Favor: Houston residents, 5722 SW Freeway

khiroshima · Jul 24, 2002

Have a buddy that just found this car on eBay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-...012QQitemZ220215013217QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

This seems to be a REALLY nice combo (I'd buy it myself if my wife wouldn't notice that my car changed color) and in great shape, but photos lie. If anyone is willing to take a quick look to see if they would be willing to buy it themselves -or- any G2 on this dealership, I would appreciate the help! Given it passes this board's approval, my buddy is willing to hop on a plane this weekend, TIA-- KH

rhouse181 · Oct 21, 2007

PM sent...

ard · Apr 15, 2003

It's not a 'dealership', it's a used car lot with a roof. Something is making me go hmmm....

Run the VIN at a BMW dealer and find out what the service history has been. You can decode the dealer number and find out where it has been- even call the dealer and try to get info.

Good Luck to you buddy

A

Flyin-m5 · Jan 15, 2008

I talked to John(salesman listed for this car) for a good while 3/26. He said he would have bought the car except he bought a 540 a few months ago.

What he said:

Car is clean.
Clean Carfax.
No accidents.
There is a black smudge on the right rear lower bumper that can be buffed out.
Front bumper is clean.
PS2's are in good shape.
Right side wheels have marks where tires were mounted up.
Aftermarket warranty available at around $3500.
Financing:credit score of 800+around 7.99%

Nice car and I too like the color combo but a foot fracture and surgery today will keep me from the drive from Dallas to H-town(about 250mi.) Best of luck to someone out there.:M5rev:

Flyin-m5 · Jan 15, 2008

ard said:
It's not a 'dealership', it's a used car lot with a roof. Something is making me go hmmm....

Run the VIN at a BMW dealer and find out what the service history has been. You can decode the dealer number and find out where it has been- even call the dealer and try to get info.

Good Luck to you buddy

A

I did the same thing.....HHHHHMMMMMMMMM??????????

They are selling 250-300 cars a month is what John Pham told me yesterday.

I have approached a few dealers with questions and was met with a stern resistance because of privacy laws.

ard · Apr 15, 2003

Go to bimmerforums 'ask a dealer' they'll run the vin. There is no personal data in the BMW service history- dealer misinformation.

A

PS "He would have bought this except he bought a 540 a few months ago"???? They're selling 10 cars A DAY... he could dump his 540 in mere minutes. Typical salesman BS

Flyin-m5 · Jan 15, 2008

ard said:
Go to bimmerforums 'ask a dealer' they'll run the vin. There is no personal data in the BMW service history- dealer misinformation.

A

PS "He would have bought this except he bought a 540 a few months ago"???? They're selling 10 cars A DAY... he could dump his 540 in mere minutes. Typical salesman BS

Thats what I'm talkin bout! When he said that the conversation had a huge lul in it.....He knew ....and started diggin out.:blabla::blabla::blabla::blabla::blabla:

khiroshima · Jul 24, 2002

Thanks to rhouse, looks like we are good to have a fly-by to take a look at this car! Thanks to the other replies as well, I do appreciate the willingness to help a "stranger" . . .

For random acts of kindness, looks like I need to pay it forward . . . Thanks again, KH

Ladykats · Feb 28, 2007

This one kind of peaked my interest as well. Not to buy, 5 Bimmers are enough right now, and I'm not crazy over white. But I ran a carfax on it anyway and this is what it said:

This CARFAX Report provided by:</SPAN> T & G Motors

<ADDRESS>
Clifton, NJ 07011

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<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=656 align=center border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=pad3 vAlign=top align=left width=230>2002 BMW M5
WBSDE93472CF90233
SEDAN 4 DR
5.0L V8 FI DOHC 32V / REAR WHEEL DRIVE
Standard Equipment | Safety Options
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Hi-I'm the CARFAX Xpert™. I'm here to help you better understand the data in this CARFAX Report. Did you know...

