[Nexus313]

2009 BMW 323i 4 door black sedan LCI (Canadian version, 2.5L w. 200hp/180ft/lb torque) clean, well maintained with maintenance history, no major accidents and would be performing a PPI at bmw dealership before purchase for: $10000 CAD or roughly $7650 USD.

Car has 136,000 km (84500 miles) on it.

Is it worth the price? Or should I keep hunting?

I would get a 328i, but they cost alot more than the 323i in the market, and living in toronto, 200HP is more than enough because you can barely go over the speed limit. Also the 2.5L will get better gas.

Considering a BMW because I like the refinement, handling, & looks. Not speed.

[Needbmwpartzz]

Snot a bad deal and seems like a fair market value if the car is clean and up to snuff on the maintenance end of things.

[Needbmwpartzz]

Originally Posted by Nexus313

2009 BMW 323i 4 door black sedan LCI (Canadian version, 2.5L w. 200hp/180ft/lb torque) clean, well maintained with maintenance history, no major accidents and would be performing a PPI at bmw dealership before purchase for: $10000 CAD or roughly $7650 USD.

Car has 136,000 km (84500 miles) on it.

Is it worth the price? Or should I keep hunting?

I would get a 328i, but they cost alot more than the 323i in the market, and living in toronto, 200HP is more than enough because you can barely go over the speed limit. Also the 2.5L will get better gas.

Considering a BMW because I like the refinement, handling, & looks. Not speed.

Did you test drive it?
If so how did you like it?!

[Nexus313]

Originally Posted by Needbmwpartzz

Did you test drive it?
If so how did you like it?!

I'm test driving it this weekend. Will keep posted

[Needbmwpartzz]

Originally Posted by Nexus313

I'm test driving it this weekend.

I would say if it drives nice and smooth in city and hwy it's worth giving a PPI and make sure you test as many functions on the car as possible and if you find anything use that as leverage for either a better price and to get them to fix it....this car is capable of costing a lot for even simple stuff so get it checked over well and goodluck

[Nexus313]

Originally Posted by Needbmwpartzz

I would say if it drives nice and smooth in city and hwy it's worth giving a PPI and make sure you test as many functions on the car as possible and if you find anything use that as leverage for either a better price and to get them to fix it....this car is capable of costing a lot for even simple stuff so get it checked over well and goodluck

Thanks. And I noticed you own a 2009 328xi. Hows it been reliability wise? I know maintenance is costly Vs. other cars, but was the overall upkeep?

[Needbmwpartzz]

Originally Posted by Nexus313

Thanks. And I noticed you own a 2009 328xi. Hows it been reliability wise? I know maintenance is costly Vs. other cars, but was the overall upkeep?

It hasn't been too bad actually....but I'm mechanically inclined and if I brought this car to the dealer for every niggle I had I would surely be broke.
But most has been normal maintenance stuff(brakes,oil,sensors,shocks,filters).
I would say it is a high maintenance car and you do need to stay on top of things or things can quickly cost thousands to fix if your not an astute car owner.....and by that I mean not paying others to diagnose and fix your car because that is what will bite you if your not careful.

[Nexus313]

Originally Posted by Needbmwpartzz

It hasn't been too bad actually....but I'm mechanically inclined and if I brought this car to the dealer for every niggle I had I would surely be broke.
But most has been normal maintenance stuff(brakes,oil,sensors,shocks,filters).
I would say it is a high maintenance car and you do need to stay on top of things or things can quickly cost thousands to fix if your not an astute car owner.....and by that I mean not paying others to diagnose and fix your car because that is what will bite you if your not careful.

How many kms did you put on it?

The seller did admit to me that he pumped regular gas, is that something to be worried about?

[Needbmwpartzz]

Originally Posted by Nexus313

How many kms did you put on it?

The seller did admit to me that he pumped regular gas, is that something to be worried about?

I'm at 110k.
Wouldn't worry too much about the regular gas....spark plugs probably need refreshing at the mileage of that car your looking at...finding out what was fixed is a good place to start.

[Nexus313]

Originally Posted by Needbmwpartzz

I'm at 110k.
Wouldn't worry too much about the regular gas....spark plugs probably need refreshing at the mileage of that car your looking at...finding out what was fixed is a good place to start.

What gas are you using on your BMW?

Yeah, I'm going to go through the maintenance records the seller has this weekend also.

Is there a thread where I can find what kind of services need to be done at certain km/miles? I can consider myself mechanically inclined for basic jobs also, so I will be doing some by myself.

[Needbmwpartzz]

I used shell premium mostly.....but I'm really liking the petro 94 as of lately....it seems to run great on this gas.
Search for anything and Ye shall find :

[Nexus313]

bump

what did others get there e90s for?

[Nexus313]

Test drove the car today! Drives amazing. Everything works.

However, as I was going through the maintenance history, it was just regular stuff that was replaced, ie; wear and tear items and oil changes. No major repair was done to it, as he said one was never needed...

So is that something to be worried about? he did his maintenance at a BMW dealership half and half at other vendors.

[Walkingtree87]

Paid 15000 with the extended warranty for mine. It's an 07 and it had 42000 miles on it and it was fully loaded minus the Nav and projectors.

[Nexus313]

Originally Posted by Walkingtree87

Paid 15000 with the extended warranty for mine. It's an 07 and it had 42000 miles on it and it was fully loaded minus the Nav and projectors.

That's pretty decent of a deal also, but I just prefer the LCI much more.

[Walkingtree87]

Originally Posted by Nexus313

That's pretty decent of a deal also, but I just prefer the LCI much more.

Yea I hear you, i wish mine had the projectors on it. im going to end up changing the headlights anyway i don't like them damn yellow doo doo lamps.

[Nexus313]

Originally Posted by Walkingtree87

Yea I hear you, i wish mine had the projectors on it. im going to end up changing the headlights anyway i don't like them damn yellow doo doo lamps.

Haha! I know right! the yellow lamps kill the looks.. And the rear taillights remind me of lego blocks..

[calicolorado]

Originally Posted by Nexus313

2009 BMW 323i 4 door black sedan LCI (Canadian version, 2.5L w. 200hp/180ft/lb torque) clean, well maintained with maintenance history, no major accidents and would be performing a PPI at bmw dealership before purchase for: $10000 CAD or roughly $7650 USD.

Car has 136,000 km (84500 miles) on it.

Is it worth the price? Or should I keep hunting?

I would get a 328i, but they cost alot more than the 323i in the market, and living in toronto, 200HP is more than enough because you can barely go over the speed limit. Also the 2.5L will get better gas.

Considering a BMW because I like the refinement, handling, & looks. Not speed.

Screaming deal dude, especially if it's a manual trans car. Lots of fun there to be had.

[sandrwersoe]

Drives amazing. Everything works.

[Nexus313]

Most likely picking up this car