Hey everyone,*

As I say in the title, I'm thinking about buying at 185k mile zhp (auto vert).*It looks clean in and out, nothing scary on the carfax. The vehicle looks like it is been taken in for service consistently to BMW or mini dealerships (over 30 service records).

All of the Carfax records just say "vehicle serviced" and at most they say oil and filter change. The only parts that look replaced are 1) the Coolant reservoir and valve cover gasket at 80k miles and 2) drive belts at 95k and 3) somewhere in there were tires and alignment noted.

The current owner has only had it for 3 years and says no problems when they brought it to the mechanic back in July this year (I asked for that inspection document if they have it.)


So the questions to the group
1) Crazy to buy one at 185k miles?
2) If the current owner doesn't know if anything else was replaced should I run?
3) What is a fair price, assuming above is all I get and no other information comes in?
4) I am already assuming the cooling system needs to be replaced, plugs, and new suspension. I am most worried about something big like a head gasket.. are there any other massive repair bills people would expect to see near 200k miles, and what can I do check it?


Alternatively, if you have an auto vert on the east coast you are thinking about selling then see my other post http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showt...-Auto-Vert-ZHP!


Thanks all!