He emailed me saying his wife is in the hospital had a stroke and racked up lots of bills. They also have another car. He gave me his name and number

No harm in checking the car out/getting a diagnostic checkup if the only thing that screams scam so far is the price

 

Originally Posted by Archie1106

He emailed me saying his wife is in the hospital had a stroke and racked up lots of bills. They also have another car. He gave me his name and number

next step:I need the payment on western union and then we send the car.

 

Originally Posted by AMARTIN1181

this is why i hate getting cars used, it's always some bullshit bill every few months when the repairs start. fucking unbelievably tilting.

If this is your experience you need to do more homework before buying a used car including getting a full diagnostic checkup before purchasing. I'd never buy from someone who wouldn't allow me to do that then at least split the necessary repairs before buying. Ive actually had better reliability experiences with the few cars I bought at 70k miles than the one I bought brand new.

 

Originally Posted by AMARTIN1181

this is why i hate getting cars used, it's always some bullshit bill every few months when the repairs start. fucking unbelievably tilting.

I disagree if you know what your getting into. I wasn't complaining about 2k in bills a year for the record, I fully understood that was the cost of owning an older 70k sticker price sports car. Loved every minute of owning it too.

any car that's like 5-10 years old is going to need more repairs than a new car, i've only bought a used car like once or twice but it's still true more often than not. I mean it's not like I bought the cars without doing some research.

 

Originally Posted by Archie1106

He emailed me saying his wife is in the hospital had a stroke and racked up lots of bills. They also have another car. He gave me his name and number

First thing to do... I would call him and ask the following:

Clean Title?
Clean carfax?
Make him repeat why he is selling?
Ask if its ever been in a wreck?
Tire life?
Always serviced at BMW?
Daily Driver?
Certified Pre Owned?
Extended warranty to 100k
Maintenance Plan at BMW?

these will get similar answers but you want him to fuck up, I predict that you will get an answer of my wife came down with a deadly strain of Chlamydia while traveling thru the Congo. I had to fly out to get her, adn the medical treatment alone will cost thousands. Unfortunately I can not keep my car, as it is too expensive to pay for with my wife's medical bills. that is why I am selling it thru eBay motors...yada yada yada

 

Originally Posted by AMARTIN1181

any car that's like 5-10 years old is going to need more repairs than a new car, i've only bought a used car like once or twice but it's still true more often than not. I mean it's not like I bought the cars without doing some research.

Just disagreeing with you when you said "this is why I hate buying used cars." I only buy used cars as does everyone else in my extended family.

Sportbike, I recognize you from a previous BMW thread it was you purchasing correct? What did you get and how has it gone? I'm selling the m3 for a 2010 335xi or a more boring A4, well see.

That is a true statement, you will get burned occasionally.

 

Originally Posted by killingbird

your dream car is used and was made in 2008?

Cool post, bro.

Probably a salvaged title, btw.

I bet getting the masturbation stains out of a bmw would cost a pretty penny. Of course, that assumes you want to resell the car.

$125 for an oil change? Gtfo

 

Originally Posted by swizbeatz

Sportbike, I recognize you from a previous BMW thread it was you purchasing correct? What did you get and how has it gone? I'm selling the m3 for a 2010 335xi or a more boring A4, well see.

Yeah I bought a 2007 335i (you have a great memory bc that was from Feb 2011). I Loved that car, stock with the twin turbo's its faster than the older body style (E46) M3's. Not sure what your bankroll is right now, but look into the 335is... they just came on the American market, and are pretty bad ass. Either way, I highly suggest this car, was a fun ride, girls loved it, and was dependable. I put 20k miles on it in a year and never had an issue.

http://www.bmwusa.com/standard/conte...e/default.aspx

 

Originally Posted by Sportbike33

Yeah I bought a 2007 335i (you have a great memory bc that was from Feb 2011). I Loved that car, stock with the twin turbo's its faster than the older body style (E46) M3's. Not sure what your bankroll is right now, but look into the 335is... they just came on the American market, and are pretty bad ass. Either way, I highly suggest this car, was a fun ride, girls loved it, and was dependable. I put 20k miles on it in a year and never had an issue.

http://www.bmwusa.com/standard/conte...e/default.aspx

I've driven one, it didn't feel anywhere near as good to drive as my e46 although it is a little faster in a straight line. The two major options I need are 4 doors and AWD. Love the 335 coupe looks, not sure I can do the sedan though so I may just go for the A4.