<LI id=NumberOfRecordsEvents>We checked over 5 billion records from thousands of data sources for this vehicle <LI id=qualifyBuyBackGuaranteeBullet>This vehicle qualifies for the CARFAX Buyback Guarantee
The last reported odometer reading was 54,392

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<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=656 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=pad3 id=aboutSummaryText style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top; TEXT-ALIGN: left" colSpan=2>A CARFAX Vehicle History Report is based only on information supplied to CARFAX. Other information about this vehicle, including problems, may not have been reported to CARFAX. Use this report as one important tool, along with a vehicle inspection and test drive, to make a better decision about your next used car. </TD></TR><TR><TD class=noPrint id=noPrintTabOwnershipHistory vAlign=top width=6>

</TD><TD class=summaryModule id=summaryModuleOwnershipHistorySection><TABLE id=summaryOwnershipHistoryTable cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=3 width=646 border=0><TBODY><TR class=summaryDesc id=summaryOwnershipHistoryRow1><TD class=secwhite id=columnOwnershipHistoryHeader colSpan=2>

The number of owners is estimated by CARFAX </TD><TD class=secwhiteCol id=ownTab1 align=middle>

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</TD></TR><TR class=summaryOdd><TD class=eventCol colSpan=2>Year purchased</TD><TD class=statCol id=yearPurchased1>2001 </TD><TD class=statCol id=yearPurchased2>2004 </TD></TR><TR class=summaryEven><TD class=eventCol colSpan=2>Type of owner</TD><TD class=statCol id=ownerType1>Personal </TD><TD class=statCol id=ownerType2>Lease </TD></TR><TR class=summaryOdd><TD class=eventCol colSpan=2>Estimated length of ownership </TD><TD class=statCol id=lengthOwnership1 align=middle>2 years </TD><TD class=statCol id=lengthOwnership2 align=middle>4 yrs. 1 mo. </TD></TR><TR class=summaryEven><TD class=eventCol colSpan=2>Owned in the following states/provinces</TD><TD class=statCol id=stateOwned1>Florida </TD><TD class=statCol id=stateOwned2>Texas </TD></TR><TR class=summaryOdd><TD class=eventCol colSpan=2>Estimated miles driven per year</TD><TD class=statCol id=averageMiles1>--- </TD><TD class=statCol id=averageMiles2>9,490/yr </TD></TR><TR class=summaryEven id=lastOdoTableRow><TD class=eventCol colSpan=2>Last reported odometer reading</TD><TD class=statCol id=lastYodo1>14,908 </TD><TD class=statCol id=lastYodo2>54,392 </TD></TR><TR class=summaryDesc><TD class=nopad width=382>

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</TD><TD class=summaryModule><TABLE id=dmvTitleProblemsTable cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=3 width=646 align=center border=0><TBODY><TR class=summaryDesc><TD class=secwhite id=dvmTitleProblemsTableDesc colSpan=2>

CARFAX guarantees the information in this section </TD><TD class=secwhiteCol id=bbgTab1 align=middle>

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</TD></TR><TR class=summaryOdd><TD class=eventCol id=dvmTitleProblemsSalvageJunkRebuilt colSpan=2>Salvage | Junk | Rebuilt </TD><TD class=statCol id=SJR1 align=middle>Guaranteed
No Problem </TD><TD class=statCol id=SJR2 align=middle>Guaranteed
No Problem </TD></TR><TR class=summaryEven><TD class=eventCol vAlign=center colSpan=2>Fire/Flood | Hail Damage | Buyback/Lemon

