Need your thoughts on this DEAL!

M3Haku · 03-15-2009, 06:02 PM

Alright, first and foremost thank you bimmerpost for all the great info.

Here's my dilemma. Last Saturday decided that now was a good time to purchase a bimmer, considering how the economic is plus knowing the upcoming TAX hike from the state of CA

Found a 2008 E90 335i, 8,959 miles, AW and Lemon/Black interior fully loaded except PDC, HD Radio. car is "BMW Certified Pre-Owned" w/ 3 year left off the factory warranty and two more from the BMW extended one.

The stealler was asking MSRP $36,895 and negotiated to $35,395 - $1,500 off. so far its seems a good deal I think but, what's bothering me is that this car was sold on 06/25/2008 @ an AUCTION

P.S. I'm paying cash for this car.

Mr.335iCoupe · 03-15-2009, 08:09 PM

careful, get any information you can about this car. i just totaled my car and the bodyshop spoke about fixing it up and re-certifying the car. CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED. good deal nonetheless..

M3Haku · 03-15-2009, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr.335iCoupe

careful, get any information you can about this car. i just totaled my car and the bodyshop spoke about fixing it up and re-certifying the car. CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED. good deal nonetheless..

Thanks man. Well, according to the CARFAX which by the way, I dont believed everything they say, states that the car holds a clean tittle and that often "Dealers routinely buy and sell millions of used vehicles at auction each year, Listed as a fleet vehicle"

Turkishexpress · 03-16-2009, 04:47 PM

Thats a great price for that car. Definitely do it if you can't find any supporting evidence of issues with it. Plus you still got the warranty for another 3 years or 40K miles no?

M3Haku · 03-16-2009, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Turkishexpress

Thats a great price for that car. Definitely do it if you can't find any supporting evidence of issues with it. Plus you still got the warranty for another 3 years or 40K miles no?

That's correct, the car still have 3 more years to go. Honestly, I really like the car it's just one of those things when you want to make sure everything is clear and there's no surprises down the road....

Cheers

skimmilk20 · 03-17-2009, 04:20 PM

Its a lot of money, so I would definitely becareful.

I was looking at an auctioned car as well. One safe thing to note is that you have the original warranty for a while. Just make sure the car doesn't have any mods in so that your warranty is voided...

M3Haku · 03-17-2009, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by skimmilk20

Its a lot of money, so I would definitely becareful.

I was looking at an auctioned car as well. One safe thing to note is that you have the original warranty for a while. Just make sure the car doesn't have any mods in so that your warranty is voided...

Good point man, yea I'm looking to everything @ this moment and came to find out that the previous owner is a doctor. The car has no mods so from that stand point I'm not too concern...

Thanks Cheer!

IrvRobinson · 03-18-2009, 08:20 AM

I wouldn't worry about getting a car that came through the auction as long as you have both maintenance and warranty left.Many times a car gets traded to a non BMW dealer and they might not want it in their inventory for one reason or another,so it goes to the auction.I would prefer to buy a pre owned BMW from a BMW dealer,an Audi from an Audi dealer,etc.....or private party as long as I can get vehicle history and it still have warranty time left !

M3Haku · 03-19-2009, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by IrvRobinson

I wouldn't worry about getting a car that came through the auction as long as you have both maintenance and warranty left.Many times a car gets traded to a non BMW dealer and they might not want it in their inventory for one reason or another,so it goes to the auction.I would prefer to buy a pre owned BMW from a BMW dealer,an Audi from an Audi dealer,etc.....or private party as long as I can get vehicle history and it still have warranty time left !

Thanks IrvRobinson, I made up my mind and went back to the dealer today, dropped a check and took home my new baby

came to realized after asking questions to the SA that, this car was a REPO! that was such a relive, it actually felt really good....

