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      03-20-2014, 11:17 AM   #2
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Originally Posted by Spazdoc View Post
I am looking at picking up a 2011 M3 Sedan with Competition Package and DCT in either Blue (Interlagos or Le Mans) or Mineral White. Unfortunately, there are none within 200 miles of me, so I had to cast a wider net. I also have my 2007 335i that I would like to trade-in. I am sticking to CPO since a warranty would be included and there is less worry buying at a distance (of course I would inspect personally before signing).

From the KBB values, the car should be about $51K or less with most options. I was wondering if anyone has any advise on questions to ask, places to look, or any general recommendations? I also wanted to trade in my 2007 335i if anyone has pointers, since I have only bought new in the past.

Right now I have whittled it down to a few cars - does anyone have any experience with these cars:

Vermont (Automaster)
2011 BMW M3 Sedan, Le Mans Blue, 24K miles, Comp, DCT, Cold Weather, Premium, asking $54,900 (Used, not CPO)
http://www.theautomasterbmw.com/used...1c8ab4c64d.htm

New Hampshire (Tulley)
2011 BMW M3 Sedan, Interlagos Blue, 38K miles, Comp, DCT, Cold Weather, Premium, asking $52,600 (has wood interior, would have to switch it out)
http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...56757476&Log=0

Seattle, WA (BMW Seattle)
2011 BMW M3 Sedan, Interlagos Blue, 33K miles, Comp, DCT, Cold Weather, Premium, asking $52,995
http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...67878723&Log=0

There is a model out in Habberstad, NY, which sounds like it was tracked, so I will likely stay away for now (unless someone can convince me otherwise, since that one is asking higher than the others).
You can get a non-CPO car for 5-8k less it seems like on average. You can buy the BMW warranty extended for $3200-3500. I wonder if CPO is really worth it at this point.
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