Lurker-turned family member

[Dugan.REC]

Hey guys, just joined after lurking for a little while - love the family support vibe here. I'm in NC, though am from CO/CA/UT. Looking to pick up my first ZHP, and have found some that have come close, but haven't come through yet. Just posted a WTB as well. Will likely have many questions, but many have been answered already. Thanks for all your help so far!

Ryan

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Ryan, welcome to the forum, sir. Glad you joined.

[static667]

Welcome to the family. Where in NC are you? We have family all over the state.

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[Johnmadd]

Welcome, we luv lurkers that introduce themselves.

[Dugan.REC]

Thanks guys - Charlotte. Been here about 3 months, came from Ohio, grew up in the west. Let me run one ad by you guys: I'm a little concerned about 130k mi, and uncertain right now about maintenance records, he's getting back to me. Sounds like it was just recently side-swiped and will require some body work that he'll take care of (doesn't sound substantial, but he's sending pics), but will now show up on the carfax/autocheck report since he's going through insurance - those 2 things make me a little leery. Thoughts? I've got him down to $12.5k now, still feel leery. Also talking to Johnny about his, which I would prefer (I know it's been taken care of - auto, but that's ok), so trying to work a deal there. Thanks for your help.

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=p&car_id=306302363&dealer_id=66614817&car_year=2003&systime=&doors=&model=330I&search_lang=en&start_year=1981&keywordsfyc=__emhw__&keywordsrep=122104112&highlightFirstMakeModel=&search_type=both&distance=0&min_price=&rdm=1315789437399&drive=&marketZipError=false&advanced=y&fuel=&keywords_display=zhp&sownerid=6134453&lastBeginningStartYear=1981&end_year=2012&showZipError=n&make2=&certified=&engine=&dma=WASHINGTON_DC_NO&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&body_code=0&isFlashPlugin=true&transmission=&default_sort=priceDESC&max_mileage=&color=&address=20837&sort_type=priceDESC&max_price=&make=BMW&seller_type=b&num_records=25&cardist=2157&standard=false

[danewilson77]

Welcome....

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[johnrando]

Welcome, GL with your search.

[Audi 0000]

Hello & welcome. Good luck with finding the right car.

[C Withers Media]

Welcome to the forum.

[Hermes]

welcome bro! (its starting, they're becoming active...)

[M3TA5IN]

Welcome dude!

[Hornung418]

Haha Hermes...the apocalypse has begun!

Welcome to the site Ryan!

[VA//M3]

Thanks guys - Charlotte. Been here about 3 months, came from Ohio, grew up in the west. Let me run one ad by you guys: I'm a little concerned about 130k mi, and uncertain right now about maintenance records, he's getting back to me. Sounds like it was just recently side-swiped and will require some body work that he'll take care of (doesn't sound substantial, but he's sending pics), but will now show up on the carfax/autocheck report since he's going through insurance - those 2 things make me a little leery. Thoughts? I've got him down to $12.5k now, still feel leery. Also talking to Johnny about his, which I would prefer (I know it's been taken care of - auto, but that's ok), so trying to work a deal there. Thanks for your help.

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=p&car_id=306302363&dealer_id=66614817&car_year=2003&systime=&doors=&model=330I&search_lang=en&start_year=1981&keywordsfyc=__emhw__&keywordsrep=122104112&highlightFirstMakeModel=&search_type=both&distance=0&min_price=&rdm=1315789437399&drive=&marketZipError=false&advanced=y&fuel=&keywords_display=zhp&sownerid=6134453&lastBeginningStartYear=1981&end_year=2012&showZipError=n&make2=&certified=&engine=&dma=WASHINGTON_DC_NO&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&body_code=0&isFlashPlugin=true&transmission=&default_sort=priceDESC&max_mileage=&color=&address=20837&sort_type=priceDESC&max_price=&make=BMW&seller_type=b&num_records=25&cardist=2157&standard=false

Is that the best your area has to offer? I would look at cars that have at least never been in an accident.

[Hermes]

Is that the best your area has to offer? I would look at cars that have at least never been in an accident.

I would also say you should broaden your search, I bought mine in LA cause I didn't see any in SD that were in the condition I wanted. Just make a road trip out of getting your new car home

[SoarinZHP]

Hello - Welcome to our house. I would search for a different car. Given it requires body work and has 128,000 miles, you could probably find a more suitable specimen in the same price range. The right car for you is out there. If anything about the car or the transaction doesn't feel right, it isn't.

[mimalmo]

Welcome