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| 01-24-2011, 03:41 PM | #1 |
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Buying a used bimmer!
I'm looking at purchasing a 03' BMW 325i from a friend. It has 72000 miles. Looks good. What are your thoughts? Suggestions or things to look for?
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| 01-24-2011, 03:59 PM | #3 | |
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2) How much? 3) Daily or weekend use? 4) Maintenance records? 5) Auto or manual? 6) Coffee or tea? lol
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| 01-24-2011, 04:09 PM | #4 |
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Honestly having had friends buy a car from me I wouldn't recommend it for the simple fact that if something stupid happens mechanically you get in a pissing match with a friend. If you have seen that he has maintained the car well, treats it well, and have found that you cannot get a better deal (generally you can't if you are getting it from a friend) then things that break would be regular wear and tear or would be on you. Just my opinion (worth about $0)
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| 01-24-2011, 04:43 PM | #5 |
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i would not recommend it
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| 01-24-2011, 06:34 PM | #7 |
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325i/330i - known for head bolt problems (the head of the bolt snaps off). They are made of aluminum because they go in alumium/magnesium engine block. Iron bolts don't go well with aluminum/magnesium.
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| 01-24-2011, 06:54 PM | #8 | |
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I don't think the '03's had the magnesium block (E46). That appeared in the E90. OP, If the car is in good shape, why not? Do you know the history? I sold my old car to a friend, gave him a good price, and he was happy. Never once came back to me about anything. Then again he new the car, and how to work on the basic stuff. That said, a car that is 7 years old will probably need a little bit of maintenance, like bushings, water pump, etc. So just know that going in. Don't expect it to be flawless like a new car. |
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Unless of course you do not want them to be a friend. 
