[marmit2017]

I'm looking at buying a 535 from a dealership in Atlanta but want to get a PPI from a third party before doing so. The dealership doesn't allow their cars to be taken to other repair shops but they said you can have a mobile inspector come out. Anyways, I need recommendations for a good mobile PPI

[Stück]

Dave @ Market Motorwerks. There is no better shop in the area. I don't know if he does mobile calls (most professional shops will not)

Its also hella shady of a dealer to not allow an outside inspection. Like... HELLA shady.

[marmit2017]

Originally Posted by Stück

Dave @ Market Motorwerks. There is no better shop in the area. I don't know if he does mobile calls (most professional shops will not)

Its also hella shady of a dealer to not allow an outside inspection. Like... HELLA shady.

They said they'll allow inspections, just has to be on their lot. Idk how I feel about it though

[marmit2017]

The place is called jet auto sales, they specialize in BMWs. Has anyone heard of them/ dealt with them. They have pretty good reviews

[Stück]

Originally Posted by marmit2017

They said they'll allow inspections, just has to be on their lot. Idk how I feel about it though

That's just it though, a thorough inspection cannot be carried out on site in the car lot. The car needs to be in the air, you need to be able to interrogate the modules checking for faults, current and old, need to be able to remove the under paneling to inspect etc.

I have dealer cars brought to the shop I work at for PPI's all the time. Both local physical clients and remote clients where the sales person physically brings the vehicle.

Its hella sketchy if they don't allow offsite inspection.

[marmit2017]

How long do PPIs usually take?

[Stück]

Originally Posted by marmit2017

How long do PPIs usually take?

I guess that really depends on how thorough you are. Newer the car is the less there usually is to note so it takes less time. I ask to have the car on site and available to my technicians for 3-4 hours to carry out a super thorough inspection, drive the car to put it through its paces, and provide an itemized estimate for any mechanical deficiencies found, and copious notes for cosmetic stuff.

[harris69]

Or you could drive 3-4 hours to Asheville and buy my 2011.

[marmit2017]

Originally Posted by harris69

Or you could drive 3-4 hours to Asheville and buy my 2011.

Pics? Stats?

[harris69]

2011 535i with ~63k miles. Recent maintenance includes differential bushing replacement, new spark plugs, brake fluid flush, and all factory maintenance done at BMW Fields. (Minus the rear diff bushing, and plugs) I am the second and only mod on the car is MHD stage 1. PM me your number and I can text you some pics.