Purchasing a used BMW330 DieselSpo

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Sat 20 Nov 2004 16:27
Purchasing a used BMW330 DieselSpo - TheGrocer
Hello Room
I am considering purchasing an 18 month old BMW 330Diesel Sport. I love the 6 cylinder diesel engine and the power and handling are arguably the best there is. I am looking to purchase through an approved BM franchise as I have seen too many examples of dodgy BMs in the private press. Now comes the question:
I have seen second hand prices start to fall at 3 of my local dealers, as an example a May 2003 330d Sprt Saloon with 15k on the clock recently took a 2k discount from the advertised 27k to 25k. Can I expect more price drops based on the quiet market? When is the best time to do a deal with a desparate BMW rep in the next 2 months. How much impact will the soon to be released new 3 series have on the existing stock?
What do you think, any thoughts, should I wait for the next set of price drops?....I need to buy a car before the end of the year.

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Sun 21 Nov 2004 12:14
Purchasing a used BMW330 DieselSpo - cheddar
Agreed a great car though at 25 grand very poor value, have a look at the Motorpoint or Trade Sales ads in yesterday's Telegraph. I haven't got it in front of me though I am sure I saw a 52 reg 330d Sport at something like £16999, from what I remember not high mileage either.
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Sun 21 Nov 2004 19:36
Purchasing a used BMW330 DieselSpo - DavidHM
www.trade-sales.co.uk

That actually does seem good value, albeit it may be an import. The Great Trade Centre's only 330d is an 89k, 2000X plate car at £14k.
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Mon 22 Nov 2004 23:49
Purchasing a used BMW330 DieselSpo - tissy
Hi TheGrocer,

Would you consider buying through e-bay ?

I`m on the look out for a nearly new BMW and noticed one on ebay - still has 25months warranty left on it.

Would bid myself but don`t want a Sport model (never mind the fact I`m a little bit scared of e-bay!!)
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Mon 22 Nov 2004 23:57
Purchasing a used BMW330 DieselSpo - tissy
The Grocer

Ignore my previous post - I`ve just read the `Ebay secure selling` thread !

.... and trot off down to my local BMW dealer ....
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