Found a 330i need some help!

Foreman05 · 08-14-2011, 01:01 AM

Well I decided to get an 06 330i instead of the 335 due to not wanting to deal with the known issues <--- don't grill me I know I don't have one. It's being sold by an Acura dealer they said it has been through a 77 point inspection. I've heard that most people recommend taking it to a BMW dealer to check it out, I'm not sure if they would let me, I don't really want to pay for it either. So I guess I just wanted you guys to take the time and check it out.
http://www.autotrader.com/dealers/dd...aler_id=100260
Anything special to look for? I'm pretty excited, it's time to get rid of my truck. Has a few more miles than I would like but it is a manual

It appears to have everything except cold weather pac.
Thanks,

Hunter51092 · 08-14-2011, 01:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Foreman05

Well I decided to get an 06 330i instead of the 335 due to not wanting to deal with the known issues <--- don't grill me I know I don't have one. It's being sold by an Acura dealer they said it has been through a 77 point inspection. I've heard that most people recommend taking it to a BMW dealer to check it out, I'm not sure if they would let me, I don't really want to pay for it either. So I guess I just wanted you guys to take the time and check it out.
http://www.autotrader.com/dealers/dd...aler_id=100260
Anything special to look for? I'm pretty excited, it's time to get rid of my truck. Has a few more miles than I would like but it is a manual

It appears to have everything except cold weather pac.
Thanks,

its not worth it man you can get a newer car with less mileage for that price

DC_Oldboy · 08-14-2011, 01:26 AM

Actually its not bad... But it looks like it only has sports package and a spoiler (bonus) lol. Still, sports package is a must have though premium would be nice to have too. Anyway I would get it for $19K. Maybe see if you can knock a grand off?

ctuna · 08-14-2011, 01:29 AM

You can get newer but probably won't be a 330

which was the highest output NA 3 liter in a normal 3 series but not M
Inspect for sludge build up due to 18k oil changes
Inspect for oil leaks and/or broken head bolts
Look at the service records for what fluids have been changed
If you get it change the lifetime fluids and engine air filter

Carfax report for accidents if you pay for it you get some maintenance records
I would ask for the actual records also

Look for the Mike Miller old school maintenance schedule
and follow it

consumer reports has some good tips for inspecting a used car
and there free on there site.

Foreman05 · 08-14-2011, 02:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hunter51092

its not worth it man you can get a newer car with less mileage for that price

I can't seem to find any better deals than that, I drove a 328 it wasn't bad but not what I was looking for. For some reason I thought it had a premium pack what should I be looking for for that? To me it looks like leather?

Gregxi · 08-14-2011, 06:49 AM

If they are asking 19k you should be able to get into the 17k range, 19k is a little much for sport only package

mentos876 · 08-14-2011, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gregxi

If they are asking 19k you should be able to get into the 17k range, 19k is a little much for sport only package

Well, I bought mine 330i in may. its 06' but it was bought in may 07' ( im second owner) soo its a plus. Car has 42k miles when i bought it. No sport package tho but in very, i mean very good condition.

Price ? 17k .

19000$ is too much for a car with 65k miles

Cmjohns · 08-14-2011, 10:02 AM

I bought my 330 from an Acura dealer a year and a half ago as well. Generally, a dealer selling premium new cars usually doesn't put junk out on the lot so I would feel pretty good about not having BMW inspect it but every dealer is different. I think you could always have the vin checked out by your local BMW dealer for a service history as well. Mine has been solid but I should have done that first.

Falafel Combo · 08-14-2011, 10:04 AM

6MT is the way to go with the 330i, in order to extract all the sweet torque and goodness the N52 offers. Now that I've pat myself on the back, I would say the fact that you're stepping into a $19k deal here, and all you have to go off of is your internet forum buddies and a dealer website is quite bothersome. You don't want to cough up $150 for a full BMW work-up at the dealer? If they do not allow you to borrow it to drive up the street to BMW, I would be very suspicious. These machines are pretty advanced, and you will never come to realize what kind of deal you're getting, until you plug that key fob into the dealer computer. Carfax is good and all, but only in very broad terms.

I would pay $20k for an impeccably maintained one (pretty darn rare to find). I would offer $15.5k for this one (possibly close at $16.5k). My fellow 330i hunch tells me that this one was not kept up to par. I'll even go on a limb and say this puppy will set you back a sweet $2k, just to get it back to spec.

-Water pump
-Ignition coils
-Lifetime fluids and filter service

Take home point: Do your homework. Cough it up. Take it to the dealer. It's the new way to buy a car. The days of kicking tires and popping hoods are far gone.

GVIFlyer · 08-14-2011, 11:14 AM

Looks good to me.

ramirez330i · 08-14-2011, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shicobico

6MT is the way to go with the 330i, in order to extract all the sweet torque and goodness the N52 offers. Now that I've pat myself on the back, I would say the fact that you're stepping into a $19k deal here, and all you have to go off of is your internet forum buddies and a dealer website is quite bothersome. You don't want to cough up $150 for a full BMW work-up at the dealer? If they do not allow you to borrow it to drive up the street to BMW, I would be very suspicious. These machines are pretty advanced, and you will never come to realize what kind of deal you're getting, until you plug that key fob into the dealer computer. Carfax is good and all, but only in very broad terms.

