bmw 335i craigslist....good deal?

10bmw10 · 12-28-2008, 01:49 AM

This any of you guys? Anyone know why hes selling for so cheap? If I ask for a test drive what should I look for? Can I tell if there has been any computer mods etc?

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/971706444.html

PaulBailey@ltbmw · 12-28-2008, 02:01 AM

Eh. . . sounds like a great deal.
You need to check out the condition.
Realize it isn't under warrenty anymore.
Maybe you can somehow talk your way into getting it CPO'd. . .
Run a CarFax

10bmw10 · 12-28-2008, 02:09 AM

Im sorry if i seem like a tool....but what is CPO'D?

PaulBailey@ltbmw · 12-28-2008, 02:11 AM

Haha
Certified Pre-Owned

PaulBailey@ltbmw · 12-28-2008, 02:11 AM

extended warrenty

10bmw10 · 12-28-2008, 02:16 AM

I like you dumbing it down further for me! that was funny lol. So would I just take it to like a bmw dealership and pay them 1500 or so for an extended warranty? Thanks for the input!

lpphreakx06 · 12-28-2008, 08:32 PM

Too many miles IMO. You think you can keep up with the high maintenance costs?

vAnt826 · 12-28-2008, 09:19 PM

Jesus that is a shitload of miles for a year old car.

NinetyEight740 · 12-28-2008, 09:25 PM

technically that car is 2 years old... and 50k isnt too many miles... What i can tell you is that there is NO WAY you will be able to get the car CPO'd. You can probably buy some sort of extended warranty but you will not get one through BMW. Not a bad car to pickup as long as all checks out...

hun77777 · 12-28-2008, 10:26 PM

this all depends on wheather it's been involved with any major accident, what kind of options it has and the current condition of the vehicle...

10bmw10 · 12-29-2008, 04:02 AM

i appreciate the input for sure!

miles is a concern for me on resale value, but i figured in a year (i usually only have a car for less than a year since im never happy enough) when i sell it even if i put 15k miles on it maybe it would sell around 20k or so.

what major problems are around the corner for the 335i? does anyone know anybody who has a lot of miles on theirs? what problems did they hit?

this particular car is cheap enough for me to pick up and try and sell my other car in the next two months or so while keeping both loans.

anyone have a hook up for carfax?

again, thanks for your help

TWiTCHY · 01-01-2009, 03:43 AM

The obvious issue is the HPFP.

And I would PM this guy: http://www.e90post.com/forums/member.php?u=32026

I remember that he was kind enough to check a VIN for a fellow E90 member not too long ago. I don't see why he wouldn't check one for you

EZ_TUR90 · 01-01-2009, 04:35 AM

The seller doesnt seem so motivated! One row description of the car. :/ . Have the car inspected by a mechanic before you buy.

TTG · 01-02-2009, 02:14 AM

If it is the same car........ He has been trying to sell it for a while. When he 1st posted pics it had German plates (not Euro Delivery though) and it was mentioned in his ad that he brought the car over from Germany . So most likely it is has been bought through military sales.....

Anyway, I don't think I would buy a BMW especially a 335 once it is out of warranty. But his asking price is decent.

10bmw10 · 01-02-2009, 02:57 PM

what is HPFP?
i figured the owner would be on this forum since he has custom plates, but guess not. i msg him a few days ago and he said he would take 20k for it so in my opinion he would be pretty motivated.

being bought through military sales, is that bad or good?

thanks again everyone.

PaulBailey@ltbmw · 01-02-2009, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 10bmw10

what is HPFP?
i figured the owner would be on this forum since he has custom plates, but guess not. i msg him a few days ago and he said he would take 20k for it so in my opinion he would be pretty motivated.

being bought through military sales, is that bad or good?

thanks again everyone.

High Pressure Fuel Pump

hun77777 · 01-02-2009, 03:35 PM

wow 20k... that's a deal right there !!!

TWiTCHY · 01-02-2009, 08:32 PM

Take it for $20k!!!

EDIT: And spend the difference on mods

vgame64 · 01-02-2009, 09:04 PM

It's sold, so looks like the OP bought it!

kuvesh · 01-02-2009, 10:20 PM

when a deal sounds to good to be true it usually is...

10bmw10 · 01-03-2009, 01:59 AM

nope i hesitated, well i hope whomever bought it is on this forum now! i was very wary about the miles and i really want a manual, but i did however get approved for my loan once another one comes up.

