Re: buying used BMW's on internet

[Kim V Henshaw <kimh@xxxxxxxxxx>]

I disagree........I have bought two BMW's over the internet in the last 2 years (a
635CSi and an E34 535i) without any major dramas. As they were located in another
state, I had the local Auto Club do a mechanical/body inspection and made sure the
cars had full service histories with them. Result - 2 very nice cars in my
garage!!

Kim V Henshaw
1983 635CSiA euro
1989 535i 5speed

Cookies@domain.elided wrote:

> In a message dated 11/28/98 10:55:27 PM Pacific Standard Time, owner-bmw-
> digest@domain.elided writes:
>
> << Hi ya'll,
>
>         Joe wrote on the digest:
>
>  "Greetings fellow digesters:
>
>  With the Internet it has now become possible to find numerous BMW's
>  for sale nationwide.  Has anyone purchased a vehicle via the
>  Internet, or Roundel?  I have a higher level of confidence buying
>  from a fellow BMW CCA member through the Roundel, than I would "Joe
>  Blow."  Any feedback would be appreciated."
>   >>
>
> ~~~ Buying a used BMW, with todays labor & parts prices (unless you are a
> wealthy wrench) should be allocated to only a authorized BMW dealer. This way
> you can get the 2yr FACTORY BMW used vehicle warranty, which is very
> comprehensive and covers parts and labor. I would not buy a used BMW from a
> non'BMW dealer, as these cars are usually :
> A. cars that weren't cared for by a BMW enthusiast ("just another car")
> B. dealer bought the car at the car auction to make some bucks-no "history" on
> the car.
>
> Just my .02 cents worth.
> Randy
> cookies@domain.elided
> BMW CCA member
> 99' 323ia
> 98' 740iL

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