB lists it at $23,965.

Yeah the only packages that I noticed are the premium, cold and auto.

[ase2dais]

Originally Posted by npolite

I found a CPO 325i 37k miles in NJ with the convenience and winter package for around $24k. Doesn't seem like the dealer will budge past this price. Does this seem like a good deal or should I pass on it?

Under the CPO I see that shocks are not included in the warranty, are balljoints and CV boots included?

I really only care to have heated seats and a roof. I have found a 325i at a non BMW dealer for $20k.

Thanks for your time.
Nick

traded my 06 325i 48k miles last month, one owner, Steptronic and heated seats only option, but w/ 17" OEM ZSP wheels n Pilots AS tires, tint. spoilers, HR drop and sway for 18k even(excellent trade price). I figure they'll sell it low 20s

[npolite]

I've offered 23k for the car. I doubt they will go for it but it's worth a try. I guess my negotiating skills suck or these dealerships want to make a ton of money on each sale.

[abcommercial]

I can give you 3 data points and let you decide. This is Houston market, which I found to be better than neighboring cities like San Antonio. These were all 2006 325i CPOs, prices I negotiated:

Dealer offer 1: 30k miles, monaco blue/beige, Premium, Winter, Xenon. $23790.

Dealer offer 2: 26k miles, monaco blue/grey, Premium, Winter, Sport, Xenon. $24900. This was the best car on paper (nice options), but appeared to be beaten up inside. I passed.

Dealer offer 3: 22k miles, sparkling graphite/grey, Premium, Xenon, i-Drive. $24275. Very good condition off the truck, even prior to certification and reconditioning. This was the one I took.

There were very few hidden charges, other than a $50 document fee and $57 inventory tax fee, which aren't mandatory but which I agreed to. I objected to the $295 theft protection sticker gimmick.

Keep in mind, in the Houston market, these things were flying off the lot due to 2006 incentives (3.9% even on a 60-month note, and first 2 payments paid by BMW).

If those prices are better than what you are finding, please PM me and I will put you in touch with my dealer and salesperson (a personal friend of mine). There are slim pickings now in Houston this close to year end, but you never know what else might come in.

[duyh]

man ill sell you mine for 25k fully loaded with 22k miles im in washington haha

[npolite]

Thanks everyone for you help so far. I have a few more emails out to other places, just waiting for a reply back on what packages are installed and will get back to everyone here.

[npolite]

Sigh...my quest continues.

So I found this car in Maryland, about 140 miles away:

http://www.passportbmw.com/used-inve...eHistory=true#

Comes with premium and cold packages but dealer won't budge past the internet price of $24,980. This is a worse deal than the first one.

And another dealership had a similar one with 30k miles for 26,495 and they lowered the best price to $25,200.

I offered 24k for each but does the group think I should try for 23?

[npolite]

What do you folks think of these two deals?

06 325i auto dark gray with black interior, 30k miles, with winter and premium packages $24k CPO

06 325i auto silver with black interior, 23k miles with premium...they want on ebay 24.5, could I get them to 23?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cars-...1%7C240%3A1318

Thanks again for your time everyone.

[yogi4]

Originally Posted by npolite

What do you folks think of these two deals?

06 325i auto dark gray with black interior, 30k miles, with winter and premium packages $24k CPO

06 325i auto silver with black interior, 23k miles with premium...they want on ebay 24.5, could I get them to 23?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cars-...1%7C240%3A1318

Thanks again for your time everyone.

The second car is a fleet vehicle so I would not spend more than 21k on that car !

[tabs]

I have a 06 325i, that I want to part with before new years.

Its a black on black
Sports package
Premium package
New rear runflats (200 miles on them)
Car has 41000 miles
Interior is in excellent condition
Exterior in good condition.

I have not put in the for sale section as I dont have pics, and most probably I will be trading it in.
But I think if anyones looking for a well maintained black on black this is a good deal

asking $21500

[npolite]

Thanks Yogi. How about the 1st deal? It appears that this one was a regular lease.

[yogi4]

Originally Posted by npolite

Thanks Yogi. How about the 1st deal? It appears that this one was a regular lease.

Just to compare your deal,below are some CPO's for significantly lower prices

CPO 29k miles price: 21k

http://www.perillobmw.com/site/used_...ude-media=true

CPO 30K miles price:21K

http://www.fieldsbmwnorthfield.com/u...seHistory=true

CPO 25 K miles and price 22K
http://www.perillobmw.com/site/used_...ude-media=true

http://www.fieldsbmwnorthfield.com/u...seHistory=true

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...3AIT&viewitem=


( car below has low mileage 17k)

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cars-...3A1|240%3A1318

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...00&cardist=925

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...000&cardist=41

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...000&cardist=18

These are few examples.


although these dealers are in different locations, I'm sure if you searched you would find a better deal. when I was looking for a 325I got an excellent deal on a CPO with 23k miles for $21500; but i went for a 2009 car instead. if you are looking for a 2006 with more than 20k then personally i would pay something around 22 to 23 . Although it might take some time and patience to get a good deal, check for different sources ebay,CL, autotrader and dealer websites etc. This is just my opinion

[npolite]

Thanks again Yogi for the links. I only wish I lived near Chicago to get these excellent deals. Around the Philadelphia area it seems to be pretty tough to get anything near those prices but I'll keep trying. I may still go with the one in Maryland for 24k as the extra $1k may not happen for me. I'll try the NY dealerships in the next few days and see if I can come up with anything.

Yesterday was talking with a dealership in Delaware. They had a 325i CPO auto with the premium package and I really don't believe it but he wanted 26.5 and was telling me his cost was 24.5k.

Thanks for the offer tabs but I want to stay away from the sports package since the tires are summer only.

Originally Posted by npolite

Thanks again Yogi for the links. I only wish I lived near Chicago to get these excellent deals. Around the Philadelphia area it seems to be pretty tough to get anything near those prices but I'll keep trying. I may still go with the one in Maryland for 24k as the extra $1k may not happen for me. I'll try the NY dealerships in the next few days and see if I can come up with anything.

Yesterday was talking with a dealership in Delaware. They had a 325i CPO auto with the premium package and I really don't believe it but he wanted 26.5 and was telling me his cost was 24.5k.

Thanks for the offer tabs but I want to stay away from the sports package since the tires are summer only.

Keep looking paided 25k for 06 330i sport premium cold weather , park assist 36k CPO.
Other dealers in the area didn't budge under 29k for cars with more mileage and less options.

And your crazy for not getting the sport package? LOL because of the tires? Do a tire swap the stock RFT sucks anyhow... you will me missing MUCH more without sport.

Your best bet is going to bmwusa.com and using there CPO Search, you will be able to quickly find and compare the prices on all the dealers in your area.
When I did I found huge differences in pricing. Then once you find a list of cars go to the dealerships website find that car, and email them an offer 2k below whatever its listed.

[npolite]

Thanks index. Makes my deal seem pretty bad for only a 1k dollar difference. I'll try to get them down to 23, if not I'll keep looking. I doubt they will go this low because they listed it as $26.5.

[abcommercial]

Npolite, I know you hesitate to buy from out of state, but you might consider that you can have a car delivered for around 600 bucks last time I checked. If you talk to the seller and check out certain things (does it have body damage, has it been smoked in, etc.) then you can probably have a safe transaction, and you would really open up your options in terms of what you can get. Just factor in the shipping cost.

[ase2dais]

.. and also if you can find a better 06 330i deal w/ ZSP
I think its worth it and better value over the 06 325 and the 328i