TWiTCHY · 01-03-2009, 02:37 AM

Dang, better luck next time

12-28-2008, 01:49 AM	#1
10bmw10 Private 9 Rep 93 Posts Drives: Frozen Portimao Blue G80 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mesa iTrader: (2)	bmw 335i craigslist....good deal? This any of you guys? Anyone know why hes selling for so cheap? If I ask for a test drive what should I look for? Can I tell if there has been any computer mods etc? http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/971706444.html
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PaulBailey@ltbmw General 663 Rep 26,878 Posts Drives: 2-325 330 2-335 2-Z4 2-135 X5d Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Huntington Beach, CA iTrader: (34) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i E90 [7.00] 2011 BMW 335i E92 [7.96]	Eh. . . sounds like a great deal. You need to check out the condition. Realize it isn't under warrenty anymore. Maybe you can somehow talk your way into getting it CPO'd. . . Run a CarFax
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12-28-2008, 02:09 AM	#3
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12-28-2008, 02:16 AM	#6
10bmw10 Private 9 Rep 93 Posts Drives: Frozen Portimao Blue G80 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mesa iTrader: (2)	I like you dumbing it down further for me! that was funny lol. So would I just take it to like a bmw dealership and pay them 1500 or so for an extended warranty? Thanks for the input!
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12-28-2008, 08:32 PM	#7
lpphreakx06 Professional Moose Racer 316 Rep 7,509 Posts Drives: SG 335i E92 RIP + 2015 SS M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bellevue, Wa iTrader: (25)	Too many miles IMO. You think you can keep up with the high maintenance costs?
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12-28-2008, 09:19 PM	#8
vAnt826 Major 63 Rep 1,417 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Seattle iTrader: (3)	Jesus that is a shitload of miles for a year old car.
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NinetyEight740 Major General 231 Rep 5,691 Posts Drives: 2 - 2013 535i msport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Orange County California iTrader: (2) Garage List 2010 E91 [0.00]	technically that car is 2 years old... and 50k isnt too many miles... What i can tell you is that there is NO WAY you will be able to get the car CPO'd. You can probably buy some sort of extended warranty but you will not get one through BMW. Not a bad car to pickup as long as all checks out...
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12-28-2008, 10:26 PM	#10
hun77777 Brigadier General 198 Rep 4,647 Posts Drives: SG E92 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Seattle WA iTrader: (58)	this all depends on wheather it's been involved with any major accident, what kind of options it has and the current condition of the vehicle...
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12-29-2008, 04:02 AM	#11
10bmw10 Private 9 Rep 93 Posts Drives: Frozen Portimao Blue G80 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mesa iTrader: (2)	i appreciate the input for sure! miles is a concern for me on resale value, but i figured in a year (i usually only have a car for less than a year since im never happy enough) when i sell it even if i put 15k miles on it maybe it would sell around 20k or so. what major problems are around the corner for the 335i? does anyone know anybody who has a lot of miles on theirs? what problems did they hit? this particular car is cheap enough for me to pick up and try and sell my other car in the next two months or so while keeping both loans. anyone have a hook up for carfax? again, thanks for your help
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TWiTCHY Colonel 376 Rep 2,526 Posts Drives: '13 AW E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: WA iTrader: (6)	The obvious issue is the HPFP. And I would PM this guy: http://www.e90post.com/forums/member.php?u=32026 I remember that he was kind enough to check a VIN for a fellow E90 member not too long ago. I don't see why he wouldn't check one for you
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EZ_TUR90 Ez tur90 189 Rep 3,191 Posts Drives: M6 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (11)	The seller doesnt seem so motivated! One row description of the car. :/ . Have the car inspected by a mechanic before you buy. __________________
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TTG ... 935 Rep 4,326 Posts Drives: M340 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (3) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [7.84] 2007 335 Coupe (ret ... [9.00]	If it is the same car........ He has been trying to sell it for a while. When he 1st posted pics it had German plates (not Euro Delivery though) and it was mentioned in his ad that he brought the car over from Germany . So most likely it is has been bought through military sales..... Anyway, I don't think I would buy a BMW especially a 335 once it is out of warranty. But his asking price is decent. __________________ 2020 G20 M340 xDrive - Portimao Blue - ZDA\|ZPP\|ZPX\|1CR\|1PE\|6NW\|6WD 2016 F10 535i xDrive - AW - Retired 2011 E92 M3 - AW……………....ED April 29th, 2010 - Retired 2007 E92 335i -Space Gray.....ED Oct 19th, 2006 - Retired
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10bmw10 Private 9 Rep 93 Posts Drives: Frozen Portimao Blue G80 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mesa iTrader: (2)	what is HPFP? i figured the owner would be on this forum since he has custom plates, but guess not. i msg him a few days ago and he said he would take 20k for it so in my opinion he would be pretty motivated. being bought through military sales, is that bad or good? thanks again everyone.
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01-02-2009, 03:35 PM	#17
hun77777 Brigadier General 198 Rep 4,647 Posts Drives: SG E92 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Seattle WA iTrader: (58)	wow 20k... that's a deal right there !!!
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01-02-2009, 08:32 PM	#18
TWiTCHY Colonel 376 Rep 2,526 Posts Drives: '13 AW E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: WA iTrader: (6)	Take it for $20k!!! EDIT: And spend the difference on mods
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01-02-2009, 09:04 PM	#19
vgame64 Colonel 141 Rep 2,479 Posts Drives: BMW 335i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: USA iTrader: (9)	It's sold, so looks like the OP bought it!
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01-03-2009, 01:59 AM	#21
10bmw10 Private 9 Rep 93 Posts Drives: Frozen Portimao Blue G80 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mesa iTrader: (2)	nope i hesitated, well i hope whomever bought it is on this forum now! i was very wary about the miles and i really want a manual, but i did however get approved for my loan once another one comes up.
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01-03-2009, 02:37 AM	#22
TWiTCHY Colonel 376 Rep 2,526 Posts Drives: '13 AW E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: WA iTrader: (6)	Dang, better luck next time
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