|
03-18-2006, 01:57 AM | #1 |
Confused
Join Date: Oct 2003
Carmudgeonly Ride: 2019 RAM 1500 Laramie Longhorn / 2011 BMW 328iC
Location: Birmingham, AL
Posts: 197
|
Back in the saddle again.....
Just thought I'd share the news of my latest acquisition. Yesterday, I bought this little baby to replace my POS Mazda3:
2005 325Ci CPO with Sport Package, Cold Weather Package, Premium Package, Xenons, 5 speed manual trans., Harmon Kardon, and cow-skin seats. It has 7500 miles on it, and I picked it up for a rather good price of $31k. It's in fantastic condition, and as far as I can tell from the checklist left in the owner's manual holder, it belonged to someone with BMWNA (they were listed as the original purchaser). I've attached a picture that the dealer took. Haven't had the time to wash it up and take pictures myself. But I'm so happy to be back in the BMW family again. It's a neat car. -- Greg |
03-18-2006, 02:21 AM | #2 |
Mugwump
Join Date: Oct 2003
Carmudgeonly Ride: E46 330i, Chevy Colorado, Tesla Model 3
Location: NY
Posts: 17,475
|
Nice.
|
03-18-2006, 10:35 AM | #3 | |
Confused
Join Date: Oct 2003
Carmudgeonly Ride: 2019 RAM 1500 Laramie Longhorn / 2011 BMW 328iC
Location: Birmingham, AL
Posts: 197
|
Quote:
-- Greg |
|
03-18-2006, 10:45 AM | #4 |
Founder emeritus
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Maryland
Posts: 21,007
|
Nice. Congrats!
Although I question how $31K could possibly be "$5K less than it was worth". Are you telling me a 2 year old 325Ci is worth $36K? You can get a brand new, well-equipped 330i for under $40K. My 330i that's on currently on a ship has metallic paint, sport package, premium package, heated seats and sat radio prep. And it was just $39,990 including destination (MSRP >$42K). That's only $4K more. I still think it's a great car for $31K. I just can't see anyone paying $36K. |
03-18-2006, 11:30 AM | #5 | |
Confused
Join Date: Oct 2003
Carmudgeonly Ride: 2019 RAM 1500 Laramie Longhorn / 2011 BMW 328iC
Location: Birmingham, AL
Posts: 197
|
Quote:
Well, the car has been at the dealership the prior week listed at $36k. I've been looking at prices for used coupes (both CPO and plain-jane used), and it's surprising at how well the prices hold up. Heck, even Carmax is listing 3 and 4 year old coupes for mid and upper 20's. I guess a lot of it depends on the car's location and particular trim levels. This is the first time I've bought a used BMW, but I really wanted a coupe and wasn't liking the spy photographs of the new 3 coupe. So when I found this one at what I thought was a pretty good price, I jumped on it. From the paperwork left in the car, someone at BMWNA took delivery of it in late March of last year. So I guess it's a decent deal for a car that's not quite a year old. I even still have 2 weeks left of BMW Assist! ha!!!!!! |
|
03-18-2006, 11:12 AM | #6 | |
•••••••
Join Date: Oct 2003
Carmudgeonly Ride: '11 1M
Location: Churzee
Posts: 17,741
|
Quote:
Congrats, though!
__________________
2011 1M |
|
03-18-2006, 11:33 AM | #7 | |
Confused
Join Date: Oct 2003
Carmudgeonly Ride: 2019 RAM 1500 Laramie Longhorn / 2011 BMW 328iC
Location: Birmingham, AL
Posts: 197
|
Quote:
I just went out to the garage and checked, and there are indeed only 5 forward gears. If my memory is correct (and as I get older that happens less and less), didn't they change to a 6 speed at some point during the model year? I'm honestly not sure about that, though. And speaking of the transmission, anyone have any opinions on a short shift kit for it? I think the throws are kind of long, and would to tighten it up a bit if I can. Thanks, Greg |
|
03-18-2006, 12:05 PM | #8 | |
Finn is in puppy heaven
Join Date: Oct 2003
Carmudgeonly Ride: '02 325i
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 6,405
|
Quote:
|
|
03-18-2006, 12:19 PM | #9 | |
Confused
Join Date: Oct 2003
Carmudgeonly Ride: 2019 RAM 1500 Laramie Longhorn / 2011 BMW 328iC
Location: Birmingham, AL
Posts: 197
|
Quote:
Thanks for the input! I'll do a little digging and learn more about it. -- Greg |
|
03-18-2006, 11:24 AM | #10 |
Mugwump
Join Date: Oct 2003
Carmudgeonly Ride: E46 330i, Chevy Colorado, Tesla Model 3
Location: NY
Posts: 17,475
|
Wasn't the 6-speed in the 330's only?
|
Bookmarks |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|