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11-08-2016, 11:53 AM | #1 |
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First Post 535i xDrive Vibrations
Hello all. Newbie to the forum!
I'm about to go in and buy a 2012 BMW 535i xDrive M Sport tonight at the dealer but they mentioned there being a vibration when driving/braking. The first time I went to see it, it was still going through state inspection. I was notified about the vibration issue and told that they were going to replace the brake rotors. I got a call today and they decided that the rotors were not going to be replaced and it was going to be sold as it is with a 60-day powertrain warranty only non-CPO because it passed state inspection. Should I make the purchase? I did a kbb/NADA lookup for the car value and the asking price on the car is more-or-less the same as kbb dealer "fair purchase price" without tax + state title/license/registration fees and several thousand less than the NADA value for "clean retail". Looks like someone came up today looking to buy the car but I had it reserved with an appointment tonight. Any experts think the vibrations can be something other than a simple swap of the 4 brake rotors? Opinions will be greatly appreciated, thank you! |
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The dealership is an Audi dealer with a good reputation. I think they intended on replacing the rotors because they told me in the morning that the parts would be delivered tomorrow and it should be ready some time in the evening; but a buyer showed up a little later and stressed he would pay for the brake rotors repair and he wants to buy today so they decided "as-is". Essentially the phone call was them asking me, "You have the car reserved. Do you want it? We have a buyer who is already willing to buy as it is". One of my family members took my current car and hit a pole in the parking lot I could wait for the repairs with a rental but the car has been having issues as of late so I just decided I'd take the check and put it towards purchasing the F10. There is a 528i xDrive I have looked at but this M Sport 535i xDrive is only $3k more. I couldn't decide if I should go for the M Sport 535i or settle for the 528i...It was an easy choice until I got the call today about them deciding not to replace the rotors. I don't see any harm in going in to at least test drive since I have it reserved for the next 48 hours without an obligation to buy. I'll take a mechanic with me today to see the car and decide after the test drive with more of a "walk away" mentality. Just needed a second opinion. Thanks again. Last edited by moshii; 11-08-2016 at 02:14 PM.. |
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