buying new vs used car...?

monto

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Looking for a BMW 528i ('98 or newer) or 525i (2001), but prices seem to range quite a bit. If i plan on keeping the vehicle for the life of the car, would it really matter if i were to purchase a used sub-30K mile 5-series and save a few bucks (perhaps up to $7000), or go with a new one?

one last tidbit, anyone with experience in car auctions, "official" ones by local counties? prices seem to be lowest there, but i'm worried about having to shell out $5000 for the transmission when i get the car home

all opinions/ideas welcome