</TD><TD class=statCol id=fireFloodHail1 align=middle>Guaranteed
No Problem </TD><TD class=statCol id=fireFloodHail2 align=middle>Guaranteed
No Problem </TD></TR><TR class=summaryOdd><TD class=eventCol colSpan=2>Not Actual Mileage | Exceeds Mechanical Limits </TD><TD class=statCol id=namEml1 align=middle>Guaranteed
No Problem </TD><TD class=statCol id=namEml2 align=middle>Guaranteed
No Problem </TD></TR><TR class=summaryEven><TD class=eventCol colSpan=4><TABLE width="100%"><TBODY><TR><TD id=bbgPara>GUARANTEED - None of these major title problems were reported by a state Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). If you find that any of these title problems were reported by a DMV and not included in this report, CARFAX will buy this vehicle back. </TD><TD id=guaranteeRegistrationLinks align=middle width="25%"><FORM id=bbgCertificate name=bbgCertificate action=http://www.carfaxonline.com//share/phoenix/BBGCertificate.cfm method=post target=_blank><INPUT id=bbgCertificate_vin type=hidden value=WBSDE93472CF90233 name=vin> <INPUT id=bbgCertificate_vehicleVinPhrase type=hidden value="2002 BMW M5" name=vehicleVinPhrase> <INPUT id=bbgCertificate_bodyType type=hidden value="SEDAN 4 DR" name=bodyType> <INPUT id=bbgCertificate_driveLine type=hidden value="REAR WHEEL DRIVE" name=driveLine> <INPUT id=bbgCertificate_engineInfo type=hidden value=" 5.0L V8 FI DOHC 32V" name=engineInfo> <INPUT id=bbgCertificate_carfaxLink type=hidden value=http://www.carfaxonline.com/ name=carfaxLink> <INPUT id=bbgCertificate_vmsTimeStamp type=hidden name=vmsTimeStamp> </FORM><FORM id=guaranteeReg name=RegisterGuarantee action=http://www.carfaxonline.com/manifest/bbg/register.cfx method=post target=RegTheGuarantee><INPUT id=locgid type=hidden value=505702 name=LocGID> <INPUT type=hidden name=AccessMethod> <INPUT type=hidden value=Clifton name=City> <INPUT type=hidden value=NJ name=State> <INPUT type=hidden name=ZIP> <INPUT type=hidden name=Password> <INPUT type=hidden value=VHO name=source> <INPUT type=hidden value=WBSDE93472CF90233 name=VIN> <INPUT type=hidden value=BMW name=MAKE> <INPUT type=hidden value=M5 name=MODEL> <INPUT type=hidden value=2002 name=YEAR> <INPUT type=hidden value=VHS name=Product> <INPUT type=hidden value=VHR name=RequestType> <INPUT type=hidden value=N name=Suggest> Register | View Terms </FORM></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR class=summaryDesc><TD class=nopad width=382>

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Not all accidents or other issues are reported to CARFAX</TD><TD class=secwhiteCol align=middle>

</TD><TD class=secwhiteCol align=middle>

</TD></TR><TR class=summaryOdd><TD class=eventCol colSpan=2 height=22>Total Loss Check
No total loss reported to CARFAX.
</TD><TD class=statCol id=columnTotalLossResultTxt1 align=middle><TABLE class=clean cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 align=center border=0><TBODY><TR><TD>

</TD><TD class=chkDesc align=middle>No Issues Reported</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD><TD class=statCol id=columnTotalLossResultTxt2 align=middle><TABLE class=clean cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 align=center border=0><TBODY><TR><TD>

</TD><TD class=chkDesc align=middle>No Issues Reported</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR class=summaryEven><TD class=eventCol colSpan=2 height=22>Structural / Frame Damage Check
No structural / frame damage reported to CARFAX.
</TD><TD class=statCol id=columnFrameDamageResultTxt1 align=middle><TABLE class=clean cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 align=center border=0><TBODY><TR><TD>

</TD><TD class=chkDesc align=middle>No Issues Reported</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD><TD class=statCol id=columnFrameDamageResultTxt2 align=middle><TABLE class=clean cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 align=center border=0><TBODY><TR><TD>

</TD><TD class=chkDesc align=middle>No Issues Reported</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR class=summaryOdd><TD class=eventCol colSpan=2 height=22>Airbag Deployment Check
No airbag deployment reported to CARFAX.
</TD><TD class=statCol id=columnAirbagDeployedResultTxt1 align=middle><TABLE class=clean cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 align=center border=0><TBODY><TR><TD>

</TD><TD class=chkDesc>No Issues Reported</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD><TD class=statCol id=columnAirbagDeployedResultTxt2 align=middle><TABLE class=clean cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 align=center border=0><TBODY><TR><TD>

</TD><TD class=chkDesc>No Issues Reported</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR class=summaryEven><TD class=eventCol colSpan=2 height=22>Odometer Rollback Check
No indication of an odometer rollback.
</TD><TD class=statCol align=middle><TABLE class=clean cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 align=center border=0><TBODY><TR><TD>

</TD><TD class=chkDesc id=columnOdoRollbackResultTxt1>No Issues Indicated</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD><TD class=statCol align=middle><TABLE class=clean cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 align=center border=0><TBODY><TR><TD>

</TD><TD class=chkDesc id=columnOdoRollbackResultTxt2>No Issues Indicated</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR class=summaryOdd><TD class=eventCol colSpan=2 height=22>Accident Check
No accidents reported to CARFAX.
</TD><TD class=statCol align=middle><TABLE class=clean cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 align=center border=0><TBODY><TR><TD>

