Going to checkout this BMW on Monday, any advice?

ben410 · 07-25-2009, 06:23 PM

Link ---> http://bit.ly/31L3H

It's the Montego Blue with black interior + sports package. I posted a car a while back and some people pointed out things that I didn't catch like "That car has a different year steering wheel." or "The grille is definitely not the original one."

Does this car look ok? What are your opinions on the color combo/trim? I like it personally.

It is listed as a fleet vehicle though, does that have any reason for concern?

Thanks!

roozie2001 · 07-25-2009, 06:44 PM

i dunno if i wanna click that link. Almost looks porn or virus-ish

Blk07335i · 07-25-2009, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ben410

Link ---> http://bit.ly/31L3H

It's the Montego Blue with black interior + sports package. I posted a car a while back and some people pointed out things that I didn't catch like "That car has a different year steering wheel." or "The grille is definitely not the original one."

Does this car look ok? What are your opinions on the color combo/trim? I like it personally.

It is listed as a fleet vehicle though, does that have any reason for concern?

Thanks!

Doesn't have the OEM oil cooler otherwise it looks nice. Good luck!

brianhn1 · 07-25-2009, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by roozie2001

i dunno if i wanna click that link. Almost looks porn or virus-ish

Legit. Short link usually for like twitter.

Looks like in good condition. The kicker is it was a fleet car.

roozie2001 · 07-25-2009, 07:36 PM

thanks. Good lookin car.

T2x · 07-25-2009, 07:41 PM

Something is definitely different about the steering wheel when compared to my car.

I have an 07 with a very similar set up and the buttons that are 2nd to the right do not match mine.

I would assume that's because I have iDrive and that car doesn't but who knows.

I would also check the microfilter that runs along the edge of the windshield under the hood.

It has 6 screws that hold it in. I would check those screws and see if it seems as if they have been removed a lot. If so then it means whoever had that car was most likely accessing the ECU a lot because they had a tune.

Orient330iNYC · 07-25-2009, 07:51 PM

they have it listed as leather, but i'm pretty sure thats leatherette.
stitching is the giveaway.
its a late 06 or early 07 build 335i, which is why the temp gauge midpoint is 210 and not 250, plus the missing oil cooler.

persian54 · 07-25-2009, 09:32 PM

over priced.... clean ride but over priced imo

ben410 · 07-25-2009, 10:39 PM

I just noticed that defect on the steering wheel (left hand side). Could that be easily fixed/replaced? Worth even bothering about?

EDIT: Nevermind, just saw this: http://www.**********s.com/product.a...eeringWheel_MW

gqmd · 07-25-2009, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by persian54

over priced.... clean ride but over priced imo

not really...very much dead on kelly blue book value. Check it: www.kbb.com

JayKay335i · 07-26-2009, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by gqmd

not really...very much dead on kelly blue book value. Check it: www.kbb.com

Maybe KBB, but you can pick up 07's WITH a CPO warranty and those options for about that price.

SoCali E36 · 07-26-2009, 04:00 AM

its missing a third pedal. i wouldnt.

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ben410 Enlisted Member 14 Rep 46 Posts Drives: 2010 e92 SGM 335i M-Sport Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tempe, AZ iTrader: (0)	Going to checkout this BMW on Monday, any advice? Link ---> http://bit.ly/31L3H It's the Montego Blue with black interior + sports package. I posted a car a while back and some people pointed out things that I didn't catch like "That car has a different year steering wheel." or "The grille is definitely not the original one." Does this car look ok? What are your opinions on the color combo/trim? I like it personally. It is listed as a fleet vehicle though, does that have any reason for concern? Thanks!
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roozie2001 Just some guy 49 Rep 1,531 Posts Drives: 2008 White 335i sedan Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (4)	i dunno if i wanna click that link. Almost looks porn or virus-ish __________________ 2008 BMW 335i/Sedan/Alpine White/Terra/Steptronic/Premium Package/Sports package/Comfort Access/USB/Sirius
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roozie2001 Just some guy 49 Rep 1,531 Posts Drives: 2008 White 335i sedan Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (4)	thanks. Good lookin car. __________________ 2008 BMW 335i/Sedan/Alpine White/Terra/Steptronic/Premium Package/Sports package/Comfort Access/USB/Sirius
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T2x Private 7 Rep 86 Posts Drives: e90 335i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: California iTrader: (0)	Something is definitely different about the steering wheel when compared to my car. I have an 07 with a very similar set up and the buttons that are 2nd to the right do not match mine. I would assume that's because I have iDrive and that car doesn't but who knows. I would also check the microfilter that runs along the edge of the windshield under the hood. It has 6 screws that hold it in. I would check those screws and see if it seems as if they have been removed a lot. If so then it means whoever had that car was most likely accessing the ECU a lot because they had a tune.
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Orient330iNYC Brigadier General 1469 Rep 3,552 Posts Drives: 2023 X7 40i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Wall St iTrader: (2)	they have it listed as leather, but i'm pretty sure thats leatherette. stitching is the giveaway. its a late 06 or early 07 build 335i, which is why the temp gauge midpoint is 210 and not 250, plus the missing oil cooler. __________________ Present: 2023 G07 40i ZDH/ZDU/ZMP/ZMQ/2NH/ZPK/ZPP/ZRC/300/3AC Past: 2013 335i 6MT ZMM/ZDH/ZTP/3AG/494/508 Past: 2016 F34 335i xDrive ZCW/ZDA/ZDH/ZTP/ZMP/2V5/5DL Past: 2019 G01 M40i ZDA/2VF/ZPP/ZPX/688/3AC
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ben410 Enlisted Member 14 Rep 46 Posts Drives: 2010 e92 SGM 335i M-Sport Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tempe, AZ iTrader: (0)	I just noticed that defect on the steering wheel (left hand side). Could that be easily fixed/replaced? Worth even bothering about? EDIT: Nevermind, just saw this: http://www.**********s.com/product.a...eeringWheel_MW
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SoCali E36 BMW Client Advisor 1000 Rep 3,526 Posts Drives: X5 40e/e36 M3 Sedan Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Where the road takes me... iTrader: (10)	its missing a third pedal. i wouldnt. __________________
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