used vs. new

sblument · 03-19-2006, 11:42 PM

I'm expecting to take delivery of my E90 this week. Coincidentally my dad was in the market for a car and ended up buying a certified pre-owned E46. It is a 2003 325i sedan, vogue silver metallic, plack leatherette, wood trim, automatic. Pretty standard 325i; about 28000 miles on it for mid 20's. Has one year of original warranty/free maintenance left, then 2 more years of certified pre-owned coverage. I test drove the car and my impression was that the E46 is still a very nice car. Did anyone here consider the pre-owned route before deciding to go with the new E90?

Ghunger · 03-20-2006, 12:18 AM

I looked at them but not for long, I just really like the look of the new E90.

krndanic307 · 03-20-2006, 01:31 AM

Time to change you're sig!! btw how old are u?

E90-4life · 03-20-2006, 02:03 AM

Buy new if you have the money, used if you dont. Or if you want to buy a car and not absorb the massive depreciation most do, buy used. It really all depends upon you and your financial situation. For the 3 though, used E46's can still come at a premium, but E46 M3's, most of them, are a steal just avoid 01' if that's what you're thinking on.

sblument · 03-20-2006, 09:37 AM

hi krndanic307, just curious, who are you directing your question to?

03-19-2006, 11:42 PM	#1
sblument Lieutenant 13 Rep 427 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Champaign, IL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	used vs. new I'm expecting to take delivery of my E90 this week. Coincidentally my dad was in the market for a car and ended up buying a certified pre-owned E46. It is a 2003 325i sedan, vogue silver metallic, plack leatherette, wood trim, automatic. Pretty standard 325i; about 28000 miles on it for mid 20's. Has one year of original warranty/free maintenance left, then 2 more years of certified pre-owned coverage. I test drove the car and my impression was that the E46 is still a very nice car. Did anyone here consider the pre-owned route before deciding to go with the new E90? Attached Images __________________ 2006 330i, SP, PP, fold down rear seats, sparkling graphite, black leather, metallic trim.
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03-20-2006, 12:18 AM	#2
Ghunger Major 56 Rep 1,024 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (0)	I looked at them but not for long, I just really like the look of the new E90. __________________ 330i Monaco Blue, Terra /w aluminum trim, SP, PP, CA, PDC, Nav, Folding Seats, Sat Prep European Delivery Blog Picture Gallery
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03-20-2006, 01:31 AM	#3
krndanic307 Captain 90 Rep 641 Posts Drives: F20 M140 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cali/Buenos Aires iTrader: (0)	Time to change you're sig!! btw how old are u?
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03-20-2006, 02:03 AM	#4
E90-4life auto pilot 279 Rep 822 Posts Drives: E60 M5 chilln on slicks Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Buy new if you have the money, used if you dont. Or if you want to buy a car and not absorb the massive depreciation most do, buy used. It really all depends upon you and your financial situation. For the 3 though, used E46's can still come at a premium, but E46 M3's, most of them, are a steal just avoid 01' if that's what you're thinking on.
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03-20-2006, 09:37 AM	#5
sblument Lieutenant 13 Rep 427 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Champaign, IL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	hi krndanic307, just curious, who are you directing your question to? __________________ 2006 330i, SP, PP, fold down rear seats, sparkling graphite, black leather, metallic trim.
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