BMW M3 Coupe e92 Ex-Demo

[tomwhite]

Hi Guys/Girls,

I'm new to the Pistonheads Forum, but I was keen to get your thoughts on the following;

I recently placed a deposit down on a M3 Coupe from a BMW Main dealer which has covered 17.5K Miles and has had two owners.

The car comes with 12 Months Warranty etc, and I'm due to pick it up on the weekend.

Whilst checking through the paperwork, I've just discovered that the car is an Ex-Demo and I was not told this at all during the "sales phase" by the salesman...

I wondered what are the pitfalls and or benefits for buying this car? Its left a bitter taste in my mouth having not been told it was a Demo and some people have said avoid and others not to worry ! Its just four days until I'm meant to pick it up and I'm quite concerned !

Any help or advice would be fantastic.

Thanks a lot in Advance.

Tom

[M3Charlie]

If the car has been a DEMO the chances are it was only really driven by the Sales Team or Manager for the first 6000miles of its life. It would of had the Running In Check Carried out on time too which is a big bonus. Personally I would say its better as a demo than having an owner. As a demo the cars at garages are usually very well looked after especially the M-products. Im just speaking from experience here.

[E30M3SE]

I would not be concerned, assuming the car itself is 'all there'.

[tomw25]

Thanks for the replies, I think it should be OK - but I'm most disappointed by not being told it was an Ex-Demo and if I wasn't told this, what else was I not told?

It has a really good spec, and was slightly lower priced than others on the market...

True it has a warranty so it should not pose any issues, how about if I sell it again in 12 Months and the potential buyer would be the 4th owner of an Ex-Demo car with less than 30K on the clock?!

Would you be put off buying it then?

Thanks once again !

[Matt80M]

tomw25 said:

Thanks for the replies, I think it should be OK - but I'm most disappointed by not being told it was an Ex-Demo and if I wasn't told this, what else was I not told?

It has a really good spec, and was slightly lower priced than others on the market...

True it has a warranty so it should not pose any issues, how about if I sell it again in 12 Months and the potential buyer would be the 4th owner of an Ex-Demo car with less than 30K on the clock?!

Would you be put off buying it then?

Thanks once again !

I really don't think it's an issue. My 330i was a BMW staff car. If anything, I think its comforting to know it's been properly services and looked after with all the correct fluids/parts. When you are howling down a B road, it won't concern you in the slightest - and like you said its a good spec for a good price. Get it bought, and post up some pics.

Matt

[gizlaroc]

I would be more concerned with someone who buys a £50k M3 knowing full well they are selling it after 6 months than if it was a BMW demo.

Make sure that running in service was done, and on time, and then go for it.

[KenD]

tomw25 said:

Thanks for the replies, I think it should be OK - but I'm most disappointed by not being told it was an Ex-Demo and if I wasn't told this, what else was I not told?
!

What else did you not ask? It is up to you as a buyer to ask the questions, the dealer then has to answer with the truth.

[Mr Bimmer]

What colour is it?

I ask because I have heard the M3 fleet of white M3s as used by the Brands Hatch racing school will be on the market soon.

[ASR1]

I also have an ex-demo 330i - it hasn't had any issues and came with a much better spec than many others out there. I wouldn't say its a negative point at all.

[330southampton]

If you think about it this "ex- demo" M3 would have been the selling point to potential new customers, they wouldn't have a Rough/faulty/abused example to use as a sales pitch. It would have been maintained to a high standard. You know its comming from a good back ground, it has a 1 year warranty which is a bonus. I'd say you've got yourself a good car mate, relax and enjoy it