Is this a good deal? First F30

danperson1 · 08-01-2019, 08:42 PM

2013 335i xDrive Sedan - estoril blue
44k miles dealer maintained
No accident / no mods
M Sport
Tech pkg
Prem pkg
Driver assistance plus
Dynamic handling pkg
harmon kardon

$19,750

It has been difficult to find an xDrive with the DHP which apparently is a must have. Do you think this is a good car to buy? Going to possibly buy it on Saturday

Thanks!

P.S. Is the handling that much worse than my E92? I had xdrive on that too so no sport suspension. Hoping the adaptive dampers make up for xdrive

MmmmmM2 · 08-01-2019, 08:53 PM

Did you check KBB?

danperson1 · 08-01-2019, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by F30ZHP

Did you check KBB?

Yes it is slightly under KBB value but I wanted the forum opinion (and I guess validation of my choice.)

tturedraider · 08-01-2019, 10:19 PM

Post a link and we can give you a more informed opinion.

AlpineX · 08-02-2019, 07:57 AM

That sounds like a good deal if the car is in excellent shape.

Mr Podman · 08-02-2019, 08:03 AM

20 grand for a 7-year-old used car?

I don't think I'd ever do that.

podman

jared21927 · 08-02-2019, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr Podman

20 grand for a 7-year-old used car?

I don't think I'd ever do that.

podman

^i'm with this guy. if you're going to pay $20k, get something newer. Also, is the car from up north? if so, id pass.

AlpineX · 08-02-2019, 09:33 AM

He is talking about a 335i xdrive msport with low-ish miles and super nice optional equipment, not a sportline 15 328i.
The 335 he's looking at was probably 55k new. A 16 340 with the same options and mileage is going to be 32k. I'm assuming he can get close to 1k lower price on the 335.

j2dad5389 · 08-02-2019, 09:44 AM

that's kind of a lot of money for a 7 year old car. I can understand why, though. it's loaded with packages and has low miles. but still, that's alot. 16-18k at most would be reasonable.

EDWYER · 08-02-2019, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by AlpineX

He is talking about a 335i xdrive msport with low-ish miles and super nice optional equipment, not a sportline 15 328i.

True.

danperson1 · 08-02-2019, 03:04 PM

Thanks for the feedback all. I had the car inspected and it all came back flawlessly. I know it's 6 years old but considering I can't find any other xdrive dhp cars and the low mileage and color I'm going to bite the bullet. Otherwise for a 340i I'm looking at 10k more

mcintoshf30 · 08-02-2019, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by danperson1

Thanks for the feedback all. I had the car inspected and it all came back flawlessly. I know it's 6 years old but considering I can't find any other xdrive dhp cars and the low mileage and color I'm going to bite the bullet. Otherwise for a 340i I'm looking at 10k more

I paid 21K for my 2014 335xi that is loaded, over 60K. I think it's worth it even though they are older cars

chat.abey · 08-02-2019, 03:23 PM

I think for the mileage and optional equipment it is a good deal.

MmmmmM2 · 08-02-2019, 03:33 PM

Quick FYI, and I don't know if it even matters, but I bought my 2012 335i E92 in 2014 with 46K on it and it was in flawless condition. After about 60K all sorts of things started to go wrong with it: gasket leaks, new A/C, new radiator, etc. I used the shit out of my CPO until I realized it was ending and got rid of the car promptly.

YMMV

Mr Podman · 08-02-2019, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by F30ZHP

I bought my 2012 335i E92 in 2014 with 46K on it and it was in flawless condition. After about 60K all sorts of things started to go wrong with it: gasket leaks, new A/C, new radiator, etc.

In 14,000 miles it went from "flawless" to schidt.

MmmmmM2 · 08-02-2019, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Podman

In 14,000 miles it went from "flawless" to schidt.

Yep...Good ol CPO quality.

F30lolz · 08-02-2019, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danperson1

Thanks for the feedback all. I had the car inspected and it all came back flawlessly. I know it's 6 years old but considering I can't find any other xdrive dhp cars and the low mileage and color I'm going to bite the bullet. Otherwise for a 340i I'm looking at 10k more

Was this for sale at a BMW dealer, private party or non BMW dealer? Throw some pics up. Price seems OK but if through a dealer I would have them include some sort of warranty for peace of mind.

