consumer_advantage Store Free CARFAX®ReportDon't buy a used car without CARFAX®! The first step to protecting yourself against buying used cars with costly hidden problems. CARFAX® searches its nationwide database and provides a detailed vehicle history report in seconds.Terms and Conditions Please see item description.About UsThank you for considering our vehicles online. I'm Bob Adams, owner of Consumer Advantage, LLC. I did not "grow up" in the car business. Most of my professional life was as a stock broker, so I can look at the car business from a truly distinctive perspective that is notthe same old business model and attitude you may know (and despise?). I spent over 30 years as a consumer of cars (a lot of them!). Oh how I wish I knew then what I know now. Many online sellers say they are wholesalers. We truly are. To give you some insight into our operation you should know that when we acquire vehicles we do a thorough evaluation including analysis from two independent mechanics. Of course we have done our homework before we purchase anything, including careful visual inspection and examination of the vehicle's history. When a vehicle's history is sound and it is in excellent condition without the need for reconditioning cosmetically and/or mechanically, it will be marketed online to the public. Those are the ones you see...the cream of the crop.Because we are a low overhead, small wholesale operation, the vehicles that don't pass muster are sold to retail dealers. Those large, high overhead operations already have people on the payroll that will make the vehicle look a like a million, mark it way up and put it on their retail lot. We don't have those people, facilities or time. Compare Consumer Advantage's pricing to the same year, make, and model with similar miles and equipment on ANY retailer's site or advertising and you'll see the difference. It's amazing. Had I known how this business works for all those years I was buying cars as a consumer, I would have saved a fortune!Our stance is that if the car does not have to be "dragged around" to the bumper painter, the leather medic, the wheel repair guy and the mechanic, why not wholesale it to you? We don't care if a similar profit comes from you or from a retailer. Our business model makes great sense because posting online only the "ready to roll" vehicles substantially shortens the time in inventory and thus our bottom line costs. And there is always an appetite among retail dealers for "rough" cars, so we can move those quickly too. But we don't ask our online customers to accept them! We have a small but great team. Evan Kay is our Director of Operations. When I need to know what stage of the process any vehicle in our inventory is in, Evan has the answer. When you take delivery of your beautiful new vehicle, it was Evan who prepared it. His standard as to what is necessary is simple: He assumes the role of you, the buyer, as they approach and drive the car. Our lead buyer Gary Zuck has been a high-line wholesale vehicle buyer for many of the leading exotic-high-line retail dealerships in the Washington DC area for over twelve years. Gary really knows cars! Michelle Munoz is as sharp as they come and is our Director of Administration. I continually saddle her with more and more responsibilities and she has always come through, often finding a much more efficient way of doing things. So each of our four team members has a title and some defined responsibilities. But as is common in such a small group, we all do some of everything! We are blessed with extremely conscientious, capable and honest people. Our whole team is dedicated to one end result....happy customers. It is safe to say that we have ZERO unhappy customers. We are more proud of that than I can express. But I'll brag a little here: In the automobile business, especially doing business online, that is an enormous accomplishment. We hold firmly to the principal of customer satisfaction, no matter how much easier or profitable it might be to do otherwise. We don't just talk about doing the right thing, we do it. All of us at Consumer Advantage, LLC understand the apprehension that accompanies a sight-unseen, online purchase. I experience that to some degree when buying my kids items online for a relatively smaller sum. So we know how our buyers must feel after taking that plunge, making that legal commitment to spend many thousands of dollars based on pictures and words. So please know that behind those pictures and words are four people who truly want you to have a great experience. And we have delivered great experiences with EVERY sale. From acquiring cars, to evaluating their soundness, to posting them, preparing them for delivery, and helping you through the process from keyboard to turning the car key, your satisfaction is our goal. Along the way we try to earn a living for our families through many hours of hard work and we save people a lot of money with our wholesale perspective on the business. Consumer Advantage is not a retail dealership. No big lot full of cars, no showroom. No big overhead. We know that online buyers won't pay retail. So we offer solid, wholesale values on superb cars. You can trace the history of any vehicle we offer and you will find no dubious or questionable issues at all. We just don't offer those cars, period. We depend on smart buyers. Unlike large retail dealers, the online venues are not an advertising forum. Actually selling online is how we take care of our families. We don't