Found a car.....but.....advice?

Higgs1 · 01-23-2009, 05:35 PM

Carfax shows a "rear impact" accident, looks like it was serviced & fixed up, should i stay away? I'm assuming yes, but would like some more help from the e90post family

2007 335i sedan Carfax

Here is the dealer's website with pictures"]

Has all the options I want with a reasonable price, just wish it had nav, but the accident makes me weary

methodtim · 01-23-2009, 05:37 PM

Meh, stay away. You never know what else could be wrong with it.

EDM92 · 01-23-2009, 05:40 PM

No higgs, get a coupe!

Higgs1 · 01-23-2009, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWorNOTHING

No higgs, get a coupe!

would love the coupe, but i plan on having this car for a few years, & plan on having kids in the "not too distant" future makes the coupe something i'm not really feeling

however, if the exact package came along and the price was too hard to pass up i think i'd have to jump on it lol

i kinda like the back end on the e90 better too, especially with the black lines

EDM92 · 01-23-2009, 05:45 PM

Every1 has their opinions! That's one more person that doesn't want the car I do! =)

Jns2001 · 01-23-2009, 05:46 PM

I would go and look at the car, specially in the rear, they don't say how big was the impact, maybe it was just a bumper gone....

Higgs1 · 01-23-2009, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Jns2001

I would go and look at the car, specially in the rear, they don't say how big was the impact, maybe it was just a bumper gone....

yeah, i probably should just pass, i won't be able to see/drive the vehicle since its in florida & i'm in MA :-/

Vnak · 01-23-2009, 06:11 PM

If you had to ask us, then you already know the answer. And yes, you should pass.

You might as well wait until there is one that comes with all the packages you want, or else you might regret it! And the longer you wait, the cheaper it gets anyways.

Higgs1 · 01-23-2009, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Vnak

If you had to ask us, then you already know the answer. And yes, you should pass.

You might as well wait until there is one that comes with all the packages you want, or else you might regret it! And the longer you wait, the cheaper it gets anyways.

yea u guys are right as always, just needed some re-assuring, its just really hard waiting to find one at a decent price & with options i want, but in the long run i'll be happier

rjd598 · 01-23-2009, 06:16 PM

its tough cause i would never buy a car in an accident but the thing is that some of the times its not the drivers fault.my friend got hit in his 09 e92 335i.he had to replace the entire bumper. it wasnt his fault and he got it fixed but alot people would stilll stay away from buying his car in the future.if u dont really care buy it.if its something that bothers u slightly then dont buy it. why waste 30+ on a car you feel iffy about.

Higgs1 · 01-23-2009, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by rjd598

its tough cause i would never buy a car in an accident but the thing is that some of the times its not the drivers fault.my friend got hit in his 09 e92 335i.he had to replace the entire bumper. it wasnt his fault and he got it fixed but alot people would stilll stay away from buying his car in the future.if u dont really care buy it.if its something that bothers u slightly then dont buy it. why waste 30+ on a car you feel iffy about.

i wish the carfax would list more info in this case, like you said, this could jus be a replaced bumper, no big deal, but it could have frame damage, the carfax is not too specific. Its very general and unless it listed more specifics i'd kinda be weary......oh well i'll jus wait some more lol

SpaceGhost · 01-23-2009, 07:10 PM

My last car was rear ended by a 4X4 pickup with a cattle guard. The rear was packed in pretty far. The body shop fixed it but it never felt "right" again. It didn't seem to ride smooth or handle the way it did before. I had them re-examine the work but all was supposedly in spec.

Given my experience, I would be wary of this one. Just my 0.02

Good Luck with your search.

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Vnak Private First Class 2 Rep 186 Posts Drives: 07 E90 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Madera, CA iTrader: (0)	If you had to ask us, then you already know the answer. And yes, you should pass. You might as well wait until there is one that comes with all the packages you want, or else you might regret it! And the longer you wait, the cheaper it gets anyways.
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rjd598 Banned 1770 Rep 6,696 Posts Drives: F30 340i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Diego,CA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2016 BMW 340i [0.00]	its tough cause i would never buy a car in an accident but the thing is that some of the times its not the drivers fault.my friend got hit in his 09 e92 335i.he had to replace the entire bumper. it wasnt his fault and he got it fixed but alot people would stilll stay away from buying his car in the future.if u dont really care buy it.if its something that bothers u slightly then dont buy it. why waste 30+ on a car you feel iffy about.
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SpaceGhost Lieutenant 127 Rep 548 Posts Drives: 2022 M240i xdrive Join Date: May 2005 Location: San Antonio, Texas iTrader: (0)	My last car was rear ended by a 4X4 pickup with a cattle guard. The rear was packed in pretty far. The body shop fixed it but it never felt "right" again. It didn't seem to ride smooth or handle the way it did before. I had them re-examine the work but all was supposedly in spec. Given my experience, I would be wary of this one. Just my 0.02 Good Luck with your search.
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