Technician117
10-26-2010, 08:58 PM
Hey guys,
I sold my 2000 528i auto a few months back. I have been searching for a replacing within my price range. I think I may have found one, but would like the input/opinion of the members here to see if I have missed anything glaring, or if its just plain not a good deal.
Potential new car:
2003 530i Sport package, cold weather package (heated seats) projection HIDs
no rust anywhere, very good condition wheels, they are gunmetal colored wheels, not sure which style, but they look like the "silver" wheels I see on many 530's.
brand new tires, brand new brakes front and rear
overall a very clean car inside and out.
Car has 98,000 miles.
Only things I could find wrong:
DSC light is on, seller is actually just a "reseller" from the local auction, he scanned it and said it wasnt a normal P0XXX code, but one with a bunch of letters and numbers, and he didnt remember what it was, but offered to scan it with me to verify the code.
temp readout on the dash reads -40F, I think I remember reading something about that while searching for info for my previous car... I could search again or someone could chime in during a reply. Is it usually just a bad sensor up front?
The guy wants $10,900 for it. I dont think hes too negoiable on the price, but I think I could get it for $10,000, maybe less. (doesn't hurt to try!)
What do you guys think? I know theres a billion other things to consider from a maintanence perspective, but overall is the general consensus that it is a good deal or a bad deal?
I appreciate all input!
Thanks guys
I sold my 2000 528i auto a few months back. I have been searching for a replacing within my price range. I think I may have found one, but would like the input/opinion of the members here to see if I have missed anything glaring, or if its just plain not a good deal.
Potential new car:
2003 530i Sport package, cold weather package (heated seats) projection HIDs
no rust anywhere, very good condition wheels, they are gunmetal colored wheels, not sure which style, but they look like the "silver" wheels I see on many 530's.
brand new tires, brand new brakes front and rear
overall a very clean car inside and out.
Car has 98,000 miles.
Only things I could find wrong:
DSC light is on, seller is actually just a "reseller" from the local auction, he scanned it and said it wasnt a normal P0XXX code, but one with a bunch of letters and numbers, and he didnt remember what it was, but offered to scan it with me to verify the code.
temp readout on the dash reads -40F, I think I remember reading something about that while searching for info for my previous car... I could search again or someone could chime in during a reply. Is it usually just a bad sensor up front?
The guy wants $10,900 for it. I dont think hes too negoiable on the price, but I think I could get it for $10,000, maybe less. (doesn't hurt to try!)
What do you guys think? I know theres a billion other things to consider from a maintanence perspective, but overall is the general consensus that it is a good deal or a bad deal?
I appreciate all input!
Thanks guys