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favorite things, Bryantville, MA, February 14, 2011, 12:17
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I'm looking at buying a 2004 325xi with 45,000 miles on it. I know the mileage is super low and I'm happy about that but concerned about future issues since I have reason to believe the car was not driven for long periods of time. What should I be looking for?? I owned an 02 330xi and have a good idea of what the costs are to fix BMW's and I know repairs can be quite expensive so am trying to avoid all that. Thanks

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    overbys from Overbys Inc, February 14, 2011, 13:53
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    get a well qualified BMW technician to do a pre-purchase
    inspection. it's $100 well spent.

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    motorcarsinternational from Motor Cars International, Inc., February 28, 2011, 11:43
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    you will want to have a prepurchace inspection done at bmw specific shop,thay will inform you of common problems and needed maintenance,this year e46 car is a very nice vehicle,all the usual 3 series quirks,susp bushings weak coling system plastic components,ect

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