need help or opinion buy a car from dealer/usedcars

[Nmr Nik Soh]

hi guys...i have dilemma between 2 car i saw..
1. 320d e90/iDrive/mileage 47k++ private owner rm115k has servis record history
2. 320d e90/iDrive/mileage 46k++ dealer rm95,850 didn't have servis record history
my dilemma was i can save rm20k if i buy a car from dealer but still worry about condition the car, with rm20k i have i can pay for do a servis immediately after purchase or do make up for a car..
any bros or sifus or persons who have experience or have to deal with a company such as Serdang Jaya Autocity?, i will go to kl/slngor on early april to test drive a car..
plzzz!

 

[rattlesnake1982]

Option 1 seems better....

 

[aramis]

is that 320D from Serdang Auto city white in colour?

If that's the one, please be careful. That car had a serious accident before. Both the front and rear bumpers have been changed and are not using m-sports bumpers. Cracks in some of the plastic components in the engine bay and also the rear boot couldnt be opened.

I saw that car when I was searching for mine late last year. Took me a while to get the truth from the dealer and he admitted the car was involved in an accident.

 

[aramis]

Found it. This is the car.

http://www.chitku.my/Cars/Bmw+320+Auto/cbpf52

The one with the plate number "WWW"

 

[Nmr Nik Soh]

Found it. This is the car.

http://www.chitku.my/Cars/Bmw+320+Auto/cbpf52

The one with the plate number "WWW"

Thanks a lot..lot..lot Aramis your info really helping me...thanks alot again Aramis!

 

[Ian Fleming]

Get from the private owner. Trust me on this.

Was looking for an E92 last year. (Since after CNY 2015)

Made several trips to KL to view several E92s at the dealer. Wasted alot of monies on flight tickets.
Non of it was as per advertised. NOT A SINGLE OF IT.

Finally, found one for sale in my state. It was a private sale.
Car condition was wickedly immaculate. And when I say wickedly immaculate, not a single stone chip on the car, not a single scratch, not even a dimple at both sides.

Mileage was unbelievably and ridiculously low. The new interior smell is still there.
Since the owner bought this car new from Auto Bavaria, so checked with Auto Bavaria with it's service history. Everything was serviced on time (sometimes earlier than scheduled). Documentation of purchase and service are all provided.

Price offered was naturally close to 25k higher than market price. Additionally, owner knows his car is in a superb immaculate condition, told me arrogantly "Price is nett, take it or leave it because this is not a desperate sale". Won't even take his car out to meet me outside somewhere to view. Asked me to come over to his bungalow, with the car parked inside a garage. No test driving either. He just start the car while i walk around to inspect it. Only get to drive it after I paid the booking fee.

Honestly, I don't blame him. Instead, it gives me a strong sense of confidence with buying this car. I closed the deal. Because I know gems like this don't come by often.

It's been half year now since I got the car. No regrets. I slept soundly, I eat happily without worries. Most of all, I drive the car proudly and confidently.

Like the saying goes "You pay peanuts, you get monkeys."

 

[Nmr Nik Soh]

good experience u boths share with me..i will go to kajang on 13 april to see private owner n deal with her..100% would refuse to see the car at serdang auto city as bro Aramis was told..thanks a lot u guys!

 

[Nmr Nik Soh]

good experience u boths share with me..i will go to kajang on 13 april to see private owner n deal with her..

 

[Nmr Nik Soh]

finally my dream come true, do the test drive with my mechanic at Saujana Putra on 13 april..im fell exciting n satisfied with a car generally, thanks to all sifus/bimmers for your support n shared a experienced with me, will collect a car on 1/6/16(made full settlement) after gave to him rm5k deposit
p/s: my mechanic live at subang n has a workshop at subang bestari..he was expert with Subaru brand

 

[gendong]

congrats bro Nmr Nik Soh.....!!

 

[Ian Fleming]

Congratulations brotherman!

The "waiting process" for the call to pick up yr car is the best part.

I still remember that day i went to pick up my E92, Put on my best attire, took a cab there with my wife to collect the car. As if I'm going there to marry. :laugh:

And when you get hold of the key fob, the sense of achievement is there. That is also when the "Syiok Sendiri" effect kicks in.

 

[Nmr Nik Soh]

it true bro Ian 'waiting" that day is part of most exciting..count the day by day