</TD><TD class=chkDesc id=columnAccidentCheckResultTxt1>No Issues Reported</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD><TD class=statCol align=middle><TABLE class=clean cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 align=center border=0><TBODY><TR><TD>

</TD><TD class=chkDesc id=columnAccidentCheckResultTxt2>No Issues Reported</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR class=summaryEven><TD class=eventCol colSpan=2 height=22>Manufacturer Recall Check
Check with an authorized BMW dealer for any open recalls.
</TD><TD class=statCol align=middle><TABLE class=clean cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 align=center border=0><TBODY><TR><TD>

</TD><TD class=chkDesc id=recallOtherInfoGridText1>No Recalls Reported</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD><TD class=statCol align=middle><TABLE class=clean cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 align=center border=0><TBODY><TR><TD>

</TD><TD class=chkDesc id=recallOtherInfoGridText2>No Recalls Reported</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR class=summaryDesc><TD class=nopad width=382>

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<TABLE id=recordDetailSection cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=656 align=center bgColor=#ffffff border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=pad5 id=detailsBoxHeaderText align=left colSpan=2>A CARFAX Vehicle History Report is based only on information supplied to CARFAX. CARFAX checked over 5 billion vehicle history events and found 17 record(s) for this 2002 BMW M5 (WBSDE93472CF90233).</TD></TR><TR><TD class=nopad width=185>

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</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top align=middle width="100%" height="100%"><TABLE class=ownerTabPrint id=tabTable1 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" bgColor=#003366 border=0><TBODY><TR class=noPrint vAlign=top align=left><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top; TEXT-ALIGN: left" colSpan=2>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class="rolocolumn white" align=left colSpan=2>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class="rolocolumn white small" vAlign=top align=left width=92>Purchased:</TD><TD class="white small" align=left width=93>2001</TD></TR><TR><TD class="rolocolumn white small" vAlign=top align=left width=92>Type:</TD><TD class="white small" align=left width=93>Personal</TD></TR><TR><TD class="rolocolumn white small" align=left width=92>Where:</TD><TD class="white small" align=left width=93>Florida </TD></TR><TR><TD class="rolocolumn white small" align=left width=92>Est. miles/year:</TD><TD class="white small" align=left width=93>---</TD></TR><TR><TD class="rolocolumn white small" vAlign=top width=92>Est. length owned:</TD><TD class="white small" id=OwnershipLength1 vAlign=top width=93>11/23/01 - 12/2/03
(2 years) </TD></TR><TR class=noPrint vAlign=bottom><TD vAlign=bottom align=left colSpan=2>

</TD></TR><TR class=noPrint vAlign=top align=right bgColor=#ffffff><TD colSpan=2>

