Really Considering Buying This Car

raptorman5174 · 01-28-2017, 10:17 AM

I drove the car and it drives fine, no weird noises like tapping or ticking coming from the motor that I can hear. Strong and smooth power and it shifted flawlessly. It does not have the navigation in the dash which I thought was interesting. It currently has brand new Michelin snow tires on it right now that will have to be swapped out for some street tires in a month or so and the seat belt holder/retracter thing made this horrible noise when I opened the door, scared the hell out of me. Do you really need that thing anyway? The interior look good needs a cleaning but other then that it seems like a solid car. The price at that mileage is making this hard not to pull the trigger.

I have been trolling this board for while gathering info about these cars since I have been thinking about getting into one, Just would like some serious opinions on the car Thanks

http://cnj.craigslist.org/ctd/5967683782.html

monterey · 01-28-2017, 10:29 AM

That's a great price. Ask them for the carfax. See how well it has been maintained. I know a lot of people pull the fuse to the seat belt helper because it annoys them. That shouldn't stop you from buying this car. Its probably not going to last too long at that price so don't wait too long to decide. But do your due diligence. But i always tell people if you fish at the bottom of the sea all you will catch is ugly fish.

raptorman5174 · 01-28-2017, 10:30 AM

I was actually thinking about going over there today and putting a $1000 deposit on the car and then sending it over to the local dealer to have a PPI done

scoale · 01-28-2017, 10:35 AM

Need thorough PPI, maintenance history, ownership history, accident history in order to make informed decision. Don't know market for that car but nobody sells below market without reason. Good luck! (Had a ZHP for 8 years and loved it!)

monterey · 01-28-2017, 10:35 AM

Do it if they will allow. Strippers as they call it are very sought after by purist. The idrive from that era is truly a piece of junk anyway.

Munichm3 · 01-28-2017, 11:05 AM

Hello?? Look at the back of the car

Munichm3 · 01-28-2017, 11:08 AM

Obviously this car has been in a collision. Dealer knows it too. If it's too good to be true then it probably is.

Yeru · 01-28-2017, 11:11 AM

OP,

Asking price seems compelling IMO. As others have pointed out PPI will help you plan your future maintenance costs if you decide to pull the trigger. Since this car is now 2 years past its original warranty, it would be even more attractive if it has an extended warranty from BMW.

CAUTION: If you've been lurking on this forum, then you'll know that there are hidden maintenance costs too, some of which can be hell-acious. Even with a clean history, get your wallet ready to address these.

raptorman5174 · 01-28-2017, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Munichm3

Obviously this car has been in a collision. Dealer knows it too. If it's too good to be true then it probably is.

I don't see it and nothing stood out to me as out of place when I saw the car in person. I just called the dealer and asked for the carfax when I get it I will post it here.

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Originally Posted by Yeru

OP,

Asking price seems compelling IMO. As others have pointed out PPI will help you plan your future maintenance costs if you decide to pull the trigger. Since this car is now 2 years past its original warranty, it would be even more attractive if it has an extended warranty from BMW.

CAUTION: If you've been lurking on this forum, then you'll know that there are hidden maintenance costs too, some of which can be hell-acious. Even with a clean history, get your wallet ready to address these.

Price seems very compelling to me as well and you are correct maintenance cost on these cars can get crazy, fortunately I am pretty handy and not afraid to tackle moderate mechanical jobs. Asking BMW to CPO certify it was gonna be one of my questions when I get the PPI done. Right now I am just waiting for the dealer to email me the carfax.

rdoctor · 01-28-2017, 11:28 AM

Price is too good to be true. There is a reason...and as others have suggested, it's likely because it's been in an accident. Run a CarFax on it before you spend the money on a PPI. Then when you find an accident history, if you're still interested, you can tell the PPI mechanic to look for the repair work among all the other items. A fender bender is one thing, a big hit to the frame is another.

Yeru · 01-28-2017, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by raptorman5174

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Originally Posted by Munichm3

Obviously this car has been in a collision. Dealer knows it too. If it's too good to be true then it probably is.

I don't see it and nothing stood out to me as out of place when I saw the car in person. I just called the dealer and asked for the carfax when I get it I will post it here.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yeru

OP,

Asking price seems compelling IMO. As others have pointed out PPI will help you plan your future maintenance costs if you decide to pull the trigger. Since this car is now 2 years past its original warranty, it would be even more attractive if it has an extended warranty from BMW.

