I've been looking for a 1-series for months now with no luck. I'm thinking it's time to just pull the trigger on something that's local. I'm getting sick of driving around the 1994 Acura I'm borrowing from my boss.
What do you think of this?
CarGurus
Even though it's listed as a for-sale by owner, I think the seller is basically flipping cars for profit. Carfax says it was recently sold at an auction, but it hasn't been registered yet. Even though the listing says "extensive service history" when I inquired about it they just pointed me to the Carfax. For a car with 115Kmi it is no where near extensive. It has 5 "service records" which were the pre-delivery inspection, the 10k service, checking the computer and replacing a tire, and the 2 listed below. Not exactly extensive.
2 other concerning entries on the Carfax were these below.
Is the Camshaft oil seal a normal maintenance item? Also seems like the timing chain should last more than 95,000mi.
06/30/2016 92,800 Rudy's European Auto Repair
Rome, GA
706-291-0741
rudyseuro.com/ Air filter replaced
Battery replaced
Crankshaft oil seal(s) replaced
Oil and filter changed
Oil filter adapter seal replaced
Spark plug(s) replaced
Timing chain replaced
Valve cover gasket(s) replaced
08/19/2016 93,213 Rudy's European Auto Repair
Rome, GA
706-291-0741
rudyseuro.com/ Valve cover gasket(s) replaced
Should I stay away from this car or could it be a good deal?