E92 325SE - what's it worth, please!?

[Reardy Mister]

This is car I want to buy but I'm really struggling to see any consistency in E92 pricing as the range of cars and spec is so big. So I'm throwing it out to the masses.

Basic spec:

'08 325 SE auto coupe
19" alloys
Paddle shift
Black Leather
Space grey in colour
Bluetooth
iPod prep
Xenons
Professional audio
22000 miles with service history
Mint cond

I'm 90% sold on it, its had an inspection and is ok, but I just want to be sure I'm getting good value because the owner won't budge on his asking price (I won't say what he's asking yet so the answers won't be influenced).

Any help appreciated.

[Reardy Mister]

No idrive. :-(

So that in mind, what's it worth?

[Reardy Mister]

Derek Chevalier said:

Reardy Mister said:

This is car I want to buy but I'm really struggling to see any consistency in E92 pricing as the range of cars and spec is so big. So I'm throwing it out to the masses.

Basic spec:

'08 325 SE auto coupe
19" alloys
Paddle shift
Black Leather
Space grey in colour
Bluetooth
iPod prep
Xenons
Professional audio
22000 miles with service history
Mint cond

I'm 90% sold on it, its had an inspection and is ok, but I just want to be sure I'm getting good value because the owner won't budge on his asking price (I won't say what he's asking yet so the answers won't be influenced).

Any help appreciated.

Is it an N52 or N53?

N53, definitely.

[Reardy Mister]

Derek Chevalier said:

Reardy Mister said:

Derek Chevalier said:

Reardy Mister said:

This is car I want to buy but I'm really struggling to see any consistency in E92 pricing as the range of cars and spec is so big. So I'm throwing it out to the masses.

Basic spec:

'08 325 SE auto coupe
19" alloys
Paddle shift
Black Leather
Space grey in colour
Bluetooth
iPod prep
Xenons
Professional audio
22000 miles with service history
Mint cond

I'm 90% sold on it, its had an inspection and is ok, but I just want to be sure I'm getting good value because the owner won't budge on his asking price (I won't say what he's asking yet so the answers won't be influenced).

Any help appreciated.

Is it an N52 or N53?

N53, definitely.

Has he got the BMW extended warranty?

He hasn't, no.

Is it a necessity?

[Reardy Mister]

Fox- said:

Reardy Mister said:

He hasn't, no.

Is it a necessity?

Yes it is, especially with that engine. But it's reasonably priced and you can purchase it yourself even if the car doesnt currently have it.

Get a quote at http://www.bmw-warranty.co.uk.

"Especially"?

I've read about some coil pack issues but they were replaced yesterday under the recall. What else is there?

ETA: quoted £448 per year for comprehensive warranty. Why I need to pay 450 a year on a 4 year old premium brand car just to cover the engine lunching itself, is a fking mystery. It's putting me off a BMW all together tbh.

Edited by Reardy Mister on Sunday 8th July 14:40

[Reardy Mister]

Derek Chevalier said:

Reardy Mister said:

Fox- said:

Reardy Mister said:

He hasn't, no.

Is it a necessity?

Yes it is, especially with that engine. But it's reasonably priced and you can purchase it yourself even if the car doesnt currently have it.

Get a quote at http://www.bmw-warranty.co.uk.

"Especially"?

I've read about some coil pack issues but they were replaced yesterday under the recall. What else is there?

HPFP, carbon build up, injectors, catalysts failing due to misfiring, NoX sensors.

Nox sensor already flagged as needing replacement at yesterday's inspection. £450 to fix including "de-nox."

[Reardy Mister]

Bought it for 12700.

The more I drive it, the more I like it.

Cheers chaps.

[Reardy Mister]

Derek Chevalier said:

Good luck


http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2176854/BM...

Thanks.

Do you read The Mail first each day or the Beano?