</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD><TD vAlign=top align=left width=471><TABLE class=folderstyle id=recordTable1 style="HEIGHT: 145px" cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=4 width=471 bgColor=#ffffff border=0><TBODY><TR class=oddrow height=25><TD id=dateHeader1 align=left width="13%">Date:</TD><TD id=mileageHeader1 align=left width="13%">Mileage:</TD><TD id=sourceHeader1 align=left width="24%">Source:</TD><TD id=commentsHeader1 align=left width="50%">Comments:</TD></TR><TR class=evenrow><TD vAlign=top align=left>11/08/2001 </TD><TD vAlign=top align=right> </TD><TD vAlign=top align=left>US Customs </TD><TD vAlign=top align=left>Vehicle imported to
Charleston, SC </TD></TR><TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #e6edf5"><TD align=right colSpan=4></TD></TR><TR class=oddrow><TD vAlign=top align=left>11/20/2001 </TD><TD vAlign=top align=right>4 </TD><TD vAlign=top align=left>Service Facility </TD><TD vAlign=top align=left>Vehicle serviced
Miscellaneous service performed </TD></TR><TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff"><TD align=right colSpan=4></TD></TR><TR class=evenrow><TD vAlign=top align=left>11/23/2001 </TD><TD vAlign=top align=right> </TD><TD vAlign=top align=left>Florida
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Sarasota, FL </TD><TD vAlign=top align=left>Registered as
personal vehicle </TD></TR><TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #e6edf5"><TD align=right colSpan=4></TD></TR><TR class=oddrow><TD vAlign=top align=left>11/23/2001 </TD><TD vAlign=top align=right> </TD><TD vAlign=top align=left>Florida
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Sarasota, FL
Title #0084526204 </TD><TD vAlign=top align=left>Title issued or updated
First owner reported </TD></TR><TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff"><TD align=right colSpan=4></TD></TR><TR class=evenrow><TD vAlign=top align=left>12/12/2001 </TD><TD vAlign=top align=right> </TD><TD vAlign=top align=left>Florida
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Sarasota, FL
Title #0084642261 </TD><TD vAlign=top align=left>Title issued or updated </TD></TR><TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #e6edf5"><TD align=right colSpan=4></TD></TR><TR class=oddrow><TD vAlign=top align=left>01/17/2002 </TD><TD vAlign=top align=right>1,556 </TD><TD vAlign=top align=left>Service Facility </TD><TD vAlign=top align=left>Vehicle serviced
Engine serviced
Miscellaneous service performed </TD></TR><TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff"><TD align=right colSpan=4></TD></TR><TR class=evenrow><TD vAlign=top align=left>03/05/2002 </TD><TD vAlign=top align=right>3,399 </TD><TD vAlign=top align=left>Service Facility </TD><TD vAlign=top align=left>Vehicle serviced </TD></TR><TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #e6edf5"><TD align=right colSpan=4></TD></TR><TR class=oddrow><TD vAlign=top align=left>08/05/2002 </TD><TD vAlign=top align=right>6,656 </TD><TD vAlign=top align=left>South Pointe Motor Cars
Sarasota, FL
941-923-2700
www.sarasotabmw.com </TD><TD vAlign=top align=left>Vehicle serviced
Electrical system serviced </TD></TR><TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff"><TD align=right colSpan=4></TD></TR><TR class=evenrow><TD vAlign=top align=left>04/08/2003 </TD><TD vAlign=top align=right>11,115 </TD><TD vAlign=top align=left>South Pointe Motor Cars
Sarasota, FL
941-923-2700
www.sarasotabmw.com </TD><TD vAlign=top align=left>Vehicle serviced
Outsourced repairs completed </TD></TR><TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #e6edf5"><TD align=right colSpan=4></TD></TR><TR class=oddrow><TD vAlign=top align=left>05/07/2003 </TD><TD vAlign=top align=right> </TD><TD vAlign=top align=left>Florida
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Sarasota, FL
Title #0084642261 </TD><TD vAlign=top align=left>Registration issued or renewed
Registered as
personal vehicle
Vehicle color noted as White </TD></TR><TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff"><TD align=right colSpan=4></TD></TR><TR class=evenrow><TD vAlign=top align=left>12/02/2003 </TD><TD vAlign=top align=right>14,908 </TD><TD vAlign=top align=left>Dealer Inventory </TD><TD vAlign=top align=left>Vehicle offered for sale </TD></TR><TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #e6edf5"><TD align=right colSpan=4></TD></TR><TR class=oddrow><TD vAlign=top align=left>01/14/2004 </TD><TD vAlign=top align=right> </TD><TD vAlign=top align=left>Texas
Inspection Station
Richardson, TX </TD><TD vAlign=top align=left>Passed emissions or safety inspection </TD></TR><TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff"><TD align=right colSpan=4></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=nopad bgColor=#ffffff colSpan=2>

</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top align=middle width="100%" height="100%"><TABLE class=ownerTabPrint id=tabTable2 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" bgColor=#003366 border=0><TBODY><TR class=noPrint vAlign=top align=left><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top; TEXT-ALIGN: left" colSpan=2>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class="rolocolumn white" align=left colSpan=2>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class="rolocolumn white small" vAlign=top align=left width=92>Purchased:</TD><TD class="white small" align=left width=93>2004</TD></TR><TR><TD class="rolocolumn white small" vAlign=top align=left width=92>Type:</TD><TD class="white small" align=left width=93>Lease</TD></TR><TR><TD class="rolocolumn white small" align=left width=92>Where:</TD><TD class="white small" align=left width=93>Texas </TD></TR><TR><TD class="rolocolumn white small" align=left width=92>Est. miles/year:</TD><TD class="white small" align=left width=93>9,490/yr</TD></TR><TR><TD class="rolocolumn white small" vAlign=top width=92>Est. length owned:</TD><TD class="white small" id=OwnershipLength2 vAlign=top width=93>2/5/04 - 3/11/08
(4 yrs. 1 mo.) </TD></TR><TR class=noPrint vAlign=bottom><TD vAlign=bottom align=left colSpan=2>

