I'm looking at purchasing my first BMW, most likely a 2001 330ci. The most obvious reason that I'm looking at pre-owned instead of new is that I can get much more bang for the buck. A low mileage loaded 2001 330ci goes for $30k or less - 20-25% less than a new one.
The second reason is one that I wanted to ask you all about. The BMW pre-owned 6-year 100,000 mile warranty seems pretty compelling. If I can get a 2001 330ci that is under warranty for all major systems for just as long as a 2004 330ci that costs $10-12k more, and do it with cheaper BMW-subsidized 2.9% finance rates to boot, it seems like an open and shut case to buy pre-owned instead of new. Am I missing something?
Thanks.
-tony
p.s. Does anyone know if you have to buy through a BMW certified dealer to get the pre-owned 6/100 warranty package?
The second reason is one that I wanted to ask you all about. The BMW pre-owned 6-year 100,000 mile warranty seems pretty compelling. If I can get a 2001 330ci that is under warranty for all major systems for just as long as a 2004 330ci that costs $10-12k more, and do it with cheaper BMW-subsidized 2.9% finance rates to boot, it seems like an open and shut case to buy pre-owned instead of new. Am I missing something?
Thanks.
-tony
p.s. Does anyone know if you have to buy through a BMW certified dealer to get the pre-owned 6/100 warranty package?