What do you think of me getting a BMW 330i?

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It has about 87,000 mileage. Their asking price is $16,888.00. Do you think it's worth it? I really like BMW's because the driving performance is amazing.
It has about 87,000 mileage. It's a year '06. Blue exterior and black interior with navigation. Their asking price is $16,888.00. Do you think it's worth it? I really like BMW's because the driving performance is amazing.
 
Yeah, it's a good engine for $17,000.

A 3.0 litre V6 in a reasonably light car will give good acceleration (around 7 seconds) and a good top speed.

Interiors in BMW's usually stand the test of time but be sure to look for obvious flaws in a car with quite high mileage - be sure to take the car on a long test drive with periods of hard braking, accelerating, full lock and rapid gear changes also be sure to really chuck it into the bends (to check the suspension of course!). Be sure to check for:

- Scraping, or too soft clutch.
- Tapping at full lock.
- ABS failing.
- Unusual sounds from the engine (whining, knocking etc).
- Indirect steering / veering to one side.

Basically just use your instinct - a car should just generally feel good to drive and if it does then its probably the car for you.

Also be sure to get a full copy of all the papers regarding the car (manuals, service history) and if all the tyres and brakes are good (maybe say throw in a new set of tyres for $17,000?) then I think you could be getting a damn good car for maybe $16,250...

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I don't think you have fully checked this car over. Did you get a Carfax report? Has a mechanic, who is familiar with BMW, looked the car over? Does the owner/dealer have maintenance records? Do you want to spend another $4,000 on repairs after you buy it? That what I think of you getting a USED BMW 330i.
 
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