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So I found an n52 car a few months back. I actually threw a deposit down on it back in May but the dealership was being kind of shady as far as the numbers go so I backed out. They took 3 days to get back to me on a credit app and when they finally did get back to me with numbers they threw in a warranty as well as out of state fees that I've never heard of. I did some research after I backed out on the deal and the dealership doesn't have the best of reviews. A lot of people have had issues with cars they've picked up from them.
That should be a red flag right there but I'm young and naive. *face palm* This specific n52 car is literally the ONLY example I've come across in a 3 month search on the market. (n52, 24k miles, 6spd, sport, cold weather, SPACE GREY ~ I'm in love...) I pulled out of the deal back in May and since then the dealership has come down roughly $2,000 on sticker. I'm thinking if I bring my own financing and get a PPI done at a reputable BMW dealership, It might be worth it to go back. Thoughts? Feel free to tell me I'm jonesin' and being dumb. |
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24k miles is pretty low, so I don't think there's anything wrong with car. The only thing that comes to mind is maybe search to see if it was involved in any kind of trouble (accident/theft, etc). And probably serviced under warranty so maybe one oil change tops.
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I'm thinking if a trusted BMW dealership does a PPI on the car and it checks out, it might be worth it? They also offered me top dollar for my Audi on trade when we were in business last month... Here's the car: https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/invent...ting=171478139 |
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06-29-2017, 03:50 PM | #31 | |
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Also, there are tell-tales signs you can check out, like the wear on pedals, by the driver's door sill, handles and buttons and a few other. If these look worn and the mileage on the cluster is low - you know the answer. You can report that and then it's not pretty for whoever pulled the stint.
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06-29-2017, 07:49 PM | #32 | |
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I cant even begin to say how much work has already been done on my 2013 39k mile car that i bought at 29k miles a year ago. I tracked the old owner down from some paper work in the dash. He informed me of a whole new transmission was put in at 20k and stock charge pipe at some other point. Since ive owned it new cup holder, new oil pan gaskets, new evaporator and gaskets, new heater w integrated air conditioner. Now that i think about it holy shit this car had some stuff done in its short life. thank god ive got 1 more month warranty and 2 years cpo. If you get it i hope yours doesnt need anything in 1 year like mine. |
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I'm considering coming back to BMW as well. Sold my 335i awhile ago to pay for school, ended up finding a job that paid better than what I'd go to school for in the long run. The 328i is a run little cruiser, was the first BMW I ever drove and I fell in love with it. In retrospect I didn't really use the 335's power much, wasn't really many opportunities. Was auto, too.
I can second that finding a good manual 328i is a tough search. Keep looking though, it's absolutely worth the wait to find the right car. Never settle due to impulse! Good luck! |
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UPDATE: Called the dealership that has said n52 car and they are totally cool with me sending it off for a PPI... Seems like a good omen if you ask me. If the car wasn't clean I doubt they'd be okay with it.
Also got pre approved with a decent rate at my local credit union... I don't wanna count my eggs before they hatch but so far so good. |
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GL with your car and hopefully you have a new ride for the 4th of July
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I have a 328xi touring.
literally the heaviest configuration you could get. it's not a rocket ship like my brother's E61 535, but it's fast enough to be enjoyable. put the 330 intake manifold on it and an exhaust and pick up another 40 HP. be happy you can replace all 6 injectors for less than one n54 injector. and you don't have to code them..... |
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https://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-3.../?pdk=CQQAAQED
2gs makes it plug and play, but it could be done for less if you can find some used 330 parts. which is my plan. |
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If you can ... get a 330i. The are more "performance" oriented than the 328i. More hp, more torque. I test drove a 6 spd 330i and it was a lot of fun ... it wants to go and go in higher rpm's. (didn't buy it ... dealership wanted too much for the interior's condition, and higher miles ... regardless of it being a sought after 6spd. went with 328i auto with super low miles).
IF you get a 328i ... I would suggest doing what many of us have done ... 3IM swap and a BPC tune (the best performing tune for 328's at the moment). This will turn the 328i into a 330i with a bit more power and torque than a stock 330. For myself this was the best alternative because 330i's aren't too plentiful around me ... or they have close to or over 100k miles. |
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Again not to count my eggs before they hatch, but I think from the start (if I get this specific car in Chicago) I'll do a front plate removal and get the holes filled in, then since we're already doing body work I'd source a 335i rear bumper, throw that on and get the exhaust rerouted (I know 335i guys hate that but I love the dual exhaust haha), find a nice set of ST coilovers, style 230 wheels with spacers, potentially buy a full coral red interior on eBay, and just enjoy the crap out of it for a while. Then maybe I'll dive more into it... ................ wait, I'm already getting way too involved lol *face palm* |
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