03-16-2019, 12:02 PM | #1 |
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Question about demo vehicles
Looking at a used 2018 440i with 11k miles
dealer said it was an executive demo used at South Carolina facilities. When I asked why it wasn't certified he said those cars cannot be certified. Carfax shows it as a 1yr lease vehicle. Salesman said BMW basically leases it to themself for those demo Cars. Does this all sound right? |
03-16-2019, 12:18 PM | #2 |
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My car was an executive car and it is CPO. Carfax does not show a lease. In order to be CPO, the car has to meet some requirements.
See https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...9&postcount=57 |
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03-16-2019, 12:25 PM | #3 |
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This was likely a car used at the BMW Perfomance Center. The performance center offers customers who buy new bmws the opportunity to try an identical car to the one they purchased, on the track. The track cars get used heavily and cannot be certified due to the heavy use they receive. While I cannot be certain that your listing is a PCD car, its location and inability to be certified would make me nervous. Hope this helps!
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Being tracked doesn't overly worry me. I've read engineers blamed N63 engine issues somewhat on cars not being driven hard enough. Different engine of course though. it's around 20k off original msrp so I think it's a decent deal if I can get more off being it's non CPO. |
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I wouldn't touch that car. Obviously, different strokes for different folks. Good luck. |
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Talked to BMW NA earlier. Doesn't concern me much. just want to make sure what I'm told is the truth. |
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First BMW I ever purchased was an Executive car (driven for 1yr had 4k miles on it) it was CPO
Car was as new condition, great price/warranty, never had a problem with it...
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The fact that you're having to verify means you DON'T TRUST what they are telling you; and therefore are seeking to substantiate what they're telling you. In any event, good luck. I genuinely hope it works out for you and you aren't saddled with out of warranty repairs costs; as they're typically frightfully expensive for German vehicles (at least for me). |
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It will be be a point of negotiation if nothing else. The car is under warranty. If it has issues I'll do what I did on my previous ones. Walk in and hand the SA the service bulletins and say fix it.... I've owned 2 prior. I'm fairly handy. Did quite a few fixes on my N54 Bimmers so maintenance isn't too frightening for me. We are far from a deal anyway. Sent me numbers showing some paint protection BS and charging me for LoJack which I have no desire for. |
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03-18-2019, 03:14 PM | #21 |
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Ok. Update.
Dealer provided the build sheet and shipping info. The car was used as a STEP training vehicle at the VPC in New Jersey Listed as not eligible for CPO and EVP plans. Sounds like if I wanted extended warranty 3rd party would be only way to go. |
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I'm an engineer and I'll tell you that is bullshlt, if there really is an engine that have problems because it's not driven hard enough, then it's a freaken design flaw.
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