Purchase help Marietta GA

bluecat · 02-08-2014, 09:33 AM

Hi all,

I'm thinking about purchasing a 2008 e90 from a place called momentum motor cars in Marietta GA. It would basically be buying sight unseen except for the cars.com pics and taking their word for it and getting it shipped up to MA. While the car fax looks ok and the sales people I've talked to seem to be on the up and up, I'm still a little hesitant of putting down that kind of money 1000 miles away. I tried calling BMW dealers near by to see if they'd do a pre purchase inspection but the one I've talked to so far has said no citing liability issues (understandable) So...

1) Does anyone have any experience with this particular dealer? There yelp record is...interesting.
2) Any experience with buying cars out of state? Suggestions?
3) Longshot, but would anyone local be willing to go check out this car for me? Just make sure it's making all the right noises and looks good.

I appreciate any feedback.

LightWerkz · 02-08-2014, 12:29 PM

Leave a deposit on it after a good PPI is performed and checks out, then fly down there to settle the final details. I personally wouldnt buy a car sight unseen, regardless of how things work out.

Datsik · 02-08-2014, 01:59 PM

The best thing to do is put a deposit down and then fly to see it. It might be an inconvenience at the moment, but it is worth the piece of mind knowing what you're getting. I am in a similar situation at the moment with a car just outside Chicago; I will be flying down this Friday to see the car in person and test drive it. It's a big purchase so you should cross all your t's and dot your i's.

Kwando · 02-08-2014, 02:05 PM

Post in the regional forum and compensate a user to get it inspected for you?

bluecat · 02-08-2014, 03:49 PM

I appreciate the replies guys. You're right about going to see it personally and it's really more hassle than I'm willing to undertake. I think I'll just wait out a newer one in my area.

02-08-2014, 09:33 AM	#1
bluecat Lieutenant 30 Rep 540 Posts Drives: z4 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: MA iTrader: (2)	Purchase help Marietta GA Hi all, I'm thinking about purchasing a 2008 e90 from a place called momentum motor cars in Marietta GA. It would basically be buying sight unseen except for the cars.com pics and taking their word for it and getting it shipped up to MA. While the car fax looks ok and the sales people I've talked to seem to be on the up and up, I'm still a little hesitant of putting down that kind of money 1000 miles away. I tried calling BMW dealers near by to see if they'd do a pre purchase inspection but the one I've talked to so far has said no citing liability issues (understandable) So... 1) Does anyone have any experience with this particular dealer? There yelp record is...interesting. 2) Any experience with buying cars out of state? Suggestions? 3) Longshot, but would anyone local be willing to go check out this car for me? Just make sure it's making all the right noises and looks good. I appreciate any feedback.
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02-08-2014, 12:29 PM	#2
LightWerkz Banned 56 Rep 530 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Oakland, NJ iTrader: (1)	Leave a deposit on it after a good PPI is performed and checks out, then fly down there to settle the final details. I personally wouldnt buy a car sight unseen, regardless of how things work out.
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02-08-2014, 01:59 PM	#3
Datsik Lieutenant 22 Rep 522 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 DCT Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Birmingham iTrader: (3)	The best thing to do is put a deposit down and then fly to see it. It might be an inconvenience at the moment, but it is worth the piece of mind knowing what you're getting. I am in a similar situation at the moment with a car just outside Chicago; I will be flying down this Friday to see the car in person and test drive it. It's a big purchase so you should cross all your t's and dot your i's. __________________ 2011 Alpine White/Black E90 M3 Competition, Technology, Premium Sound, Cold Weather, Comfort
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02-08-2014, 02:05 PM	#4
Kwando Major 431 Rep 1,428 Posts Drives: 2018 340i xDrive Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: London, Ontario, Canada iTrader: (1)	Post in the regional forum and compensate a user to get it inspected for you?
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02-08-2014, 03:49 PM	#5
bluecat Lieutenant 30 Rep 540 Posts Drives: z4 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: MA iTrader: (2)	I appreciate the replies guys. You're right about going to see it personally and it's really more hassle than I'm willing to undertake. I think I'll just wait out a newer one in my area.
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