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2001 BMW 330CI
147 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD
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JCKMAN40CAR
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looking at a 2001 bmw 330ci 147k on it and a 2003 325i 144k on it. Is one car better than the other for reliability?
Feb 20, 2011 at 1:26 PM
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ERNEST CLARK
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No difference. Usually you'd want a car with less miles, but that's not always a good indicator of the vehicles health. One owner could've taken better care of his car.

If you can establish/verify a cars history, and it turns out good, go with that one
Feb 20, 2011 at 2:16 PM
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DOCHAGERTY
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The four door is probably the one to look at, coupes are sometimes problematic.
Feb 20, 2011 at 5:27 PM
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JCKMAN40CAR
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ok thanks
Feb 20, 2011 at 6:07 PM
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ERNEST CLARK
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Problematic???
Feb 21, 2011 at 6:07 AM
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JCKMAN40CAR
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Yes Problematic, Which one would be better long term
Feb 22, 2011 at 1:36 AM
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ERNEST CLARK
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Actually I was directing the question to Dr. Hagerty. Not sure what he meant by problematic.
Feb 23, 2011 at 2:48 AM
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