Certified Preowned 645ci

Debating getting a 05 645ci certified preowned for cost savings over the new 650i.
I know the 650i has better numbers, etc but think the 645 is adequate for me especially for the money saved. I figure the 650 goes for around sticker here in Soouthern Cali and I've seen some advertised 645ci from dealers for around 69k with fairly low miles. I'm sure they can even go a little lower with the new 650i rolling in.

Can any CPO owners share how their experiences so far with their cars? Alot of problems?

Originally Posted by jordan2tre

Debating getting a 05 645ci certified preowned for cost savings over the new 650i.
I know the 650i has better numbers, etc but think the 645 is adequate for me especially for the money saved. I figure the 650 goes for around sticker here in Soouthern Cali and I've seen some advertised 645ci from dealers for around 69k with fairly low miles. I'm sure they can even go a little lower with the new 650i rolling in.

Can any CPO owners share how their experiences so far with their cars? Alot of problems?

If you talking of real #s like in $$$$, you can save quite a bit. I was offered a new 645i for 70k and the money factor was quite low. BMW must be subsidizing the lease rate. But I changed my mind and went for ED and a 650i.

what was the sticker on that new 645?

it was $76,845 including Destination & del. It had Sport, Cold, Premium on it.

I thought about the same thing before I got the 650i. For only a few thousand more you can get the new 650i with a larger engine and other minor improvements. You also won't be purchasing into a discontinued model (resale value higher on 650i).

I would not by a used car for just 20% less than the sticker for a new higher powered car. The difference will be made up quite soon. OTOH, if the 6yr/100K warranty makes sense for you and you want to keep the car for a long time, you should look at the CPO. Does the 650 get the ED discount?
If it does it is a no brainer.

I'm willing to get a certified preowned 645ci but it would have to be some substantial cost savings to account not only for the preowned aspect but also the change in model/engine of 650i.

Just to keep it simple, let's say I'm looking at a 650i with 75k sticker. Do you think it's possible to get a similar equipped 2005 CPO 645ci with under 10k miles for 55k ?
From what you're saying, your dealer offers a new 2005 645ci for 70k which probably isn't worth it for me.

I've looked at ebay, autotrader, LA times and really don't see anything that low. Anyone with experience buying a certified preowned? What should I expect to pay?

We're getting an SUV next year so don't want to break the bank on just one vehicle, otherwise would go for 650i in heartbeat.

Originally Posted by jordan2tre

I'm willing to get a certified preowned 645ci but it would have to be some substantial cost savings to account not only for the preowned aspect but also the change in model/engine of 650i.

Just to keep it simple, let's say I'm looking at a 650i with 75k sticker. Do you think it's possible to get a similar equipped 2005 CPO 645ci with under 10k miles for 55k ?
From what you're saying, your dealer offers a new 2005 645ci for 70k which probably isn't worth it for me.

I've looked at ebay, autotrader, LA times and really don't see anything that low. Anyone with experience buying a certified preowned? What should I expect to pay?

We're getting an SUV next year so don't want to break the bank on just one vehicle, otherwise would go for 650i in heartbeat.

Jordan - It looks like you're still looking since your post last May:

Originally Posted by jordan2tre

I'm trying to get an idea of price for 04 or 05 645ci coupe certified preowned here in southern california. Low mileage. Could someone give me an idea of what they paid and what the original sticker was?

I'm on the fence between getting a preowned or new 645ci later this fall/winter when the 650ci comes out vs waiting a little longer to save up for a new 650ci. I know of the obvious difference in performance but 645 may be adequate for me especially if the money is right.

Time to stop looking and start buying, isn't it?

Originally Posted by BayAreaBMWFan

........... Does the 650 get the ED discount?
If it does it is a no brainer.

I know, for me it was with the ED discount.

The holdup is because my wife's car was in an accident and deemed "totalled".
Thus we are getting small SUV, most likely X3 or 5. If it wasn't for that, would have got it by now but now need to save a little.

Originally Posted by jordan2tre

The holdup is because my wife's car was in an accident and deemed "totalled".
Thus we are getting small SUV, most likely X3 or 5. If it wasn't for that, would have got it by now but now need to save a little.

I would have thought insurance would help and you'd be able to get that 6er by now. You've waited so long I'd go with the bigger engined car. But if you're not paying cash interest rates have by now gone way, way up. Too bad.

Insurance certainly helps but her car was already 4-5 years old. To get an x3 or 5, we're still looking at additional 25-35k for a new one so that certainly doesn't help when it happens unexpectedly. Thanks for the advice anyways.

We've decided on a jet black coupe. Also considering ED.

By the way, where did you get your 650i in LA? Any dealer exceptional?

Originally Posted by jordan2tre

Insurance certainly helps but her car was already 4-5 years old. To get an x3 or 5, we're still looking at additional 25-35k for a new one so that certainly doesn't help when it happens unexpectedly. Thanks for the advice anyways.

We've decided on a jet black coupe. Also considering ED.

By the way, where did you get your 650i in LA? Any dealer exceptional?

Mine came a little north of LA in Camarillo. Steve Thomas BMW. So far, they have exceeded my expectations.

Originally Posted by jordan2tre

Insurance certainly helps but her car was already 4-5 years old. To get an x3 or 5, we're still looking at additional 25-35k for a new one so that certainly doesn't help when it happens unexpectedly. Thanks for the advice anyways.

We've decided on a jet black coupe. Also considering ED.

By the way, where did you get your 650i in LA? Any dealer exceptional?

Bob Smith BMW in Calabasas delivered mine. They've done a good job. This is my third BMW from that dealership. (Salesman: Paul DelGatto.) They have had several 650is for sale in the past 3 weeks.