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Shaners Senior Enthusiast

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I've loved BMW's all my life and have had the pleasure to own a few and in my opinion they are definatly "The Ultimate Driving Machine"!

 

I love my '02 540i M-sport but I want a converible now. I was looking for an 07-08' 335i but came across this 645Ci. I found an '05 with just under 15k miles on the clock! The car is 1 owner with clean carfax and a life in the FLA sun. I can't imagine that it is hurt in any way. The car is fairly local now and I think I need to go take a look at it!

 

This pic is of an identical "sister car" because the pics the local Mercedes dealer posted were not that great.

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jro909 Senior Enthusiast

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the only thing that bothers me about bmws or euro luxary cars at that is the high high maintance...brake fluid every 15k are you serious!?

Mckenzie Senior Enthusiast

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yea maintenance aint cheap for them, we got the first year bmw Z3, and the quality isnt that great on them- the paint is chipping away, the radio doesn't work, and the top had to be replaced- But they are fast and fun to drive

Bowtie2Sierra Enthusiast

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The 645i is a nice car but I would go with a '08 335i instead.

 

As far as the maintenance....well, yeah its high but that's the price you pay to play. If you are looking at a BMW new enough to still be under the factory warranty, then all maintenance is included up to 4 years/50k miles.

f0st3r Enthusiast

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the only thing that bothers me about bmws or euro luxary cars at that is the high high maintance...brake fluid every 15k are you serious!?

 

If you can afford the car, you can afford the maintenance.. I hope.. :P

 

One of my previous employers, bought a BMW 740 and decided he would change the oil himself.. To make a long story short, it didn't end well and it ended up at the dealer needing a engine.

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I've loved BMW's all my life and have had the pleasure to own a few and in my opinion they are definatly "The Ultimate Driving Machine"!

 

I love my '02 540i M-sport but I want a converible now. I was looking for an 07-08' 335i but came across this 645Ci. I found an '05 with just under 15k miles on the clock! The car is 1 owner with clean carfax and a life in the FLA sun. I can't imagine that it is hurt in any way. The car is fairly local now and I think I need to go take a look at it!

 

This pic is of an identical "sister car" because the pics the local Mercedes dealer posted were not that great.

 

 

 

 

Good luck, you don't see 6 series often, and nice color too. Sick of seeing black/ sliver Bimmers around!

Shaners Senior Enthusiast

Shaners

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I don't like the a-typical Bimmers. My 1st was a 330i in steel grey with Imola red leather. My current car is Sterling grey with black leather but what sets it apart is that it is an M-sport. Prob 1 of less than 1000 that were produced that year.

 

I know maint is high but when you only drive it less than 5k a year it really isn't a big deal considering the smile factor you get anytime you get behind the wheel.

 

I love my truck and it is fully loaded but I don't get the same feeling that I get when I jump behind the wheel of the Bimmer!

JB Z71 Enthusiast

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Go for it! Life is good when you can have a pristine weekend car and that one looks sweet. It's nice to buy (and an easier sell if that is a bit of the oxy moron) if its one she can drive too. But selfishly I want a six speed 997 and she cant do a stick and I ain't into having her learn on that!

Shaners Senior Enthusiast

Shaners

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I looked at the car today... it was very hard to find a flaw in it. All I can say was it is a sweet machine that I need to consider buying. Just need to sell or trade my 540i M-sport.

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beave84 Enthusiast

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I looked at the car today... it was very hard to find a flaw in it. All I can say was it is a sweet machine that I need to consider buying. Just need to sell or trade my 540i M-sport.

 

 

Those are NICE cars. There is a black one here in Franklin. Be nice ripping down 80 in the summer. :uhoh:

Wingnut Senior Enthusiast

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I looked at the car today... it was very hard to find a flaw in it. All I can say was it is a sweet machine that I need to consider buying. Just need to sell or trade my 540i M-sport.

 

Good looking car!

 

I don't understand why anybody would ever want a convertible, but then...I generally buy stuff that most people don't want anyway :uhoh:

 

Two El Caminos - Haven't been made in years, and most people still make fun of them.

GTO - People made fun of them, still do, the manufacturer isn't even around any more.

Avalanche - Going away next year.

Fred - Only made one of them...BEST TRUCK EVER.

 

Anyway...BUY IT!

Shaners Senior Enthusiast

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I looked at the car today... it was very hard to find a flaw in it. All I can say was it is a sweet machine that I need to consider buying. Just need to sell or trade my 540i M-sport.

 

 

Those are NICE cars. There is a black one here in Franklin. Be nice ripping down 80 in the summer. :uhoh:

 

 

 

Wow! You only live 25 miles from me...

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