[benny]

Hi ppl
i am looking at buying a 330ci coupe its a 2000 with 134000 on the clock with full service history,this is a ex company car and the price is good.what do you guys think?i am bit weary cos of the miles.
cheers ben

 

[328mark]

its a pretty tough lump in these
as long as its had regular oil changes with quality oil being used then i dont think you'll need worry about the engine.
suspension bushes may need to be budgeted for...but dont let that sort of mileage put you off too much.
maybe an rac/aa car check for peace of mind

 

[Ronnie]

And you could get a HPI check http://www.hpicheck.com/newfrontend/

 

[Ian S]

As long as it has been serviced should be fine. Good thing about company cars is any problems and they are put straight into the workshop.

The other thing is that at least you know the milage is probably true! BMW's really hide their milage well!

Ian

 

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I ran a 325i and 330i as company cars, one did 140k miles in 3 years, the other 120k miles. Neither needed anything other than routine servicing in that time.
My mate bought my 325i off the leasing company, sold it last year at 8 years old with starship mileage and it cost him nothing other than routine too.
My experience would say they are pretty resilient to mileage.

 

[benny]

Ok cheers guys thats great

 

[Joe9087]

Whats the price?

Yes company cars have been serviced regularly etc, but the true condition on the car can depend how the person at the company drove it...my dad's driven company cars for years and knows one or two people he works with who also drive company cars, that thrash them all the time.

Just something to be wary of

 

[benny]

The price is £3300?

 

[bossman]

The price is £3300?

Offer them £3k and its a deal!

Thats a pretty low mileage for a 3 litre BMW straight six.... barely worn in yet!

Go for it

 

[CRIBBYRHYMES]

What about this one guys? trade 2001 330ci, silver, manual, 1 owner from new, mot expired this month according to the ad. It looks great but I would need to check for service history and 166,000 is a step up again in miles. I think 5k is a bit pricy too, but then again what do I know!

 

[Ian S]

5k sounds too much. With that mileage you would never sell it on again!

 

[Deano16v]

its never worth 5. i got a 70 odd k one for that months ago before the prices shot through the floor.

 

[Unknownsoldier]

Dread to think what mines worth/run in like with just 25k on the clock........... and I've had mine since new in 2001....

Tom

 

[eddiee36]

I got my 2001 320d SE in november its done 174k and still drives like new and it only cost me £2,250 all it needed was the ambiant temp guage mending and brake pads. It is hands down the best car i have ever owned.

 

[Umar 330i sport auto]

I bought mine 3 weeks ago....its a 2001, 330i sport with 72k i got it for £4.5 which i think is good. what do you guys think?

 

[Deano16v]

bargain mate!

 

[Umar 330i sport auto]

bargain mate!

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