bmw matinence is expensive, along with mercedes. my best friends dad works on bmws and races them its a pretty penny to fix that if something happens. if you want another opinion on someone who works on bmws to check it out shoot me a pm. doesnt hurt to have another option.

 

I actually know the Service manager at BMW in Sterling. If anything I'll have him check it out. Although, thanks for the offer.

 

cool just offering a hand if you need it, good luck that a pretty nice "beater" lol

 

i say stay loyal to the game!

 

too risky for a daily driver, I had an audi back in the day and I went broke keeping it repaired. If you want quality and a good daily driver, get a used Lexus, Infinity or Acura.

 

The only thing that seems modified on it is clear corners, painted kidney grilles, and blacked out reflector on the front bumper. I have a 2000 also with similar things done. Up for sale for $11000 if interested. Has also been lowered and has 18x8 and 18x9 M5 replica wheels with KDW tires. only 70K miles on it.

 

ha that's one nice beater

I've got a 98 altima se for a beater

 

If I can't get some sort of a extended warranty I probably won't get it. Although Carmax is known to give out extended warranties even for cars with over 100K miles.

 

what the heck r u talk about... i hope not the pict i posted up. sir sorry i inform you but thats not a audi.

 

Well that one flew right over your head ...

He's talking about the bmw and relating it to another german car i.e. Audi.

 

i also have an Acura TSX for a beater if you want you canc pm me ... i need a truck *new home owner*

 

wow i feel dumb

 

Couple things to check. The E46 chassis has a HUGE issue with ripping the rear subframe out of the trunk area. This can be checked by the service manager at BMW Sterling very easily. If it is cracked that's ok. You just need to get a discount off the car. If its real bad you'll hear a clunking noise when shifting and going into reverse. I would try to beat them up for about 2K if it is damaged (it will not cost that much to repair).

Also have the dealer pull the VIN and check to see that most of the regular maintinance has been done. Check basic things like brakes. Start the car, pull the hand brake, put it in 5th, press the brake pedal hard and slowly let out the clutch. If its slipping then the car will not stall out. If it stalls then the clutch has some life on it.

Replacement parts can get pricey but I'll give you good deals on those. Labor is alot becasue most dealers and BMW specific places charge $100+ per/hr but not here!

 

A good friend of mine has a 2000 328 just like it. he bought it with 77k and now has over 100k miles on it. no major problems and he drive the crap out of it. great cars.

if you like it buy it.

 

I drove an 03 325ci for a while when I was in high school, I loved it

 

Thanks a bunch ... How about I cut out the middleman and just get let you check it out?

Win win situation ... If the cars legit you'll have one diversified customer (Z and 328)

Although pulling the maintenance record is still a good idea.

 

301-362-3200
Call him up. Talk to the son. They have a 2001? 330ci for sale for like $8k. Hell tell you more in detail about the car. I think its a m/t too.

 

I kinda like the black grill with amber corners and reflectors...

 

Thanks John ... If this falls through I might give him a call. I think my last resort would be through a private seller.

The good thing about getting it through Carmax is their 30 day policy if anything mechanincally happens to the car.

 

Why would you want a RWD car for a beater/winter/DD vehicle? Just a personal preference of mine I guess. +1 on what Dave said as well. I just found that the german cars I've owned were high maintenance ho's when it came to alot of mileage and about 6-7 yrs of age. One being an Audi A4 and the other being a 328i conv. The Audi had high mileage and the BMW had VERY low mileage but was older and both began to need maintenance about once a month. And not really big stuff either just little PIA stuff really.