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Offline masteryyz

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« on: November 10, 2004, 11:01:11 am »
I want to purchase a used BMW.  However, I am new to European car and I am wondering if I have to fix the car every once a month in general.

Year that I am looking for could be 2000-2003, 325i 4 dr Auto will be great. I am driving a stick and I am tired of doing shifting in traffic.

Also, does anyone know the price that it's in the market?

I am driving a Honda civic and it's very reliable, no problem whatsoever, perhaps I baby my car too much!
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« Reply #1 on: November 10, 2004, 10:00:14 pm »
I love the Mini, but it does have some quality issues.  The 325 is a safe bet.  Very nice car and the quality is good.  Of course, if you really wanted quality and the best bang for the buck,  you would buy a Honda Accord V6, but it doesn't have the BMW name...does it?
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« Reply #2 on: November 18, 2004, 07:30:37 am »
there is a school of thought, especially in the BMWCCA tech pages that automatics on 3 series are best left to other people. That they are just not reliable. As for the rest, the E46 3 series is a good car.
You should get a Certified servies one with a long warranty esp if you get the auto.
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« Reply #3 on: November 18, 2004, 11:44:40 am »
? Can I be certified by BMW or do I have to see a sexua..umm I mean social werker.....70,000K on the 'ol wedding tackle BUT NO OLD LADIES ON SUNDAYS OR from Pasadena....
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« Reply #4 on: November 18, 2004, 01:56:59 pm »
Masteryyz

You can go www.bmw.ca and search for used BMW's.
Select the 3 series and you can pull up a list of every used 3 series in Canada if you wish.  Obviously there is a wide range in price depending on model and options.  If you have any interest, I am looking to sell my 2001 320iA (62K and fairly loaded)  I am in the market for a larger vehicle - Honda CR-V
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