Opinion on deal: 04 330ci ZHP 36k mi (salvage title) $15-16k

jackangel · 09-16-2008, 10:23 PM

BIMMERPOST / Classifieds

Asking Price:

None

Item Interest

Title says most of it. Excellent condition, title due to minor fender bender which was repaired like new. Don't know the details of the 3rd party warranty, beyond 7yr/100k. If I don't get the warranty, I can save even more (but I prefer one, obviously, unless I can get a better one elsewhere). Will the salvage title make it hard to resell for around $10k+ in 1-2 years if I drive it 5-10k miles in that time? Being that KBB gives me almost 9k more for private party (no salvage issue of course), it seems like a good deal, provided due diligence returns no additional problems.

Is it worth the drive down to kick the tires and get more details? Can anyone recommend a reputable/economical inspection service which can give me peace of mind, or can I get it CPO'd from a local BMW dealer for $2-3k (yeah, I'll search too)?

Opinions appreciated.

UdubBadger · 09-17-2008, 12:16 AM

good deal... contact the DMV and ask what the laws are about salvage titles... you might be able to have it switched back to clean if a certified mechanic checks it out and says its in good mechanical condition.

its a heck of a deal and a damn nice car to get a deal on.

i'd say its worth it a look into for sure.

09-16-2008, 10:23 PM	#1
jackangel New Member 0 Rep 23 Posts Drives: 2000 TL Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SoCal (Valley) iTrader: (0)	Opinion on deal: 04 330ci ZHP 36k mi (salvage title) $15-16k BIMMERPOST / Classifieds Asking Price: None Item Interest Title says most of it. Excellent condition, title due to minor fender bender which was repaired like new. Don't know the details of the 3rd party warranty, beyond 7yr/100k. If I don't get the warranty, I can save even more (but I prefer one, obviously, unless I can get a better one elsewhere). Will the salvage title make it hard to resell for around $10k+ in 1-2 years if I drive it 5-10k miles in that time? Being that KBB gives me almost 9k more for private party (no salvage issue of course), it seems like a good deal, provided due diligence returns no additional problems. Is it worth the drive down to kick the tires and get more details? Can anyone recommend a reputable/economical inspection service which can give me peace of mind, or can I get it CPO'd from a local BMW dealer for $2-3k (yeah, I'll search too)? Opinions appreciated.
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09-17-2008, 12:16 AM	#2
UdubBadger Banned 633 Rep 24,685 Posts Drives: '04 330i ZHP Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chicago Burbs iTrader: (22) Garage List 2004 BMW 330i ZHP [9.50] 2011 135i [7.46] 2008 328xi [8.76]	good deal... contact the DMV and ask what the laws are about salvage titles... you might be able to have it switched back to clean if a certified mechanic checks it out and says its in good mechanical condition. its a heck of a deal and a damn nice car to get a deal on. i'd say its worth it a look into for sure.
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