2008 BMW 3 Series Consumer Discussions

Purchasing Used BMW 318ti

Purchasing 318ti 1996

Written by: mterrag on Nov 07, 2009 00:17 PM

I am looking at purchasing a 1996 318ti 147,000 miles, automatic for my son. price is $4150, thoughts? I am concerned since it is almost 14 years old. I have read some reviews and they are positive but I have never owned a BMW so I don't know. Are the repairs expensive? I ran the carfax it was three owners, no accidents reported, tires replaced in 2008 but other than ... Read More...

BMW X3 07-09 Automatic Transmission Problems

Sample of complaints about the AT to the NHTSA

Written by: pp2009pp on Sep 13, 2009 11:14 PM

All caps are from the site. These are all filed under the 2007 although there are some 2008s in here. "2007 BMW X3 (BUILD DATE 09/06) TRANSMISSION PROBLEM, POTENTIALLY VERY DANGEROUS (DEADLY). VEHICLE SURGES, LAGS, HESITATES, CAN'T FIND GEAR, RED LINES, FAILS TO RESPOND TO ACCELERATOR. FIRST THREE SERVICE DEPARTMENT VISITS, NO ATTEMPT WAS MADE TO REPAIR. ... Read More...

BMW 3-Series Prices Paid and Buying Experience

Re: 2009 bmw 328i prices? [akshayg]

Written by: acuraprice on Sep 07, 2009 08:57 AM

Start negotiating at 15% off MSRP. It's the model year end and they're tring to move them. Our local dealership ran $5,000 off all remaining 2008 5 series back in the spring. Good luck. Read More...

BMW 3-Series Maintenance and Repair

Yes, and I was referred to the owner's manual

Written by: ursamajor on Aug 28, 2009 10:46 AM

I don't remember the page number, but the NJ National representative told me that the manufacturer states in the manual, that the battery requires sustained driving and that very low mileage consisting of mostly short trips may be insufficient to keep the battery charged. My 2008 335xi stalled at about 7500 miles, and had a very rough idle, until I took it in, ... Read More...

BMW repurchased my 2008 335i due to HPFP

Written by: jmaroun on Aug 25, 2009 05:20 PM

I sure will miss the 335! I put almost 21,000 miles on it in just 10 months and enjoyed every single one. Even with her long cranks, due to High Pressure Fuel Pump failures, the E90 335i sedan with sports package and 6speed manual is truly a dream and worth every penny. I would've bought another one if the economy were more stable. Props go out to BMW for doing the right ... Read More...

BMW 3-Series Prices Paid and Buying Experience

Re: 2008 BMW 328xi [kyfdx]

Written by: dhanley on Aug 05, 2009 03:37 PM

Yes, the extended maintenance is what i meant. :) I do remember it being much cheaper just a few years ago. Then, it seemed like a screaming deal. Now, it might be something to pass on if i've just had inspection 2 and brakes done.... I'll just see how it goes. I did purchase the wheel/tire insurance as well as 4 years of paintless dent repair. Based on my record with ... Read More...

Re: 2008 BMW 328xi [dhanley]

Written by: kyfdx on Aug 03, 2009 08:25 PM

I heard the extended maintenance plan (which is what I assume you are referring to) just went up substantially on July 1st.. It already took a big jump last year, as well... You may be able to negotiate a few hundred off that price, but it is no longer the "deal" that it used to be... Two years ago, some dealers were discounting the package for $995.. I'd think you could ... Read More...

Re: 2008 BMW 328xi [kyfdx]

Written by: dhanley on Aug 03, 2009 10:47 AM

Thanks. It has 33K miles on it, a bit high, but not too bad. I was only offered $500 as a trade-in on my '97 328i so i just kept it. I can use it a little so as to keep miles off the new car and maximize my cpo warranty/pre-paid service. The "new" car is also immaculate, so i'll use the "old" one if i expect the car to get dinged up. The finance office tried to sell me to pre-paid ... Read More...

Re: 2008 BMW 328xi [dhanley]

Written by: kyfdx on Jul 31, 2009 05:55 PM

Sounds good... how many miles on it? Read More...

Re: 2008 BMW 328xi [smut]

Written by: dhanley on Jul 31, 2009 04:04 PM

I just bought 2007 BMW 335I. Crimson red with black interior. Manual trans Premium package Sports package Winter package Moonroof Phone integration Logic 7 stereo (pretty much every other option aside from idrive) Car was cpo'd went into service march 2007, so still have almost 2 years of service and CPO warranty runs until march 2013. Paid 29,200 and got 3.9% ... Read More...