I lucked into my 1st BMW

06first325i · 05-12-2018, 10:04 PM

Hello everyone. I recently had a run of pretty bad luck that ended up with me as a very excited 1st time BMW owner. I fell sick at work one afternoon, and had to be taken to the hospital via ambulance. My wife took a cab to my office to pick up our only working vehicle. Half way home the car blew a cylinder and lost compression.....
Well it just happened that my mothers 70 yr. old best friend was in the process of buying a brand new 4 series convertible, and she just happened to be trading in her 06 325i with 140k on it. She agreed to sell it to me for the dealers "low ball" trade offer.
I am now the proud owner of my 2006 325i with the premium package on it. It is an automatic, w/o navigation. It was maintained at the dealer for its entire life. She didn't keep it really clean, but it was maintained properly.

I got this blessing for $2300

bkwld · 05-12-2018, 10:15 PM

Congratulations! Post some pics.

TemjinX2 · 05-13-2018, 04:39 AM

2300 for a working e90 is a good find

NitroKing · 05-13-2018, 09:22 AM

Congrats! Post pics

06first325i · 05-13-2018, 11:46 AM

I agree. This car needs a couple of minor things, but they are cosmetic. Mechanically she seems to be A1

BimmerNugget · 05-13-2018, 02:31 PM

Post some pics please!! Is it a 1 owner vehicle? If valve cover gasket, oil pan gasket, and rear main seal isn't leaking I'd say $2300 is a good buy. Also I don't think $2300 was a low ball offer for a 325i with 140k on it. Dealer will either send it to auction or retail it at $5,000.

06first325i · 05-19-2018, 06:19 PM

Finally got a couple pics added

NitroKing · 05-19-2018, 11:02 PM

Looks nice, awesome price

a9sublime · 05-19-2018, 11:13 PM

That's a hard to beat price. Bought my 2006 330i about 2 years ago for 12.5k from a dealer in Miami. It's been the first car that I financed myself and I'd never bought from an actual dealership before so it was a pretty bad deal for me really but you live and you learn right?

Also learned that trade in values are a joke. I traded in a civic to that same dealer for 1k value which I of course have since learned I could have gotten at least 3k for at the time..

Btw, I believe we have the same paint job. It's the best stock paint style I've come across yet imo.

Mr.Smithers · 05-19-2018, 11:33 PM

you got a great deal man

labrador · 05-20-2018, 04:22 PM

Welcome!

Change the ATF filter and fluid. Mechatronic sleeve (or seals if GM) is a leak source.

Inspect and change the steering and differential fluids. Dealer should have changed the brake fluid every 2 years, just make sure it is not black coffee.

labrador · 05-20-2018, 04:28 PM

Off lease 2015 F30s can be had around 20k. Like you said, you will do better next time. But some hated the steering in F30s.

Next time search for Car Pro USA certified dealer and see what one can do for you:

https://www.carprousa.com/certified-dealers

I heard Japanese used cars cost more than German premium brands.

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That's a hard to beat price. Bought my 2006 330i about 2 years ago for 12.5k from a dealer in Miami. It's been the first car that I financed myself and I'd never bought from an actual dealership before so it was a pretty bad deal for me really but you live and you learn right?

Also learned that trade in values are a joke. I traded in a civic to that same dealer for 1k value which I of course have since learned I could have gotten at least 3k for at the time..

Btw, I believe we have the same paint job. It's the best stock paint style I've come across yet imo.

06first325i · 05-20-2018, 05:02 PM

Ty very much for the tip. I've been reading up and putting together a "to do" list. Then I need to prioritize that list because I don't have endless cash. Would you suggest changing the plugs as well? And would you do the ATF work or plugs first?

06first325i · 05-20-2018, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by labrador

Off lease 2015 F30s can be had around 20k. Like you said, you will do better next time. But some hated the steering in F30s.

Next time search for Car Pro USA certified dealer and see what one can do for you:

https://www.carprousa.com/certified-dealers

I heard Japanese used cars cost more than German premium brands.

labrador · 05-20-2018, 05:38 PM

That was a proper response to sublime.

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Originally Posted by 06first325i

nsjames · 05-20-2018, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 06first325i

Ty very much for the tip. I've been reading up and putting together a "to do" list. Then I need to prioritize that list because I don't have endless cash. Would you suggest changing the plugs as well? And would you do the ATF work or plugs first?

the serpentine belt and tensioner.
Those should be high up on your list if they are an unknown age, as serpentine belt failure can cost you the motor if the belt material gets sucked through the front seal.
a contitech kit is like $80 for the belt, tensioner and the aluminum bolts.
it shouldn't take anyone with any experience spinning a wrench more than an hour to do the job.

06first325i · 05-20-2018, 07:33 PM

Thanks for the heads up.

