New Car - Some questions about it...

mob17 · 08-26-2015, 07:15 AM

Good decision! Keep looking you'll find what you want

_Ascension_ · 08-26-2015, 07:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cb

I just spoke to them and these are the answers I got.

1. Question was about an independent inspection.

Helen.: No I am afraid not.
Helen .: All cars go through a 39 point pre delivery check with us and are at retail standard and hpi check cleared.

2. Question was about an AA/RAC inspection.

Helen .: Yes thats fine! Was there a particular vehicle you were interested in? Would you like to make an appointment?

Looks like I will give it a miss this time.

For the best I reckon.

Why would you allow some inspections, but with others try and claim they aren't necessary because the cars go through a "39 point pre delivery check", at least be consistent in allowing all or none!

cb · 08-26-2015, 07:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mob17

Good decision! Keep looking you'll find what you want

I am sure I will. Thank you for all the help here guys!
Much appreciated!!!

mowflow · 08-26-2015, 08:56 AM

I'm glad you've went with the advice on here. I suspect it's saved you at least one sleepless night.

With regards to the AA/RAC checks. I totally see the point of them for someone like my parents buying a 4 year old Ford Focus or something. Gives them a bit of reassurance and at least some come back on a car that hopefully wouldn't ever throw up more than 1 huge bill in it's life. With something a bit more specialist i think you're always better getting a reputable indie to check it over if you don't personally have the know how. Even popping along to a specialist garage and talking to one of the mechanics can be a big help. I did this when i was researching buying a 996. Just popped in and had a 5 minute chat with a mechanic at a local specialist indie and he gladly gave me his opinion on the models, how many they see in, common issues, what to look for etc.

cb · 08-26-2015, 11:41 AM

Now I just need to find one with the specification I would like. Looks like a long journey is ahead of me...
If anyone finds a 7 series F01 with the following spec:
Code Optional Equipment
S229A Dynamic Drive
S248A Steering wheel heater
S255A Sports leather steering wheel
S2VHA Integral active steering
S316A automatic trunk lid mechanism
S322A Comfort access
S323A Soft-Close-Automatic doors
S3AGA Reversing camera
S430A Interior/outside mirror with auto dip
S453A Climatised fornt seats
S455A Active seat for driver and passenger
S456A Comfort seat with memory
S488A Lumbar support, driver and passenger
S494A Seat heating driver/passenger
S496A Seat heating, rear
S4NBA Autom. climate control with 4-zone ctrl
S4NDA Instrument panel, leather-covered
S4U1A Ceramic appliques for controls
S4UMA Massage functionality in rear backrests
S4URA Ambient interior lighting
S508A Park Distance Control (PDC)
S524A Adaptive Headlights
S5ACA High-beam assistant
S5ADA Lane departure warning
S5AEA High speed brake system
S5AGA Lane-change warning
S5DFA Active cruise control+Stop&Go function
S5DKA Side View Camera
S601A TV function
S609A Navigation system Professional
S610A Head-up display
S612A BMW Assist
S615A Expanded BMW Online Information
S616A BMW Online
S620A Voice control
S633A Preparation, mobile phone, Business
S654A Radio Bavaria C III
S677A HiFi System Professional DSP
S696A DVD changer
S698A Area-Code 2 for DVD
S6AAA BMW TeleServices
S6ABA Control for Teleservices
S6FHA Rear Professional entertainment center
S6FLA USB/Audio interface
S6NFA Music interface for Smartphone
S6UKA Night Vision with human recognition
S760A High gloss shadow line

Please let me know

225_AB · 08-26-2015, 03:32 PM

Any decent garage would let you gave an inspection tion carried out, clearly something to hide.

cb · 08-27-2015, 03:02 AM

That is what I thought. It sounds all a bit dodgy.

misterS3 · 08-27-2015, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cb

So you were not around when they did the check?
I will be there with the guy and make sure he checks everything.
I know they cannot cover everything but at least I have something.

No - they do (or did back in the day) check independently of me being there.

I naively trusted them as it was AA. But i'm now past 40 and well on my way to a cynical OB.

Having read the rest of the thread - i'm glad you asked the questions of the dealer.

Good luck with search.

08-26-2015, 07:15 AM	#23
mob17 Major General 400 Rep 5,623 Posts Drives: E92 335D Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: East Midlands, UK iTrader: (5)	Good decision! Keep looking you'll find what you want
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-26-2015, 08:56 AM	#26
mowflow Colonel 62 Rep 2,472 Posts Drives: Golf 7R Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (2)	I'm glad you've went with the advice on here. I suspect it's saved you at least one sleepless night. With regards to the AA/RAC checks. I totally see the point of them for someone like my parents buying a 4 year old Ford Focus or something. Gives them a bit of reassurance and at least some come back on a car that hopefully wouldn't ever throw up more than 1 huge bill in it's life. With something a bit more specialist i think you're always better getting a reputable indie to check it over if you don't personally have the know how. Even popping along to a specialist garage and talking to one of the mechanics can be a big help. I did this when i was researching buying a 996. Just popped in and had a 5 minute chat with a mechanic at a local specialist indie and he gladly gave me his opinion on the models, how many they see in, common issues, what to look for etc. __________________ Daily Golf R Project Peugeot 205 1.6 GTi
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-26-2015, 11:41 AM	#27
cb Private First Class 34 Rep 111 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: England iTrader: (0)	Now I just need to find one with the specification I would like. Looks like a long journey is ahead of me... If anyone finds a 7 series F01 with the following spec: Code Optional Equipment S229A Dynamic Drive S248A Steering wheel heater S255A Sports leather steering wheel S2VHA Integral active steering S316A automatic trunk lid mechanism S322A Comfort access S323A Soft-Close-Automatic doors S3AGA Reversing camera S430A Interior/outside mirror with auto dip S453A Climatised fornt seats S455A Active seat for driver and passenger S456A Comfort seat with memory S488A Lumbar support, driver and passenger S494A Seat heating driver/passenger S496A Seat heating, rear S4NBA Autom. climate control with 4-zone ctrl S4NDA Instrument panel, leather-covered S4U1A Ceramic appliques for controls S4UMA Massage functionality in rear backrests S4URA Ambient interior lighting S508A Park Distance Control (PDC) S524A Adaptive Headlights S5ACA High-beam assistant S5ADA Lane departure warning S5AEA High speed brake system S5AGA Lane-change warning S5DFA Active cruise control+Stop&Go function S5DKA Side View Camera S601A TV function S609A Navigation system Professional S610A Head-up display S612A BMW Assist S615A Expanded BMW Online Information S616A BMW Online S620A Voice control S633A Preparation, mobile phone, Business S654A Radio Bavaria C III S677A HiFi System Professional DSP S696A DVD changer S698A Area-Code 2 for DVD S6AAA BMW TeleServices S6ABA Control for Teleservices S6FHA Rear Professional entertainment center S6FLA USB/Audio interface S6NFA Music interface for Smartphone S6UKA Night Vision with human recognition S760A High gloss shadow line Please let me know Last edited by cb; 08-26-2015 at 12:15 PM..
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-26-2015, 03:32 PM	#28
225_AB Major 65 Rep 1,377 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: May 2010 Location: buckinghamshire iTrader: (1) Garage List 2014 M235i [0.00] 2009 BMW 330D [0.00]	Any decent garage would let you gave an inspection tion carried out, clearly something to hide.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-27-2015, 03:02 AM	#29
cb Private First Class 34 Rep 111 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: England iTrader: (0)	That is what I thought. It sounds all a bit dodgy.
	Appreciate 0 Quote