03 325i vs 04 325i

[HornyHornet]

I have just stumble accross an unexpected situation. Upon my trip to the local MBW center, I was interested in demo'n the 325i. Surprinsingly, the saleman informed me of their last 03 model. It was (smelled) BRAND new, never titled with low (test driven) miles. It had everything I was looking for:
Premium Pckg
Sunroof
Montana Leather
Heated/Power Seats
Alarm Installed
Bi-Xenon
Manual Trans
Floor mats
All for $28,800

From what I saw, it was identical to the 04 325i in appearrance inside and out. A similarly equipped 04 was pricing at about $33,500.

My question is, is there any difference between the two model years?

My salesman assured me that they were a mirror image with the exception of BMWAssist. He said engine, features, chassis, suspention, lights, design, etc. are all identical. One was just produced a year earlier.

I would love to save $5K. Any help or opinion would gladly be appreciated. HH
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[Bmw 325i 7803]

It is the same, practically nothing changes, well with the exception of the resale value. Keep in mind the car is already a 1.25 years old and I would mention it to them. I would offer them 28k flat.

But first try and find out edmunds true market value of the car. Also how many miles are on it, and what color?

 

[HornyHornet]

The TMV from Edmunds is at $28,854 with the included options. The dealer intially priced it at $29,945. Its has 292 "test driven" miles. Don't know how accurate that may be, but it surely smelled accurate. Also, KBB value was at ~$32,210, again with the options and miles. I did argue about resale value and its age, hence the price drop.
It is Black w/darker brown interior. The fact that the final settled price was right where TMV is, lower than KBB, and dealer agreed to install alarm @ no charge is why I am giving it a serious thought.
Thanks 7803 for your response. HH

 

[Bmw 325i 7803]

I'd still play with him and tell him 28,500 or 400 or whatnot... Anyway whatever you decide goodluck

 

[slato1]

If it is any help i bought my 325i with 10k miles from BMW for 27k Flat
Certified
Sport Package
Moon Roof
100k Warranty

 

[HornyHornet]

Slato1,
Thanks for your help. I finalized on $28,800 w/alarm. Reason?, they gave me more than the value of my trade, 2001 Jetta Wolfsburg. With trade, I will purchase for $28,250. I feel its a fair compromise; saving over $5K on a NEW 03. Thanks both for your insight. Im gonna pick it up today. Butterflies in my stomach.....so excited.... HH

 

[jonnyz16]

Right on HH .Always pays off doing research and not being impulsive when at a dealership. Of course I'm talking about myself.

 

[Bmw 325i 7803]

Slato1,
Thanks for your help. I finalized on $28,800 w/alarm. Reason?, they gave me more than the value of my trade, 2001 Jetta Wolfsburg. With trade, I will purchase for $28,250. I feel its a fair compromise; saving over $5K on a NEW 03. Thanks both for your insight. Im gonna pick it up today. Butterflies in my stomach.....so excited.... HH

Good price, I'm sure you'll enjoy her.

 

[HornyHornet]

Oh my goodness...oh my goodness. I absolutely love it! I can't believe the difference from an auto to a manual. Certainly you may all know. It seemed as if were a different engine. At first I was reluctant about the smaller displacement as I test drove the Steptronic. Upon leaving the dealer and started switching my gears, my jaw dropped. One other thing, though the stereo sure is fine, I found myself keeping the volume down so I can here this marvelous machine's growl; ggrrrr, ggrrrrrrrr, ggrrrrrrrrrrrrr. It just brings chills and can't get enough of it. Thanks all for your input. It definitely is "the ultamite driving machine". HH

 

[slato1]

I was shaking when i drove it off the lot it was such a rush. That manual is so fun to drive.

 

[theBMWenthusiast]

well im glad that you like the car have fun....