Looking to buy a BMW

[aklalani]

Was wondering how much i should be looking to spend on a BMW 325 or 330 CI. Im looking for a 2002 or 2003 so it may possibly still have some warrenty left. Any idea would be appreciated.

I see online that 2003 325 CI's are going for between 32-36 is that an inflated range? or is that the price i should be expecting to pay?

Thank You

[JspecB16]

I just bought mine not too long ago. Awesome car, and the price you suggested is about right, for a 325ci. A 330ci will run you more than that if you want a 2003.


I've got a buddy selling a 2004 330ci if u are interested. shoot me a pm if u want to know more about it.
I think he's wants $44k for it, which is a good price.

[aklalani]

i just found a 2003 325ci with 80000kms fully loaded. the guy is asking $32 500. Good Deal??

[JspecB16]

U could get a 2001 330ci loaded with the M package with around the same km's for that price.

Up to you i guess, do u want the bigger engine?

[Weapon_R]

Go for the 330ci over the 325 if you can find one. The difference is worth it.

[CalgarySupra]

nahh if your going to buy a 2002 spend a bit more and get a 745

[t-im]

Originally posted by CalgarySupra
nahh if your going to buy a 2002 spend a bit more and get a 745

3 series to a 7 series?

[benyl]

Get a 330Ci if you can. worth the extra cash for all model years.

Any M package before 2004 will only have the mtech bumpers and sport suspension. The pre-face lift cars look a little different.

The M package for 2004-2005 (ZHP) comes with 10 extra horses and a different final drive. The cams and exhaust are different and the car sits lower as it has sports suspension II.

2004-2005 also have the LED tails, signals and side markers. The Premum package also comes with adaptive headlights. They are really cool. Getting in the STi after getting out of the BMW takes some getting used to as the headlights don't swivel.

[Jynx]

buy my car
http://forums.beyond.ca/showthread.php?s=&postid=1691288#post1691288

[ICEBERG]

Originally posted by Weapon_R
Go for the 330ci over the 325 if you can find one. The difference is worth it.

I second that.

[max_boost]

Here you go.

http://forums.beyond.ca/showthread.php?s=&postid=1681608

[JspecB16]

^^^ Thats my buddy I was talking about. I figured he would find this thread haha

[Mitsu3000gt]

If you want to save some money, make sure you buy privately. The BMW dealers in Calgary are brutal with pricing, PLUS you pay GST.

If it is an option for you, I would not limit my search to Alberta. It is the most expensive place to buy a car in Canada. I would look in Ontario. With only spending 3-4 years there, the car is not going to have any problems with rust, especially the way the Germans galvanize both sides of the steel, etc. The only problem you may have with that is you must rely on pictures of the car only and cannot see it live without flying down there.

Also, I agree with everyone else in that the 330 is worth every penny more than the 325's. I would buy a 2001 or so with the M package instead of a 2003-2004 325.

Or you could buy an S4, chip it, and blow all those cars out of the water with cash to spare and AWD :D

[JspecB16]

Originally posted by Mitsu3000gt


Or you could buy an S4, chip it, and blow all those cars out of the water with cash to spare and AWD :D


Maybe he wants 2 doors :D

[Mitsu3000gt]

Originally posted by JspecB16



Maybe he wants 2 doors :D

Never actually though of that haha. If he wants 2 doors the S4 is absolutely out of the question:)

[JspecB16]

Originally posted by Mitsu3000gt


Never actually though of that haha. If he wants 2 doors the S4 is absolutely out of the question:)

I was just buggin, it came down to those 2 cars for me too. haha
I just couldn't find an S4 in a manual tranny!!:)

[IhateDomestic]

You can import from the US

[Mitsu3000gt]

Originally posted by JspecB16


I was just buggin, it came down to those 2 cars for me too. haha
I just couldn't find an S4 in a manual tranny!!:)

Yeah as soon as an S4 goes up for sale, it's gone right away unless it is outrageously priced or beat up. Most of them I think are 6spds, but there are never many for sale.

[Konj]

import it from ontario it only costs like 900-1200$ for transportation with all paper work and shit and if the 330 ci for example 2002 with 22K km
http://www.trader.ca/Search/Details.asp?mknm=688&Region=-1&subcategory=&CAT=1
38K$

[Konj]

stupid trader does't let load link
heres the pic of the car
http://images.trader.ca/autotrader/11/85/2556811.jpg.fpx?large

Year: 2002
Make: BMW
Model: 330CI
Model Detail:
Price: $38,000
Mileage: 22,000 km
Date: 9/14/2006
Ad Type: Private

Comment: Mint condition, 22,000 km. Loaded, M package, silver with tinted windows and spoiler, 5 speed, upgraded, leather and sound system. Sunroof, must be seen. $38,000 or best offer (905)616-3472 Oakville. (CWHQSL)

[Mitsu3000gt]

Originally posted by Konj
import it from ontario it only costs like 900-1200$ for transportation with all paper work and shit and if the 330 ci for example 2002 with 22K km
http://www.trader.ca/Search/Details.asp?mknm=688&Region=-1&subcategory=&CAT=1
38K$

I agree, thats what I suggested eariler. It's the way to go if you are a trusting person.

[max_boost]

I saw that yesterday. Very good deal. With the new coupes coming out, going to drive down the E46 prices a lot. Good for buyers, bad for sellers.

[aklalani]

thanks for ur input guys. i think i have decided to go for the 330ci. found a couple worth looking at. thanks again for all ur input.

[ICEBERG]

Originally posted by aklalani
thanks for ur input guys. i think i have decided to go for the 330ci. found a couple worth looking at. thanks again for all ur input.

Good decision. Can't go wrong with the 330ci. Very nice car.


good luck,