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I found two but they're BSM. Idk if I want a black car
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The 3 series has grown in size a lot over the years. It has almost the same backseat space as an E60 5 series, which people thought had plenty of room for car seats at the time. The price difference between a 530 and 330, both of course with the B48, is pretty substantial. Of course I'd push to get an M340. If you want a more "luxurious" car you get with the 5 then I get it, but if it's due to space for children that you don't currently have then that seems like a huge compromise.
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I'm ecstatic with my 540. I just like to know what's out there for future decisions. The trunk space is only a little smaller, too. If you really road trip your car, you can have a loaded 340 and a rack/roof box and still be out the door less than a 540.
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Good luck with your search! Keep us updated.
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Will do. I went to go look at this yesterday
https://www.perillobmw.com/inventory...ja7c57kww20066 Wasnt in BAD shape but wasn't up to CPO expectations IMO. 2 of the 4 rims were curbed, A-pillar on the inside where worn-out somehow, needed a buff (obviously it's black) and that's really about it. We were at $45,288(1k rebate. They went down $600) I told them $43,500, fix the 2 curbed wheels, replace that A-pillar trim, buff the car, and give me a stick of touch-up paint so I can touch the small rock chips on the front bumper. He said no. I left. I'll call them before the month ends and see what happens. KBB fair purchase price is $41k. Last edited by Mosaud1998; 03-10-2022 at 09:09 AM.. |
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How does the A pillar trim get worn out? Never seen that one before. Strange.
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A pillar worn out? Perhaps it was used for dogging?
Wheels not repaired is also poor , if that hasn't been sorted which is a small cost item it just generally indicates that no effort has been put into selling the car, I would walk away from , no hesitation |
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You're spending a lot of money. This isn't a used Malibu. I don't care what the market is. Market sets the price, not the attitude. My advice is go back to the drawing board and start fresh with another dealer within a couple hours of you. But that's just my two cents!
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That price seems awfully high. I paid around $46500 for a pretty loaded 2019 540i with 296xx miles at the end of January. Maybe search a wider area?
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Mountain View BMW provided me one of the worst experiences back when I was shopping for my 5, took my business elsewhere.
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So, I found a 540 AWD with everything I am looking for. Agreed on an otd price of $47k. The selling price would be $43K~. Which is close to trade-in value.
They have had the car for 5 months which is a very long time IMO. Carfax shows it was in a minor/moderate accident before it was sold. No airbags deployed and what have you. Autocheck shows no accidents. Which I find weird. I also find it weird that it was brought by the same group (Zeigler) but there BMW dealership per carfax 10/26/2021 and listed as a CPO. Now it's for sale at the same dealer group but Infiniti So, is it not a CPO anymore? Link to carfax: https://www.carfaxonline.com/cfm/Dis...JE7C50JWC56739 Link to the car: https://www.infinitioforlandpark.com...je7c50jwc56739 Link to auto check: https://www.infinitioforlandpark.com...JE7C50JWC56739 |
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I've heard different opinions on cars with minor accidents on the carfax. Some say you get a great deal, some are the opposite. You just have to do your homework and make a decision. Once you decide, go with it and don't back. I almost bought a 2016 535 before I got my CPO 540. It would've been almost zero note payment and my thought was I'd enjoy it for a couple years and if I liked it, buy a new/newer BMW. It only had 50k miles on it and was clean. Had fun on a 24 hour test drive. I kept asking questions and kept asking. And they were great and answered everything. Finally I talked to the tech that inspected it when it came it. Guess what… it had to have the engine replaced after it was traded. Had thrown a rod and they found out after the trade. Part of me thought "hey! No car note, fun car, and brand new engine!" But the more conservative part won out. I just couldn't take a flyer on a car that had the engine replaced at 50k miles. What else had been ragged out on it? No telling. No regrets passing on it, I think I got the right car for me in the end. More expensive but newer with CPO coverage and plenty of miles to go. My point in that story is don't be afraid to ask every question under the sun when something seems off, like sitting 5 months in this market and moving lots. You may uncover a hell of a deal or you may uncover information that makes you walk. Either way, I'd say ask questions and be patient and don't get invested in the car until you're satisfied. Good luck!
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