Buy or Wait Opinions Help Needed

[genemish]

I would take D for $1,000... but doubt they will do it.. is it dealer's fault or was it damaged in transit?

[XXX555]

Originally Posted by genemish

I would take D for $1,000... but doubt they will do it.. is it dealer's fault or was it damaged in transit?

They are blaming the tint people...

Thanks for all of the thoughts, I am going to sleep on it.

[genemish]

Originally Posted by XXX555

They are blaming the tint people...

Thanks for all of the thoughts, I am going to sleep on it.

i'd have them repair it and give you 1k off..

problem is that once you decline the vehicle, they cannot sell it as new so they'll probably end up using it as a floor demo which automatically decreases the value of the car anyway..

go for D.. i would.

[XXX555]

Originally Posted by genemish

i'd have them repair it and give you 1k off..

problem is that once you decline the vehicle, they cannot sell it as new so they'll probably end up using it as a floor demo which automatically decreases the value of the car anyway..

go for D.. i would.

There is NO DOUBT in my mind they will fix it and put it on the lot as new!

[genemish]

Originally Posted by XXX555

There is NO DOUBT in my mind they will fix it and put it on the lot as new!

i don't think they legally can... but i am not an expert.. However, I heard a story of how stuff like this is illegal.

[XXX555]

Originally Posted by genemish

i don't think they legally can... but i am not an expert.. However, I heard a story of how stuff like this is illegal.

Yep, I am sure its not legal when the dude at Kentucky Fried Chicken picks up the drumstick from the floor and puts it in your bucket too.


My wife's RX300 in 2004 got bumped the day after we picked it up and they painted part of the door. Never noticed anything in 5 years...

Chances are after waiting 6 weeks, some jackoff would open his door against my 2nd chance X5 in any case...

[Penguin]

Originally Posted by genemish

i'd have them repair it and give you 1k off..

problem is that once you decline the vehicle, they cannot sell it as new so they'll probably end up using it as a floor demo which automatically decreases the value of the car anyway..

go for D.. i would.

Nah, in fact I think something like this could have probably been repaired without your knowledge and sold as new. At least the dealer is being up front.

While much of this law is State dependent, the main requirements for selling as new generally requires (a) Mileage below a certain level, e.g., 150 miles, (b) not previously titled, and (c) repairs below some threshold. I am reasonably certain that at least in some states, repainting to fix two scratches without any metalwork or dent repair would le under the threshold and the car could be sold as new.

For the vehicles imported from overseas, the BMW Vehicle Preparation Centers often make repairs for damage in shipping. I remember one article about a visit to a VPC where one car was getting the entire bumper replaced due to shipping damage.

"Sometimes cars suffer damage in shipping. This new 5 is getting ready to go to paint. The interior has been stripped and the windows on the side being painted have been removed. If the car suffers damage in excess of 3% of it's value it has to be disclosed to the dealer. As I understand it, if BMW replaced the engine in your car at the VDC, that would not have to be disclosed to the dealer. This is because all BMW parts are being used and installed to BMW spec. However, repaired body damage (something on the order of the MINI's roof, not like a replaced bumper cover) would be declared to the dealer. "

Did you ever wonder what happens at the port to your car after it?s shipped from the factory? - AutoSpies Auto News

Slick Finish, In the Supreme Court of the US, BMW of N America, Inc v. Ira Gore, Jr.

[dragoncoach]

Originally Posted by genemish

i'd have them repair it and give you 1k off..

problem is that once you decline the vehicle, they cannot sell it as new so they'll probably end up using it as a floor demo which automatically decreases the value of the car anyway..

go for D.. i would.

It doesn't really diminish the value. It's a misconception. Dealers ALWAYS make money on demos and rentals/loaners. They just don't make as much as a pristine new car. So, if state law mandates they can't sell it as new, they will just put it into loaner or demo service for a period of time and sell it as such with at a discount.