X5 INSPECTION.

[jspdr]

Any one here from Charleston, S.C. I found an X5 2012 there that i really want to pull a trigger, but im from Chicago. It is a consignment from the original owner. If anyone can do the inspection i would appreciate it, im willing to pay for your time. Location:
Distinct Autos
4 Carrillo Street, Charleston, SC, 29414

[ard]

Two comments:

ask someone to do a "driveby" not "inspection".

Ask people to recommend a qualified shop to do a Pre-Purchase INSPECTION.


You want a once over by just a civilian to see if there are obvious issues, BEFORE you spend $$$ for a PPI. If you think you can rely on someone here doing the full inspection, you are being foolish. most people cannot, and virtually everyone wont want the responsibility of doing an "inspection"

JMHO

[jspdr]

Thanks ard,
What i'd like someone to do for me is to make sure the vehicle is physically there and the place is legit, possibly the exterior condition, definitely not a full inspection.

[PAX5]

Originally Posted by jspdr

Any one here from Charleston, S.C. I found an X5 2012 there that i really want to pull a trigger, but im from Chicago. It is a consignment from the original owner. If anyone can do the inspection i would appreciate it, im willing to pay for your time. Location:
Distinct Autos
4 Carrillo Street, Charleston, SC, 29414

First problem is that the VIN advertised with the vehicle (BMW X5 5.0i xDrive | Distinct Autos) is not the white X5 50i car shown in the pictures ... (see attached VIN PDF. That car is SCHWARZ=BLACK!).

[jspdr]

Originally Posted by basora

First problem is that the VIN advertised with the vehicle (BMW X5 5.0i xDrive | Distinct Autos) is not the white X5 50i car shown in the pictures ... (see attached VIN PDF. That car is SCHWARZ=BLACK!).

Thanks for pointing that out. Options listed from dealer does not matched the vin# either, its kind of fishy. I am sending an email to dealer right now. Plus the story from the owner is also questionable.

[jspdr]

Is it legit or big time scam?
Me asking: Do you accept cashier's check or money order in a form of a payment, or just bank wire? Is it a correct vin# you listed?
Thanks,

i spoke to you earlier today regarding the above vehicle. Sorry, it was a busy day for me, could not do this until now. I can't think of much to ask other than a couple questions:
Is the vehicle payoff with clean and clear title in hand?
Can you send me a copy of the title and registration?
Are you allow an inspection?

Seller response:
The X5 is still for sale but I have already handed it into consignment to a dealership in Charleston, SC. The BMW is technically still mine, the dealership only has power of attorney over it so either I find a buyer or they do. No dealership tax/fees will be applied for this sale. If you want you may contact the dealer. Although they may have advertised it at a different price, if you tell them you were referred by the original seller the price will be the same as advertised by me and they will honor it.

The vehicle has been paid off, there is no lean on it.We have the title in hand but unfortunately I am not authorized to send it out unless we sign a Vehicle Order contract.Also, we do allow inspection.

Motor Vehicle Sales Agreement
1. THE PARTIES TO THIS CAR SALES AGREEMENT ARE:
1.1 THE SELLER:

1.2 THE BUYER:
Name:
Physical Address:
The parties choose the above stated addresses as their physical addresses at which legal
proceedings may be instituted.
2. THE OBJECT OF THE SALE IS:
2.1 Type of Vehicle: SUV

This is a confidential document. Please, do not redistribute.
2.2 Make and Color: BMW / Exterior: WHITE Interior: BEIGE
2.3 Model: X5
2.4 Year and Odometer Reading: 2012 / 39100 mi.
2.5 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): 5UXZV8C52CL422447
3. OWNERSHIP
3.1 The Seller guarantees that and he/she is the true and lawful owner of the above described
vehicle and that it is free of all encumbrances and any and all legal claims.
4. WARRANTY :
4.1 The Seller warrants that at the date of signature of this agreement there are no
licensing fees or fines or other penalties outstanding against the registration of the vehicle
sold in terms of this agreement.
4.2 The Seller warrants that the vehicle is in perfect condition, has never been involved in
an accident or any other traffic incident and that it has no mechanical, or esthetical issues
such as: paint scratches or dings, hull deformations, cracks of the lighting or signaling
devices, cracks of front windshield, rear windshield, or side windows, rust.
5. TEN DAYS MONEY BACK GUARANTEE:
5.1 The Seller offers and guarantees a 10 (Ten) days inspection period. The Seller agrees
to accept the returns of all products mentioned above (hereafter referred to as “products”)
and to refund the Buyer, without any conditions, within the extent of the inspection
period.
5.2 The inspection period begins at 12:01 am, the weekday following the delivery day, as
signed and certified by the Buyer on the delivery receipt.

This is a confidential document. Please, do not redistribute.
5.3 A notification to return the products may be issued by the Buyer to the Seller at any
time, during the inspection period. The return notification should be addressed to the
Seller by fax, or registered mail.
6. LEGAL AGE:
6.1 The Buyer is of legal age and legally competent to enter into this agreement.
7. TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP AND COSTS:
7.1 The Parties agree to sign all documents necessary to transfer ownership of the vehicle
from the Seller to the Buyer within 10 (Ten) days of signing this agreement of sale.
7.2 The Buyer shall be liable for all administrative costs relating to the registration of the
vehicle onto his/her name and all costs relating to the Roadworthy Certificate.
8. PURCHASE PRICE:
8.1 The Purchase price, including all fees and taxes, is in the amount of $000.00
8.2 The Purchase price is to be paid in full in a manner as agreed by both parties (specify):
BANK WIRE TRANSFER.
8.3 Ownership of the vehicle will only pass onto the Buyer once the bank honors the
legal instrument of payment agreed by both parties as per §8.2.
8.4 The vehicle will only be delivered to the Buyer once payment has been received in
full as per §8.3.

BUYER:
Full name (please print in capital letters): _______________________________
Signature: _______________________________
Signed on ____/____/ 2014

[PAX5]

R U N ... don't walk from this deal!!!

[ard]

total scam

(there is no way Id send anyone a copy of my title, so that part is kind of silly.... but still)

lien? or lean?..... "esthetical issues"?

The scam is when he says "the dealer has it, I need a deposit- go ahead and call the dealer he will confirm they have the car"

You call, his buddy/brother/himself confirms 'yes we have the car'...you send the deposit, gone.

Another scam is the 'when the shipper confirms the car is loaded, you wire the money' scam...problem is the shipper is a scammer too.

[motordavid]

^^^ What basora and ard wrote, imo...
There are literally hundreds of used Xs out there in For Sale Land that should be in the OP's strike zone.

Move on, keep looking, find a legit 'seller'.
GL, mD