Age vs Mileage (on 320/325 ci)

[cHARLIEE]

Hi everyone.....just after your thoughts on the following:

Would you rather go for :

a)Low mileage on an older (about 99/00) 320/325?
or
b)High mileage on a newer (02/03) 320/325?

Assuming that both have reasonably good service history and are about the same in price (around £11-12k).

Would appreciate any feedback.

Thanks
Charlie

[exboxster]

I guess it depends what kind of miles you do. If you're doing say 5-6k a year then get the higher mileage one as when it comes to resale the impact will have been reduced.

[cHARLIEE]

hi......does anyone have a checklist of items that should have been replaced/serviced on high mileage 3series (petrol or diesal).

Im going to see one over the weekend (89k on a 53plate 325ci sport) and would also appreciate a checklist on what and how to check before buying.

Many Thanks!

[Vee]

cHARLIEE said:

hi......does anyone have a checklist of items that should have been replaced/serviced on high mileage 3series (petrol or diesal).

Im going to see one over the weekend (89k on a 53plate 325ci sport) and would also appreciate a checklist on what and how to check before buying.

Many Thanks!

How much are you looking to spend ?
There is fully loaded, 102k 330ci sport on another forum. Very welll looked after from what I know.
I was considering it to replace my V6 4mnotion but don't want 2 330s (wife has one).

http://forum.bmwcarmagazine.com/viewt