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shumasta · 07-05-2021, 10:48 AM

Hi Guys. I'm a BMW Noob here and hope you can help me out

I am currently looking to purchase a 2018 M2 LCI version that has about 2 years + 8 months warranty left.

Is it crucial to get a pre-purchase inspection done? The owner is a little uneasy when I mentioned that I wanted to get it checked at some BMW specialist.

But he didn't mind if i were to go back to the dealership instead since he feels at ease to know that the warranty will still be intact.

Should I still insist to get it done at a third party workshop? Or should I walk away?

I could be wrong but I dont think he's trying to hide anything about the car if he is cool with bringing it back to the dealership for a check.

But just wondering what do you think guys? Thanks alot!

DanG · 07-05-2021, 10:57 AM

Most dealerships are capable of doing a pre-purchase inspection. It is similar to a CPO inspection that they do all the time.

I would just take it to the dealership.

Foggins · 07-05-2021, 12:55 PM

Agree with DanG, just take it to the dealership for the PPI, and def worth the money for peace of mind. Good luck!

BGR · 07-05-2021, 01:33 PM

Most dealerships won’t look for things like previous paint/body damage, and a lot of that never ends up on a carfax. You can buy a paint meter yourself and check things if you are concerned.

Al Bundy's Dodge · 07-05-2021, 02:05 PM

I dont understand the owners perspective that a PPI at an indy shop somehow voids the warranty.

I had a potential buyer of my F30 ask for a PPI at the dealer. I had no issues, and they seemed to do a thorough job. They also recommended the in cabin filter partition walls be cleaned for $1000…so just expect some kind of bullshit service upsell to be included.

In any event you are the buyer willing to spend a lot of money, so take it to who you trust most for inspection. If the seller doesn't like it, find another seller. If the dealer works for ya, then so be it.

Good luck and hope the purchase works out for ya!

BigKutta · 07-05-2021, 02:13 PM

I would take it to a place that i trust and like, not the seller. Maybe he can come along for the ride to feel comfortable that his baby is not being abused.

AlpsRider · 07-05-2021, 04:51 PM

Personally I would not allow a potential buyer to take my car anywhere. Some shops haven't a clue about BMWs. They can damage the car by just lifting it up on the racks.

shumasta · 07-06-2021, 09:37 PM

Thanks guys, appreciate all your feedback here. I'll be going to the dealership to get that PPI!

Hopefully all is good!

07-05-2021, 10:48 AM	#1
shumasta Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: BMW M2 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Singapore iTrader: (0)	Help - Buying an M2 Hi Guys. I'm a BMW Noob here and hope you can help me out I am currently looking to purchase a 2018 M2 LCI version that has about 2 years + 8 months warranty left. Is it crucial to get a pre-purchase inspection done? The owner is a little uneasy when I mentioned that I wanted to get it checked at some BMW specialist. But he didn't mind if i were to go back to the dealership instead since he feels at ease to know that the warranty will still be intact. Should I still insist to get it done at a third party workshop? Or should I walk away? I could be wrong but I dont think he's trying to hide anything about the car if he is cool with bringing it back to the dealership for a check. But just wondering what do you think guys? Thanks alot!
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07-05-2021, 10:57 AM	#2
DanG Major General 12217 Rep 7,475 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 AW DCT Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2018 BMW M2 [8.01]	Most dealerships are capable of doing a pre-purchase inspection. It is similar to a CPO inspection that they do all the time. I would just take it to the dealership.
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Foggins Restless 1364 Rep 1,031 Posts Drives: M2C Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Dallas & Toronto iTrader: (0)	Agree with DanG, just take it to the dealership for the PPI, and def worth the money for peace of mind. Good luck!
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BGR Captain 527 Rep 788 Posts Drives: C7 GS 7MT; e90 M3 6MT Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Midwest iTrader: (1)	Most dealerships won’t look for things like previous paint/body damage, and a lot of that never ends up on a carfax. You can buy a paint meter yourself and check things if you are concerned.
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07-05-2021, 02:05 PM	#5
Al Bundy's Dodge Major 1912 Rep 1,016 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 6MT Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Denver iTrader: (0)	I dont understand the owners perspective that a PPI at an indy shop somehow voids the warranty. I had a potential buyer of my F30 ask for a PPI at the dealer. I had no issues, and they seemed to do a thorough job. They also recommended the in cabin filter partition walls be cleaned for $1000…so just expect some kind of bullshit service upsell to be included. In any event you are the buyer willing to spend a lot of money, so take it to who you trust most for inspection. If the seller doesn't like it, find another seller. If the dealer works for ya, then so be it. Good luck and hope the purchase works out for ya! __________________ 2009 328i xDrive 6MT (Retired and I miss her) 2015 335i xDrive 6MT (Retired and I dont miss her) 2018 M2 6MT (Never retiring)
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BigKutta Brigadier General 4180 Rep 4,171 Posts Drives: 2020 M2C, 2019 330xi, 2017 Q7 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Washington DC Burbs iTrader: (1) Garage List 2019 330xi [10.00] 2017 Audi Q7 3.0 [0.00] 2020 M2C [10.00]	I would take it to a place that i trust and like, not the seller. Maybe he can come along for the ride to feel comfortable that his baby is not being abused.
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AlpsRider Brigadier General 2888 Rep 3,836 Posts Drives: M2 Competition, LBB, 6MT Join Date: May 2015 Location: Earth iTrader: (0)	Personally I would not allow a potential buyer to take my car anywhere. Some shops haven't a clue about BMWs. They can damage the car by just lifting it up on the racks.
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07-06-2021, 09:37 PM	#8
shumasta Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: BMW M2 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Singapore iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys, appreciate all your feedback here. I'll be going to the dealership to get that PPI! Hopefully all is good!
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