Possible 4.8is Purchase... Help & Info Request - Page 3

crystalworks · #1 08-10-2015, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Joshdub

I nearly bought a car from cali and would have driven it home to WA. They told me that if the car is driven off of the lot onto public CA roads then you must pay CA sales tax. Then when I registered it at home in WA I would pay the difference (wa is 10%). If it were trucked out of CA, even to the other side of the border, then I did not have to pay CA sales tax.

I don't know how that works for you since your tax is less than CA.

REFUND!!! LOL yeah right.

Update: Got everything ready to go to dealer and so it LOOKS like the vehicle is mine. Great rate through USAA and super fast decision... woohoo. Normally their used car rates suck, but not this time. Good because they make it really easy to get the dealer paid and dealers love dealing with them.

Helihover · #2 08-11-2015, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Joshdub

I nearly bought a car from cali and would have driven it home to WA. They told me that if the car is driven off of the lot onto public CA roads then you must pay CA sales tax. Then when I registered it at home in WA I would pay the difference (wa is 10%). If it were trucked out of CA, even to the other side of the border, then I did not have to pay CA sales tax.

I don't know how that works for you since your tax is less than CA.

Amazing these guys selling cars don't know there business. This is not true. California will not charge you sales tax on a vehicle purchased if you are driving it out of state. They can't

. What you will need is a trip permit and insurance. The trip permit is obtained at the dmv and the dealer should have this waiting for you when you arrive.

Congrats man!!!
This will be very exciting for you.

Joshdub · #3 08-10-2015, 04:31 PM

Sounds like you re pretty much committed now!

Ven · #4 08-10-2015, 04:31 PM

Congrats, how much was dealer processing fee, like 499 something?

jopecasa · #5 08-10-2015, 04:53 PM

Nice Imola!

I had almost the same situation, wanted the car so badly and couldn't sleep......kept tossing and turning at night.

I finally bit the bullet and transferred funds.

A day later she was there in "living glory".....my heart and mind went crazy.

Moral of the story.....you just have to take the risk and have to trust people!

Cheers!

Ven · #6 08-10-2015, 04:57 PM

Glad it went to an enthusiast and on the Forum! Good luck with next steps

We'd love to see pictures once its in your possession and can't wait to see what you do add to it.

525iT_Feen · #7 08-10-2015, 05:14 PM

I bought mine sight unseen and drove it 1500 miles before getting back to Boston. It had some surprises but none that made me regret the decision.

Good luck and welcome to the club (hopefully)

PropellerHead · #8 08-10-2015, 05:27 PM

Hawt Imola...

How hawt? I can count the number of times I have noticed an Imola E53 on the *other* side of the interstate.

crystalworks · #9 08-10-2015, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by X53Jay4.8is

Okay dont take this the wrong way but you should prepare yourself that there may need to be a few things done on this vehicle even though it looks great on the surface. We all know that these engines leak oil on the front (valve covers, front timing cover, power steering hoses etc), thrust arm bushings go quite frequently, axle boots up front rip. All of these things are not a problem for someone like you that has had a number of BMWs and an E53 X5 already. I would also recommend that you ship the vehicle back to you. Reason being that if you have a coolant leak or faulty thermostat it could leave you hanging on a 1k drive back to TX. I have purchased BMWs from florida and Georgia and in each case I wanted to fly in and drive it back but to be safe I transported them back. Nonetheless I think you have found a great X5 to own.Can't wait for the stories to hear on your new X5.

I agree with all what you said... lol. The only time I feel 99% comfortable is when purchasing from an enthusiast with full service/maintenance history. I am sure it will need something... there is a reason it was traded in after all I'm sure. I'm leaning towards the $$$ quote the PO got for upper timing covers, valve covers, and maybe lowers. I can deal with that.

Still going to risk it for the "experience" of it.

Going to fly a buddy there with me and we'll drive it back together. We've done this before with a New York trip, and other than being in an M52 swapped e30 with no heat in winter... it wasn't too bad. Oh, and we won't drink NEARLY as much before flying this time. LOL. That was a hilarious evening...

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Originally Posted by edogg

You've found a gorgeous car! And I bet it's going to be fun to drive! Did it have a clean Carfax and AutoCheck too?

Yep, both came up clean. Not that they catch everything... but I'd rather have it than not.

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Originally Posted by 525iT_Feen

I bought mine sight unseen and drove it 1500 miles before getting back to Boston. It had some surprises but none that made me regret the decision.

Good luck and welcome to the club (hopefully)

Thanks! Hoping our experience is as "uneventful" as yours was. Should be a fun, if not sobering one. LOL

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Originally Posted by X5only

Verify the above before committing. Leave the car idling for an extended period (20+ minutes). If it smokes when you rev hard, you may want to reconsider. Can this not be verified somehow before you travel?

Well, considering mine has needed VSS since I bought it... I'm not overly concerned with that. As long as it isn't smoking off of stop lights, I'm fine with that. Takes mine 15 minutes or longer and now using 20w50 it takes a really long time before smoking. Will take a few quarts of oil on the journey with us though... and check level frequently.

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Originally Posted by PropellerHead

Hawt Imola...

How hawt? I can count the number of times I have noticed an Imola E53 on the *other* side of the interstate.

My feelings exactly... whether on a 4.8 or M3... I always notice it. I'm sure cops do too.

I don't speed though (anymore) so I'm not worried about that. I've given away enough money to our local municipality in my younger days.

crystalworks · #10 08-10-2015, 09:39 PM

Update: Vehicle is mine... purchase agreement has been FedEx'd and will be here tomorrow.

I'm not going to lie... excitement is slowly creeping in. *rubs hands in anticipation*

Flights are being booked for Monday of next week. 1700 mile trip home... will be taking the DSLR with us and documenting the entire trip from taking delivery to putting her in the garage.

Thanks everyone for their words of encouragement, wisdom, and of course caution. It's all appreciated. This vehicle will be mine... probably forever now, even if it needs a heart transplant. Especially if it is an actual Dinan S2 X5, if there was such a thing.