Problems with 08 335i Sitting on Dealer Lot?

doodads · 03-07-2009, 05:56 PM

A dealer near me is running a special this month, all new 2008 335i's that they still have are $10,000 off the MSRP. It sounds like a good deal, but I know that cars aren't made to sit. These cars have been sitting on the lot for at least 6 months, probably more.

Because of this inactivity, is there something that I should be aware of if I should decide to buy one of these cars, or should I not even be thinking about buying one, or am I being too cautious?

Bob

Phil G. · 03-07-2009, 06:02 PM

If it's new, and colors/options are acceptable, AND the paint is in perfect shape, shouldn't be an issue and you should be able to get a great deal. If it's still on the lot, my guess is the colors and equipment may not be the most desirable. Need details about the car.

CubanJJ09 · 03-07-2009, 06:11 PM

id be worried about fulids, flat spots on the tires, or paint other than that. id be interested

Negotiator · 03-07-2009, 06:29 PM

Out of curiousity, which dealers are you talking about?

JL330i_UT · 03-07-2009, 07:03 PM

if anything were to go wrong its covered under warranty so you pretty much have nothing to fear? right?

1clean335i · 03-07-2009, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by CubanJJ09

id be worried about fulids, flat spots on the tires, or paint other than that. id be interested

and the battery

r0csfinest · 03-07-2009, 07:05 PM

yes what dealer is this? I'm in md lookin for 335 also

CubanJJ09 · 03-07-2009, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 1clean335i

and the battery

+1 knew there had to be something else, but it is under warranty except the tires. so if i were going to get rid of it before 50k miles or 4 years id be down

Firedog335i · 03-07-2009, 08:50 PM

Purchased my 2008 335i last month. Brand new, nothing wrong with it...just the color.

Not too many people like the TiAg.

Good way to get a deal. IMO, the longer they sit, the more the dealer is willing to work with the buyer.

Vnak · 03-07-2009, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by CubanJJ09

id be worried about fulids, flat spots on the tires, or paint other than that. id be interested

New cars generally come from the factory over inflated to minimize flat spots. And cold flat spots will usually go away after they are driven for several miles. I wouldn't worry about it.

BMWs4ever · 03-08-2009, 02:57 PM

My car sits for 4 months of the year (during the winter) and I have had zero problems with it. The tires fix themselves after running them a few km so I wouldn't worry about the flat spots either. I do change the oil before I run the car so if I were you I would have the dealer change the oil if it sat longer then 6 months.

bmwmike335 · 03-08-2009, 09:35 PM

same here, got mine 11K off msrp. its a 08 w/ no problems..loaded w/ everything except PDC

i came to the conclusion that the reason it never sold was because the young studs in my city like the common colors such as white, black and monaco blue.

until I manned up and got it ! = )

blue2fire · 03-09-2009, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by bmwmike335

same here, got mine 11K off msrp. its a 08 w/ no problems..loaded w/ everything except PDC

Wow that is a huge discount

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akhter · 03-09-2009, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by CubanJJ09

id be worried about fulids, flat spots on the tires, or paint other than that. id be interested

if paint is fine, i am sure the dealer will take care of tires/fluids if they actually became an issue. normal warranty should cover all these items anyways.

E90330iS · 03-09-2009, 02:39 AM

warranty starts the day you buy it right?? get it!

ElRedOne · 03-09-2009, 10:49 AM

The only damage is the depreciation hit you will take at resale, since hypothetically it's a year old, even though mechanically it's brand new. If you intend to keep it for a long time, then it's a great deal; the MY will not matter much. OTOH, say you were to sell it it a year or two, the value will be decreased because of the MY, but you were compensated by a favorable purchase price.

ragingclue · 03-09-2009, 10:52 AM

Damn that really is one hell of a discount. Nice find!

boothguy · 03-10-2009, 11:00 PM

Six months is a bit overlong for the original gasoline to be in the tank without some fuel stabilizer having been added to it. The good news is that there probably wasn't much of it in the tank, and a fillup of fresh fuel should solve that problem. Warranty would of course cover any resulting injector problems.

Assuming the car(s) have been sitting outside, ask them to put new wiper blades on - the originals are probably shot. Depending on atmospheric conditions, there may be some contaminants on the paint. Ask for a detail as well.

Otherwise, yes - you're being overcautious. Phenomenal deal.

doodads · 03-22-2009, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Negotiator

Out of curiousity, which dealers are you talking about?

The dealer is VOB BMW in Rockville, MD. They have about 7 of these cars left, with MSRP from ~$47k to ~$50k. So $10k off of those numbers.

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doodads New Member 1 Rep 22 Posts Drives: 530i (Present) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: North Bethesda, MD iTrader: (0)	Problems with 08 335i Sitting on Dealer Lot? A dealer near me is running a special this month, all new 2008 335i's that they still have are $10,000 off the MSRP. It sounds like a good deal, but I know that cars aren't made to sit. These cars have been sitting on the lot for at least 6 months, probably more. Because of this inactivity, is there something that I should be aware of if I should decide to buy one of these cars, or should I not even be thinking about buying one, or am I being too cautious? Bob
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ElRedOne First Lieutenant 3 Rep 303 Posts Drives: '06 330xi, '06 Z4M Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	The only damage is the depreciation hit you will take at resale, since hypothetically it's a year old, even though mechanically it's brand new. If you intend to keep it for a long time, then it's a great deal; the MY will not matter much. OTOH, say you were to sell it it a year or two, the value will be decreased because of the MY, but you were compensated by a favorable purchase price. __________________ ElRedOne 330 xi Electric Red/Beige Step-Premium-Sport-CW-CA-PDC-Shade Z4MR Interlagos/Black
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boothguy Piacere di Guidare 3 Rep 84 Posts Drives: '11 E93 M3, 5-11 ED Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Vista, CA iTrader: (0)	Six months is a bit overlong for the original gasoline to be in the tank without some fuel stabilizer having been added to it. The good news is that there probably wasn't much of it in the tank, and a fillup of fresh fuel should solve that problem. Warranty would of course cover any resulting injector problems. Assuming the car(s) have been sitting outside, ask them to put new wiper blades on - the originals are probably shot. Depending on atmospheric conditions, there may be some contaminants on the paint. Ask for a detail as well. Otherwise, yes - you're being overcautious. Phenomenal deal.
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