330CSi 2004 12K miles A good deal?

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A buddy is looking at a 2004 330CSi with 12,546 miles, original owner. BMW mechanic serviced since 2014, Owner is asking $15,000.

All opinions welcome.

Steve
 
A buddy is looking at a 2004 330CSi with 12,546 miles, original owner. BMW mechanic serviced since 2014, Owner is asking $15,000.

All opinions welcome.

Steve
If it's truly a 12,500 mile car I its a good price. I realize that a non "M" e46 isn't that high demand but those miles bring a real premium.
 
I will check and get back. If it is a Ci and not a CSi does that make a difference in its value?
 
Is it a 6 speed or automatic? Does it have the ZHP (performance upgrades) option?
6sp plus ZHP is the most desireable in IMHO.
Check previous BaT sales.
e46‘s are a lot of fun for the money. I have a standard 2004 330ci 6speed with 127k miles and it’s still a blast to drive.
 
Is it a 6 speed or automatic? Does it have the ZHP (performance upgrades) option?
6sp plus ZHP is the most desireable in IMHO.
Check previous BaT sales.
e46‘s are a lot of fun for the money. I have a standard 2004 330ci 6speed with 127k miles and it’s still a blast to drive.
Also is the automatic a problematic transmission?
 
Ultra low miles isn't always a good thing.
I wasn't aware of this. I've owned a few ultra low mile cars - yes sometimes things go wrong early on but once they are sorted out the are pretty much new cars. When @dang , @sfdon agree I listen. Would a good PPI take care of any concerns?

- Steve
 
I think Dan was referring to gaskets, hoses and fluids and such. Don't age well when under used. Or is that a myth?
 
Gaskets and seals. Think transmission seals and the like, which are more likely to require some shop time. Not all cars suffer from this and I suspect it is less of a problem for a more modern car with better seal technology...but that is just a supposition.
 
I think Dan was referring to gaskets, hoses and fluids and such. Don't age well when under used. Or is that a myth?
Got it, yes any car that has been sitting any amount of time should have all new fluids and filters, consider flushing the gas tank and possibly all new rubber. I bought a 67 T-bird with 38k miles in high school - didn't know better - two tires blew out. Gaskets makes sense if the car hadn't been driven.
 
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