What would your opinion be on buying a used 2003 BMW 325i ?

2003 BMW 325I
80,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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WEMET12
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What would your opinion be on buying a used 2003 BMW 325i with 80,000 miles on it? Everything else is great about it, just the mileage is a little high. Oh and the car is for a 17 year old's first car, so it doesn't need to be perfect...
Dec 6, 2010 at 4:35 PM
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Hello,

One of the critical aspects of buying a used vehicle is to have it inspected by an experienced mechanic that knows the specific type of car.
It is very important to get the service history. You want to make sure all the regular maintenance was performed, and no major service got skipped.
Around that mileage there are several services that needs to be done.

Here are some typical trouble areas to look for on this 325i

Oil leaks, blower motor resistor, window regulators tend to go bad quite often.
Front control arm bushings.
Valve cover gasket leak.
Power steering hose leak or failure.

If the vehicle gets thoroughly inspected those items should get covered.

I have attached the recommended service for the mileage below.

Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you.
Dec 29, 2021 at 3:21 AM
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