Carfax please.. and price question

[xsperf]

WBABN334X1JW50294

its a 2001 325Ci, 55K for 18,000.. is that a good deal? i really dont know the value of e46's..

[CAPiTUL]

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2001 BMW 325CI
WBABN334X1JW50294
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2.5L L6 PFI DOHC 24V / REAR WHEEL DRIVE
Standard Equipment | Safety Options
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•2 owners
•Last reported mileage - 37,234 miles





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Year purchased2001 2005
Type of ownerCommercial lease Personal
Estimated length of ownership 3 yrs. 1 mo. 1 yr. 2 mo.
Owned in the following states/provincesNew York New York
Estimated miles driven per year10,950/yr ---
Last reported odometer reading34,674 37,234




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Purchased:2001
Type:Commercial lease
Where:New York
Est. miles/year:10,950/yr
Est. length owned:8/3/01 - 9/24/04
(3 yrs. 1 mo.)



Date:Mileage:Source:Comments:
07/25/2001 US Customs Vehicle exported from
Hong Kong
and imported to
Newark, NJ
08/01/2001 5 New York
New York City Area
Inspection Station Passed safety inspection
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08/03/2001 Fleet Lease Co.
New York, NY Vehicle purchased by fleet lease company
08/03/2001 New York
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Cockeysville, MD Registered as
commercial lease vehicle
09/28/2001 18 New York
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Cockeysville, MD Title issued or updated
First owner reported
Loan or lien reported
09/19/2002 14,827 New York
New York City Area
Inspection Station Passed safety inspection
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01/31/2003 New York
Police Report
Case #30841758 Accident Reported
Vehicle involved in crash
in Jefferson County
with a pedestrian
07/14/2003 New York
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Cockeysville, MD Registration issued or renewed
Registered as
personal vehicle
Passed safety inspection
10/23/2003 25,559 New York
Inspection Station Passed safety inspection
Passed emissions inspection
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09/24/2004 34,674 Fleet Lease Co.
New York, NY Vehicle sold
Registered as commercial fleet vehicle





Purchased:2005
Type:Personal
Where:New York
Est. miles/year:---
Est. length owned:2/22/05 - present
(1 yr. 2 mo.)



Date:Mileage:Source:Comments:
02/22/2005 New York
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Syracuse, NY Title issued or updated
Registration issued or renewed
New owner reported
Registered as
personal vehicle
Loan or lien reported
Passed safety inspection
02/22/2005 37,234 New York
Inspection Station Passed safety inspection
Passed emissions inspection
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04/11/2005 New York
Motor Vehicle Dept. Title issued or updated
Loan or lien reported


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identify stolen vehicles - AZ, FL, GA, IL, MN, NJ, NM, NY, OK and OR. Junk Title
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use this title to indicate that a vehicle is not road worthy and cannot be
titled again in that state.Rebuilt/Reconstructed Title
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restored to operation. These vehicles are often severely damaged before they are
rebuilt and refurbished parts are typically used during reconstruction. In most
states, an inspection of the vehicle is required before the vehicle is allowed
to return to the road. Loss Due To Fire Title
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titles are issued when the cost of repairing the vehicle for safe operation
exceeds its fair market value.Flood Damage Title
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extensive water damage. Hail Damage Title
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on the title.Not Actual Mileage Title
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reading does not reflect the vehicle's actual mileage. This may occur because
the odometer was tampered with, broken, or replaced.Exceeds Mechanical Limits
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miles because the odometer rolls over. This title is the result of a seller
certifying under the Truth-in-Mileage Act, that the odometer reading EXCEEDS
MECHANICAL LIMITS of the odometer.Standard Equipment
Power Windows, Power Steering, Air Conditioning, AM / FM Cassette, Power Brakes,
Tilt Wheel, 6-digit Odometer Safety Options
4 wheel ABS, Running Lights Optional, Dual air bags front, head, and
sides/active (manual) belts with automatic passenger sensor

[CAPiTUL]

If I read that correctly, it was a fleet vehicle. But, you can read more thoroughly.

[xsperf]

many thanks for the carfax, yea it was invovled in an accident with a pedestrain(appears to be in NYC)... anyone have any input on the price?

[xsperf]

do E46's have a problem with the cooling system? that is essentially taken care of in Service Inspection I or II?

[Dudesky]

Not aware of any cooling system problem with E46's. And as far as the price, ehh . . . it's not outrageous, but you could certainly do better IMO.

[CAPiTUL]

Being that its a commercial fleet car, I'd be reluctant. That's me, personally. They are known to be beat on; it was probably driven very hard. And for the price, you could get a clean one on the private market that wasn't from a commercial fleet. Garage kept. Also, if you have the time and resources - try looking at cars in South Carolina, Tennessee, etc. Southern cars (minus Florida market) are generally cheeper than cars up north. Even if you got a ticket to get down there, you may save a lot more. Also, they don't rust as quickly. Just my $0.02.

PS - no problem w/the carfax.

[zeaq328i]

Experf,

I know you sold your E36 last year.What car do you drive all this time?

[xsperf]

this car is actually for a friend of mine, and currently, well not really, but the only BMW we had in the family was an e28(which is gone now).. however within our family we have quite a few cars that we manage with

my friend told me the blue book was 19K, let me check and see...

[c1apton]

Originally Posted by CAPiTUL

Being that its a commercial fleet car, I'd be reluctant. That's me, personally. They are known to be beat on; i.

Lease cars are also considered "fleet" cars. Not necessarily a company fleet car. Lease co's buy a "block" of cars, then lease them (rent them out to private parties) Some dealers offer 3-4 different fleet co's because of different rates, lease terms, etc...

[Storamin]

eh, it was involved in an acident with a pedestrian, lol. that would be put me away from the owner.

[xsperf]

well it is a dealer..

can i have another carfax on this one plz(i may have to make a new thread for exposure)

WBAAM3343YKC71384

thx in advance