</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

</TD><TD vAlign=top width=139>Low mileage! This owner drove an estimated 9,490 miles per year, lower than the industry average of 15,000 miles. These vehicles can be a better value. </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

</TD><TD vAlign=top align=left width=471><TABLE class=folderstyle id=recordTable2 style="HEIGHT: 145px" cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=4 width=471 bgColor=#ffffff border=0><TBODY><TR class=oddrow height=25><TD id=dateHeader2 align=left width="13%">Date:</TD><TD id=mileageHeader2 align=left width="13%">Mileage:</TD><TD id=sourceHeader2 align=left width="24%">Source:</TD><TD id=commentsHeader2 align=left width="50%">Comments:</TD></TR><TR class=evenrow><TD vAlign=top align=left>02/05/2004 </TD><TD vAlign=top align=right>15,469 </TD><TD vAlign=top align=left>Texas
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Pittsburgh, PA
Title #05743338012095323 </TD><TD vAlign=top align=left>Title issued or updated
Registration issued or renewed
New owner reported
Registered as lease vehicle
Passed safety inspection </TD></TR><TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #e6edf5"><TD align=right colSpan=4>

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Don't be confused by the two locations in this record. The title was held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania but the car was registered to be driven in Texas.

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</TD></TR><TR class=oddrow><TD vAlign=top align=left>01/01/2005 </TD><TD vAlign=top align=right> </TD><TD vAlign=top align=left>Texas
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Dallas, TX </TD><TD vAlign=top align=left>Registration updated when owner moved
the vehicle to a new location </TD></TR><TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff"><TD align=right colSpan=4></TD></TR><TR class=evenrow><TD vAlign=top align=left>01/14/2006 </TD><TD vAlign=top align=right>34,299 </TD><TD vAlign=top align=left>Texas
Inspection Station
Arlington, TX </TD><TD vAlign=top align=left>Emissions or safety inspection performed </TD></TR><TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #e6edf5"><TD align=right colSpan=4></TD></TR><TR class=oddrow><TD vAlign=top align=left>06/08/2006 </TD><TD vAlign=top align=right>38,652 </TD><TD vAlign=top align=left>Texas
Inspection Station
Dallas, TX </TD><TD vAlign=top align=left>Passed safety inspection
Passed emissions inspection </TD></TR><TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff"><TD align=right colSpan=4></TD></TR><TR class=evenrow><TD vAlign=top align=left>03/11/2008 </TD><TD vAlign=top align=right>54,392 </TD><TD vAlign=top align=left>Auto Auction </TD><TD vAlign=top align=left>Sold at auction
in Texas
Listed as
a fleet vehicle </TD></TR><TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #e6edf5"><TD align=right colSpan=4>

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Dealers routinely buy and sell millions of used vehicles at auction each year.

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zamir · Sep 5, 2006

I will try to swing by this weekend. Nexxes sells a lot of high end cars. A couple of guys i know bought from them and were happy. They are known for resonable prices and good quality. I am not sure where they get their cars, but i have seen some pretty cool ones on their lot.

khiroshima · Jul 24, 2002

Thanks again, it looks like my buddy is moving forward-- I DO appreciate the help!!! KH

Stack · Sep 27, 2007

Just saw this actual thread. I got PM'ed about it by Flyin-M5 and I responded. I actually work right on the other side of the freeway from the dealership and was willing to take a look at it.

Hopefully all works out well. Love the Alpine White...not biased or anything lol.

Ledfoot · Dec 7, 2007

Not quite on topic - credit score 800+ to qualify for 7.99%?!?!?!??! Good christ. Call your credit union.

BMW x 2 · Nov 26, 2007

+1 That loan interest rate is terrible. Gosh, banks can borrow today for what...about 2%? If a car has a black mark on it that will "buff out" then why don't they buff it out? I paid about $2300 for a premium extended warrantee. What is so attractive about this particular vehicle? 54K is not low miles for a 2002 and the color inside and out is about as plain jane as you can get. I don't see traveling for this car. It isn't rare or unusual in any way that I can see, but YMMV. Price is definitely right, but that's likely a reflection on the car being white and beige. Not a hot color combo.

