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Old 01-09-2006, 01:45 PM
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BMW745 or keep ML320

hey all,
I know there is not much comparison but I have a 2002 ML320, 55Kmiles. I was getting a 02 BMW 745i, 25kmiles for about $46K certified per-owned warranty until 5/08, 100kmiles + full maintence.

I have been interested in changing from the ML for some time....reason for the 745i is a fantastic APR.

any insight?
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Originally Posted by St Nick
hey all,
I know there is not much comparison but I have a 2002 ML320, 55Kmiles. I was getting a 02 BMW 745i, 25kmiles for about $46K certified per-owned warranty until 5/08, 100kmiles + full maintence.

I have been interested in changing from the ML for some time....reason for the 745i is a fantastic APR.

any insight?
Very different vehicles, SUV vs. big, good handling luxury sedan . The early 7 series had tons of problems, many electronic. Looks are polarizing, some like, some hate, but few people seem to have no opinion. Early i-drive, lots of glitches. Read through the CPO, see what it excludes. It is not a continuation of the new car warranty.
It might sway my decision between two similar cars/deals, but I would never buy a car simply because it has a good APR. Good luck on whatever you choose.
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Originally Posted by St Nick
hey all,
I know there is not much comparison but I have a 2002 ML320, 55Kmiles. I was getting a 02 BMW 745i, 25kmiles for about $46K certified per-owned warranty until 5/08, 100kmiles + full maintence.

I have been interested in changing from the ML for some time....reason for the 745i is a fantastic APR.

any insight?

Get the car with the warranty. I am guessing since your ML has 55kmiles its out of warranty and stuff gets expensive to fix. i would say get the BMW then sell it as soon as you pass its warranty.
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I wouldnt get a 7 series unless it was the face lifted version, the 03/04's look horrid. For 46k why not get a BMW X5 4.8is

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2004-...QQcmdZViewItem

52k with 16k miles, you can easily find one for 46-48 grand with a little more mileage.

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