BMW 2006 325i or 2007 328i? - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

cuiter23 · 07-26-2012, 01:31 AM

Hey guys!

I am looking to buy my first car, I have narrowed my options to these two cars. I am not sure which one to buy.

1. 2006 325i --> 52k kms (32k miles), one claim of $3k, other than that car has been one owner and metallic gray () This car is sold from a big car dealer (Nissan).
2. 2007 328i --> 76k kms (45k miles), no accidents, one owner (). This car is sold from an independent (small) dealer.

My question is, based on your experiences, which car would you go for? I am also planning to buy warranty from both parties.

Also, is there a big difference buying from a big dealer (i.e. Toyota, Ford etc) than buying from an independent dealer?

I really appreciate any help! Thanks Again!

DPritchett · 07-26-2012, 11:13 AM

I would want an independent mechanic to check out either car before buyig, especially the one in an accident.

It seems like the price on the 06 should be lower considering. You get a few more horsepower (15 I think) and a metal ring around some of the interior knobs in the 07 - otherwise they are the same, not counting any difference in options.

If the 06 checks out OK, and they come down on the price, I'd lean that way, based on the info provided. Otherwise, I opt for the 07.

e90sexion · 07-26-2012, 03:42 PM

328 they both have no warranty

cuiter23 · 07-27-2012, 10:55 AM

Thank you guys for the help! Going to see what happens today

ja. · 07-27-2012, 06:59 PM

hey, i would suggest do get a CPO so that youd be safer. but if those 2 are ur real choices go get a good mechanic like the other guy said so you know what your dealing with before actually buying it GOODLUCK!

leungsta · 07-28-2012, 11:53 AM

x2 on getting a CPO, whenever you buy a used car...its always important to still have warranty left just in case something goes wrong

reolonaapp · 09-17-2012, 12:49 PM

sorry for the dumb question, but what's CPO?

cuiter23 · 09-17-2012, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by reolonaapp

sorry for the dumb question, but what's CPO?

CPO means Certified Pre-Owned

reolonaapp · 09-17-2012, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by cuiter23

CPO means Certified Pre-Owned

thanks ;-)

sy2767 · 09-24-2012, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by cuiter23

CPO means Certified Pre-Owned

And a CPO car is only available from a BMW dealership so be prepared to pay more than for that kind of car.

DC_Oldboy · 09-25-2012, 02:19 AM

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Originally Posted by sy2767

And a CPO car is only available from a BMW dealership so be prepared to pay more than for that kind of car.

Weird. I don't know if that's entirely true but I did bought my car from a Ford dealership and it was CPO. I still had the original warranty as well as the car was below 50K miles.

lem144 · 09-25-2012, 11:43 AM

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Weird. I don't know if that's entirely true but I did bought my car from a Ford dealership and it was CPO. I still had the original warranty as well as the car was below 50K miles.

It's not true. A BMW CPO car is only going to be sold by a BMW dealer. Your Ford dealer may have had a 'certified' inspection process, but you dont have a BMW CPO warranty unless you buy it from a BMW dealer or an individual who has transferred the CPO to you.

07-26-2012, 01:31 AM	#1
cuiter23 Captain Drives: e90 328i Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Vancouver Posts: 677 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW 328i [3.62]	BMW 2006 325i or 2007 328i? Hey guys! I am looking to buy my first car, I have narrowed my options to these two cars. I am not sure which one to buy. 1. 2006 325i --> 52k kms (32k miles), one claim of $3k, other than that car has been one owner and metallic gray () This car is sold from a big car dealer (Nissan). 2. 2007 328i --> 76k kms (45k miles), no accidents, one owner (). This car is sold from an independent (small) dealer. My question is, based on your experiences, which car would you go for? I am also planning to buy warranty from both parties. Also, is there a big difference buying from a big dealer (i.e. Toyota, Ford etc) than buying from an independent dealer? I really appreciate any help! Thanks Again! Last edited by cuiter23; 09-19-2012 at 03:50 AM.
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07-26-2012, 11:13 AM	#2
DPritchett Second Lieutenant Drives: 2006 E90 325xi Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 232 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 E90 325xi [0.00]	I would want an independent mechanic to check out either car before buyig, especially the one in an accident. It seems like the price on the 06 should be lower considering. You get a few more horsepower (15 I think) and a metal ring around some of the interior knobs in the 07 - otherwise they are the same, not counting any difference in options. If the 06 checks out OK, and they come down on the price, I'd lean that way, based on the info provided. Otherwise, I opt for the 07. __________________ 2011 528i Space Gray - Black - Light Wood Trim 2006 325xi \|SG - Terra - Walnut \| Steptronic \| Premium Package - Nav \| Zenon Adaptive Headlights \| Blacklines; iPod Adapter

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07-27-2012, 10:55 AM	#4
cuiter23 Captain Drives: e90 328i Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Vancouver Posts: 677 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW 328i [3.62]	Thank you guys for the help! Going to see what happens today

07-27-2012, 06:59 PM	#5
ja. Ja Drives: e90 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Vancouver Posts: 119 iTrader: (0)	hey, i would suggest do get a CPO so that youd be safer. but if those 2 are ur real choices go get a good mechanic like the other guy said so you know what your dealing with before actually buying it GOODLUCK!

09-17-2012, 12:49 PM	#7
reolonaapp New Member Drives: E92 - 325ci Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Brazil Posts: 24 iTrader: (0)	sorry for the dumb question, but what's CPO?