E46 BMW 330 ZHP Buyers Corner -- Is it a good deal?

[WilC]

I probably won't be able to make the trip to MS, do you think buying a car w/o driving it or even seeing it in person is a bad idea?

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Generally speaking, I think it's risky.

When I bought my car I agreed to the deal before I saw it in person. However, I did see it the next day -- in person. Only after I laid my own eyes on it did I agree and hand over cash.

I would not like the idea of buying a car without having someone (if it's not you) put some eyes on it.

[WilC]

Generally speaking, I think it's risky.

When I bought my car I agreed to the deal before I saw it in person. However, I did see it the next day -- in person. Only after I laid my own eyes on it did I agree and hand over cash.

Good point. When I bought my 318i, I also agreed on the deal before I saw the car but I did the purchase in person.

I will do the same if there is a deal.... Thx all for your suggestions.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Wil, I think that's a good idea. Good call.

[Chernobyl Prize]

I got an inspection today on this ZHP: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53...item3a66ff5b0b

I appreciate everyone's input as there are two troubling pictures:

What am I seeing here?



And how bad is this?

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Can't click through to the ebay link.

[Chernobyl Prize]

Sorry, here you go: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53...item3a66ff5b0b

[aurelius]

I probably won't be able to make the trip to MS, do you think buying a car w/o driving it or even seeing it in person is a bad idea?

But you would still have a PPI (pre-purchase inspection) done, correct? See http://www.bimmershops.com/

[danewilson77]

I got an inspection today on this ZHP: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53...item3a66ff5b0b

I appreciate everyone's input as there are two troubling pictures:

What am I seeing here?



And how bad is this?

Looks like the window is cracked/scratched.....and the window seal is shot.

[Oli77]

do you think buying a car w/o driving it or even seeing it in person is a bad idea?

You bosses considered setting up a sub-forum for helping forum members looking/ driving cars of interest in a geographical area yet?