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      05-10-2018, 06:57 PM   #1
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Looking to Purchase a Used 17 M240i

So I have an opportunity to pick up a 17 M240i with Drivers Assistance Pkg, Moonroof Delete, and Heated Seats, that's it. I am worried that there is something wrong with it since it was traded in with just 970 miles! I test drove the M240i and it felt great! It's not from a BMW dealer, it's at a Chevy Dealer. The exterior and interior are clean. The interior still has the dealership plastic from BMW?

The Sales Manager told me an Older Gentleman traded his Corvette in for the M240i, missed his Corvette and ended up trading in the M240i for another Corvette.

What should I be looking for? Was this possible a press car that was beaten on? Any major issues with 17's? Thanks!

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      05-11-2018, 11:52 AM   #2
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Sounds just like a brand new one at Brian Harris BMW in Louisiana. $42k new and probably negotiable. What’s the used price?

Cars like this scare me. Story doesn’t add up sometimes and if it’s a lemon you’re stuck.
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The one at Brian Harris has been reduced to $39k. Have to look at their website directly to see the deal.
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call BMW dealer and ask abouts it service history. pay BMW 2 hours labor to check it over
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What silvercas said. My 17 m240 needed a new turbo within 1k miles because it was leaking oil. No tsb that I’m aware of for it so can’t say it’s a known issue. I think there was a minor tsb that I didn’t know about during my last oil change, but if I didn’t notice any issues then it must not of been too important. The dealer could tell you everything you need to know. $300 for a thorough look at the dealer would be worth it on such a big investment.
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I lied. I forgot about this SIB 34 05 15. Took my car in for oil change and I was hearing the click of a bad wheel bearing. They said that TSB was for the clicking. Microscopic slippage between the hub and rotor I believe and the fix is adding a small spacer between the 2.
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      05-12-2018, 07:54 AM   #7
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call BMW dealer and ask abouts it service history. pay BMW 2 hours labor to check it over
yup, agree
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Thanks guys! The price on this one was $38.5k. I wasnt too sure because the price was so low. I decided to pass on it but looks like it sold to someone else. I hope I dont regret it.
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The brand new one equipped the same way is $39k! It’s far away in Louisiana but man that would be a better deal for you.
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      05-19-2018, 02:32 PM   #10
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The one at Brian Harris has been reduced to $39k. Have to look at their website directly to see the deal.
I wonder about that price, but who knows. The car is on this page: http://www.brianharrisbmw.com/new/BM...56b54446d6.htm, and the page shows:

DETAILED PRICING

MSRP $49,045

BRIAN HARRIS
BMW DISCOUNT -$10,000

INTERNET PRICE $39,045

I used Edmunds to get a quote, and they came back with:

Bring this Certificate to Brian Harris BMW to receive your Special Offer.

2017 BMW 2 Series M240i
Exterior: Estoril Blue Metallic
Interior: Black SensaTec
VIN# WBA2G1C38HV665529

Brian Harris BMW
12336 Airline Hwy
Baton Rouge, LA 70817

Your Price ID from Edmunds: 5529EWED0519

Total MSRP $49,045 $995 Destination Fee Included
Your Savings - $1,877
Vehicle Price $47,168* Expires May 31, 2018
Total Price $47,517*

Includes $349.00 Dealer Documentation / Processing Fee

* Excludes all federal, state and local taxes, and all title, license and registration fees. Dealer is under no obligation to include or offer any additional equipment, products or services.
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I wonder about that price, but who knows. The car is on this page: http://www.brianharrisbmw.com/new/BM...56b54446d6.htm, and the page shows:

DETAILED PRICING

MSRP $49,045

BRIAN HARRIS
BMW DISCOUNT -$10,000

INTERNET PRICE $39,045

I used Edmunds to get a quote, and they came back with:

Bring this Certificate to Brian Harris BMW to receive your Special Offer.

2017 BMW 2 Series M240i
Exterior: Estoril Blue Metallic
Interior: Black SensaTec
VIN# WBA2G1C38HV665529

Brian Harris BMW
12336 Airline Hwy
Baton Rouge, LA 70817

Your Price ID from Edmunds: 5529EWED0519

Total MSRP $49,045 $995 Destination Fee Included
Your Savings - $1,877
Vehicle Price $47,168* Expires May 31, 2018
Total Price $47,517*

Includes $349.00 Dealer Documentation / Processing Fee

* Excludes all federal, state and local taxes, and all title, license and registration fees. Dealer is under no obligation to include or offer any additional equipment, products or services.
Why wouldn't you contact the internet sales person at the dealership directly and mention that's it's a special on their site? I've done these kinds of deals before they usually work out without any issues.
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Why wouldn't you contact the internet sales person at the dealership directly and mention that's it's a special on their site? I've done these kinds of deals before they usually work out without any issues.
Had I been especially serious about that particular car, I would have done just as you suggest. I grabbed Edmunds for a quick sanity check because I was skeptical about the price - knowing I could be wrong, of course.

I chose to use a local dealer to order a car to be built to the exact specification that I wanted.

Update:

After the order for a 2018 fell through due to a lack of allocations, I went ahead and bought the new 2017 M240i Brian Harris BMW was selling for a flat $10K under MSRP.

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