05-12-2018, 10:04 PM	#1
06first325i Proud Newb to BMW 3 Rep 13 Posts Drives: 2006 325i 145k Join Date: May 2018 Location: Polk City Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 325i [0.00]	I lucked into my 1st BMW Hello everyone. I recently had a run of pretty bad luck that ended up with me as a very excited 1st time BMW owner. I fell sick at work one afternoon, and had to be taken to the hospital via ambulance. My wife took a cab to my office to pick up our only working vehicle. Half way home the car blew a cylinder and lost compression..... Well it just happened that my mothers 70 yr. old best friend was in the process of buying a brand new 4 series convertible, and she just happened to be trading in her 06 325i with 140k on it. She agreed to sell it to me for the dealers "low ball" trade offer. I am now the proud owner of my 2006 325i with the premium package on it. It is an automatic, w/o navigation. It was maintained at the dealer for its entire life. She didn't keep it really clean, but it was maintained properly. I got this blessing for $2300 Attached Images __________________ This is my first BMW. I'm not stupid I'm ignorant. Last edited by 06first325i; 05-19-2018 at 06:18 PM.. Reason: Add pics
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bkwld First Lieutenant 161 Rep 357 Posts Drives: E90 328i N51 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Renton, WA iTrader: (0)	Congratulations! Post some pics.
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TemjinX2 Major 521 Rep 1,484 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi e92 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Socal OC iTrader: (0)	2300 for a working e90 is a good find __________________ Current Ride=2008 BMW 335xi 2017 BMW M240 Xdrive 2017 BMW M2 N55 6spd 2018 Infiniti Q60 Redsport AWD 2008 BMW 335ix
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NitroKing Bimmerrr 224 Rep 354 Posts Drives: 2010 328i Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	Congrats! Post pics
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05-13-2018, 11:46 AM	#5
06first325i Proud Newb to BMW 3 Rep 13 Posts Drives: 2006 325i 145k Join Date: May 2018 Location: Polk City Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 325i [0.00]	I agree. This car needs a couple of minor things, but they are cosmetic. Mechanically she seems to be A1
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BimmerNugget Crazy Frog 543 Rep 1,211 Posts Drives: L.L.Bean Bootmobile Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: 560 State Street iTrader: (0)	Post some pics please!! Is it a 1 owner vehicle? If valve cover gasket, oil pan gasket, and rear main seal isn't leaking I'd say $2300 is a good buy. Also I don't think $2300 was a low ball offer for a 325i with 140k on it. Dealer will either send it to auction or retail it at $5,000. __________________ www.youtube.com/watch?v=k85mRPqvMbE
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05-19-2018, 06:19 PM	#7
06first325i Proud Newb to BMW 3 Rep 13 Posts Drives: 2006 325i 145k Join Date: May 2018 Location: Polk City Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 325i [0.00]	Finally got a couple pics added __________________ This is my first BMW. I'm not stupid I'm ignorant.
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NitroKing Bimmerrr 224 Rep 354 Posts Drives: 2010 328i Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	Looks nice, awesome price
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05-19-2018, 11:13 PM	#9
a9sublime New Member 0 Rep 12 Posts Drives: BMW 2006 330i in A22 99k Join Date: May 2018 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	That's a hard to beat price. Bought my 2006 330i about 2 years ago for 12.5k from a dealer in Miami. It's been the first car that I financed myself and I'd never bought from an actual dealership before so it was a pretty bad deal for me really but you live and you learn right? Also learned that trade in values are a joke. I traded in a civic to that same dealer for 1k value which I of course have since learned I could have gotten at least 3k for at the time.. Btw, I believe we have the same paint job. It's the best stock paint style I've come across yet imo.
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05-19-2018, 11:33 PM	#10
Mr.Smithers Second Lieutenant 22 Rep 258 Posts Drives: 03 Z4, 07 328, 11 535 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (2)	you got a great deal man __________________ 2007 Monaco Blue w/blk int. 328xi coupe. Manual w/ navi and cold weather pkg. Logic 7 sound system. Perf. air intake. Perf. strut bar. M3 rep front bumper. CSL trunk. Alcantara steering wheel trim and shift boot. Alum. pedals. 19" Rohana RC10 wheels staggered.
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05-20-2018, 04:22 PM	#11
labrador Second Lieutenant 65 Rep 218 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: California iTrader: (0)	Welcome! Change the ATF filter and fluid. Mechatronic sleeve (or seals if GM) is a leak source. Inspect and change the steering and differential fluids. Dealer should have changed the brake fluid every 2 years, just make sure it is not black coffee.
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05-20-2018, 05:02 PM	#13
06first325i Proud Newb to BMW 3 Rep 13 Posts Drives: 2006 325i 145k Join Date: May 2018 Location: Polk City Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 325i [0.00]	Ty very much for the tip. I've been reading up and putting together a "to do" list. Then I need to prioritize that list because I don't have endless cash. Would you suggest changing the plugs as well? And would you do the ATF work or plugs first? __________________ This is my first BMW. I'm not stupid I'm ignorant.
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06first325i Proud Newb to BMW 3 Rep 13 Posts Drives: 2006 325i 145k Join Date: May 2018 Location: Polk City Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 325i [0.00]	Thanks for the heads up.
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