Seeking advice on buying a used f80

tonyc417 · 02-08-2021, 12:03 PM

Long time lurker here.

I finally found an F80 the exact way I wanted one. But going through the carfax history I found some things that are strange and seeking advice.

So from July 8 until Januray 29 when the car was sold to this local dealer the previous owner only put 2k miles on within a 6 month period.

Also on September 9th they repaired the Valve rocker arm(s)

Should I stay away from this one or buy it? What do you guys think?

This is the link to the carfax https://www.carfax.com/VehicleHistor...8M9C39H5G85093

Thanks!

N1rve · 02-08-2021, 12:08 PM

I think that might be a generic car fax stamp. That is the third oil change so it's the "major one".

tonyc417 · 02-08-2021, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by N1rve

I think that might be a generic car fax stamp. That is the third oil change so it's the "major one".

Cool I'm getting the car for 47k has 37k miles and ZCP I think its a pretty good deal what you think?

HarryTee · 02-08-2021, 12:39 PM

6 months (July to January) with just 2000miles: the pandemic & lockdowns may affect the car usage.

icegrill · 02-08-2021, 01:09 PM

Seems fine, if everything else looks good do
It!

IVM3 · 02-08-2021, 02:24 PM

Seems like a good deal. I barely put 2k miles on the car over the past year due to covid. I wouldn't let that deter you.

EricP3 · 02-09-2021, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by tonyc417

Cool I'm getting the car for 47k has 37k miles and ZCP I think its a pretty good deal what you think?

seems like a really good deal.

tonyc417 · 02-09-2021, 04:12 PM

Thanks for all the replies guys. I brought her home last night

RugbyBro · 02-09-2021, 04:32 PM

On the valve rocker arm, that’s likely just due to some audible valve tick that developed. No biggie, wouldn’t cause me any concern

Mojoman · 02-09-2021, 06:27 PM

Congratulations!

2011ninja · 02-09-2021, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by tonyc417

Thanks for all the replies guys. I brought her home last night

Congratulations!!!!!!

donnyblaze1 · 02-09-2021, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by tonyc417

Thanks for all the replies guys. I brought her home last night

Congrats and welcome aboard!

N1rve · 02-09-2021, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by tonyc417

Cool I'm getting the car for 47k has 37k miles and ZCP I think its a pretty good deal what you think?

Yes!

clutchdj · 02-10-2021, 06:39 AM

Nice spec

LukeM15 · 02-11-2021, 12:36 PM

Congrats!!!

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tonyc417 Private 14 Rep 50 Posts Drives: BMW M4 Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0)	Seeking advice on buying a used f80 Long time lurker here. I finally found an F80 the exact way I wanted one. But going through the carfax history I found some things that are strange and seeking advice. So from July 8 until Januray 29 when the car was sold to this local dealer the previous owner only put 2k miles on within a 6 month period. Also on September 9th they repaired the Valve rocker arm(s) Should I stay away from this one or buy it? What do you guys think? This is the link to the carfax https://www.carfax.com/VehicleHistor...8M9C39H5G85093 Thanks!
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HarryTee Lieutenant 214 Rep 496 Posts Drives: 2020 M4CP & 2017 440i GC Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	6 months (July to January) with just 2000miles: the pandemic & lockdowns may affect the car usage.
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RugbyBro Brigadier General 7609 Rep 3,608 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: SF iTrader: (0)	On the valve rocker arm, that’s likely just due to some audible valve tick that developed. No biggie, wouldn’t cause me any concern __________________ Current: F80 Prior: F82, F32
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