have a facility that is meant for traditional buyer traffic. So we sell at wholesale the same cars, acquired the same way, as the big franchise dealers do. But we are about online sales, full disclosure, wholesale values and happy customers. Life is so much easier that way! A final thought as I wrap up this "About Us" section: Over the years I have been involved in close to 2000 online car transactions for my own company and in the past for other dealers who hired me to market for them. That vast experience has taught me a great deal about what makes buyers comfortable and what does not. It has taught me to be very effective and successful at selling cars. Over all those transactions I now know (for the most part!) what works and what doesn't. That knowledge, being blessed with a great team and the confluence of many other factors for which I am very grateful have combined to allow me to take care of my family and help others do the same. That's important. But there are a lot of ways to make a living. What is most important, no kidding, are the wonderful experiences I have had connecting to people all over America and the world. And you know what? The OVERWHELMING majority of people are GOOD. They are friendly, honest and solid folks who are a joy to work with. I hope we get to connect with you, too! See our other listings Disclaimer: This auction is a legally binding contract to buy this vehicle. All vehicles are sold as-is unless otherwise specified. I have done my best to accurately describe this vehicle. 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BMW 325 CONV SPORT PREM COLD PKGS+FREE WARRANTYYear2006MakeBMWModel3-SeriesVINWBABW33426PX88445Mileage53648TransmissionAutomaticEngine6 Cylinder, 2.5 LExterior ColorGrayInterior ColorGrayTitleClearAM/FM StereoAir conditioningAlloy WheelsAuto-Dimming Rearview MirrorBody Side MoldingsCD playerCenter Arm RestCenter ConsoleClimate ControlClockCompass/Temp. GaugeConvertibleCoolant Temp. GaugeCourtesy LightsCruise controlCup HoldersDigital ClockDigital InstrumentsDriver airbagDual Power MirrorsFloor MatsFront Bucket SeatsHeated MirrorsHeated SeatsInterior Hood ReleaseInterval WipersKeyless EntryLeather Steering WheelLeather UpholsteryLeather seatsMap LightMemory Seat(s)Metallic PaintPassenger Climate ControlPassenger airbagPower AntennaPower Lumbar SupportPower MirrorsPower SteeringPower locksPower seatsPower windowsPremium Sound SystemRadial tiresRear DefrosterReclining Bucket SeatsRemote Trunk LidSecurity SystemSport Steering WheelSteering Wheel ControlsSteptronicTachometerTelescoping SteeringTilt Steering ColumnTinted GlassTrip OdometerVanity Mirror(s)Wood TrimXenon Lights
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This fantastic, LOADED, ONE OWNER 2006 BMW 325Ci CONVERTIBLE is in extraordinary condition. It comes with the most distinctive color combination that we have seen. WHAT A CAR! Nothing needs to be done to this GORGEOUS CONVERTIBLE but to enjoy the LUXURY, DEPENDABILITY, PRESTIGE and PERFORMANCE of this beautiful car. Call Bob at 703-475-1555 to own this terrific car.
A 6 MONTH, 6000 MILE VERY COMPREHENSIVE WARRANTY IS INCLUDED, NO COST TO YOU! This is NOT a "promotional" warranty with no teeth. CALL FOR DETAILS YOU WON"T BELIEVE ALL IT COVERS! FOR FREE! More warranty options are available at WHOLESALE, not keystone as the retailers charge.
We are sure to forget something here so give us a call but we do remember that you get LEATHER, HEATED SEATS, POWER TOP, XENON, PREMIUM SOUND w/M3/CD CHANGER and a WHOLE LOT MORE with BMW style, quality and reliability. This one is VERY SPECIAL INDEED! This is NOT a base model.
****IT IS LOADED WITH THE SPORT, PREMIUM AND COLD WEATHER PACKAGES****
We are true wholesalers and you can own this great 2006 325Ci CONVERTIBLE with WARRANTY and loaded with goodies for the same money dealers pay us! CHECK AUTOTRADER, CARS.COM and your LOCAL DEALERS` WEB SITES. COMPARE APPLES TO APPLES if you can find another apple like this one. Then call Bob at 703-475-1555.
Want to see the WHOLESALE BLACK BOOK on this SPECIFIC car? Call and we will send it. It’s what ALL dealers are looking at when you ask for their best deal. We are happy to share that with you. We wholesale cars. To YOU or to our dealer customers, no matter. When we get a NICE one that needs no work we keep it to WHOLESALE it to our internet customers.
Don`t have this one disappear on you. We get too many calls wondering why one of our exceptional vehicles has disappeared. The car will go to the caller who researches carefully and takes advantage of the fact that we are online sellers with very low overhead and we wholesale cars to retail dealers. We are happy with that same profit so WHY NOT WHOLESALE IT TO YOU?
CALL BOB at 703-475-1555 FOR THE BEST STRATEGY TO WIN THIS CAR ON EBAY. IF YOU DON’T KNOW THE ROPES TODAY ON EBAY YOU CANNOT BE SUCCESSFUL. HONESTLY. WHETHER YOU BUY THIS ONE OR NOT YOU NEED THE CONSUMER ADVANTAGE TO HAVE ANY CHANCE OF WINNING ON EBAY AGAINST THE RETAIL CAR DEALERS WHO ARE THE MAJOR BUYERS.
REMEMBER THE 6 MONTH or 6000 WARRANTY IS INCLUDED. Don`t miss this ONE OWNER beauty with ALL THE PACKAGES: SPORT, PREMIUM, COLD. This one is as nice as we have ever had and we deal with a LOT of them. CALL BOB 703-475-1555.
Bid with confidence this vehicle is being offered with a Limited Warranty. Please contact us via PHONE at 703-475-1555 to obtain specific information about this warranty and options for longer or more comprehensive coverage.
Please see item description.
