Looking at a car in Houston, Anybody Help?

onefireball · 10-10-2017, 03:47 PM

Hey all, I am looking at an F10 535D at a dealer in Houston:

DN Motor Cars. Is anybody familiar with this dealer?

Is anybody close enough and willing to drop by and take a look at it before I fly from Atlanta?

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

Kevin

suspenceful · 10-10-2017, 03:52 PM

Make sure there is no flood evidence.

onefireball · 10-10-2017, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by suspenceful

Make sure there is no flood evidence.

Thanks, For sure...I've looked at the flood maps and their address was not in the area of flooding, and they indicated zero cars that had water of any kind.

Just wanted someone to take a quick look at the general condition.

The car is still under factory warranty.

rbreding · 10-10-2017, 07:27 PM

If you aren't already I would check the 335d and x5d facebook group. There are several people in houston.

M5_1of400 · 10-10-2017, 07:33 PM

Looks like the reviews for that dealership are pretty horrible.. and I would be extremely cautious with those dealers.. you can still end up with a flooded car with “clean” title. I don’t know what your budget is but I saw 2 weeks ago a grey 2014 535d with 40k miles for $34k (I think) at BMW of West Houston. If I were you would skip the shady dealership and go with something more reputable.

onefireball · 10-10-2017, 07:37 PM

I for sure will not end up with a "flood car" my brother owns a dealership and he will be checking it out with me if we decide to go to Houston.

All I really need is someone to confirm the general condition prior to flying to Texas.

I have been looking for a bit and this one is equipped just the way I want it.

onefireball · 10-10-2017, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by DieselDemonDM

Looks like the reviews for that dealership are pretty horrible.. and I would be extremely cautious with those dealers.. you can still end up with a flooded car with “clean” title. I don’t know what your budget is but I saw 2 weeks ago a grey 2014 535d with 40k miles for $34k (I think) at BMW of West Houston. If I were you would skip the shady dealership and go with something more reputable.

https://www.google.com/search?q=dn+m...43b3ae1e9342,1,,

Google reviews look pretty good if you ask me, Not sure where you came up with "shady"

BB_cuda · 10-10-2017, 09:30 PM

Give address please. It may be close to me. Is it in Friendswood? That is suburb south of Houston that sustained Heavy flooding.
EDIT: never mind, this is up by loop 610.

M5_1of400 · 10-11-2017, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by onefireball

https://www.google.com/search?q=dn+m...43b3ae1e9342,1,,

Google reviews look pretty good if you ask me, Not sure where you came up with "shady"

Nevermind.. I saw reviews for a different dealer with a similar name. I saw the car on their website and it looks like it is a great deal if nothing is wrong with it.

If you can wait I could possibly check it out Saturday evening after my military duty.

onefireball · 10-11-2017, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by DieselDemonDM

Nevermind.. I saw reviews for a different dealer with a similar name. I saw the car on their website and it looks like it is a great deal if nothing is wrong with it.

If you can wait I could possibly check it out Saturday evening after my military duty.

Thanks, I got racermp checking on it tomorrow. If that does not work out perhaps I'll try to contact you.

Thanks again.

ChiDiddy · 10-11-2017, 03:13 PM

Get the VIN and take it to a BMW dealer to Chad m the service history on it. It'll list all the problems it had. Usually the service bay guys at BMW are helpful. Just tell them u're looking to buy the car and wondering about it.

Did this with a 4k mile used BMW for cheap price, turns out it had a shit ton of problems, dodged an big bullet for sure.

Thecastle · 10-12-2017, 10:05 AM

Looks like a nice car and at a nice price. The newer diesels seem to be more reliable, and its still under warranty. As long as the car hasn't seen significant water, and the accident damage has been well repaired, I'd say go for it.

onefireball · 10-12-2017, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Thecastle

Looks like a nice car and at a nice price. The newer diesels seem to be more reliable, and its still under warranty. As long as the car hasn't seen significant water, and the accident damage has been well repaired, I'd say go for it.

That's my hope. And that's my plan, I'll know later today.

Thanks Again to racermp for checking it out!

335stoner · 10-12-2017, 12:38 PM

when I was looking at the pics of the car I could smell the leather!! lol

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rbreding Second Lieutenant 56 Rep 238 Posts Drives: 328d, 335d, x5d Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: OKC iTrader: (0)	If you aren't already I would check the 335d and x5d facebook group. There are several people in houston.
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onefireball Private 18 Rep 66 Posts Drives: 2008 335i E92 6MT Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Newnan, Ga iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW 535D Msport [0.00] 2011 BMW 335D [0.00] 2008 Porsche 997TT [0.00] 2011 335i E93 [0.00] 2008 335i E92 [0.00] 2008 750i [0.00]	I for sure will not end up with a "flood car" my brother owns a dealership and he will be checking it out with me if we decide to go to Houston. All I really need is someone to confirm the general condition prior to flying to Texas. I have been looking for a bit and this one is equipped just the way I want it.
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BB_cuda Brigadier General 776 Rep 3,559 Posts Drives: 2011 335D Msport, 2013 X5D Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Clear Lake, Texas iTrader: (0)	Give address please. It may be close to me. Is it in Friendswood? That is suburb south of Houston that sustained Heavy flooding. EDIT: never mind, this is up by loop 610.
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ChiDiddy 50 19 Rep 230 Posts Drives: pop smoke Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	Get the VIN and take it to a BMW dealer to Chad m the service history on it. It'll list all the problems it had. Usually the service bay guys at BMW are helpful. Just tell them u're looking to buy the car and wondering about it. Did this with a 4k mile used BMW for cheap price, turns out it had a shit ton of problems, dodged an big bullet for sure.
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Thecastle Major 325 Rep 1,167 Posts Drives: F10 550i Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 BMW M340i [0.00] 2019 RAM 3500 [0.00] 2020 BMW X3 [0.00] 2016 BMW 550i [0.00] 2000 Ford F450 7.3l ... [0.00]	Looks like a nice car and at a nice price. The newer diesels seem to be more reliable, and its still under warranty. As long as the car hasn't seen significant water, and the accident damage has been well repaired, I'd say go for it.
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335stoner BRR tuned 220 Rep 646 Posts Drives: 335D black Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: cypress tx iTrader: (0)	when I was looking at the pics of the car I could smell the leather!! lol
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