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Originally Posted by onewhippedpuppy

I'm priced right at KBB private party excellent value. Retail is over $15k. Given the same year/mileage, I don't know how much 3-series $13k will buy. Obviously the Mini doesn't have the same HP, but don't sell it short on quality. The interior fit/finish is easily on a par with a E46 325.

That is probably true, but it feels like the discount rack at Men's Warehouse in comparison.

And you can get quite a bit of E46 for $13-15K. I have been working on my dad for 3 years now, but the 525 just keeps going (with only minor help).

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