Need Help!--Buying n Out of State 335

e34guy · 05-11-2009, 08:39 PM

Ive already posted this in another section but someone suggested i post it again in this section but...

I live in Houston, TX and am interested in buying a gently used 335i from a dealership outside of Texas...my question is how would i go at buying this car? Would i have to buy it from the dealership the car is originally from or would they ship it to a dealer closer to me and i would buy it from a dealer in Houston?

If I have to buy it from the out of state dealer, will i have to go there just to check the car out?! or will they ship it down for me to look at before i make any final decisions?

basically if anyone has had experience with something like this will you please help me with how you go around this distance problem?

xtac · 05-11-2009, 09:02 PM

You buy it from the dealer out of state, and you have it shipped to you or you simply go pick it up.

NiVeDh · 05-11-2009, 09:55 PM

Perfect timing - the car I bought just arrived. I bought it from a non-BMW dealership in California and I'm in Atlanta, GA.

It was shipped directly to my house. The driver parked his truck at a nearby gas station and drove it to my driveway.

They won't let you inspect it after they ship it unless you'll be willing to pay for shipping both ways in case you don't want it, not to mention other issues. Your best bet is to hire an independent mechanic local to the car to check it out and send you the report. You can always go see the car in person if you want to inspect it yourself.

05-11-2009, 08:39 PM	#1
e34guy Private First Class 16 Rep 103 Posts Drives: 335i Coupe Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sugar Land iTrader: (0)	Need Help!--Buying n Out of State 335 Ive already posted this in another section but someone suggested i post it again in this section but... I live in Houston, TX and am interested in buying a gently used 335i from a dealership outside of Texas...my question is how would i go at buying this car? Would i have to buy it from the dealership the car is originally from or would they ship it to a dealer closer to me and i would buy it from a dealer in Houston? If I have to buy it from the out of state dealer, will i have to go there just to check the car out?! or will they ship it down for me to look at before i make any final decisions? basically if anyone has had experience with something like this will you please help me with how you go around this distance problem? __________________ '09 335i Coupe Exterior: Black Sapphire Metallic Interior: Black Dakota\|Trim: Dark Burl Walnut Premium\|Sports\|Navi\|HD Radio\|Logic 7\|iPod
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xtac Captain 155 Rep 780 Posts Drives: 17 F80 Comp Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Long Island iTrader: (2)	You buy it from the dealer out of state, and you have it shipped to you or you simply go pick it up.
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NiVeDh Major General 422 Rep 8,003 Posts Drives: '08 E90 335i, '99 E36 M3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Houston, TX & Atlanta, GA iTrader: (132) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i Sedan [8.66]	Perfect timing - the car I bought just arrived. I bought it from a non-BMW dealership in California and I'm in Atlanta, GA. It was shipped directly to my house. The driver parked his truck at a nearby gas station and drove it to my driveway. They won't let you inspect it after they ship it unless you'll be willing to pay for shipping both ways in case you don't want it, not to mention other issues. Your best bet is to hire an independent mechanic local to the car to check it out and send you the report. You can always go see the car in person if you want to inspect it yourself.
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