Some advice

mikshroy · 05-25-2011, 06:54 PM

Alright I am looking at a 2008 M3 coupe for 37,000. I has 48,000 miles on it and has premium package and cold weather. Check the carfax and it looks good. Is this a good deal?

kmarei · 05-25-2011, 07:08 PM

Only 2000 miles left in the warranty
So if you get it, go over it with a tooth comb, and see if you can find any issues

utfenix335i · 05-25-2011, 07:16 PM

Wow. Agree. Check it out completely by a BMW tech.

mikshroy · 05-25-2011, 07:46 PM

Well it is about 12 hrs away and with my work schedule, i can only see it one day. Is the price good? Sorry for all the questions I do not know a lot about M3's

Webz · 05-25-2011, 07:58 PM

Did you ask the guys over on the m3 forum?

kmarei · 05-25-2011, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by schrute

Did you ask the guys over on the m3 forum?

better yet
check the for sale section
http://www.m3post.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=284

utfenix335i · 05-26-2011, 06:40 AM

You shouldn't rush any car decision. The price is unbelievably good. So much so that I'd want a tech to look it over. Id call the BMW dealership over where the car is, ask them to do a diagnostic, and make the deal. They usually charge $200 for it... And I'd say that's worth it.

mikshroy · 05-26-2011, 08:13 AM

It is being privately sold. Can a dealership be my representative since I am not close to the car?

utfenix335i · 05-26-2011, 08:37 AM

I'd check with the closest dealership. Is it a lease car or someone's bought car?

mikshroy · 05-26-2011, 08:45 AM

It is a leased car, i will buying it out. I am not familiar with this either.

utfenix335i · 05-26-2011, 09:55 AM

I think I know what car you are talking about. Being that it's a leased car, you maybe ok as is since the owner had to take care of it for so long. It still seems like a much higher mileage car. Ask if it is mostly highway or city? Did he get on it hard or not? Whats the thread wear on the tires. That'll tell you a lot of the driving habit of the previous owner.

I would still have it inspected by the dealer. Offer him $200 or so to inspect the car before you go up there so you don't get pressured into buying a car you may not want.

utfenix335i · 05-26-2011, 10:20 AM

As a side note, carfax is unreliable. My previous car was t boned before I bought it but the carfax didn't show it on the report.

pseto · 05-26-2011, 10:37 AM

have the owner take it to the closest dealership and have them do a pre-purchase inspection. Talk to the SA and tech who will be working on your car so that they provide YOU with their checklist and review any issues. the car's owner does not need to know any of this info as to not slant the tech's inspection.

I've done this on cars on the other side of the country before I bought them and it worked out fine.

huyner328 · 05-26-2011, 10:38 AM

Price is okay, just high miles for a 2008. Most people are at 20k-ish.

bigdaddycane · 05-26-2011, 11:14 AM

take a day off work and have it checked out appropriately (as stated above). It will be worth it in the long run.

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mikshroy Enlisted Member 4 Rep 49 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	Some advice Alright I am looking at a 2008 M3 coupe for 37,000. I has 48,000 miles on it and has premium package and cold weather. Check the carfax and it looks good. Is this a good deal?
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mikshroy Enlisted Member 4 Rep 49 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	Well it is about 12 hrs away and with my work schedule, i can only see it one day. Is the price good? Sorry for all the questions I do not know a lot about M3's
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utfenix335i Colonel 135 Rep 1,999 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 335i; 2015 X5 50i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Rockville, MD iTrader: (11) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [10.00]	You shouldn't rush any car decision. The price is unbelievably good. So much so that I'd want a tech to look it over. Id call the BMW dealership over where the car is, ask them to do a diagnostic, and make the deal. They usually charge $200 for it... And I'd say that's worth it. __________________ Join Bimmer Alliance.... https://www.facebook.com/groups/511846452162411/ Become a BMW CCA member & reference my member# 451032
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mikshroy Enlisted Member 4 Rep 49 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	It is being privately sold. Can a dealership be my representative since I am not close to the car?
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utfenix335i Colonel 135 Rep 1,999 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 335i; 2015 X5 50i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Rockville, MD iTrader: (11) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [10.00]	I think I know what car you are talking about. Being that it's a leased car, you maybe ok as is since the owner had to take care of it for so long. It still seems like a much higher mileage car. Ask if it is mostly highway or city? Did he get on it hard or not? Whats the thread wear on the tires. That'll tell you a lot of the driving habit of the previous owner. I would still have it inspected by the dealer. Offer him $200 or so to inspect the car before you go up there so you don't get pressured into buying a car you may not want. __________________ Join Bimmer Alliance.... https://www.facebook.com/groups/511846452162411/ Become a BMW CCA member & reference my member# 451032
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