Should I purchase this 06 325i for $5k?

ducatiti · 02-21-2016, 08:02 PM

Long time lurker here who used to own an E46...

So my aunt is selling her 2006 325i to me for cheap. She bought a new car and no longer needs her E90. Complete records and recently (12/15) had a $800 service done from a local BMW dealership which included the following:

Oil Change
Micro Filter Change
Brake and Coolant Fluid Change

A quick browse on the records showed the following as well:

Water Pump replaced under warranty 10k miles
Tires and Battery replaced 2013
Brakes and Rotors all 4 done December 2014
Engine Air Filter done at 43K

Regular maintenance was done with dealership as well. Car came with a five year maintenance program. Car runs very well with no visible leaks. Door handles were done under warranty and minor mechanical fixes were done under warranty while the car was still new.

Should I jump on this deal? Don't really need a third car but I think that this is a good price of which I can turn it around if ever something goes wrong, hoping just to break even.

Noticed front door speaker grill is popping off.....Do I need a new cover? Door panel has to be removed?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

MuffinMan910 · 02-21-2016, 08:07 PM

Looks clean. My dad has the same car and it's been extremely reliable.

5k is a good price but up to you if you really need a third car. I'd pass on it if I didn't need it

ducatiti · 02-21-2016, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by MuffinMan910

Looks clean. My dad has the same car and it's been extremely reliable.

5k is a good price but up to you if you really need a third car. I'd pass on it if I didn't need it

Thanks...I'm just worried about the water pump to give again? Are you still on your original WP?

My 16 year old daughter will be driving in a year or two. I was thinking instead of buying a used japanese car at a similar price, this would be a great learning car.

RKP · 02-21-2016, 08:20 PM

Just curious how many miles are on it?

ducatiti · 02-21-2016, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by RKP

Just curious how many miles are on it?

70k miles.

RKP · 02-21-2016, 08:26 PM

No brainer, I would buy it, you can easily sell it for 4-5k even after putting 40-50k miles on it. Car seems to be in excellent condition. Just get it double checked by a experience mechanics as these body style cars are know to have valve cover gasket, oil filter housing gasket, etc leaks, other than that you should be good to go. I'm recently getting these two leaks repaired and looking at around $800.

ducatiti · 02-21-2016, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by RKP

No brainer, I would buy it, you can easily sell it for 4-5k even after putting 40-50k miles on it. Car seems to be in excellent condition. Just get it double checked by a experience mechanics as these body style cars are know to have valve cover gasket, oil filter housing gasket, etc leaks, other than that you should be good to go. I'm recently getting these two leaks repaired and looking at around $800.

Thanks for the input. Actually, she has just brought it to Peter Pan BMW two months ago to have the oil changed, brake fluid and coolant flush, and micro filter changed. They even said the car is "good as new". I have the invoice for the above mentioned items done.

MuffinMan910 · 02-21-2016, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ducatiti

Thanks...I'm just worried about the water pump to give again? Are you still on your original WP?

My 16 year old daughter will be driving in a year or two. I was thinking instead of buying a used japanese car at a similar price, this would be a great learning car.

The water pump went at 80k km. But thats only repair its had

Would be a great car for your daughter though in that case

Antetokounmpo · 02-21-2016, 08:44 PM

$800 for a oil, cabin filter, brake and coolant change?!?!?

Johnny Boost · 02-21-2016, 08:47 PM

Buy it but also set money aside for repairs.

AnthonyT · 02-21-2016, 08:51 PM

I'd buy it, if you happen to pass on it id be happy to purchase it.

ducatiti · 02-21-2016, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Heel Toe

$800 for a oil, cabin filter, brake and coolant change?!?!?

Right? lol... I forgot to add that they installed $40 wiper inserts

and diagnosed the TPMS error for $185.... From what the invoice states, looks like they just reset the cpu using the stalk. Sorry for the wrong terminology.

Alarbus · 02-21-2016, 09:32 PM

I'd go for it.

If you get a tune like Active Autowerke, it'll bump it up the 15ish HP and torque and turn it into a 328. The difference is worth it, since the only difference from the 325 to the 328 is the tune from the factory.

Kenneykickin · 02-21-2016, 10:06 PM

I'll buy it for 5 grand

barefootin · 02-21-2016, 10:45 PM

I'd buy it... If you can fiscally afford it, enjoy it until the kiddo starts motoring about and needs wheels.

bmw325i · 02-21-2016, 11:41 PM

For that price I want it.

Kenneykickin · 02-21-2016, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by bmw325i

For that price I want it.

Lol seriously, why op even asking. Jump on it. 70k miles looks pretty good shape I'd buy it too!

gds52 · 02-21-2016, 11:53 PM

V good deal and the car just got 70k miles. It ll be a great car for ur daughter.

tlow98 · 02-21-2016, 11:56 PM

STEAL

Efthreeoh · 02-22-2016, 05:00 AM

I'll be blunt. You'd be an idiot not to buy it.

hockeyplayer · 02-22-2016, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heel Toe

$800 for a oil, cabin filter, brake and coolant change?!?!?

because dealer

TBN54 · 02-22-2016, 09:01 AM

Do it.
Buy it.
Stop wasting time.

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ducatiti Captain 235 Rep 712 Posts Drives: X7 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Should I purchase this 06 325i for $5k? Long time lurker here who used to own an E46... So my aunt is selling her 2006 325i to me for cheap. She bought a new car and no longer needs her E90. Complete records and recently (12/15) had a $800 service done from a local BMW dealership which included the following: Oil Change Micro Filter Change Brake and Coolant Fluid Change A quick browse on the records showed the following as well: Water Pump replaced under warranty 10k miles Tires and Battery replaced 2013 Brakes and Rotors all 4 done December 2014 Engine Air Filter done at 43K Regular maintenance was done with dealership as well. Car came with a five year maintenance program. Car runs very well with no visible leaks. Door handles were done under warranty and minor mechanical fixes were done under warranty while the car was still new. Should I jump on this deal? Don't really need a third car but I think that this is a good price of which I can turn it around if ever something goes wrong, hoping just to break even. Noticed front door speaker grill is popping off.....Do I need a new cover? Door panel has to be removed? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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