How many of you members has brought a PreOwned M6 thats been in an accident??

[Slimm2.0]

I'm currently shopping for a pre owned F10. I have a friend who has a 2014 sahkir orange coupe that been in an accident. He says the car runs fine and he has no issues at all, although I dont know where or how bad the damage was.

Anyway,I've spotted a 2014 gran coupe looks very nice but it has "frame damage". What are your thoughts? is this something i should be worried about?

[kong24680]

Avoid frame damage cars at all cost, there are plenty of used cars on the market.

[rsuhandy]

Originally Posted by Slimm2.0

I'm currently shopping for a pre owned F10. I have a friend who has a 2014 sahkir orange coupe that been in an accident. He says the car runs fine and he has no issues at all, although I dont know where or how bad the damage was.

Anyway,I've spotted a 2014 gran coupe looks very nice but it has "frame damage". What are your thoughts? is this something i should be worried about?

This-Fender benders are whatever.
If anything, they might help you get a better deal, and if you keep the car for a long time, something small won't really affect resale value over time.

Also for a front-engine car, I'd take rear damage over frontal damage as there is less to go wrong in the back.

Obviously only buy an accident car at a discount.

[Evil Derboy]

Personally I would not buy a car that had been in any kind of recordable accident. There's too many good examples available to take the risk on one that could have problems later down the line.

To be honest I would not buy an M car from anyone other than a BMW dealer. It then comes with the approved-used warranty and checks.

[Slimm2.0]

Yes i was thinking the same thing. It wouldn't be too bad by the back of the car vesus the front. They're asking $52500 with 31k miles on it. Hopefully the Carfax will give me additional information, if not I'll just pass

[Slimm2.0]

Originally Posted by Derboy

Personally I would not buy a car that had been in any kind of recordable accident. There's too many good examples available to take the risk on one that could have problems later down the line.

To be honest I would not buy an M car from anyone other than a BMW dealer. It then comes with the approved-used warranty and checks.

you're right, I got my eyes out for better deals

[Flying Ace]

Originally Posted by rsuhandy

This-Fender benders are whatever.
If anything, they might help you get a better deal, and if you keep the car for a long time, something small won't really affect resale value over time.

Also for a front-engine car, I'd take rear damage over frontal damage as there is less to go wrong in the back.

Obviously only buy an accident car at a discount.

this. And to add, absolute pass on anything with "airbags deployed" or "frame damage" or "salvage title" cars. If anything, you'll really eat it on resale.

There are so many good deals with story-free cars out there, why scrimp for a $5k discount on damaged goods?

[mjposner]

Frame damage no way, but a fender bender properly repaired and a nice 10-15% discount, sure. I have purchased several used M3s that way, never had any issues.

[F13stg2cp6mt]

Mine was hit on the passenger side rear quarter panel. I was pissed, but try finding another ZCP with a 6MT and only 20k miles. Dealer took off $4k, but it still bothers me.

[Flying Ace]

Originally Posted by F13stg2cp6mt

Mine was hit on the passenger side rear quarter panel. I was pissed, but try finding another ZCP with a 6MT and only 20k miles. Dealer took off $4k, but it still bothers me.

airbags deployed? I would have had a shop look at it extensively before I bought it.

Anyways, I agree a 6MT ZCP is hard to come by. Buying a used car is a set of compromises.

[F13stg2cp6mt]

No airbags deployed. Just a minor hit. Still the original panel.

[hirkaismyname]

Originally Posted by Flying Ace

this. And to add, absolute pass on anything with "airbags deployed" or "frame damage" or "salvage title" cars. If anything, you'll really eat it on resale.

There are so many good deals with story-free cars out there, why scrimp for a $5k discount on damaged goods?

and lemon buy backs Flying Ace

[SSM6]

IMO, Not a big fan of accident repaired cars even small fender benders. The re-paints never match.

[TrevorM3]

Originally Posted by SSM6

IMO, Not a big fan of accident repaired cars even small fender benders. The re-paints never match.

please, half of regular people have zero idea what they are looking at. If they didn't tell you it was in an accident most would never know.

[Jmrdmd]

I just purchased 2014 M6 convertible. Make sure to check the Carfax or auto check and definitely get pre-purchase inspection.
There are nice cars out there. Good luck with your search!

Jan

[Slimm2.0]

Hey guys I just wanted to let you know that I did purchase a 2015 F13 competition alpine white convertible. I've had it for a few weeks now and just starting settle in. I will get some pics up soon!

[Cincinnatus]

Couldn't agree more about airbag deployment, frame damage or salvage/lemon titles. My '13 had minor cosmetic damage to the rear bumper, no big deal. But those other things are just way not cool.

[mberbic]

To put it into prespective, I scooped my f12 with 21k miles for 46.5 from a BMW dealer... No accidents whatsoever and it was bought and always maintained at the dealer I bought it from. Had full brake service and the recall performed... Only a few knicks in paint.