Thinking purchasing Michigan E91, will you do it?

francars · 03-12-2012, 12:45 PM

Hey guys

Will you guys buy a car from Michigan? It has 33k miles. No signs of rust but shall I worry?

Any input is appreciated

Cheers

Jholla · 03-12-2012, 02:10 PM

Im originally from michigan. I have had many bimmers while I lived there and even brought one to cali with me. All ended up rusting: (lower doors and lower trunk lid mostly. Granted...mine usually had about 70k before I bought it. So your low miles are good. Just check it really well and have mechanic do a good once over on those spots. Was it garaged?

francars · 03-12-2012, 02:14 PM

Yes, it was garaged but it was driven in the snow (as it was supposed to)
Will a PPI determine if this is a good car to buy?

mashimarho · 03-12-2012, 02:57 PM

I'm in Michigan, where?
PM me. I know like 50 bimmer guys up here.
I can get it checked out.

Where at? PM me

francars · 03-12-2012, 03:00 PM

PM Sent, thanks !!!!

Michael Schott · 03-12-2012, 03:36 PM

Modern cars don't tend to have rust issues, at least not for quite a while. Are you planning on keeping the car for a long time? I'm in Michigan but tend to lease for 36 months so don't have long term experience.

francars · 03-12-2012, 04:10 PM

Usually I keep my cars 2-3 years. Also worry about re-sale value. People around here tend to think north/east cars are not the best option...

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francars Private 1 Rep 62 Posts Drives: 2008 E91 MT ZSP (gone) Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	Thinking purchasing Michigan E91, will you do it? Hey guys Will you guys buy a car from Michigan? It has 33k miles. No signs of rust but shall I worry? Any input is appreciated Cheers
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Jholla Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: SG "07" 335i Sedan Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Burbank iTrader: (0)	Im originally from michigan. I have had many bimmers while I lived there and even brought one to cali with me. All ended up rusting: (lower doors and lower trunk lid mostly. Granted...mine usually had about 70k before I bought it. So your low miles are good. Just check it really well and have mechanic do a good once over on those spots. Was it garaged?
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francars Private 1 Rep 62 Posts Drives: 2008 E91 MT ZSP (gone) Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	Yes, it was garaged but it was driven in the snow (as it was supposed to) Will a PPI determine if this is a good car to buy?
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francars Private 1 Rep 62 Posts Drives: 2008 E91 MT ZSP (gone) Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	Usually I keep my cars 2-3 years. Also worry about re-sale value. People around here tend to think north/east cars are not the best option...
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