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Originally Posted by djacinto
reviving my old thread lol
so the old dealership where i used to work just got in an f13 on trade (one of my buddies' trades actually lol). Said it was an older gentleman in his 70's, and it's in great condition, as per the pictures minus the dirt
I plan on seeing the car on friday, and aside from numbers, the thing I worry about is the mileage. Most of the 6er's I've been looking at are sub 50, but between 30-40k. My ever long debate between the 4 and 6 is reliability, and at the end of the day, the 4 is, majority of the time, going to be the more reliable car, and if not, at least cheaper to repair. I do my own diy's and I'm exceptionally handy, but I just don't want it to always be on my mind that the timing chains, the oil seal, and other random v8 problems are going to pop up. I already own an n20 for god's sake.
I think i could get an absolute steal of a deal cause my managers hated these cars with a passion since they never sell. That's why I'm not worried on the numbers. I need to hear it from you owners: If you did it again, and saw this car come up, what would you do?
link to the car!
quick edit: build date on the car is 5/14. this is not an lci, correct? |
no its not an LCI but that's ok , crucially it will have the N63TU ( technical update ) engine that is a big improvement. it looks a nice car from the pictures, very elegant in that space grey. If it checks out and has all its services done then I wouldn't hesitate, id buy it if I was keen on one. if that means anything....
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The one caveat id say is look out for heavily modified, lowered and 'chipped' cars etc etc... these may have had hard lives and if they have been through multiple owners.... then id say hmmm be careful..... The engines do not take kindly to abuse, poor maintenance and poor fuel. This car you have linked doesn't appear to be an abused or physically modified etc etc.
Look at it this way... BMW F series are now so depreciated they really couldn't get any cheaper. for a good car pay for it and enjoy it. its the last good looking coupe BMW have made. modern classic status for sure soon. I've no plans to sell my 650 though i don't drive it much, it gives me great joy when i do though.
good luck