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Originally Posted by CedarZ4
Hey guys,
So I'm looking to get into a Z4, and am very picky with my color combination and options (white on red, with every option  ) making it almost impossible to find my car.
I finally found one (some thousand miles away from my home) and would like to get your opinion and have some questions.
First of all, it's a 2012 with 3,000 miles. I pulled up the VIN, and its production date was 4/26/12. Why would someone buy a car and drive it for 3,000 miles and then sell it? According to the dealer (not BMW), they said the original owners (couple) broke up so they no longer needed the car. Is this an instant red flag? It's my first time buying pre-owned so I'm not sure what to look for.
Secondly, it's a 35i with every option (minus extended leather), asking for $50,000. Considering its MSRP would have been around $65k, the price seems reasonable... maybe, too reasonable? Could there be something wrong with this car?
And lastly, and most importantly, the roof. I've read a few threads here about noise from the top when up, but never read about a non-opening roof. According to the dealer, when opening the roof, when the back window folds on top of the roof, it stops. You have to release the button, then push it again for it to fold completely. When putting the top back up, it goes smoothly. The dealer said it is as a BMW dealer right now to get it fixed under warranty, some kind of sensor issue or something. Is this a serious problem, or should I not be concerned if it was fixed by a dealer under warranty. I'm just afraid of buying a $50k lemon, especially since most Lemon Laws don't cover used cars.
Thanks in advances! |
I seriously dont like the looks of that shifter. Im also suspect about the roof. I have owned my 09 for a bit, and I have only 9000 km on it. Its mint, and has never had any roof issues or shifter issues. Its been a jewel. You might want to look at the wheels also. if they come with the 19's as compared to the 18's, they will likely crack as a number of people have had problems with them.Bmw is not covering them well, and it can be expense to replace. The 35i motor is a sweet motor. I love the car, and will probably keep it for the rest of my life. I might buy others, but this one stays around, to be babied and enjoyed.