1. BMW now sells an extended warranty, called the "BMW Gold Plan' which is precisely a "CPO" warranty. Prices vary, but 3700-4500 seems the range...i'm not in the market, so I've not priced them carefully.

2. Dealers tack on 3-5k for the CPO, but an additional 5-8k over what a private party sale is. The ONLY reason to buy from a dealer is the wwarranty...and ONLY if you can get it priced right.

3. Find someone doing a lease return, or wanting to trade up, buy it privately (act like a mature, non-crazy buyer who will be easy) and add the Gold plan. AND GET A PPI.

Get a PPI... even if you buy a CPO, you cannot trust the BMW Dealer.

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