Terabass · Aug 1, 2006

The dealer purchased THIS SPECIFIC BMW car from Manheim Dallas Dealer Auction on 3/11/08. The selling price at the Auction was 24,250 (so you know how much he is making on it)

The condition was said to be "average" on the car at the auction, thought it was one of the more expensive '02 M5's sold in the "average" condition range of 02' M5's w/ same miles, maybe because it is white.

I am looking for a M5 and I pretty much have kept track of every M5 sold on autotrader / any US auction in the last 3 months.

I suggest you call the dealer and argue out a 25,000-26,000 price w/ dealer, considering towing fees and auction purchase fees...

The car had no major mechanical defects shown at Auction Condition Report that would turn me off from buying this car. It was overall good shape.

At time of sale the car had 54,392 miles. It has not been driven very far since then.

The other BMW's selling at Manheim Auctions are right now:

2002 M5 Silver
VIN: WBSDE934X2CF90100
Manheim Seattle Auction
It's a dealer selling the vehicle, he wants to get rid of it because he can't sell it at his lot.
I'm sure you'll find this car on Autotrader.
71,900 Miles.
The Market Report @ auction says at it should go for
Max: 24,600
Average: 20,100
Below: 15,700

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2003 BMW M5 Black
WBSDE93403CF93394
53K Miles
Location: Manheim San Francisco
Market Report
Est Average: 27,800
Est Min 23,300
This car has been beat up a lot and prolly will go for cheap.
This is what is wrong with the car:
Front Bumper
Problem: Mult Scratches

LR Tire
Problem: Gouged

Rear Bumper
Problem

ent/Paint Dmg
Severity 2" to 3"

RF Fender
Problem

ent/Paint Dmg
Severity: 2" to 3"

RR Door
Problem

ent/Paint Dmg
Severity:2" to 3"

R Qtr Panel
Problem

ent/Paint Dmg
Severity: 4" to 5"

Windshield
Problem:Chipped
Severity: Less 1"

Front Bumper
Problem

rev Repair
Severity: Acceptable

Hood
Problem: Dent
Severity: 1" to 2"

Hood
Problem: Prev Repair
Severity: Acceptable

LF Fender
Problem

rev Repair
Severity: Acceptable

LF Fender
Problem:Replaced
Sevrity: Acceptable

L "A" Pillar
Problem: Prev Repair
Severity: Acceptable

LF Door
Problem: Problem

oor Repair
Severity: Substd Repair

LR Door
Problem: Poor Repair
Severity: Substd Repair

L Qtr Panel
Problem

oor Repair
Severity: Substd Repair

LR Wheel
Problem:Mult Scratches
Severity: Less 1"

Deck Lid
Problem

oor Repair
Severity: Substd Repair

Rear Bumper
Problem: Prev Repair
Severity: Acceptable

RF Fender
Problem: Prev Repair
Acceptable

RF Door
Problem:Multiple Dents
Severity: 1" to 2"

RF Door
Problem: Prev Repair
Severity: Acceptable

RR Door
Problem:
Prev Repair
Severity: Acceptable

R Qtr Panel
Problem: Prev Repair
Severity: Acceptable

That said I'd suggest you do not want to buy this car, it is about 70 hours of professional labor to repair this car, that said @ a rate of 150 USD per hour, that is about 10,000, the car should not go for more than 20,000 USD at the auction.

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2002 BMW M5 Blue
WBSDE93482CF90290
Market Report
Est High Price: 25,700
Est Average Price: 21,300
Car is in very nice shape. But is also a dealer car, dealer can't get rid so he is selling at auction.

===========

The black M5 should be put on black list of cars to watch out for and not to buy, including the BMW in New Jersey that blew out the engine.

WE NEED TO CREATE A BLACK LIST OF BAD M5's THAT SHOULD NOT BE PURCHASED BY ANYONE!! TROUBLE MACHINES.

