Would you buy a stolen bmw 335i m sport? - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

bmwaddict · 10-09-2012, 11:11 PM

Ok guys I found an E92 AW 335i M Sport, 6 Speed, iDive, and all the good stuff for the right price. The price I'm talking about is $31,999. The car has 26,808 mi. and she looks in a good shape base on pictures and CARFAX report. The only thing is the car was stolen in FL and recovered the same day in NY. No damages were reported or missing. The car failed emissions inspection, but a couple of days later the car passed emissions inspection. So, what you guys would do buy the car or don't buy it?

and thanks in advance.

Game · 10-10-2012, 12:04 AM

Sounds pretty fishy....

bmwaddict · 10-10-2012, 12:22 AM

thinking about the same thing...it's just a good deal? or im missing something? And what is wrong in buying or not good good in buying a stolen car? any idea?

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Originally Posted by Game

Sounds pretty fishy....

04cbm3 · 10-10-2012, 12:30 AM

Get a ppi

Game · 10-10-2012, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by bmwaddict

thinking about the same thing...it's just a good deal? or im missing something? And what is wrong in buying or not good good in buying a stolen car? any idea?

Well it'll definitely affect the resale value.

N55 · 10-10-2012, 12:41 AM

What year is it?

Oh and failed emissions, maybe the previous owner had mods such as DPs.

bmwaddict · 10-10-2012, 01:26 AM

2011...what you think? good deal? should bring it to to bmw dealer for a ppi?

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Originally Posted by N55

What year is it?

Oh and failed emissions, maybe the previous owner had mods such as DPs.

kingofthedemo · 10-10-2012, 03:31 AM

My car was a stolen vehicle that was recovered by the insurance company after the police found it, by that time they already paid the original owners out. I got it for a steal(no pun intended, haha), and have been very happy, the only damage was a cracked windshield.

bmwaddict · 10-10-2012, 03:44 AM

thx for the info....im just scared buy it...the price is right

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Originally Posted by kingofthedemo

My car was a stolen vehicle that was recovered by the insurance company after the police found it, by that time they already paid the original owners out. I got it for a steal(no pun intended, haha), and have been very happy, the only damage was a cracked windshield.

AlanAZ · 10-10-2012, 07:30 AM

Get a PPI from a good Indie repairer. And if you do buy it, change all the oils - engine, gearbox and diff soon. Perhaps even a 2nd engine oil change after a 1,000 mls. I did that on mine, it wasn't stolen, but had twice your mileage.

Rmk392 · 10-10-2012, 08:41 AM

if it checks out from dealer inspection, I would buy it. Your still under warranty anyway

Raja Ventureshield · 10-10-2012, 08:51 AM

no harm. go for it but get it PPIed.

Dylan335i · 10-10-2012, 09:11 AM

Get a PPI then sign the papers and enjoy your new car!

N55 · 10-10-2012, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by bmwaddict

2011...what you think? good deal? should bring it to to bmw dealer for a ppi?

PPI it and if it is good, sign the papers!

Goofyguy · 10-10-2012, 10:24 AM

Made it from Florida to New York in one drive, thats a man on a mission. That tells me they had no time to strip it. We had a Shelby stolen from my dealership, we recovered it in 6 hours, it was already in 1000's of pieces by then.

I would be fine with that car if I were buying it.

S3RI35 · 10-10-2012, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Goofyguy

Made it from Florida to New York in one drive, thats a man on a mission. That tells me they had no time to strip it. We had a Shelby stolen from my dealership, we recovered it in 6 hours, it was already in 1000's of pieces by then.

I would be fine with that car if I were buying it.

I thought I was the only one who caught that too! FL to NY in a day is hightailing it!

theblackmamba · 10-10-2012, 11:13 AM

Most likely was an insurance job. Call the insurance company first to figure out how much and if it can be insured.

bmwaddict · 10-10-2012, 12:48 PM

Thx guys...will check this out

VaDuro · 10-10-2012, 12:56 PM

That thing was balled from FL to NY in a day...good and bad i guess, all you can do is have it checked out and dyno'd to push the engine alittle to see if any leaks or other invisible stuff.

infinitigor · 10-10-2012, 02:10 PM

does it still have factory warranty from bmw?
since it failed inspection its possible they were modded, and if BMW knows they were modded than there is no more factory warranty on engine related issues.

other than that, i wouldnt worry about much

theblackmamba · 10-15-2012, 10:36 AM

pm me i can autocheck it for you!

cmyk · 10-15-2012, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by infinitigor

since it failed inspection its possible they were modded, and if BMW knows they were modded than there is no more factory warranty on engine related issues.

It's possible that it was modded, but any number of items equally as possible -- depends on the state of course, but I have seen Carfax say "failed emissions inspection" even if the reason for failure had nothing to do with actual emissions (example: tires worn out, crack in windshield, turn signal bulb out, tint too dark, etc).

A few years ago I purchased a Jetta that had been stolen from the dealership and recovered next day. Had no issues with the car, and no issues getting it insured.

