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Old 07-28-2007 | 05:45 AM
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2005 BMW 325CI Coupe

Do you think $25,500.00 for a 2005 BMW 325CI Coupe with 13,000 miles is a good price? I am thinking about buying it, ready to make the deal on Monday. Guys tell me what you think. Thanks.
Old 07-28-2007 | 06:02 AM
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i personally would never buy a 325... but for 25000 i think it is not a bad deal depends on what package it has.
Old 07-28-2007 | 06:03 AM
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You don't mention what option packages it has, that will make a difference.
Old 07-28-2007 | 06:04 AM
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Originally Posted by oonowindoo
i personally would never buy a 325... but for 25000 i think it is not a bad deal depends on what package it has.

Thanks for the post why not?
Old 07-28-2007 | 06:14 AM
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It just have the basics the no package it has a sun roof, power windows, locks, cruise control, single compact disc, dual front air bags, front side air bags, ABS brakes, leather, and alloy wheels, leather seats, do not have a navigation system.

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Old 07-28-2007 | 07:24 AM
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Personally, I would not buy a stripper BMW. You expect more options on a BMW than on a Kia. Therefore, I'd quickly be mad at myself for not buying a better equiped BMW.
Unless I just had to have the "prestige" of owning a BMW....
Old 07-28-2007 | 11:58 AM
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Personally, I would not buy a stripper BMW. You expect more options on a BMW than on a Kia. Therefore, I'd quickly be mad at myself for not buying a better equiped BMW.
Unless I just had to have the "prestige" of owning a BMW....
If I were getting a BMW I would at least get it with premium and sport packages.
Old 07-28-2007 | 12:12 PM
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My buddy just sold his 2006 E90 325i sedan for $23k with 33k miles, has sport package only.

I would rather have that than the E46
Old 07-28-2007 | 02:52 PM
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The E46 has more 'sex appeal', and is more emotional than the

25K$ is a good deal for a 13000 miles Coupe

I absolutely love mine and worry that I have less than 10 months to live with it...
Old 07-28-2007 | 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Saintor
The E46 has more 'sex appeal', and is more emotional than the

25K$ is a good deal for a 13000 miles Coupe

I absolutely love mine and worry that I have less than 10 months to live with it...
I hope you mean the lease is comming due?
Old 07-28-2007 | 03:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Georgiapeach
Do you think $25,500.00 for a 2005 BMW 325CI Coupe with 13,000 miles is a good price? I am thinking about buying it, ready to make the deal on Monday. Guys tell me what you think. Thanks.
It could be a good deal, but you have to decide if the major things are right about it. Is it a color scheme you would choose on a new one? Does it have the transmission you would choose? Are you cool with not having Nav?

The milage is definitly "right" on it. It's only been driven about 6-7k miles a year or less...
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^ also can be a concern, maybe it was in a wreck and spent a lot of time in the bodyshop....
Old 07-29-2007 | 01:01 AM
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$25,500 for

184hp

single disc cd changer

and since you said no options, i'm assuming no xenons or heated seats

IMO... wtf is wrong with you? 25.5k for that?

i^jk about the above, but seriously now... come on.
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Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
^ also can be a concern, maybe it was in a wreck and spent a lot of time in the bodyshop....

No is has not been wrecked I did a car fax on it, look at where we are at we are in Italy. You do not drive these cars i.e. BMW/Acura every day here I don't know if you know but the roads are very bad here and the driving is very bad here. We pay 4 grand a year in insurance and we are both over the age of 25. This is the worst place to be in Europe as far as accidents and wrecks are concerned. Yes it is the color combo that I would chose red with black interior, and yes it is the trany that I would chose 5 speed that's why I wanted it in the first place. The Acura is an AT and I have regrets with buying the AT, yes I can live with none navi, the Acura’s navi don't even work here. When we go back to the states at the end of next year and I need navi I will just take the Acura or put in an after market navi.
Old 07-29-2007 | 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Georgiapeach
No is has not been wrecked I did a car fax on it, look at where we are at we are in Italy.
Where is the BMW- US or Italy?
1) I don't know if Carfax has any info. for a car registered in Europe-- does the Carfax readout indicate it is valid for Europe? Regardless, get an experienced mechanic to check the car if no one you know is familiar with spotting accident repairs.
2) If the car is in Italy, will it be coming to the US, and what would be the certification cost for the destination US state in that circumstance?
Answers to those questions will determine whether the purchase price makes sense. Certifying a non-CA car for CA is a pain, even when it's possible.
G/L!
Old 07-29-2007 | 07:45 PM
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Is that $25K Euros?
Old 07-29-2007 | 08:36 PM
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What are the last 7 digits in the VIN. Should be 2 letters and 5 numbers.
Old 07-30-2007 | 02:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Will Y.
Where is the BMW- US or Italy?
1) I don't know if Carfax has any info. for a car registered in Europe-- does the Carfax readout indicate it is valid for Europe? Regardless, get an experienced mechanic to check the car if no one you know is familiar with spotting accident repairs.
2) If the car is in Italy, will it be coming to the US, and what would be the certification cost for the destination US state in that circumstance?
Answers to those questions will determine whether the purchase price makes sense. Certifying a non-CA car for CA is a pain, even when it's possible.
G/L!

Yes the car is located in Italy, we have to get it inspected before it is sold and purchased and it if passes the inspection then everything is good. Yes the car is from Germany and it is located in Italy, yes we will be coming to the states at the end of next year, no certification cost to my knowledge. Thanks for the responds.
Old 07-30-2007 | 02:40 AM
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Originally Posted by mclarenf3387
What are the last 7 digits in the VIN. Should be 2 letters and 5 numbers.

JY99555
Old 07-30-2007 | 02:41 AM
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Originally Posted by 04EuroAccordTsx
Is that $25K Euros?

No $25,500.00 Dollars, if it was in Euro then I defiantly would not be purchasing it.
Old 07-30-2007 | 02:57 AM
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Originally Posted by 04EuroAccordTsx
Is that $25K Euros?
25,000 Euros = U.S. $34,000
Old 07-30-2007 | 03:44 AM
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Originally Posted by AZuser
25,000 Euros = U.S. $34,000

Right and that changes every day depending on the exchange rate if it goes up or down.
Old 08-03-2007 | 02:04 AM
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Update

I purchased this car it did have the sports package and it still had the warranties and stuff, I will post pics I could not pass it up.
Old 08-03-2007 | 02:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Georgiapeach
I purchased this car it did have the sports package and it still had the warranties and stuff, I will post pics I could not pass it up.
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