Cheers

RCKe90 · 03-21-2009, 09:48 AM

It's a used car...there will ALWAYS be surprises. At least you have the factory warranty to back you up.

asub · 03-23-2009, 04:25 PM

I picked up a BRAND new 2008 e90 for $38k+ttl($49.3k msrp...sp,pp,navi,pdc,etc) in the bay area. You can probably get $37k for one of these now:

http://www.eastbaybmw.com/onlinespec...BMW%20Specials

M3Haku · 03-23-2009, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by RCKe90

It's a used car...there will ALWAYS be surprises. At least you have the factory warranty to back you up.

I couldn't agreed more...

M3Haku · 03-23-2009, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by asub

I picked up a BRAND new 2008 e90 for $38k+ttl($49.3k msrp...sp,pp,navi,pdc,etc) in the bay area. You can probably get $37k for one of these now:

http://www.eastbaybmw.com/onlinespec...BMW%20Specials

Thanks man, I actually end up paying $38,530 including tax + docs!

methodtim · 03-24-2009, 12:19 AM

Someone probably installed a JB3, drove the shit out of it, and put it away wet every night. Good luck.

blue2fire · 03-24-2009, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by asub

I picked up a BRAND new 2008 e90 for $38k+ttl($49.3k msrp...sp,pp,navi,pdc,etc) in the bay area. You can probably get $37k for one of these now:

http://www.eastbaybmw.com/onlinespec...BMW%20Specials

He is right. Get a new car instead.

Nikolas · 03-24-2009, 10:05 AM

Agreed - for only $3000 more you get a brand new one. That would be worth the trip to Pleasanton or print those deals and walk into your local dealership.

M3Haku · 03-24-2009, 09:44 PM

Thank y'all but I've already bought the car and I'm very happy w/ it...

Cheers

M3Haku · 03-24-2009, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by asub

I picked up a BRAND new 2008 e90 for $38k+ttl($49.3k msrp...sp,pp,navi,pdc,etc) in the bay area. You can probably get $37k for one of these now:

http://www.eastbaybmw.com/onlinespec...BMW%20Specials

I've contacted this dealer and asked about above link deals and they told me these cars are all CPO and NOT brand new! don't know where you got that man but if you got such deal, then congratulations.. Happy motoring

Cheers

Nikolas · 03-24-2009, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by M3Haku

I've contacted this dealer and asked about above link deals and they told me these cars are all CPO and NOT brand new! don't know where you got that man but if you got such deal, then congratulations.. Happy motoring

Cheers

That would be really bad for this dealer if that is the case as all these cars are listed under "New Vehicles" on their website.

M3Haku · 03-25-2009, 12:31 PM

@ Nikolas - Alright, called back this AM and spoke w/ Bill, Internet SA. He stated that these cars are sold as NEW because they're not titles plus they have low mileages...

He also mentioned that, he's open to negotiation even though they're already 10k below MSRP due to the amount of 09 inventory. In my opinion it's a GREAT deal, unfortunately I've already took the plunge w/ mine.

Sal@AUTOcouture · 03-25-2009, 01:10 PM

They're Executive Demos

GhostyM · 03-25-2009, 02:04 PM

Hmm. When i bought my 335i in 07'.

Brand new msrp was 49,800 and i paid 44,700 for it with zero down.

Haha. I pay only 499 a month with nothing down. lol.