Thank you for considering our vehicles online. I'm Bob Adams, owner of Consumer Advantage, LLC. I did not "grow up" in the car business. Most of my professional life was as a stock broker, so I can look at the car business from a truly distinctive perspective that is not the same old business model and attitude you may know (and despise?). I spent over 30 years as a consumer of cars (a lot of them!). Oh how I wish I knew then what I know now.
Many online sellers say they are wholesalers. We truly are. To give you some insight into our operation you should know that when we acquire vehicles we do a thorough evaluation including analysis from two independent mechanics. Of course we have done our homework before we purchase anything, including careful visual inspection and examination of the vehicle's history. When a vehicle's history is sound and it is in excellent condition without the need for reconditioning cosmetically and/or mechanically, it will be marketed online to the public. Those are the ones you see...the cream of the crop.
Because we are a low overhead, small wholesale operation, the vehicles that don't pass muster are sold to retail dealers. Those large, high overhead operations already have people on the payroll that will make the vehicle look a like a million, mark it way up and put it on their retail lot. We don't have those people, facilities or time. Compare Consumer Advantage's pricing to the same year, make, and model with similar miles and equipment on ANY retailer's site or advertising and you'll see the difference. It's amazing. Had I known how this business works for all those years I was buying cars as a consumer, I would have saved a fortune!
Our stance is that if the car does not have to be "dragged around" to the bumper painter, the leather medic, the wheel repair guy and the mechanic, why not wholesale it to you? We don't care if a similar profit comes from you or from a retailer. Our business model makes great sense because posting online only the "ready to roll" vehicles substantially shortens the time in inventory and thus our bottom line costs. And there is always an appetite among retail dealers for "rough" cars, so we can move those quickly too. But we don't ask our online customers to accept them!
We have a small but great team. Evan Kay is our Director of Operations. When I need to know what stage of the process any vehicle in our inventory is in, Evan has the answer. When you take delivery of your beautiful new vehicle, it was Evan who prepared it. His standard as to what is necessary is simple: He assumes the role of you, the buyer, as they approach and drive the car.
Our lead buyer Gary Zuck has been a high-line wholesale vehicle buyer for many of the leading exotic-high-line retail dealerships in the Washington DC area for over twelve years. Gary really knows cars!
Michelle Munoz is as sharp as they come and is our Director of Administration. I continually saddle her with more and more responsibilities and she has always come through, often finding a much more efficient way of doing things.
So each of our four team members has a title and some defined responsibilities. But as is common in such a small group, we all do some of everything! We are blessed with extremely conscientious, capable and honest people. Our whole team is dedicated to one end result....happy customers. It is safe to say that we have ZERO unhappy customers. We are more proud of that than I can express. But I'll brag a little here: In the automobile business, especially doing business online, that is an enormous accomplishment. We hold firmly to the principal of customer satisfaction, no matter how much easier or profitable it might be to do otherwise. We don't just talk about doing the right thing, we do it.
All of us at Consumer Advantage, LLC understand the apprehension that accompanies a sight-unseen, online purchase. I experience that to some degree when buying my kids items online for a relatively smaller sum. So we know how our buyers must feel after taking that plunge, making that legal commitment to spend many thousands of dollars based on pictures and words. So please know that behind those pictures and words are four people who truly want you to have a great experience. And we have delivered great experiences with EVERY sale.
From acquiring cars, to evaluating their soundness, to posting them, preparing them for delivery, and helping you through the process from keyboard to turning the car key, your satisfaction is our goal.
Along the way we try to earn a living for our families through many hours of hard work and we save people a lot of money with our wholesale perspective on the business.
Consumer Advantage is not a retail dealership. No big lot full of cars, no showroom. No big overhead. We know that online buyers won't pay retail. So we offer solid, wholesale values on superb cars. You can trace the history of any vehicle we offer and you will find no dubious or questionable issues at all. We just don't offer those cars, period. We depend on smart buyers. Unlike large retail dealers, the online venues are not an advertising forum. Actually selling online is how we take care of our families.
We don't have a facility that is meant for traditional buyer traffic. So we sell at wholesale the same cars, acquired the same way, as the big franchise dealers do. But we are about online sales, full disclosure, wholesale values and happy customers. Life is so much easier that way!
A final thought as I wrap up this "About Us" section: Over the years I have been involved in close to 2000 online car transactions for my own company and in the past for other dealers who hired me to market for them. That vast experience has taught me a great deal about what makes buyers comfortable and what does not. It has taught me to be very effective and successful at selling cars. Over all those transactions I now know (for the most part!) what works and what doesn't. That knowledge, being blessed with a great team and the confluence of many other factors for which I am very grateful have combined to allow me to take care of my family and help others do the same. That's important.
But there are a lot of ways to make a living. What is most important, no kidding, are the wonderful experiences I have had connecting to people all over America and the world. And you know what? The OVERWHELMING majority of people are GOOD. They are friendly, honest and solid folks who are a joy to work with. I hope we get to connect with you, too!
This auction is a legally binding contract to buy this vehicle. All vehicles are sold as-is unless otherwise specified. I have done my best to accurately describe this vehicle. It is up to the buyer to come see and further inspect the car before the end of the auction.-->
