Looking to purchase a used '04 a couple of Qs

[sfx3]

Thanks for the quick replies and the warm welcomes.
I would most def. purchase an '05 if I could find one for less than $25k but no luck so far for a couple of months. Dealers are asking too much and its rather difficult to find private sellers through newspapers, craigslist, and through any other online sites.
Im fine with the 2.5. Im not looking to beat anyone off a stop light nor planning on carrying too much weight in the car. Besides, the difference in insurance for the 3.0 is ample reason to go with the 2.5 at this time.
Although, the car in question comes with the bmw warranty and has a clean carfax report, Im planning on getting the car nspected by BMW prior to purchase. Therefore, Im not too worried about things being broken but rather possible specifics on the '04 that would possibly not be resolved through BMW.
Will keep posting and asking lots of questions.

[xnsf]

which dealerships are you looking at?

[sfx3]

I have been to SF, Stevens Creek, Peter Pan, and Weatherford. No X3s for less than $26k regardless of options (unless with ridiculous mileage).

[martz]

Originally Posted by sfx3

I have been to SF, Stevens Creek, Peter Pan, and Weatherford. No X3s for less than $26k regardless of options (unless with ridiculous mileage).

This on craigslist in pleasanton -05 25K 3.0L... I would haggle to 23K or not more than 24K out the door. It can be done. I bought MY05 x3 sports package CPO warranty with 14k on the clock for $30,600.00 from 37,995 last labor day. Good luck

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/car/281407451.html

[blondboinsd]

Yeah, I can't imagine the resale value is too good on the X3

[silversurferX3]

im selling mines if any1 is interested...

[sfx3]

Martz...im looking into the car you highlighted. thanks.

Blondboinsd...why would say what you said?

Btw, are brake pads covered under maint. warranty on the '04's?

[stangmatt66]

Originally Posted by sfx3

Btw, are brake pads covered under maint. warranty on the '04's?

Brake pads are covered under BMW's Maintenance plan if that vehicle still applies based on mileage and age. BMW's maintenance plan is only for 4 years or 50,000 miles.

[blondboinsd]

Originally Posted by sfx3

Martz...im looking into the car you highlighted. thanks.

Blondboinsd...why would say what you said?

Btw, are brake pads covered under maint. warranty on the '04's?

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[B&DCalgary]

Originally Posted by blondboinsd

Yeah, I can't imagine the resale value is too good on the X3

Originally Posted by sfx3

Blondboinsd...why would say what you said?

Maybe he meant the resale on the 2.5 won't be as good as the 3.0 (makes sense).

As far as resale in general for the X3, they're in extremely high demand and most dealers are crying out for more pre-owned X3's to sell. It has become BMW's third best selling model, and that typically means high prices on the resale market.