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M3Haku Enlisted Member 1 Rep 40 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: SOCAL iTrader: (0)	Need your thoughts on this DEAL! Alright, first and foremost thank you bimmerpost for all the great info. Here's my dilemma. Last Saturday decided that now was a good time to purchase a bimmer, considering how the economic is plus knowing the upcoming TAX hike from the state of CA Found a 2008 E90 335i, 8,959 miles, AW and Lemon/Black interior fully loaded except PDC, HD Radio. car is "BMW Certified Pre-Owned" w/ 3 year left off the factory warranty and two more from the BMW extended one. The stealler was asking MSRP $36,895 and negotiated to $35,395 - $1,500 off. so far its seems a good deal I think but, what's bothering me is that this car was sold on 06/25/2008 @ an AUCTION P.S. I'm paying cash for this car. Attached Images
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Mr.335iCoupe Q(0_0Q) 65 Rep 581 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (5)	careful, get any information you can about this car. i just totaled my car and the bodyshop spoke about fixing it up and re-certifying the car. CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED. good deal nonetheless..
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Turkishexpress Gixxer Man 14 Rep 599 Posts Drives: '08 335i E90 / '06 Range HSE Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Tysons/Sterling, VA iTrader: (2)	Thats a great price for that car. Definitely do it if you can't find any supporting evidence of issues with it. Plus you still got the warranty for another 3 years or 40K miles no? __________________ Stable: 2008 E90 335i JB3 etc..., 2006 Range Rover HSE, K7 GSX-R 600 Former Stable: 2008 MB C300, 2007 Chevy Avalanche, 2006 Evo IX (544awhp), 2005 Sti, 2003 Evo...
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skimmilk20 Second Lieutenant 29 Rep 215 Posts Drives: 2007 328i 6 spd MT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	Its a lot of money, so I would definitely becareful. I was looking at an auctioned car as well. One safe thing to note is that you have the original warranty for a while. Just make sure the car doesn't have any mods in so that your warranty is voided...
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IrvRobinson Banned 39 Rep 731 Posts Drives: X3 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	I wouldn't worry about getting a car that came through the auction as long as you have both maintenance and warranty left.Many times a car gets traded to a non BMW dealer and they might not want it in their inventory for one reason or another,so it goes to the auction.I would prefer to buy a pre owned BMW from a BMW dealer,an Audi from an Audi dealer,etc.....or private party as long as I can get vehicle history and it still have warranty time left !
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RCKe90 Private First Class 1 Rep 111 Posts Drives: E92 M3 (soon) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	It's a used car...there will ALWAYS be surprises. At least you have the factory warranty to back you up.
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asub Enlisted Member 1 Rep 31 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 335i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: BMW iTrader: (0)	I picked up a BRAND new 2008 e90 for $38k+ttl($49.3k msrp...sp,pp,navi,pdc,etc) in the bay area. You can probably get $37k for one of these now: http://www.eastbaybmw.com/onlinespec...BMW%20Specials
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methodtim Brigadier General 374 Rep 3,883 Posts Drives: Audi RS Q8 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Darkness there, and nothing more iTrader: (0) Garage List 2021 Audi RS Q8 [0.00] 2021 BMW X3 M40i [0.00] 2017 Toyota Tacoma [0.00]	Someone probably installed a JB3, drove the shit out of it, and put it away wet every night. Good luck. __________________ Last edited by methodtim; 03-24-2009 at 01:21 AM..
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Nikolas Colonel 313 Rep 2,576 Posts Drives: 996 TT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sierra Mountains iTrader: (0)	Agreed - for only $3000 more you get a brand new one. That would be worth the trip to Pleasanton or print those deals and walk into your local dealership.
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M3Haku Enlisted Member 1 Rep 40 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: SOCAL iTrader: (0)	Thank y'all but I've already bought the car and I'm very happy w/ it... Cheers
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M3Haku Enlisted Member 1 Rep 40 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: SOCAL iTrader: (0)	@ Nikolas - Alright, called back this AM and spoke w/ Bill, Internet SA. He stated that these cars are sold as NEW because they're not titles plus they have low mileages... He also mentioned that, he's open to negotiation even though they're already 10k below MSRP due to the amount of 09 inventory. In my opinion it's a GREAT deal, unfortunately I've already took the plunge w/ mine.
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GhostyM Major 539 Rep 1,463 Posts Drives: plenty Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: US iTrader: (0)	Hmm. When i bought my 335i in 07'. Brand new msrp was 49,800 and i paid 44,700 for it with zero down. Haha. I pay only 499 a month with nothing down. lol.
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