What should I know before buying my first BMW?

fafinaf · 06-04-2010, 04:26 AM

So I decided that I am going to buy myself a little New Years/B-day present. I'm planning on getting a 2007-2008 BMW 328i Coupe. I definitely want the sport and premium packages. I'm still a little iffy on the navigation.

I'll be moving up from a 1998 Toyota Camry. Nice upgrade, I know. Is there anything I should know before buying a BMW?

Sorry if this seems like a dumb post..

ZneeK · 06-04-2010, 04:33 AM

Set aside some money for speeding tickets...

And be prepared to invest in modding... it's contagious

Cdnrockies · 06-06-2010, 01:11 AM

Don't ever buy one that isn't fully under warranty.

youngcaseho · 07-08-2010, 11:20 AM

I advise setting a decent amount of money aside for routine maintenance, oil changes and such will cost you a bit more compared to the Camry. As ZNeek stated be prepared to invest in modding, it's very contagious.

-youngcaseho

bobbydog · 07-08-2010, 11:30 AM

Buy new with full 4 years maintenance/warranty.
With the low interests financing it's worth it getting new.

josephr25 · 07-08-2010, 11:41 AM

Your avatar says you're getting a 335i. You'll want to save money for maintenance and possibly insurance. Everything will probably be much more expensive than what you're used to.

Simsims · 07-08-2010, 12:34 PM

BMW = Breaks My Wallet

ptack · 07-10-2010, 07:10 AM

Stay away from a used BMW with high mileage unless you are very familiar with the car and know what to expect in terms of maintenance. They can last as long as Japanese cars, but the cost will be significantly higher. A 328i is nice, but it may not wow you in terms of an upgrade.

Freakazoid · 07-12-2010, 03:25 PM

go new,under warranty with maintenance....

the costs otherwise are going to blow you away.... camrys require next to nothing... a bmw out of warranty will add up quickly

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ZneeK vrooommm 11 Rep 145 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW E92 335i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Groningen, The Netherlands iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW M4 [0.00]	Set aside some money for speeding tickets... And be prepared to invest in modding... it's contagious __________________ BMW E92 - 335i - Spacegrau - Black Dakota - AT - BMW Performance style 313s (19) - BMW Performance suspension - M-aerodynamics - BMW Performance diffuser - considering: BMW Performance exhaust
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youngcaseho Get'um, oh yea I Got'um 7 Rep 31 Posts Drives: Black '20 G20 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (1)	I advise setting a decent amount of money aside for routine maintenance, oil changes and such will cost you a bit more compared to the Camry. As ZNeek stated be prepared to invest in modding, it's very contagious. -youngcaseho
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Simsims Captain 37 Rep 615 Posts Drives: 119/220 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ottawa iTrader: (0)	BMW = Breaks My Wallet __________________ VO 1M - everything except sunroof RIP BSM 135i 2009-2011
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Freakazoid Captain 181 Rep 962 Posts Drives: Saturn Redline Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Pittsburgh iTrader: (0)	go new,under warranty with maintenance.... the costs otherwise are going to blow you away.... camrys require next to nothing... a bmw out of warranty will add up quickly
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