Just bought a 4.8is! - Page 2

sarb · #11 10-16-2009, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hit Redline

Looks really nice and clean. The accident would concern me. You never really know the extent of the damage. I get work done on my RX7 at a specialty shop that is surrounded by body shops. All these guys do is fixed damaged cars and resell. Bent frames the whole nine yards.

The warranty is a big plus. I had issues with leaking valve cover gaskets when I bought my X5. I couldn't tell until I changed the plugs. The two plugs in the back were covered in engine oil. Exhaust smoked a little because of that. I would assume this type of thing would be covered under the warranty, but seems like a common issue.

GL and enjoy. Don't let the Mod bug bite you, its not cheap.

Hi Hit Redline,
dude you got some realy nice cars there i see cobra aah niiiccccceeeee

Sponsored Links

m3brad · #12 10-16-2009, 04:46 PM

Beautiful X5! I have the identical vehicle that I purchased back in April of this year with similar mileage. Mine also came with the CPO warranty which was very important to me.

I've added the titanium interior trim since and what a difference it makes.

It sure makes me feel good to see quality used 4.8's going for that kind of money

Enjoy your new wheels!

jbfrancis3 · #13 10-16-2009, 07:45 PM

Can anyone else not multiple quote?

Anyway, thanks Hit Redline & m3brad, good points on the warranty stuff. I'll have make sure there is proof of such warranty in the all the paperwork

And appreciate the help everyone has given so far. Will post pics when (hopefully) I have it.

Anything else before I check it out tomorrow?

China Man · #14 10-16-2009, 09:22 PM

looks like you have the maintenance plan until 11/05 of this year; if you want to extend it, you definitely should before 5th, as it gets more expensive after it expires.

Here's what has been done in warranty with the car.

Center
ID
Loc
ID
Claim
Number
Repair
Order
Number
Repair
Order
Date
Repair
Entry
Date
DAVIS
#
Mileage

Defect Code/Description

20648
02
493210
419650
07/23/2009
07/24/2009
N/A
47,342

85990092MP
INSPECTION 1 (MP)

20648
02
482930
419015
07/07/2009
07/09/2009
N/A
47,342

1614051500
Fuel sucking jet pump permanent malfunction

20648
02
469750
415179
06/04/2009
06/19/2009
N/A
46,420

3711034800
Front spring strut, air suspension (LF) leaking

20648
02
456110
413459
05/26/2009
05/29/2009
N/A
46,012

3452057900
Front wheel speed sensor incorrect connection /contact

20648
02
442210
410719
05/07/2009
05/11/2009
N/A
44,931

3452101500
DSC control module permanent malfunction

20648
02
431458
408833
04/22/2009
04/23/2009
N/A
44,416

99999977CF
CORE CREDITS - AUTOMATIC VIA IWS - JACKSONVILLE PDC

20648
02
431450
408833
04/22/2009
04/23/2009
N/A
44,416

1231001200
Alternator permanent failure
5124007900
Boot lid lock with microswitch incorrect connection /contact

20648
02
422360
407355
04/03/2009
04/08/2009
N/A
43,687

6577901300
E53 E6* E83 E85 E90 Airbag warning lamp lights up (error in seat-occupancy detector mat)

20648
02
401360
403321
03/05/2009
03/10/2009
N/A
41,450

3231033900
Top steering shaft/steering column unpleasant noises

20648
02
394990
402649
02/26/2009
02/27/2009
N/A
40,830

6111017900
Luggage compartment wiring harness incorrect connection /contact

20648
02
392330
400955
02/18/2009
02/24/2009
N/A
40,624

34000077MP
BRAKE FLUID CHANGE- FULL MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
5141037800
Pull handle/door handle, interior front (including handle recess) poor surface finish
85990087MP
MP-LOW MILEAGE ANNUAL OIL SERVICE

46778
01
127460
94581
01/21/2009
01/22/2009
N/A
39,381

3233066800
Steering wheel cover/steering wheel rim (leather, wood, plastic) peels off / detaches itself

81400
01
807110
144359
07/16/2007
07/31/2007
N/A
15,965

85990087MP
MP-LOW MILEAGE ANNUAL OIL SERVICE

81400
01
793160
134645
09/07/2006
09/12/2006
N/A
7,596

6512471100
Image output, DVD changer occasional failure

15268
01
76740
147742
11/29/2005
11/30/2005
N/A
7

61125479A5
WIRE FOR CD CHANGER INCORRECT CONNECTION /CONTACT

jbfrancis3 · #15 10-16-2009, 09:54 PM

China Man,

Just sent you a PM...

Anyway, does that report come straight from the dealer?

Thanks for posting that up, thats a huge help as it helps match up things against the Carfax report.

Any idea what the 'Fuel sucking jet pump permanent malfunction' might be?

Much appreciated...

jbfrancis3 · #16 10-19-2009, 09:45 AM

Update: The car is in my hands now!

Flew over to Alabama saturday morning and was met by the seller, Peter of EuroStyle Motors. He took me back to his house from where he operates the business and had the car waiting for inspection. I spent just under two hours looking over the vehicle in 52º, misting-rain weather. It was completely worth it though and after taking a test drive, the vehicle was indeed in excellent condition.

Settled up with Peter, filled up the tank with premium (I rather like AL fuel prices) and was on my way back home. All in all, a great experience!

I'll just quickly comment of Peter from EuroStyle Motors. He's incredibly knowledgeable on high-end vehicles and anything he has in inventory ( has 4-7 cars at any given time) is topnotch. His has standards that rival (from what I've seen here) most other members' on this forum. This should sum it up: when going to examine the X5, he had printed out the paperwork that China Town had posted above regarding service records. Plain and simply, I would buy another vehicle from him in a heartbeat. Look for his eBay store 'eurostylemotors.'

Thanks also to China Town (Jon) for providing me some really good info and helping to make the purchase easier.

Attached are a couple lacking pics. The weather was lousy so I just pulled the car right into the garage. I happen to think front seats are a good indicator, albeit one of many, of vehicle condition. You be the judge!

See also paint cond on hood and mileage. Will of course get better pics up over the weekend when its clean.

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_pV4wcxrjpw0/St...0/DSCN1678.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_pV4wcxrjpw0/St...0/DSCN1677.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_pV4wcxrjpw0/St...0/DSCN1674.JPG