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Hello everyone im currently looking to get my first bmw but i am not to experienced with what to look out for in this 9 yr old car. please give your input to this e46 i am looking to purchase.
http://www.goldenstarautosales.com/b...998&id=5110692
it looks like a great car inside and out and seems to drive very well. the only thing that i am really skeptical about is the 4 owners that it has had in the past based on the vehicle car fax
please and thank you for any input :)
TiAg with black rims? Just get a ppi. Nice Dinan bits. Nice mileage.
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Look like the same car that posted HERE last year. It was from a dealer in Roseville. I'd beware why it was for sale again so soon.
If you're really interested, take it to shop for a PPI.
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Sounds a little sketch to me. That type of mileage should have a price tag closer to $16-18k. It'd be worth it to pay $100 or whatever your local prepurchase inspector charges just to check it out.
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Definitely would agree with all three of those points. Also, the act of even asking for a Ppi can be enough reason to walk away if this car sales group gives you excuses or doesn't "let you."
You are paying the money, you have every right to a Ppi at a shop of your choosing.
Use bimmershops.com and put in your location to find a good one. Cross check them on yelp.
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Book value for that car in the best condition possible is only $12.5k; 16-18 would be excessive even by enthusiast standards.Quote:
Originally Posted by Skotcoop
Book value means nothing when it comes to the ZHPs. I have yet to find anyone( KBB, Edmunds, TruCar) actually tracking values for the cars specifically. So book does not reflect the market. Having bought two low mileage ZHPs this year plus 2 close friends who also bought ZHPs in the last 4 months, I think I have a very good idea where the market really is. A well maintained ZHP in excellent condition will bring $15k no problem. So the right combo of seller, car and buyer could definitely bring $16k - $18k.Quote:
Originally Posted by az3579
The problem is many sellers think they have an excellent car but they don't. By excellent I mean mint. No mechanical issues, current maintenance, preventive maintenance all with OE parts, documentation on all maintenance and often other documentation about the car plus minimal signs of wear (inside and out). Cars like this listed for under $16k sell fast. Under $14k and they sell in hours.
I'm not saying this car qualifies. Four owners isn't a show stopper but probably means no records, especially since the car is at a dealer now, most dealers throw out that stuff citing privacy issues. Auto transmission reduces value, so does the black rims. The Dinan upgrades are nice a bonus but do nothing to increase valve. But if this is the same car that was listed a year ago then something is definitely fishy.
Note TruCar actually had values broken out by ZHP 12 months ago and I felt it was pretty accurate. I came across it when I was searching for my first car. But recently I checked it for a buddy and it now lumps all 330s together. It states there is no significant difference in price based upon option packages.
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They could buy my old car. If is definitely in great condition.