AlpineX · 08-03-2019, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by F30lolz

I would have them include some sort of warranty for peace of mind.

How you gonna do that? The 'max has a return policy that they are pushing an ad campaign for, they are big enough to back it up. Any random or small dealer that claims the same, good luck. No dealer is going to include any warranty unless OP includes more cash into his deal. The dealer has to actually purchase the policy from the 3rd party, and their rates are dictated somewhat by their warranty performance history.

eluded · 08-03-2019, 02:11 AM

If only it was a manual

F30lolz · 08-03-2019, 02:30 AM

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Originally Posted by AlpineX

How you gonna do that? The 'max has a return policy that they are pushing an ad campaign for, they are big enough to back it up. Any random or small dealer that claims the same, good luck. No dealer is going to include any warranty unless OP includes more cash into his deal. The dealer has to actually purchase the policy from the 3rd party, and their rates are dictated somewhat by their warranty performance history.

30 day warranty would be nice. Carmax does offer 90 day warranties included with the purchase price in some states vs 30 in others. I’ve seen BMW dealers (non eligible CPO)/non BMW dealers include similar warranties in the price as well.

NYOreo23 · 08-03-2019, 05:50 AM

7 years old.... but with only 44k miles. If you can verify a good maintenance record, I think its a pretty decent deal. Really well optioned out. Baby that thing it should last you a awhile

You can maybe go a bit lower, but Id take it.

Bought my 14 in 2018 with 43K miles and I payed 30k.

danperson1 · 08-03-2019, 07:24 AM

For those asking, it is private party. He had the prepaid maintence plan and it was all done at the dealer. He sent me the records and it all looked above board. He was asking 21k. KBB says 20 to 23k. He wouldn't come any lower than 19,750 after some back and fourth. Heading there now to test drive it and likely buy it. Will post pics if it works out. Thanks again for your feedback!

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Mr Podman Banned 221 Rep 529 Posts Drives: 3 Series GT Stage 0.5 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: North America iTrader: (0)	20 grand for a 7-year-old used car? I don't think I'd ever do that. podman
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AlpineX Captain 247 Rep 776 Posts Drives: Diesel Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: US iTrader: (0)	He is talking about a 335i xdrive msport with low-ish miles and super nice optional equipment, not a sportline 15 328i. The 335 he's looking at was probably 55k new. A 16 340 with the same options and mileage is going to be 32k. I'm assuming he can get close to 1k lower price on the 335. Last edited by AlpineX; 08-02-2019 at 09:40 AM..
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j2dad5389 Lieutenant 372 Rep 561 Posts Drives: 2020 M340i Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	that's kind of a lot of money for a 7 year old car. I can understand why, though. it's loaded with packages and has low miles. but still, that's alot. 16-18k at most would be reasonable.
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danperson1 Second Lieutenant 66 Rep 241 Posts Drives: EB 2013 335i xDrive Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Wisconsin iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the feedback all. I had the car inspected and it all came back flawlessly. I know it's 6 years old but considering I can't find any other xdrive dhp cars and the low mileage and color I'm going to bite the bullet. Otherwise for a 340i I'm looking at 10k more
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chat.abey New Member 7 Rep 13 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW 535i GT Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW 535i GT [0.00]	I think for the mileage and optional equipment it is a good deal.
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NYOreo23 Private 21 Rep 68 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW 335xi Join Date: May 2019 Location: Allentown, PA iTrader: (0)	7 years old.... but with only 44k miles. If you can verify a good maintenance record, I think its a pretty decent deal. Really well optioned out. Baby that thing it should last you a awhile You can maybe go a bit lower, but Id take it. Bought my 14 in 2018 with 43K miles and I payed 30k.
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danperson1 Second Lieutenant 66 Rep 241 Posts Drives: EB 2013 335i xDrive Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Wisconsin iTrader: (0)	For those asking, it is private party. He had the prepaid maintence plan and it was all done at the dealer. He sent me the records and it all looked above board. He was asking 21k. KBB says 20 to 23k. He wouldn't come any lower than 19,750 after some back and fourth. Heading there now to test drive it and likely buy it. Will post pics if it works out. Thanks again for your feedback!
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