anyone know about BMWs???
anyone know about BMWs??? Any of you got any experience with BMWs???
I got a chance to pick up a 2002 BMW 540i for a real deal $12k with 64k on it old man owned and dealer maintained. its mint. Blue book i saw on line is anywhere from 17k-20k
I am thinking of picking this up and maybe flipping it for some cash as im not really a BMW type person but the car is pretty pimp
I got a chance to pick up a 2002 BMW 540i for a real deal $12k with 64k on it old man owned and dealer maintained. its mint. Blue book i saw on line is anywhere from 17k-20k
I am thinking of picking this up and maybe flipping it for some cash as im not really a BMW type person but the car is pretty pimp
i worked on a friend's Z3 once. different motor (1.9L I4)... but in general, the parts are unnecessarily expensive.
check out www.bimmerforums.com for some tech info on the cars and find out what the common problems are.
check out www.bimmerforums.com for some tech info on the cars and find out what the common problems are.
540i's are really the only BMW I'd ever consider...they're very very very similar to the M5 in that year range and they are nice cars...just be VERY careful that it doesn't have any electrical bugs or climate control issues...cause they might cause you to lose money on the deal if has them...that seems to be the most common problem to see in BMW's.
Is it a stick or an auto? If it's an auto it might be tougher to flip it for a profit as well.
Is it a stick or an auto? If it's an auto it might be tougher to flip it for a profit as well.
Wife had a 330i for a few years. nice car but very expensive for parts. had to replace front suspension bushings at 48k miles. They try to make you buy the entire control arm assemblies for huge money but you can rebuild them yourself.
A friend of mine had a 2001 540 and it was a very nice quick car. I would say buy it. Not to often you have a chance to get something that is comfortable and fast and at a good price. Is it a 6 speed?
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Hey chef, my old boss had a 1999 530i (I know its not the same exact car) but she had nothing but problems with it. She kept on having issues with the electrical system and the rear defroster. She eventually popped the motor at around 80k miles after she blew the head gaskets and kept on driving it. Moral of the story, they have some issues. However, they are pretty pimp when they actually work like they should!
My opinion would be that if the car is clean and in good mechanical shape, pick that bitch up, cruise it for a while and then sell it and make a profit!
My opinion would be that if the car is clean and in good mechanical shape, pick that bitch up, cruise it for a while and then sell it and make a profit!
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ive owned about 7 BMWs in the past 3 years, and still have one 323i, i lived in germany so i worked on them alot, they arnt bad cars aslong as they are properly maintained, take it out for a spin and see how it feels and if you like it then go ahead and buy it, i dont like 5 series i prefer 3 series
540i's are really the only BMW I'd ever consider...they're very very very similar to the M5 in that year range and they are nice cars...just be VERY careful that it doesn't have any electrical bugs or climate control issues...cause they might cause you to lose money on the deal if has them...that seems to be the most common problem to see in BMW's.
Is it a stick or an auto? If it's an auto it might be tougher to flip it for a profit as well.
Is it a stick or an auto? If it's an auto it might be tougher to flip it for a profit as well.
Car is rather quick, quiet, elegant, subdued - not flashy. Watch out for problems with the alternator/electrical, and suspension. These cars have a tendency of wearing out wheel bearings and alternators. Neither issue is a big problem.
Chef, you might not want to flip the 5er until after the summer. With the sun-roof/windows down in the summer, the 540 is really a fun car to drive. I had a 6 speed, grey/black, sedan. Really a nice well rounded, nicely balanced car.
This is coming from a man who has had a family of BMW's.
1981 320i, 1987 528e, 1997 740IL, 2001 M3, 2003 540i (All purchased new)and my baby now... 1985 528e with 67,000 original miles.
yea i am thinking it would be neat to keep till the summer, its black, sunroof,leather nice wheels etc its a auto though but thats of for a DD
i just figure if i can flip it and make a few grand i can have ken build me a killer motor for the ws6
i just figure if i can flip it and make a few grand i can have ken build me a killer motor for the ws6
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Any of you got any experience with BMWs???
I got a chance to pick up a 2002 BMW 540i for a real deal $12k with 64k on it old man owned and dealer maintained. its mint. Blue book i saw on line is anywhere from 17k-20k
I am thinking of picking this up and maybe flipping it for some cash as im not really a BMW type person but the car is pretty pimp
I got a chance to pick up a 2002 BMW 540i for a real deal $12k with 64k on it old man owned and dealer maintained. its mint. Blue book i saw on line is anywhere from 17k-20k
I am thinking of picking this up and maybe flipping it for some cash as im not really a BMW type person but the car is pretty pimp
If he does not have the records handy (maybe he tossed them?) you can call just about any dealer with the vin and if you talk to the right dealer, you can have them fax you the records. I did this with my current e28 and I was faxed a good 1/8 inch stack of records. The new cars are even easier to obtain records for.
