Is This A Good Deal?

[sammy]

Guys,
A local dealer has a used 2013 128i for sale. The specs are:
Miles: 42K
6MT
M Sport Package
Navigation
Taupe Leather Interior
HK Sound System
Power Seats
Heated Seats
Moonroof
Anthracite Wood Trim
Asking Price: $18,100

This is not a CPO car. I would still get it inspected by a local independent shop. The tires are not run flats. I have not yet seen the car in person but was sent some pics by the dealer. It has a one-owner clean carfax.

Based on this, do you all think its a good deal? If not, what would you be willing to pay for it? Are there any important questions I should ask the dealer?


Thanks for your help!
Sam

[Mr Gasser]

Ask how much time you have left on the warranty. I think they go into effect the minute the car is sold, so you can have a 2013 sold in 2014 and have a year/8000 warranty left.
Ask about an extended plan, and see if they will knock a grand off if you can get an extended plan.

Reason: water pump/HPFP

If you are prepared to buy a water pump kit for $400 (they go out around 68-80K) and I believe the HPFP has a separate warranty, then you prob don't need an extended warranty.

Otherwise, pretty decent deal.

[Gray_Panther]

Originally Posted by Mr Gasser

Ask how much time you have left on the warranty. I think they go into effect the minute the car is sold, so you can have a 2013 sold in 2014 and have a year/8000 warranty left.
Ask about an extended plan, and see if they will knock a grand off if you can get an extended plan.

Reason: water pump/HPFP

If you are prepared to buy a water pump kit for $400 (they go out around 68-80K) and I believe the HPFP has a separate warranty, then you prob don't need an extended warranty.

Otherwise, pretty decent deal.

No HFPF issues in the 128i.
Looks like a great deal! I wouldn't mind buying it at that price even though I already have a similarly spec'd 128i.

[sammy]

Thanks for the feedback, guys. I've sent a question to the salesperson about the extended warranty. Are there any hidden fees I should look out for?

[Gray_Panther]

What color is the car?

[sammy]

color is grey

[Matticus91]

That seems like a decent price.

Hidden fees would be dealer documentation fees (usually around $200) tax/tax fees and anything else the dealership comes up with on their own.

[Ric in RVA]

Personally I couldn't do the color inside and out but yeah that is a good price.

But if you like the choices then go for it.

My 2012 128 msport 6mt loaded , with about the same mileage was totaled last summer and the ins co gave me over 23000 for it.

[mr.fabulous]

I would jump at an M-Sport 6MT 128, that's difficult to find

[Mr Gasser]

good to know about the HPFP, its a turbo thing...standard 128i, nice.

[sammy]

Originally Posted by Ric in RVA

Personally I couldn't do the color inside and out but yeah that is a good price.

But if you like the choices then go for it.

My 2012 128 msport 6mt loaded , with about the same mileage was totaled last summer and the ins co gave me over 23000 for it.

Ric,
The exterior is space grey and the interior is taupe.

[Ric in RVA]

Originally Posted by sammy

Ric,
The exterior is space grey and the interior is taupe.

Colors are so subjective and everyone likes what they like.

I can't do that interior.



All mine have been Koral...Titanium for the 128 and Black Silver Metallic for the 135i.



But a great car at a great price and a wonderful car to drive.

I miss my 128i sometimes....

[sammy]

Yeah, I'm not crazy about the Taupe interior. I have a dog and I think the taupe will get dirty pretty quick when he's in the car. Also, I was looking at the photos of the car the dealer sent me and I just noticed that there seems to be a scratch/blemish/tear/poke in the leather on the passenger side door. Plus the floor mats look pretty rough. Take a look..

[mr.fabulous]

https://www.cocomats.com/ (no affiliation, just a big fan, have them in my car)

[Ric in RVA]

Originally Posted by sammy

Yeah, I'm not crazy about the Taupe interior. I have a dog and I think the taupe will get dirty pretty quick when he's in the car. Also, I was looking at the photos of the car the dealer sent me and I just noticed that there seems to be a scratch/blemish/tear/poke in the leather on the passenger side door. Plus the floor mats look pretty rough. Take a look..

I'd see about buying some black ones off here. That wouldn't look bad.


Way too much pale skin in that car for my tastes.

I think we now know why it is such a good deal.

Red interior swap????

[Esteban]

Originally Posted by Ric in RVA

I'd see about buying some black ones off here. That wouldn't look bad.


Way too much pale skin in that car for my tastes.

I think we now know why it is such a good deal.

Red interior swap????

Love the Coral Red. Best interior color imo. Had it in my first 1er and thought it was beautiful with my BSM paint.

[dcalvinwest]

Seems like a decent deal. I'll be posting my base '08 for a lot less.

[Matticus91]

Originally Posted by sammy

Yeah, I'm not crazy about the Taupe interior. I have a dog and I think the taupe will get dirty pretty quick when he's in the car. Also, I was looking at the photos of the car the dealer sent me and I just noticed that there seems to be a scratch/blemish/tear/poke in the leather on the passenger side door. Plus the floor mats look pretty rough. Take a look..

That interior looks grimy as hell, have you not seen the car in person yet?