2007 vs 2008

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Originally Posted by Kryptonite

So, uhm yeah I wrecked my '03 E53 4.4... (long story; I'll post about it later) and now I'm in the market for an E70 (finally). My biggest hurdle is trying to decide between an '07 or an '08. What's holding me at bay is some of the constant chatter about 1st year issues of the new body style and vehicle options that didn't arise until 2008. Can someone really give me the skinny on issues that they have/had with their 2007 (which made them wish they bout an '08) and can someone list the options available on an '08 that aren't available on the '07 (like '08 DVD changer)?

Thanks a bunch!


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(and as a side note, I'll try to go the CPO route on either to get the extended warranty til 100K miles. The '09 is not even an option.)

If you are financing you might be better off getting a brand new one vs. buying an '08 CPO. From what I've seen most loaded CPO '08 4.8s are going for about $55K. If you are going to pay 6% interest on used you might as well do the 2.9% offer on new and they are going for close to invoice so your payments would be close. BTW--you are in Houston--I was at BMW of Dallas the other day and they have an '08 silver 4.8 with Sport/Tech/Prem/20s with 14K for $53K. The sales guy said it's not a CPO but you can add the coverage for a few thousand. The financing on it is 2.9%--it was a loaner at the dealer and BMW offers low rates for those. It's in perfect shape I looked at it.