Buy or Wait Opinions Help Needed

[XXX555]

Really appreciated all replys.

I slept on it and decided to take her home once the dealer paints the scratch to my satisfaction. Its the kind of scratch you would get when coming out of a restarant and the guy next to you opens the door against yours but no dent. That could happen tomorrow but not going to sell or trade the X5 for that so why do it now? At least the cherry has been poped so when/if it happens again I am less likely to have a stroke.

The dealer took off several hundred dollars but would not go a grand. Hopefully get it on Monday.

[z2g]

Originally Posted by XXX555

Really appreciated all replys.

I slept on it and decided to take her home once the dealer paints the scratch to my satisfaction. Its the kind of scratch you would get when coming out of a restarant and the guy next to you opens the door against yours but no dent. That could happen tomorrow but not going to sell or trade the X5 for that so why do it now? At least the cherry has been poped so when/if it happens again I am less likely to have a stroke.

The dealer took off several hundred dollars but would not go a grand. Hopefully get it on Monday.

As long as you're happy with it, that's fine. Personally, I wouldn't have taken less than a $1000 discount. If they wouldn't budge, I'd wait for a new one to arrive. If the custom order is going to be too long to wait again, I'd just shop around for new cars already in the dealers' inventory.

[Armand]

Originally Posted by XXX555

Really appreciated all replys.

I slept on it and decided to take her home once the dealer paints the scratch to my satisfaction. Its the kind of scratch you would get when coming out of a restarant and the guy next to you opens the door against yours but no dent. That could happen tomorrow but not going to sell or trade the X5 for that so why do it now? At least the cherry has been poped so when/if it happens again I am less likely to have a stroke.

The dealer took off several hundred dollars but would not go a grand. Hopefully get it on Monday.

Enjoy your beautiful car and share some pics. Not of the repair site In the mean time the rest of us with orders will keep our daily ritual of calling the 800#, checking the web site and bugging the CA... what will you do with all that extra time?

[rh71]

Originally Posted by Penguin

Paint thickness... when they do a paint repair like this they do not sand down to the primer.

Automotive Paint Detailing: Paint Thickness Meters, Gauges

thx - wasn't aware of such a thing. Good thing avg joe & his mechanic may not test with that.

[Penguin]

Originally Posted by rh71

. Good thing avg joe & his mechanic may not test with that.

More mechanics test with it than you might think, as there are cheap versions around:

ProGauge Magnetic Paint Thickness Gauge

[Armand]

Originally Posted by XXX555

Went to the dealer to pick up my 2010 X5d today after a 9 week wait. SAV was scratched about two inches long and fairly deep such that they could not buff it out. Smaller scratch about 6 inches away and both on the passenger side door on drivers side.

A. My CA said to pass and re-order another and wait another 6 weeks. They would retain the value of my trade.

B. I could walk away.

C. I could take the SAV and have them paint it as a repair.

D. They did not offer but I thought of asking for a further discount (?$1000) and have them repair and take it.


Thoughts please.

I understand this is the kind of thing they fix at the preparation center. How do any of us know if our brand new cars did not arrive there with some dings or scratches? Bear that in mind. Are you really going to keep this car for 5-10 years? If not, the chances are the paint job will stand the forces of nature. Also someone suggested that you demand extended warranty in return for keeping it. I thought that was a good deal too.

[grover432]

Just have them repair it and perhaps discount it a bit. Believe me, after the next scratch (which is surely to appear), you'll forget the first one was already repaired.

I disagree with an earlier post about repaints never being as good as factory. I think it depends on who you use.

I recall using a paint shop in Toronto called Rodeo Classic Automobiles to repair my BMW 3 series. I had the cheapest car in the shop. The rest were brand new exotic cars that were being re-polished (some were being repainted) because the owners were not happy with the orange peel in the paint.

When the cars were finished they looked wet they were so smooth. Crazy, I agree, but some people want perfection.

I think if you find the right body shop, the only people who will know the car had a scratch will be you and us. As a final though, the dealer is going to have to fix the car anyway. Why don't you see how it turns out? If it is perfect, take it. If it is't, wait for a new one and hope for the best.