Salvage Title question
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Hi guys, been gone for awhile and hasn't find one yet but I'm back in the market. I have couple question,
1. will the salvage title are still under manufacture warranty and free maintenance? (base on the year and miles it's still under warranty)
2. the car has been into an accident but did not show up in carfax report (carfax certified). but I'm sure they can identify is that good enough for them not to repair under warranty?
Thanks,
1. will the salvage title are still under manufacture warranty and free maintenance? (base on the year and miles it's still under warranty)
2. the car has been into an accident but did not show up in carfax report (carfax certified). but I'm sure they can identify is that good enough for them not to repair under warranty?
Thanks,
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Originally Posted by Arrow' post='1078943' date='Dec 23 2009, 01:33 PM
Hi guys, been gone for awhile and hasn't find one yet but I'm back in the market. I have couple question,
1. will the salvage title are still under manufacture warranty and free maintenance? (base on the year and miles it's still under warranty)
2. the car has been into an accident but did not show up in carfax report (carfax certified). but I'm sure they can identify is that good enough for them not to repair under warranty?
Thanks,
1. will the salvage title are still under manufacture warranty and free maintenance? (base on the year and miles it's still under warranty)
2. the car has been into an accident but did not show up in carfax report (carfax certified). but I'm sure they can identify is that good enough for them not to repair under warranty?
Thanks,
To answer your questions, as a general rule BMW will not honor the warranty of any salvaged car. In fact, many dealerships will not work on salvaged cars for liability reasons. Conversely, some BMW dealers will gladly work on salvaged cars, and in fact, will honor national recalls such as the passenger side seat belt and software update. It just depends. The bottom line is that if you purchase a salvaged BMW, plan on assuming the risk for all repair work, however, some insurance companies will offer repair policies for salvaged cars, although it can be difficult to find.
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Wanker, thanks for the info. because I saw a 2008 528i fully loaded with sport, navi. premium package and only 30,xxx miles for $26,000. so tempted
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Originally Posted by Arrow' post='1079026' date='Dec 23 2009, 03:53 PM
Wanker, thanks for the info. because I saw a 2008 528i fully loaded with sport, navi. premium package and only 30,xxx miles for $26,000. so tempted
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Originally Posted by Arrow' post='1079026' date='Dec 23 2009, 04:53 PM
Wanker, thanks for the info. because I saw a 2008 528i fully loaded with sport, navi. premium package and only 30,xxx miles for $26,000. so tempted
i got my 07 525 cpo with all those things less nav with 30,xxx for 28...
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+2 Definitely not worth it. You can pick up a CPO'd 07-08 for about the same price and get the peace of mind of knowing it;s covered under warranty AND if you want to later you can actually resell it. Who wants a salvaged car? Just a guess but I am pretty sure you'll never get anything covered under warranty with a salvage title.
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Not sure about your standards or requirements for power but will a 528i be enough power for you? It always seems to be the case that 525/528 guys wished they at least got a 530, the 530 guys wished they got a 545/550, and of course the 545/550 guys want the M5.
Glad you passed. The deal you found sounded like a no-go from the get go.
Glad you passed. The deal you found sounded like a no-go from the get go.
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I know that under no circumstances will our dealership accept a car with a salvage title for trade in.
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Thanks for all the advise, just pick up a CPO 528i prem/pack. with Nav. and the price come out pretty close to the salvage one... I'm glad I come to this forum. Thanks guys