CAUTION: If you've been lurking on this forum, then you'll know that there are hidden maintenance costs too, some of which can be hell-acious. Even with a clean history, get your wallet ready to address these.

Price seems very compelling to me as well and you are correct maintenance cost on these cars can get crazy, fortunately I am pretty handy and not afraid to tackle moderate mechanical jobs. Asking BMW to CPO certify it was gonna be one of my questions when I get the PPI done. Right now I am just waiting for the dealer to email me the carfax.

Good luck!

jaehshim · 01-28-2017, 11:34 AM

yup, someone caught it well
the moment I saw that trunk/body in the rear, I'm running away from this car no matter what the carfax says. it just shows right there, I don't know why this car is considered.

just a tip, don't always trust carfax 100%, car can be in the worst incident and still has a clean carfax.

monterey · 01-28-2017, 11:54 AM

That's true i would guess most accidents are not reported to dmv. I see the right rear lights not alligning correctly but you get what you pay for. It's not a 40k car. There's a reason why things are priced the way they are. Every car has a buyer. Mine isn't perfect either but it's good enough for the price i paid.

///M Power-Belgium · 01-28-2017, 11:54 AM

raptorman5174 · 01-28-2017, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

I was just looking at the picture again looking for what you guys are talking about, and just saw it to. The trunk doesn't line up well on the right side. When I go see the car again today I will make sure I focus on this area. Still waiting for the CarFax

///M Power-Belgium · 01-28-2017, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by raptorman5174

I was just looking at the picture again looking for what you guys are talking about, and just saw it to. The trunk doesn't line up well on the right side. When I go see the car again today I will make sure I focus on this area. Still waiting for the CarFax

Yeah...This can be a car with surprises

To make sure let read the history of the keyfob and contact the previous owner for more information .
I saw also in the pics that they *messed up* the Novillo leather with some shiny greasy stuff to make it look better ...but think they made it worse .
These days we never know..Be carefull man !

last1left · 01-28-2017, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

Good catch

///M Power-Belgium · 01-28-2017, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by last1left

Good catch

Thank you !

raptorman5174 · 01-28-2017, 01:30 PM

Still waiting on the carfax, interesting to me how I have called twice about it and still have not received it. A good friend of mine who is local just stopped by the lot to take a quick peak at the car and he confirmed right rear side body damage with a shotty repair that I didn't see when I drove the car.

Got to love the internet forums, you guys don't miss anything.

raptorman5174 · 01-28-2017, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by scoale

Need thorough PPI, maintenance history, ownership history, accident history in order to make informed decision. Don't know market for that car but nobody sells below market without reason. Good luck! (Had a ZHP for 8 years and loved it!)

I love driving me ZHP every day, has to be one of the best cars i have ever owned.

JPSurratt2005 · 01-28-2017, 05:36 PM

Besides the damage, I think you will regret not having the iDrive/NAV. The 09 comes with the newer style system and I love mine. That radio looks weak!

JRV · 01-28-2017, 07:26 PM

Love their name lol. Now that you pointed this out I kind of have my eye on the '06 SRX as me beater to replace my other beater.

