Buying a used car from BMW - pre-purchase inspection?

[D2000]

I am looking at buying a used 135i from a BMW dealership. It is not a "BMW Premium Selection" vehicle. Should I get an independent pre-purchase inspection done?

[racer_x]

A PPI is usually a good way of negotiating a discount.

That said, premium selection cars are usually in good nick so they may not find much.

For what it's worth when I bought mine last year (privately), I got quoted $150 to $400 for a PPI.

[D2000]

Thanks for your advice

[Anthony B]

I got the dealer I'm purchasing my car to send me the 100point check they do on the car, & got them to do a basic service before delivering the car.

[Kiwi Peter]

Originally Posted by D2000

I am looking at buying a used 135i from a BMW dealership. It is not a "BMW Premium Selection" vehicle. Should I get an independent pre-purchase inspection done?

Will they, the dealer offer any form of warranty ? if not i would suggest a PPI
These are great little cars BUT they can bite real hard on your wallet be careful.

[7smurfs]

Originally Posted by Peter@Advan

Will they, the dealer offer any form of warranty ? if not i would suggest a PPI
These are great little cars BUT they can bite real hard on your wallet be careful.

Agreed. If purchasing from dealer, look for some form of warranty as part of the deal.

If no warranty exists, look at budgeting around $3000 in terms of maintenance (if taken to an indy) when things go wrong i.e. HPFP, spark plugs, coil packs, water pump + thermostat

[D2000]

Thanks Peter and 7Smurfs. Very helpful