If you wanna buy these cars, i suggest you go to a local dealer, and agree for him to purchase the car for a fee at that auction / run time, around $600, then you arrange shipping etc..
Most dealers in USA have access to Manheim Simulcast, which lets you remotely bid on a vehicle.

khiroshima said:
Have a buddy that just found this car on eBay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-...012QQitemZ220215013217QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

This seems to be a REALLY nice combo (I'd buy it myself if my wife wouldn't notice that my car changed color) and in great shape, but photos lie. If anyone is willing to take a quick look to see if they would be willing to buy it themselves -or- any G2 on this dealership, I would appreciate the help! Given it passes this board's approval, my buddy is willing to hop on a plane this weekend, TIA-- KH

619M5 · May 16, 2006

Ledfoot said:
Not quite on topic - credit score 800+ to qualify for 7.99%?!?!?!??! Good christ. Call your credit union.

I work in the auto finance industry & that is a little bit on the high side. :cheers:.

Wi_KeD_M5 · Apr 21, 2007

Terabass said:
2003 BMW M5 Black
WBSDE93403CF93394
53K Miles
Location: Manheim San Francisco
Market Report
Est Average: 27,800
Est Min 23,300
This car has been beat up a lot and prolly will go for cheap.
This is what is wrong with the car:
Front Bumper
Problem: Mult Scratches

LR Tire
Problem: Gouged

Rear Bumper
Problement/Paint Dmg
Severity 2" to 3"

RF Fender
Problement/Paint Dmg
Severity: 2" to 3"

RR Door
Problement/Paint Dmg
Severity:2" to 3"

R Qtr Panel
Problement/Paint Dmg
Severity: 4" to 5"

Windshield
Problem:Chipped
Severity: Less 1"

Front Bumper
Problemrev Repair
Severity: Acceptable

Hood
Problem: Dent
Severity: 1" to 2"

Hood
Problem: Prev Repair
Severity:

LF Fender
Problemrev Repair
Severity: Acceptable

LF Fender
Problem:Replaced
Sevrity: Acceptable

L "A" Pillar
Problem: Prev Repair
Severity: Acceptable

LF Door
Problem: Problemoor Repair
Severity: Substd Repair

LR Door
Problem: Poor Repair
Severity: Substd Repair

L Qtr Panel
Problemoor Repair
Severity: Substd Repair

LR Wheel
Problem:Mult Scratches
Severity: Less 1"

Deck Lid
Problemoor Repair
Severity: Substd Repair

Rear Bumper
Problem: Prev Repair
Severity: Acceptable

RF Fender
Problem: Prev Repair
Acceptable

RF Door
Problem:Multiple Dents
Severity: 1" to 2"

RF Door
Problem: Prev Repair
Severity: Acceptable

RR Door
Problem:
Prev Repair
Severity: Acceptable

R Qtr Panel
Problem: Prev Repair
Severity: Acceptable

That said I'd suggest you do not want to buy this car, it is about 70 hours of professional labor to repair this car, that said @ a rate of 150 USD per hour, that is about 10,000, the car should not go for more than 20,000 USD at the auction.

[snip]

The black M5 should be put on black list of cars to watch out for and not to buy, including the BMW in New Jersey that blew out the engine.

WE NEED TO CREATE A BLACK LIST OF BAD M5's THAT SHOULD NOT BE PURCHASED BY ANYONE!! TROUBLE MACHINES.

If you wanna buy these cars, i suggest you go to a local dealer, and agree for him to purchase the car for a fee at that auction / run time, around $600, then you arrange shipping etc..
Most dealers in USA have access to Manheim Simulcast, which lets you remotely bid on a vehicle.

Just for kicks, I happen to be looking at cars in my area and there is a small car sale shop (Elite Motors) right down the street from where I work.

This Black M5 looks like it may have just arrived there. No pictures on the site yet.

Black M5 at Elite Motors link.

When ever I drive by this place, they have a lot of cars on the lot. Lately, they have had tons of BMWs on the lot. It is almost like it was the season for BMWs in this neck of the woods in preparation for Spring or something.

I have seen at least three M5s come and go from this place. Most recently was a Titanium Silver M5.

Flyin-m5 · Jan 15, 2008

Nice catch! You think the dealers know were're tracking these things?

back up for auction again.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2002...-CD-CLEAN_W0QQitemZ220220198391QQcmdZViewItem

Tron · Apr 9, 2011

Car's for sale again. Sorry for the terrible link

Details of Used 2002 BMW M5, Humble, TX - Yahoo! Autos

Favor: Houston residents, 5722 SW Freeway

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