Please help me decide between these 2 black on coral by TOMORROW

ace1204 · 03-30-2010, 10:23 AM

My last bmw was a e46 LSB on Cinnamon and i am ready to go e92 Currently I am looking at 2 vehicles for sale and was wondering everyones opinion on them. These are relatively closely priced.

First:
2007 335i 29,000 miles
Black on Coral
auto
premium
sport
q logic 7
has been in accident appears to have been slight, nothing had to be replaced just repainted (maybe i can call bmw and run vin)
Carfax just says involved in collision nothing about moderate crash or had to be towed. crash was in early 2008

Second 38,000 miles
2007 328xi
Black on Coral
auto
premium
navigation

Which would be the better buy?
How much more maintenence does the 335i turbo motor require? Reliability?

MassBimmer · 03-30-2010, 10:27 AM

If they're close in price, I think you're getting more for your money with the 335. The question becomes reliability. Provided it hasn't had any HPFP issues, you should be ok. 38k miles on the 328 is pretty high for a car barely over 2 years old

ace1204 · 03-30-2010, 10:35 AM

The 328xi was purchased what 1/07 so it a little over 3 years but i do see what your saying. I would have warranty for 1 more year on both of the cars. Til Jan on the 328xi and til March on the 335i

jibaholic101 · 03-30-2010, 10:53 AM

335 if you had to choose, but the fact that it was in accident would be a turn off for me

JoeyBananaz18 · 03-30-2010, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by jibaholic101

335 if you had to choose, but the fact that it was in accident would be a turn off for me

+1. everything was looking good for the 335 until i saw it was in an accident. 328 is safter.

Kensta335 · 03-30-2010, 11:17 AM

I would look for another 335 then choosing between those 2.

Chriztofor · 03-30-2010, 11:59 AM

Never buy a car that was in an accident. You don't really know the extent of the damage and why gamble?

sleepyx637 · 03-30-2010, 12:19 PM

why do you have to buy it tomorrow? don't rush the car-buying decision. search for a similar 335i that hasn't been in an accident.

atwell3993 · 03-30-2010, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by sleepyx637

why do you have to buy it tomorrow? don't rush the car-buying decision. search for a similar 335i that hasn't been in an accident.

agreed...wait a bit. worst case scenario, rent a car for a couple days.

MRSSIIM3 · 03-30-2010, 01:27 PM

forget the accident. 335 > 328 in any circumstance

kgb1637 · 03-30-2010, 01:28 PM

Definitely don't rush into buying anything, let alone a BMW. Wait and find the right one, even if it takes a little longer.

07E92TT · 03-30-2010, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by hamama3

forget the accident. 335 > 328 in any circumstance

THIS.

jibaholic101 · 03-30-2010, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Kensta335

I would look for another 335 then choosing between those 2.

yeah, keep looking, broaden your location search and rent a car if you have to. settling for the 328 when you could have the 335 is a crime

ace1204 · 03-30-2010, 05:20 PM

The car is running in a highline auction tomorrow put on by bmw financial. They are very good about inspecting the cars before auction and have to disclose and damage found. There are upwards of 160 3 series running but these were the only 2 i saw that struck my eye, i really like the coral interior. Ive bought this way for my last 4 vehicles. The fact that it was in a collision is disclosed in the auction listing and will make it go for much less is why it interest me.

jopa489 · 03-30-2010, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by MassBimmer

If they're close in price, I think you're getting more for your money with the 335. The question becomes reliability. Provided it hasn't had any HPFP issues, you should be ok. 38k miles on the 328 is pretty high for a car barely over 2 years old

It's not that high, and the car is probably just over 3 years old now. The MY07's are getting off 3 year leases and that one was probably a lease return.

Sounds like there's pretty full disclosure at this auction, which is good. If you're comfortable with knowing the 335 was in an accident, then it's the obvious choice. But I find it hard to believe nothing had to be replaced and Carfax found out about it. It seems unlikely the damage was so minor that it didn't even require a new bumper.

02themax · 03-30-2010, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Kensta335

I would look for another 335 then choosing between those 2.

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ace1204 Enlisted Member 1 Rep 46 Posts Drives: 335i E92 black/coral Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (1)	Please help me decide between these 2 black on coral by TOMORROW My last bmw was a e46 LSB on Cinnamon and i am ready to go e92 Currently I am looking at 2 vehicles for sale and was wondering everyones opinion on them. These are relatively closely priced. First: 2007 335i 29,000 miles Black on Coral auto premium sport q logic 7 has been in accident appears to have been slight, nothing had to be replaced just repainted (maybe i can call bmw and run vin) Carfax just says involved in collision nothing about moderate crash or had to be towed. crash was in early 2008 Second 38,000 miles 2007 328xi Black on Coral auto premium navigation Which would be the better buy? How much more maintenence does the 335i turbo motor require? Reliability?
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MassBimmer Major General 306 Rep 7,433 Posts Drives: 2023 i4 M50 Join Date: May 2009 Location: MA iTrader: (6) Garage List 2009 BMW [9.24]	If they're close in price, I think you're getting more for your money with the 335. The question becomes reliability. Provided it hasn't had any HPFP issues, you should be ok. 38k miles on the 328 is pretty high for a car barely over 2 years old
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ace1204 Enlisted Member 1 Rep 46 Posts Drives: 335i E92 black/coral Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (1)	The 328xi was purchased what 1/07 so it a little over 3 years but i do see what your saying. I would have warranty for 1 more year on both of the cars. Til Jan on the 328xi and til March on the 335i
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sleepyx637 Captain 19 Rep 952 Posts Drives: '09 E92 335i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: LA iTrader: (0)	why do you have to buy it tomorrow? don't rush the car-buying decision. search for a similar 335i that hasn't been in an accident.
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ace1204 Enlisted Member 1 Rep 46 Posts Drives: 335i E92 black/coral Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (1)	The car is running in a highline auction tomorrow put on by bmw financial. They are very good about inspecting the cars before auction and have to disclose and damage found. There are upwards of 160 3 series running but these were the only 2 i saw that struck my eye, i really like the coral interior. Ive bought this way for my last 4 vehicles. The fact that it was in a collision is disclosed in the auction listing and will make it go for much less is why it interest me.
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