I would pay $20k for an impeccably maintained one (pretty darn rare to find). I would offer $15.5k for this one (possibly close at $16.5k). My fellow 330i hunch tells me that this one was not kept up to par. I'll even go on a limb and say this puppy will set you back a sweet $2k, just to get it back to spec.

-Water pump
-Ignition coils
-Lifetime fluids and filter service

Take home point: Do your homework. Cough it up. Take it to the dealer. It's the new way to buy a car. The days of kicking tires and popping hoods are far gone.

+1000000000000

Foreman05 · 08-14-2011, 02:37 PM

Wow thanks for the info shicobico, very informative. When I was talking to the dealer over the phone, I live3 hours away. He said they are pretty firm on prices I think whatever one I find I will have it checked out now. There was one that was identical but with premium pack at a BMW dealer for the same price with 3k less miles so I can only assume that is a fair price but I've never bought a BMW. Kbb and nada say it's good so that and the comparable cars is what I've been going off of. So how can you guys tell it doesn't have the premium pack? I can't see the rearview mirror and it looks like leather?? Thanks again for all the help.

J3NGOe90 · 08-14-2011, 02:59 PM

Bro add 2k and get 335i u wont regret, but this car too much for 19k first i was planing to get 330i 6spd for 15k with 70k on it, but now i changed my mine i wanna go for 335i

Shahaed · 08-14-2011, 04:47 PM

The price is a little high. Go around 17-18k, max.

fdriller9 · 08-14-2011, 05:20 PM

To give you a comparison my 330xi is about $21k on KBB. It's fully loaded except sport package.

KBB has been really off though.

qclik · 08-14-2011, 05:25 PM

I recently inspect my car for buyer at bmw dealer and they charge $350 and the result is just one page that inspection result of 30 points on the car. Everything is pass, but they dont have any comment on the modified part, i have oss and bmw perf exhaust.

AddictedToBavarian · 08-14-2011, 06:13 PM

Not that bad. Get it down to 18,000 at least. E46s around here still go for 14-16 so imagine.

ihc95 · 08-14-2011, 06:30 PM

sorry guys noob here but what does the Premium package include on a '06 330i?

Thanks

bumere90 · 08-14-2011, 07:11 PM

overpriced

DC_Oldboy · 08-14-2011, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ihc95

sorry guys noob here but what does the Premium package include on a '06 330i?

Thanks

Lumbar support, home link + compass on the mirror and I don't know what else. Not much else I can think of on top of my head.

Brian_TII · 08-14-2011, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Foreman05

So how can you guys tell it doesn't have the premium pack? I can't see the rearview mirror and it looks like leather?? Thanks again for all the help.

The interior door panel says it all. Leather interior has leather door panels which have horizontal stitching across the door panel near the handle. This has no stitching. The premium package also has power retracting / folding mirrors which adds another button next to the power mirror controls. I'd hold out for one with sport, premium, and probably nav. After owning mine with idrive / nav I wouldn't get one without it.

Express · 08-14-2011, 10:17 PM

hello. i noticed the following on the car:

radio display looks like its shot

probably been run out of gas once or twice based on 4 left.

better get them to replace that radio or shell out a stack for a new one. good luck!