01-28-2017, 10:17 AM	#1
raptorman5174 Second Lieutenant 48 Rep 259 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 335i 6 speed Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Central Jersey iTrader: (0)	Really Considering Buying This Car I drove the car and it drives fine, no weird noises like tapping or ticking coming from the motor that I can hear. Strong and smooth power and it shifted flawlessly. It does not have the navigation in the dash which I thought was interesting. It currently has brand new Michelin snow tires on it right now that will have to be swapped out for some street tires in a month or so and the seat belt holder/retracter thing made this horrible noise when I opened the door, scared the hell out of me. Do you really need that thing anyway? The interior look good needs a cleaning but other then that it seems like a solid car. The price at that mileage is making this hard not to pull the trigger. I have been trolling this board for while gathering info about these cars since I have been thinking about getting into one, Just would like some serious opinions on the car Thanks http://cnj.craigslist.org/ctd/5967683782.html
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01-28-2017, 10:29 AM	#2
monterey Major 339 Rep 1,239 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: United States iTrader: (1)	That's a great price. Ask them for the carfax. See how well it has been maintained. I know a lot of people pull the fuse to the seat belt helper because it annoys them. That shouldn't stop you from buying this car. Its probably not going to last too long at that price so don't wait too long to decide. But do your due diligence. But i always tell people if you fish at the bottom of the sea all you will catch is ugly fish.
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raptorman5174 Second Lieutenant 48 Rep 259 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 335i 6 speed Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Central Jersey iTrader: (0)	I was actually thinking about going over there today and putting a $1000 deposit on the car and then sending it over to the local dealer to have a PPI done
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01-28-2017, 10:35 AM	#4
scoale Captain 683 Rep 749 Posts Drives: M3 /M2C/540 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: California iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 BMW M3 [0.00] 2021 BMW M2 [10.00] 2018 BMW 540 [0.00] 2013 Porsche Boxster S [0.00] 2013 BMW M3 [0.00]	Need thorough PPI, maintenance history, ownership history, accident history in order to make informed decision. Don't know market for that car but nobody sells below market without reason. Good luck! (Had a ZHP for 8 years and loved it!)
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monterey Major 339 Rep 1,239 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: United States iTrader: (1)	Do it if they will allow. Strippers as they call it are very sought after by purist. The idrive from that era is truly a piece of junk anyway.
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01-28-2017, 11:05 AM	#6
Munichm3 Lieutenant 346 Rep 436 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW e92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (1)	Hello?? Look at the back of the car
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01-28-2017, 11:08 AM	#7
Munichm3 Lieutenant 346 Rep 436 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW e92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (1)	Obviously this car has been in a collision. Dealer knows it too. If it's too good to be true then it probably is.
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01-28-2017, 11:11 AM	#8
Yeru Second Lieutenant 212 Rep 239 Posts Drives: 2013 IB E92 M3 ZCP Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	OP, Asking price seems compelling IMO. As others have pointed out PPI will help you plan your future maintenance costs if you decide to pull the trigger. Since this car is now 2 years past its original warranty, it would be even more attractive if it has an extended warranty from BMW. CAUTION: If you've been lurking on this forum, then you'll know that there are hidden maintenance costs too, some of which can be hell-acious. Even with a clean history, get your wallet ready to address these. __________________ '13 E92 M3 ZCP \| Interlagos Blue \| 6MT \| Speed Cloth \| Stripper \| MPE \| 65K miles '07 E90 335i \| Sonora Metallic \| 6MT \| Premium \| N54 Perf Power Kit \| Perf Suspension \| 18" BMW MotorSport Wheels \| 90K miles/145K Km
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rdoctor Lieutenant 168 Rep 548 Posts Drives: 991.1 GT3 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: SC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW e92 M3 [0.00]	Price is too good to be true. There is a reason...and as others have suggested, it's likely because it's been in an accident. Run a CarFax on it before you spend the money on a PPI. Then when you find an accident history, if you're still interested, you can tell the PPI mechanic to look for the repair work among all the other items. A fender bender is one thing, a big hit to the frame is another. __________________ 991.1 GT3 SOLD: e92 M3 6MT, Jet Black/Black Dinan: Software Tune \| CF Intake \| Exhaust \| Pulley Kit \| Stage 1 Suspension \| Pedals /// BBS e88 18x9.5 et19; 18x10.5 et19 on PS4 265/285 /// Lux Angel Eyes
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jaehshim Major 492 Rep 1,374 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NE iTrader: (3)	yup, someone caught it well the moment I saw that trunk/body in the rear, I'm running away from this car no matter what the carfax says. it just shows right there, I don't know why this car is considered. just a tip, don't always trust carfax 100%, car can be in the worst incident and still has a clean carfax. __________________
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01-28-2017, 11:54 AM	#13
monterey Major 339 Rep 1,239 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: United States iTrader: (1)	That's true i would guess most accidents are not reported to dmv. I see the right rear lights not alligning correctly but you get what you pay for. It's not a 40k car. There's a reason why things are priced the way they are. Every car has a buyer. Mine isn't perfect either but it's good enough for the price i paid.
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raptorman5174 Second Lieutenant 48 Rep 259 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 335i 6 speed Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Central Jersey iTrader: (0)	Still waiting on the carfax, interesting to me how I have called twice about it and still have not received it. A good friend of mine who is local just stopped by the lot to take a quick peak at the car and he confirmed right rear side body damage with a shotty repair that I didn't see when I drove the car. Got to love the internet forums, you guys don't miss anything.
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JPSurratt2005 Private First Class 93 Rep 146 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 M3 DCT Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Muskogee iTrader: (1)	Besides the damage, I think you will regret not having the iDrive/NAV. The 09 comes with the newer style system and I love mine. That radio looks weak!
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