Running in service at 2400miles
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Been looking at another M car - Z4M Coupe and my favourite from recent viewings has a fly in the ointment. The running in service was only carried out at 2400 miles as opposed to the recommended 1200 miles.
Personally it does not bother me whatsoever as I know any 'damage' will be non existent. It's got FBMWSH and has had the appropriate inspections including an Ins2 fairly recently.
As I've harped on about it in previous buying threads; I always buy minded to minimise loss at resale and try to avoid buying something that will cost me.
So, fellow M car owning enthusiasts - if you were buying one and found this situation would it put you off buying or make you devalue the car in any way?
Personally it does not bother me whatsoever as I know any 'damage' will be non existent. It's got FBMWSH and has had the appropriate inspections including an Ins2 fairly recently.
As I've harped on about it in previous buying threads; I always buy minded to minimise loss at resale and try to avoid buying something that will cost me.
So, fellow M car owning enthusiasts - if you were buying one and found this situation would it put you off buying or make you devalue the car in any way?
Well thanks to all for the replies.
I decided that as long as the car was good then I'd waive the late running in concerns.
As I type this I'm sitting on the return journey train ride after having seen the car. Absolute load of rubbish.
Despite emailed pics, over the phone appraisals etc from the seller, in the flesh it was utter dogs
t. Seller claimed upon greeting me off the train (3 hour journey) that he'd 'just noticed' some marks on the tops of the front wings (despite having owned it for 3 years)
These marks were actually total failure of the clear coat - I'm not exaggerating but it was bloody awful and a blind man on a galloping horse could have spotted this.
Honestly, I could have flattened him there and then. Lying through his teeth and then taking the line 'well mate it's fairly priced and you have two options - buy it or go home again'
Whilst he spoke the truth, I had an uncontrollable cold sweat that came over me. I felt my face blushing and my heart racing - I really wanted to punch his wooly bobble hat wearing head in. I've never felt like that for years.
Obviously I didn't, I just told him what i thought of his lies and wished him luck. I've decided that I have bought enough cars recently and I'm fed up and not buying anything for ages.
I know in my heart that this is how it goes with buying cars but it's no less infuriating when experiencing it.
I decided that as long as the car was good then I'd waive the late running in concerns.
As I type this I'm sitting on the return journey train ride after having seen the car. Absolute load of rubbish.
Despite emailed pics, over the phone appraisals etc from the seller, in the flesh it was utter dogs
t. Seller claimed upon greeting me off the train (3 hour journey) that he'd 'just noticed' some marks on the tops of the front wings (despite having owned it for 3 years)These marks were actually total failure of the clear coat - I'm not exaggerating but it was bloody awful and a blind man on a galloping horse could have spotted this.
Honestly, I could have flattened him there and then. Lying through his teeth and then taking the line 'well mate it's fairly priced and you have two options - buy it or go home again'
Whilst he spoke the truth, I had an uncontrollable cold sweat that came over me. I felt my face blushing and my heart racing - I really wanted to punch his wooly bobble hat wearing head in. I've never felt like that for years.
Obviously I didn't, I just told him what i thought of his lies and wished him luck. I've decided that I have bought enough cars recently and I'm fed up and not buying anything for ages.
I know in my heart that this is how it goes with buying cars but it's no less infuriating when experiencing it.
Rick101 said:
There is a lesson in that for all. Hope you didn't go too far.
Missed services to a 'cherished' motor is rarely a good sign. There are often excuses made but when it comes down to it, it's usually because it's simply not cared for in the way that it should be.
To be honest, even annual servicing can leave me uneasy. I like to see it's had some attention. Tyres, geometry, additional oil changes, detailing etc. When people are willing to spend time and happy to spend several hundred a year on over the top maintenance and car care, you can be fairly sure the basic stuff has been done too.
No, I managed not to punch him Missed services to a 'cherished' motor is rarely a good sign. There are often excuses made but when it comes down to it, it's usually because it's simply not cared for in the way that it should be.
To be honest, even annual servicing can leave me uneasy. I like to see it's had some attention. Tyres, geometry, additional oil changes, detailing etc. When people are willing to spend time and happy to spend several hundred a year on over the top maintenance and car care, you can be fairly sure the basic stuff has been done too.
I can't share the advert I'm sorry as it wasn't advertised as such - came through a friend who had picked up on a forum thread about the seller thinking of selling.
I'm not bothering with buying any more cars for a while - recently bought 2 others and that's enough for anyone*
I'm not bothering with buying any more cars for a while - recently bought 2 others and that's enough for anyone*
- words influenced following a discussion with my wife
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