Hey All,
I have been(still) considering a 2006 beemer 325i for some time - till I looked up the invoice price of a new 328. i was shocked.Its only 2k more than the CPO model.So i guess the "pricier ones" are normally 330s with premium, navi and CWP.The only option i need is leather/seats and i have driven(test) beemers with just that part of the CWP. Dont think it can be more than 1-2k. Am i rite? Any ppl with similar config(325/328 with heated seats) - how much did it cost you?

Shud i go for a new 328 or CPO 2006 325? Also if new, which ones better - 08 or 07(other than the 4 year warranty part)?
I am confused and need some advice .

Appreciate all the help.
Thanks !

Go for the new 328i, they have 3.9% financing if you are buying, and more hp than the 325.

When you buy a used car, you are taking a chance on getting a bad car. Certification means that the dealership (NOT the manufacturer) has gone over this car and it passes all their inspections. They do not rebuild the car, they just inspect it. The used car manager gets paid a portion of the profit, so his incentive is to minimize the reconditioning cost (cut corners). Also, you have to wonder why someone traded the car in? Was it giving them trouble? Did they damage the car and then trade it in? Maybe they couldn't afford the car and since it was being repo'd, they beat the car to death?

For $1-2K, it makes no sense to get a CPO car. Just make sure your comparison is correct. I doubt you can get a BMW 328i at invoice. If so, you are an incredible negotiator, because you just took all the profit from the dealer and the salesman gets paid a "mini" for all his work. Expect to pay about $1,000 over invoice at the very best. Also make sure the invoice cost you are using includes local advertising fees. The dealer has to pay this and they will pass the cost on to you - its on the invoice.

Finally, consider the options you want vs need. Real leather seats are nice, but BMW leatherette is very high quality and most people never know they have synthetic materials. You can also get just heated seats vs the entire CWP. I'm not a work now, but from memory, heated seats are about 500-600. A used car also has less maintenance time from BMW and it may not have a "Lemon Law" policy.

Good luck and enjoy your new BMW!

Greg