10-09-2012, 11:11 PM	#1
bmwaddict No Music...No Life...! Drives: No BMW (Yet) Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: West Palm Beach, FL Posts: 1,313 iTrader: (0)	Would you buy a stolen bmw 335i m sport? Ok guys I found an E92 AW 335i M Sport, 6 Speed, iDive, and all the good stuff for the right price. The price I'm talking about is $31,999. The car has 26,808 mi. and she looks in a good shape base on pictures and CARFAX report. The only thing is the car was stolen in FL and recovered the same day in NY. No damages were reported or missing. The car failed emissions inspection, but a couple of days later the car passed emissions inspection. So, what you guys would do buy the car or don't buy it? and thanks in advance. __________________ M3 CSL " … This is BMW at its absolute best.” - Jeremy Clarkson E92 M3 " ... M3 drivers have no friends." - Jeremy Clarkson
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10-10-2012, 12:04 AM	#2
Game Boycotting teaser threads Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lockport/Chicago, IL Posts: 3,125 iTrader: (10)	Sounds pretty fishy.... __________________ Space Gray / Saddle Brown E92 335i - APRIL 2013 Car of the Month FS: (1) 19x10 +25 VMR V710 Matte Black Writer at DecisiveSports.com

10-10-2012, 12:41 AM	#6
N55 Major Drives: 2012 335IS E92 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 1,133 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2012 BMW 335IS [3.20] 2011 BMW 335XI (SOLD) [2.33] 2008 BMW 335xi (SOLD) [5.00]	What year is it? Oh and failed emissions, maybe the previous owner had mods such as DPs. __________________ 2008 335xi E90 Alpine White - Sold - 8/19/10 > 2011 335xi E90 Jet Black - Sold - 6/27/12 > 2012 335IS E92 Crimson Red - Current

10-10-2012, 03:31 AM	#8
kingofthedemo Lieutenant Drives: BMW E90 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: USA Posts: 465 iTrader: (0)	My car was a stolen vehicle that was recovered by the insurance company after the police found it, by that time they already paid the original owners out. I got it for a steal(no pun intended, haha), and have been very happy, the only damage was a cracked windshield. Attached Images

10-10-2012, 07:30 AM	#10
AlanAZ Captain Drives: E90 325i sport manual Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 772 iTrader: (4)	Get a PPI from a good Indie repairer. And if you do buy it, change all the oils - engine, gearbox and diff soon. Perhaps even a 2nd engine oil change after a 1,000 mls. I did that on mine, it wasn't stolen, but had twice your mileage. Last edited by AlanAZ; 10-10-2012 at 07:40 AM.

10-10-2012, 12:30 AM	#4
04cbm3 Private First Class Drives: E46 m3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: AL./ky Posts: 161 iTrader: (0)	Get a ppi

10-10-2012, 08:41 AM	#11
Rmk392 First Lieutenant Drives: E92 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Philly Posts: 300 iTrader: (0)	if it checks out from dealer inspection, I would buy it. Your still under warranty anyway

10-10-2012, 08:51 AM	#12
Raja Ventureshield BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: BMW M3 coupe Join Date: May 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 4,551 iTrader: (6)	no harm. go for it but get it PPIed.

10-10-2012, 09:11 AM	#13
Dylan335i First Lieutenant Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Orlando Posts: 398 iTrader: (3)	Get a PPI then sign the papers and enjoy your new car! __________________ JB4 G5 / Walboro LPFP/ BMS Flash/ M3 Rep Front Bumper / OSS Headlights / BC Coilovers / 5" ETS FMIC / 3" VRSF Downpipes / AA Charge Pipe & BOV / BMS DCI / LCI Tails / CSL Trunk / CF Interior / CF Emblems / Cyba Air Scoops / 15% Tints / 5k Fogs / EBC RedStuff Pads / Drilled & Slotted Rotors / ECS SS Brake Lines

10-10-2012, 10:24 AM	#15
Goofyguy GoofBall Drives: 2009 E92 N54 XI Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 586 iTrader: (1)	Made it from Florida to New York in one drive, thats a man on a mission. That tells me they had no time to strip it. We had a Shelby stolen from my dealership, we recovered it in 6 hours, it was already in 1000's of pieces by then. I would be fine with that car if I were buying it.

10-10-2012, 11:13 AM	#17
theblackmamba Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 0 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: 1 Posts: 1,809 iTrader: (8)	Most likely was an insurance job. Call the insurance company first to figure out how much and if it can be insured. __________________ Need a Vehicle History Report / Autocheck? PM ME NOW! \| Buy my parts: AUDIO <--- CLICK

10-10-2012, 12:48 PM	#18
bmwaddict No Music...No Life...! Drives: No BMW (Yet) Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: West Palm Beach, FL Posts: 1,313 iTrader: (0)	Thx guys...will check this out __________________ M3 CSL " … This is BMW at its absolute best.” - Jeremy Clarkson E92 M3 " ... M3 drivers have no friends." - Jeremy Clarkson

10-10-2012, 12:56 PM	#19
VaDuro Second Lieutenant Drives: 335xi Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: South NYC Posts: 216 iTrader: (2)	That thing was balled from FL to NY in a day...good and bad i guess, all you can do is have it checked out and dyno'd to push the engine alittle to see if any leaks or other invisible stuff. __________________ E90XI//GRAPHBLK//VISHNUv.5.R3//ERCP//Synapse BOV//aFe Super Stock//aFe Grill Scoops//35%//Matte Grill//Apex EC-7 + 12MM Space

10-10-2012, 02:10 PM	#20
infinitigor Lieutenant Drives: 13' 335i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 553 iTrader: (8)	does it still have factory warranty from bmw? since it failed inspection its possible they were modded, and if BMW knows they were modded than there is no more factory warranty on engine related issues. other than that, i wouldnt worry about much

10-15-2012, 10:36 AM	#21
theblackmamba Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 0 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: 1 Posts: 1,809 iTrader: (8)	pm me i can autocheck it for you! __________________ Need a Vehicle History Report / Autocheck? PM ME NOW! \| Buy my parts: AUDIO <--- CLICK

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