Thinking of replacing my 07 328xi with a Japanese SUV

element_13 · 01-06-2011, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by odalis12

MDX. I bought new in 2006 (touring package,Nav) no issue. It has 53k miles on it today(1/6/11).Gave it to my wife when I bought my 07 335xi last year.Great in the snow with all season tires.

I'll check another Acura dealer this weekend. The other dealer that I went to low-balled me on my trade. 14K for a 2007 CPO 328xi with 36K miles.

1997gtx · 01-06-2011, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by element_13

I'll check on that also. How much did you pay for it?

Ours we bought new in 2008, but at the time it was about $30k.

We saw a nice used 2010 AWD Sport for about $33k the other week. It had about 15k miles. Two-tone leather. Fully loaded. Etc...

Here it is.

You can get them with a bit more miles (still under warranty) for mid to upper $20's.

JaysBlueE92 · 01-06-2011, 03:55 PM

how about an FX ? Kind of falls into your caregory and are fun to drive.. I miss mine

element_13 · 01-06-2011, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by JaysBlueE92

how about an FX ? Kind of falls into your caregory and are fun to drive.. I miss mine

Are they reliable and cheaper to maintain?

328i · 01-06-2011, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by element_13

Are they reliable and cheaper to maintain?

Any dealer is going to lowball your trade in. Sell it yourself, right now is a good time to sell an AWD car with the winter weather. Don't shop for a car based on what they'll give you for your trade or monthly payments. Always car shop based on final sale price.

element_13 · 01-06-2011, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 328i

Any dealer is going to lowball your trade in. Sell it yourself, right now is a good time to sell an AWD car with the winter weather. Don't shop for a car based on what they'll give you for your trade or monthly payments. Always car shop based on final sale price.

But 14k for a 2007 328xi with 36K miles and under warranty until 2013 is very unreasonable. I'll check some of the dealers this weekend. Hopefully, one of them will be reasonable. Thanks for the advice.

328i · 01-06-2011, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by element_13

But 14k for a 2007 328xi with 36K miles and under warranty until 2013 is very unreasonable. I'll check some of the dealers this weekend. Hopefully, one of them will be reasonable. Thanks for the advice.

I agree, you can probably get 18-19k private party for your car. But that's what dealers do, sometimes they'll give you a great deal on the car, but make up for it on the trade in. Which Acura dealer did you go to? If you decide you're interested in an MDX for sure, shoot me a PM and I can get you in touch with someone that will give you a good deal.

element_13 · 01-06-2011, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 328i

I agree, you can probably get 18-19k private party for your car. But that's what dealers do, sometimes they'll give you a great deal on the car, but make up for it on the trade in. Which Acura dealer did you go to? If you decide you're interested in an MDX for sure, shoot me a PM and I can get you in touch with someone that will give you a good deal.

PMed you. Thanks!

aretardedorange · 01-07-2011, 01:18 PM

I say get Lexus RX350...good looking SUV out of the Japanese ones. I hate Acura...the new acuras look SO ugly. Lexus very reliable bunch of nice toys and roomy I think. Had a 2010 RX350 after 12k miles gave it back but it was nice!

Jred22 · 01-07-2011, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 1997gtx

Ours we bought new in 2008, but at the time it was about $30k.

We saw a nice used 2010 AWD Sport for about $33k the other week. It had about 15k miles. Two-tone leather. Fully loaded. Etc...

Here it is.

You can get them with a bit more miles (still under warranty) for mid to upper $20's.

Sad story, autoblog reported that the Sport, was slower than the model below it, mostly due to the sports heavy ass 22's

Duncanp64 · 01-07-2011, 03:30 PM

My wife has been hounding me to get her the new honda Pilot... I dont know much about them but in asking her why she wants it, she just says cuz it has a third row seat and lots of room. WTF man, I'm really trying to get her into the new x3 and hopefully i can at the philly auto show cuz i'm not really fond of the honda pilots.

328i · 01-07-2011, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Duncanp64

My wife has been hounding me to get her the new honda Pilot... I dont know much about them but in asking her why she wants it, she just says cuz it has a third row seat and lots of room. WTF man, I'm really trying to get her into the new x3 and hopefully i can at the philly auto show cuz i'm not really fond of the honda pilots.

