Opinions on potential purchase!

JTO24 · 08-25-2012, 04:22 PM

Hey guys,

I drove a '10 coupe today and am close to purchasing however I have some concerns. It's a clean car (1-owner) CPO fully loaded Jerez on Extended Fox red with 22k miles. The car was immaculate and the leather looked brand new. It's at a large, reputable BMW Dealer in PA too. Everything checked out pricing wise however the Sales manager brought me a box with a set of Eibach race springs and wheel spacers. He said they couldn't certify the car with those items on so they installed the factory components when completing the CPO process. I would be able to do whatever the hell I wanted with the springs and spacers lol.

Also, in the service history, it showed a repair for a DCT leak (pan gasket IIRC). Everything about the car I love equipment-wise but the only thing holding me back is the concern of the transmission and my suspicion that this car was run hard based on the mods and leak. I know the car can take some abuse but for this much money I'd like the car to be worry-free. Should I be concerned about the trans even tho the car is warranted until 11/2015? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Jon

Edit: here's the vin in case this can help track down anything: WBSWD9C50AP362972

tony093 · 08-25-2012, 04:33 PM

i wouldn't worry about it. That only shows that something was fixed at one time.

Sharper · 08-25-2012, 05:43 PM

Go for it...if it has everything you want and a extended warranty, that sounds worried free to me!! Enjoy!

py0413 · 08-25-2012, 08:17 PM

Sounds better than anything I can dream of. Dealer CPO the car and giving you the aftermarket parts. That's just wonderful. My dealer would sell whatever aftermarket parts they can on a trade in car and sell the car stock. They "steal" everything.

Kwando · 08-25-2012, 08:34 PM

DCT leak is common. At least its repaired. I'd say go for it if the price is right.

08-25-2012, 04:22 PM	#1
JTO24 never could compete with Lloyd Braun 5272 Rep 5,378 Posts Drives: 2022 G80 M3 6MT Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: South Jersey iTrader: (7)	Opinions on potential purchase! Hey guys, I drove a '10 coupe today and am close to purchasing however I have some concerns. It's a clean car (1-owner) CPO fully loaded Jerez on Extended Fox red with 22k miles. The car was immaculate and the leather looked brand new. It's at a large, reputable BMW Dealer in PA too. Everything checked out pricing wise however the Sales manager brought me a box with a set of Eibach race springs and wheel spacers. He said they couldn't certify the car with those items on so they installed the factory components when completing the CPO process. I would be able to do whatever the hell I wanted with the springs and spacers lol. Also, in the service history, it showed a repair for a DCT leak (pan gasket IIRC). Everything about the car I love equipment-wise but the only thing holding me back is the concern of the transmission and my suspicion that this car was run hard based on the mods and leak. I know the car can take some abuse but for this much money I'd like the car to be worry-free. Should I be concerned about the trans even tho the car is warranted until 11/2015? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Jon Edit: here's the vin in case this can help track down anything: WBSWD9C50AP362972 __________________ 2022 G80 M3 6MT \| Skyscraper Gray \| Kyalami Orange 2018 F87 M2 6MT \| Alpine White (sold) 2016 981 Cayman 6MT \| Jet Black (sold) 2015 F80 M3 DCT \| Tanzanite Blue \| Gold Brown (sold) 2013 E92 M3 6MT \| Mineral White \| Fox Red/Black (sold)
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08-25-2012, 04:33 PM	#2
tony093 Captain 111 Rep 746 Posts Drives: E92 AW M3 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Woodbridge, NJ iTrader: (2)	i wouldn't worry about it. That only shows that something was fixed at one time.
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08-25-2012, 05:43 PM	#3
Sharper Private First Class 17 Rep 118 Posts Drives: White e92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: U.S. iTrader: (4) Garage List 2014 X3 35i M Sport [0.00] 2010 E92 M3 [10.00]	Go for it...if it has everything you want and a extended warranty, that sounds worried free to me!! Enjoy!
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08-25-2012, 08:17 PM	#4
py0413 Major 110 Rep 1,291 Posts Drives: Slow Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: BC iTrader: (2)	Sounds better than anything I can dream of. Dealer CPO the car and giving you the aftermarket parts. That's just wonderful. My dealer would sell whatever aftermarket parts they can on a trade in car and sell the car stock. They "steal" everything. __________________ Must stop eating..............
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08-25-2012, 08:34 PM	#5
Kwando Major 431 Rep 1,428 Posts Drives: 2018 340i xDrive Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: London, Ontario, Canada iTrader: (1)	DCT leak is common. At least its repaired. I'd say go for it if the price is right.
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