08-14-2011, 01:01 AM	#1
Foreman05 Private First Class 18 Rep 180 Posts Drives: in search of a 335 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: NC iTrader: (2)	Found a 330i need some help! Well I decided to get an 06 330i instead of the 335 due to not wanting to deal with the known issues <--- don't grill me I know I don't have one. It's being sold by an Acura dealer they said it has been through a 77 point inspection. I've heard that most people recommend taking it to a BMW dealer to check it out, I'm not sure if they would let me, I don't really want to pay for it either. So I guess I just wanted you guys to take the time and check it out. http://www.autotrader.com/dealers/dd...aler_id=100260 Anything special to look for? I'm pretty excited, it's time to get rid of my truck. Has a few more miles than I would like but it is a manual It appears to have everything except cold weather pac. Thanks,
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DC_Oldboy Q(.)-D Q-(^.~Q) 214 Rep 5,378 Posts Drives: like an old person. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bothell, WA iTrader: (39) Garage List 2006 BMW 330i [8.48]	Actually its not bad... But it looks like it only has sports package and a spoiler (bonus) lol. Still, sports package is a must have though premium would be nice to have too. Anyway I would get it for $19K. Maybe see if you can knock a grand off? __________________
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ctuna Lieutenant General 1911 Rep 13,104 Posts Drives: 325xi 06 wagon MT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Santa Cruz, Ca iTrader: (0)	You can get newer but probably won't be a 330 You can get newer but probably won't be a 330 which was the highest output NA 3 liter in a normal 3 series but not M Inspect for sludge build up due to 18k oil changes Inspect for oil leaks and/or broken head bolts Look at the service records for what fluids have been changed If you get it change the lifetime fluids and engine air filter Carfax report for accidents if you pay for it you get some maintenance records I would ask for the actual records also Look for the Mike Miller old school maintenance schedule and follow it consumer reports has some good tips for inspecting a used car and there free on there site. Last edited by ctuna; 08-14-2011 at 01:37 AM..
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08-14-2011, 06:49 AM	#6
Gregxi First Lieutenant 64 Rep 338 Posts Drives: 2014 535xi Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	If they are asking 19k you should be able to get into the 17k range, 19k is a little much for sport only package
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Cmjohns Private First Class 1 Rep 138 Posts Drives: 2006 330xi Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: C. Heights, UT iTrader: (3)	I bought my 330 from an Acura dealer a year and a half ago as well. Generally, a dealer selling premium new cars usually doesn't put junk out on the lot so I would feel pretty good about not having BMW inspect it but every dealer is different. I think you could always have the vin checked out by your local BMW dealer for a service history as well. Mine has been solid but I should have done that first. __________________ 330xi, AW/black, sport, premium, 162's
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Falafel Combo Banned 3773 Rep 6,673 Posts Drives: X5 xDrive50i Join Date: May 2011 Location: New England iTrader: (3)	6MT is the way to go with the 330i, in order to extract all the sweet torque and goodness the N52 offers. Now that I've pat myself on the back, I would say the fact that you're stepping into a $19k deal here, and all you have to go off of is your internet forum buddies and a dealer website is quite bothersome. You don't want to cough up $150 for a full BMW work-up at the dealer? If they do not allow you to borrow it to drive up the street to BMW, I would be very suspicious. These machines are pretty advanced, and you will never come to realize what kind of deal you're getting, until you plug that key fob into the dealer computer. Carfax is good and all, but only in very broad terms. I would pay $20k for an impeccably maintained one (pretty darn rare to find). I would offer $15.5k for this one (possibly close at $16.5k). My fellow 330i hunch tells me that this one was not kept up to par. I'll even go on a limb and say this puppy will set you back a sweet $2k, just to get it back to spec. -Water pump -Ignition coils -Lifetime fluids and filter service Take home point: Do your homework. Cough it up. Take it to the dealer. It's the new way to buy a car. The days of kicking tires and popping hoods are far gone. Last edited by Falafel Combo; 08-14-2011 at 10:10 AM..
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08-14-2011, 02:37 PM	#12
Foreman05 Private First Class 18 Rep 180 Posts Drives: in search of a 335 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: NC iTrader: (2)	Wow thanks for the info shicobico, very informative. When I was talking to the dealer over the phone, I live3 hours away. He said they are pretty firm on prices I think whatever one I find I will have it checked out now. There was one that was identical but with premium pack at a BMW dealer for the same price with 3k less miles so I can only assume that is a fair price but I've never bought a BMW. Kbb and nada say it's good so that and the comparable cars is what I've been going off of. So how can you guys tell it doesn't have the premium pack? I can't see the rearview mirror and it looks like leather?? Thanks again for all the help.
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J3NGOe90 Banned 57 Rep 772 Posts Drives: e92 335i 6speed MT only! Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: brooklyn iTrader: (2)	Bro add 2k and get 335i u wont regret, but this car too much for 19k first i was planing to get 330i 6spd for 15k with 70k on it, but now i changed my mine i wanna go for 335i
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08-14-2011, 04:47 PM	#14
Shahaed Second Lieutenant 21 Rep 268 Posts Drives: BMW E90 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Iowa iTrader: (0)	The price is a little high. Go around 17-18k, max.
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fdriller9 Banned 253 Rep 7,089 Posts Drives: '06 AW 330xi Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North Jersey/Philly/NYC iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 330xi [6.44]	To give you a comparison my 330xi is about $21k on KBB. It's fully loaded except sport package. KBB has been really off though.
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qclik Captain 23 Rep 702 Posts Drives: e92 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: seattle iTrader: (20)	I recently inspect my car for buyer at bmw dealer and they charge $350 and the result is just one page that inspection result of 30 points on the car. Everything is pass, but they dont have any comment on the modified part, i have oss and bmw perf exhaust.
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AddictedToBavarian My other ride is a Bianchi Infinito 96 Rep 2,767 Posts Drives: Miss my E92 but love my E46 M3 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: North Jersey iTrader: (2)	Not that bad. Get it down to 18,000 at least. E46s around here still go for 14-16 so imagine.
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ihc95 Major 145 Rep 1,314 Posts Drives: 2021 X3 M40i, 2018 Mustang GT Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: NJ iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i Coupe [0.00]	sorry guys noob here but what does the Premium package include on a '06 330i? Thanks
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bumere90 Grozniy 177 Rep 2,602 Posts Drives: Carless Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: FL iTrader: (12)	overpriced __________________ -fatman
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Express Major General 369 Rep 8,693 Posts Drives: 06 330i Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The Promise Land iTrader: (17) Garage List 2006 BMW 330i [8.30]	hello. i noticed the following on the car: radio display looks like its shot probably been run out of gas once or twice based on 4 left. better get them to replace that radio or shell out a stack for a new one. good luck!
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