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Old 07-17-2008, 11:15 PM
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2004 - 4.8 options, service, recall info

Newbie here contemplating a Imola Red 2004 4.8 with only 34,000 miles. 35k asking price

Can someone please point me to a link on how to determine the options on a 4.8. I seem to find conflicting info. and would like to know before negotiating the purchase. For example, does a heated steering wheel come on an options package?

Also, I was curious about the BMW servicing and if I should get an extended warranty. Need advice on potential service costs.

I founds on Cars.com 4 recalls on this model. Is that accurate.

Thanks so much in advance for any advice. I
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Old 07-17-2008, 11:23 PM
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Needs to be CPO and pay not more than 29.5K
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Old 07-17-2008, 11:32 PM
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Thanks. It's not at a BMW dealer, so can I get it CPO? I did not think so.
29.5k seems very cheap for a 4.8, even a 2004. I have not come across any that are anywhere near that low after month of searching. Most trade-in values I've looked up are more than that. I like it though if I can get that deal.
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i agree. 29.5K is kinda low. Never seen that especially if you are looking for a CPO one and it's 4.8. Please point us to the right direction amcink.
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k i found this in your local craigslist
http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/car/718174916.html
It might be something to consider
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If you don't mind picking up these beuaties from the SF bay area
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/scz/car/758690986.html
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/car/756191322.html
http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...eadExists=true
Found this 4.8
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/car/754699872.html
We recently had a member buying one from San Ramon and shipping it across the US to New Jersey
BTW per edmunds a certify vehicle is at 39K and trade in at 31k Then 29.9k might be some kind of low but you could try
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Newbie here contemplating a Imola Red 2004 4.8 with only 34,000 miles. 35k asking price

Also, I was curious about the BMW servicing and if I should get an extended warranty. Need advice on potential service costs.

I founds on Cars.com 4 recalls on this model. Is that accurate.

Thanks so much in advance for any advice. I

Absolutely, you will be very glad you did, trust me. There are a few issues such as trannies that will cost you more to fix than the warranty itself. That is just one issue, I would not buy that vehicle w/o a warranty or extended warranty.
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Absolutely, you will be very glad you did, trust me. There are a few issues such as trannies that will cost you more to fix than the warranty itself. That is just one issue, I would not buy that vehicle w/o a warranty or extended warranty.
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yeah, amcink, those are 4.6is not 4.8. the last link that is 4.8 is 39K, i thought you found one for 29K? Coz' i will be interested to see the condition should there will be one.

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If you don't mind picking up these beuaties from the SF bay area
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/scz/car/758690986.html
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/car/756191322.html
http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...eadExists=true
Found this 4.8
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/car/754699872.html
We recently had a member buying one from San Ramon and shipping it across the US to New Jersey
BTW per edmunds a certify vehicle is at 39K and trade in at 31k Then 29.9k might be some kind of low but you could try
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