High mileage 2010 E90 323i MSport yes/no?

[sclass]

Hi everyone,

Interested in buying the above car, it is currently on 185,000kms and selling for R150k. Looks really neat inside and out, engine bay too. Will find out tomorrow from BMW about the car's m/plan history and comments.

From what I've read/heard the N52/N53 series of engines are quite robust, only typical areas of concern are the waterpump and thermostat.

If everything checks out looking to get a deal done late this week or early next week. So if anyone has any tips or concerns about a high miler 323 please let me know :thumbs:

Cheers!

 

[herr bmw]

i traded mine in,2008 with 132000km on clock

185000 seems high for year model

maybe check around for lower mileage one to compare

 

[sclass]

Yeah it is on the high side. For lower mileage, same year and spec I'd need + R190k, or around R170k for a standard spec one. Can only be financed up to R160k. If the car's in good condition I don't mind the miles.

 

[herr bmw]

Yeah it is on the high side. For lower mileage, same year and spec I'd need + R190k, or around R170k for a standard spec one. Can only be financed up to R160k. If the car's in good condition I don't mind the miles.

:thumbs:

 

[Legacy]

Rather get a 330i and some lower mileage:

There are a couple of good deals to be had, this seems to be quite decent.

http://www.autotrader.co.za/used-ca...c-gezina-fpa-8aa1392d400f6a3c01401f28e2e278d0

or

http://www.autotrader.co.za/used-ca...e-gezina-fpa-8aa782b53f7a23df013f85b29f9737b7

 

[Rayzor]

Rather get a 330i and some lower mileage:

There are a couple of good deals to be had, this seems to be quite decent.

http://www.autotrader.co.za/used-ca...c-gezina-fpa-8aa1392d400f6a3c01401f28e2e278d0

or

http://www.autotrader.co.za/used-ca...e-gezina-fpa-8aa782b53f7a23df013f85b29f9737b7

+1 :thumbs:

 

[sclass]

Believe me I would looooooove to get a 330i! Unfortunately if the model year is earlier than 2010 then the instalments go way up plus I'll need a deposit...
There is almost no six cylinder motoring at this price level and year

 

[morne W]

Installments doesn't go up if the car is older than 2010, it goes up if the price or the interest rate goes up. For 150k you can find a very nice 6 cylinder... just saying

 

[sclass]

Instalments will go up because if it's older than 2010 I'll have to repay in 36 months. Right now the deal on offer is 48 months with no deposit.

 

[Legacy]

It seems like you are on a very tight budget at the moment? I wonder if buying a high mileage BMW is really the best option. What if you need to replace a flywheel and clutch, a set of injectors, maybe the diff (Colin had his replaced on his 323i). These are very expensive parts and the risk increases quite substantially as the mileage go up.

 

[GoCart]

Instalments will go up because if it's older than 2010 I'll have to repay in 36 months. Right now the deal on offer is 48 months with no deposit.

Find an alternative financer, there should not be a finance period restriction on a 2010 model car.

 

[morne W]

Instalments will go up because if it's older than 2010 I'll have to repay in 36 months. Right now the deal on offer is 48 months with no deposit.

Who is doing your finance? That sounds a bit like a loan shark or someone of the ilk...

 

[Rayzor]

Also remember that the newer your vehicle the higher your insurance :thumbs:

 

[ASH]

Yeah, seems you on tight budget.....why not cut your risk and go with a new car, instead of a high miler. Seen these around they look great. I'm not aware of what type of vehicle you require.

Renault Clio - R152 900

• Renault Bass Reflex System
• Body-coloured Door Handles
• 15" Steel Wheels with Covers
• Cruise Control & Speed Limiter
• Bluetooth, Radio, USB & iPod connection
• ABS & EBA, EBD, ESC & ASR Traction control
• Electric Door Mirrors & Electric Front Windows
• High-efficiency Airbags (Driver, Passenger & Side)

http://www.renaultdeals.co.za/specials/new-renault-clio?gclid=CJysoduMlrsCFRLMtAodwmkAcg