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When buying your next BMW, consider the benefits of choosing a 1-owner vehicle. Purchasing a well-maintained pre-owned BMW can save you money while getting you into a reliable car at the same time. A 1-owner car is a used car that has only been owned by one person and usually comes with a variety of benefits many other used cars don’t offer. Here are three benefits of purchasing a 1-owner BMW.

 

The car shopping experience throws numerous choices at you. From color, to trim, to even model and brand, the possibilities are endless for you when it comes to getting a new car. However, one of the first choices you might make is whether or not to purchase a new car versus a used one. In this month’s blog, we at Patrick BMW have outlined some of the advantages for both options.

 

Electric vehicles (EV) and plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV) are all the rage recently, and for good reason. They still have that classic, professional BMW standard you’ve grown accustomed to, but these models are much more environmentally friendly. However, there is still a lot of confusion surrounding these types of vehicles and we understand. With new technology there often comes more questions than answers. However, we at Patrick BMW have laid out a few of our favorite reasons as to why you should go electric with us.

The excitement of buying a car at Patrick BMW can oftentimes overshadow some of the finer details in the process. No, we are not talking about what air freshener you should choose for your new ride, or the first song you should play when you pull off the sales lot. But we’re talking about taxes. Taxes are ever-important nowadays in the car world, especially in Illinois when compared to other places around the country. We at Patrick BMW felt that it would be important to give you a rundown of what to expect when you buy a car with…

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What does it mean to lease a vehicle?

Leasing allows you to get into a more expensive vehicle or one with more options because you are only paying for the time you are using it. Technically, the leasing company owns the car and they are borrowing it to you for the approved time and mileage of use. There are lower out-of-pockets costs when acquiring and maintaining the vehicle. Monthly payments are lower, and you get the pleasure of owning a new car every few years. The drawback is…

Start the buying process with Patrick BMW true car pricing when shopping for a New BMW, Used, Certified Pre-Owned BMW, Retired Service Loaner or Demonstrator. 

Our certified trained and seasoned managers go to great lengths to make sure every vehicle we have in stock is priced competitively based on our market.  When we order cars, we make sure we have a variety of models properly equipped and ready for you to drive.

Shopping on 3^rd party sites may be helpful to narrow down vehicle choices but when it comes to pricing, it is best to shop directly with the…

When looking at different performance options, you commonly see drivetrain configurations listed as FWD or RWD. Front-wheel drive (FWD) refers to a car that sends power to the front wheels, which pulls the car forward. This is the easiest to design and works best for small, compact cars and sedans. While it does not have the same power as other drivetrains, you get more gas mileage and some cars with turbocharged engines can achieve faster acceleration.

Rear-wheel drive (RWD) options refer...

If you’re looking for a reliable high-quality late model vehicle, the BMW Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle Program is the way to go. Every member of our team at Patrick BMW is available to answer any questions you may have about the BMW CPO program and to show you how easy it can be to become a BMW owner.

Not just any BMW can be part of the CPO program. The vehicle must pass a strict inspection. If it needs to and can be fixed, it will be fixed. If not, it cannot be a CPO vehicle. They also come with…