You really get so much more for your $$ with the Pilot or any Japanese SUV versus the X3. The X3 starts at 41k, the Pilot fully loaded is $40k and it's much bigger with all kinds of features, Navi, DVD entertainment system, bluetooth, heated seats, etc. BMW will nickle and dime you to death to get those options.

arirochmann · 01-07-2011, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by element_13

We're thinking of trading our 07 328xi, automatic, 35K miles with a japanese CPO SUV. We have few choices in mind, Lexus, Acura, Toyota, or Honda. Anybody has any experience on these cars. Any suggestions is greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Depending on your size needs I would go with either an Acura RDX (small-midsize) or an Acura MDX (mid-large). Honda engines and reliability, but with higher end interiors.

Duncanp64 · 01-08-2011, 05:50 PM

I'm guessing your right, i still think the auto show will help us decide cuz we can sit in so many different models / makes etc. Who knows... Maybe I'll like the pilot

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Originally Posted by Duncanp64

My wife has been hounding me to get her the new honda Pilot... I dont know much about them but in asking her why she wants it, she just says cuz it has a third row seat and lots of room. WTF man, I'm really trying to get her into the new x3 and hopefully i can at the philly auto show cuz i'm not really fond of the honda pilots.

You really get so much more for your $$ with the Pilot or any Japanese SUV versus the X3. The X3 starts at 41k, the Pilot fully loaded is $40k and it's much bigger with all kinds of features, Navi, DVD entertainment system, bluetooth, heated seats, etc. BMW will nickle and dime you to death to get those options.

LaLakers91tc · 01-08-2011, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by element_13

But 14k for a 2007 328xi with 36K miles and under warranty until 2013 is very unreasonable. I'll check some of the dealers this weekend. Hopefully, one of them will be reasonable. Thanks for the advice.

sadly though that is what dealers will offer you
If you want the true value of the car, you have to do as 328 said, and sell to a private party where you can probable get ~20k for it
It's a bit more of a hassle and you don't get the tax benefit of a trade, but you will probably be happier with the savings

element_13 · 01-14-2011, 09:44 PM

Keeping our bimmer. I just bought a honda odyssey instead from a private seller. Thanks for the suggestions guys.

tony20009 · 01-14-2011, 10:23 PM

Please say that you aren't thinking of making an SUV your daily driving vehicle....

Can it really be so that a BMW 3er wagon (or some other company's wagon) would not fill your needs?

Sorry, but I just don't see the point of folks driving what are essentially trucks everywhere. (I'm sure you've heard all the complaints against SUVs as daily drivers, so I'll not restate here.)

Have you looked at the new X3? It's quite nice and might well be all you need. That said, I've heard the Acura SUV is a good vehicle though I don't know how it differs from the Honda one. If the mechanical bits are the same, I'd get the Honda one.

Rice&Pumkin · 01-15-2011, 09:39 PM

Had A Lexus 04 RX330 Ran it from 7 Miles to 80,000 Not One Problem I Did All The Maintance At Dealer And Even Bought Another One Am Just Saying

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aretardedorange Banned 172 Rep 609 Posts Drives: E60 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Empire State iTrader: (6)	I say get Lexus RX350...good looking SUV out of the Japanese ones. I hate Acura...the new acuras look SO ugly. Lexus very reliable bunch of nice toys and roomy I think. Had a 2010 RX350 after 12k miles gave it back but it was nice!
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Duncanp64 Private First Class 5 Rep 123 Posts Drives: four wheels ... i think Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: usa iTrader: (0)	My wife has been hounding me to get her the new honda Pilot... I dont know much about them but in asking her why she wants it, she just says cuz it has a third row seat and lots of room. WTF man, I'm really trying to get her into the new x3 and hopefully i can at the philly auto show cuz i'm not really fond of the honda pilots.
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tony20009 Major General 1075 Rep 5,660 Posts Drives: BMW 335i - Coupe Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (0)	Please say that you aren't thinking of making an SUV your daily driving vehicle.... Can it really be so that a BMW 3er wagon (or some other company's wagon) would not fill your needs? Sorry, but I just don't see the point of folks driving what are essentially trucks everywhere. (I'm sure you've heard all the complaints against SUVs as daily drivers, so I'll not restate here.) Have you looked at the new X3? It's quite nice and might well be all you need. That said, I've heard the Acura SUV is a good vehicle though I don't know how it differs from the Honda one. If the mechanical bits are the same, I'd get the Honda one. __________________ Cheers, Tony ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ '07, e92 335i, *Sparkling Graphite, Coral Leather, Aluminum, 6-speed*
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