03-16-2017, 11:57 AM
So to start off, I bought my 2014 335xi GT in November from a reputable local dealer in MD which was rated in the excellence awards by BMW NA this year. I was originally looking on Manheim for a good deal but came across this vehicle for around the same price as auction and upon inspection seemed like a clean car and good purchase. The car had a clean CarFax, and was CPO'd by BMW.
Fast forward a couple of weeks, I had my car on a lift and noticed the front bumper had been repainted in some spots. I assumed this was due to some curb scrapes and minor incidents, so I brushed it off and minuscule.
Now a week ago, I had my car dynoed and was informed of some not so great information about my car from somebody who's been around these models for the past 20 years.
1) There had been a previously cleared code from the airbag system most likely related to either the bumper being removed without the battery disconnected, or an actual airbag going off.
2) The entire front side of the car had been repainted, see pictures below for proof.
3) The accident was more severe than I thought because the body panels now have uneven gaps on each side.
4) The driver's door does not close properly upon close inspection.
So here's my dilemma, I was under the impression from the dealership that nothing was wrong with the vehicle, and that they had performed a full check up to ensure this.
I do not know if the price was so attractive because they knew of these faults and decided not to disclose them to me, or if it was simply a good deal for an unwanted vehicle (given that is was a GT).
I am wondering what the best course of action would be, and if anyone has ever experienced something like this. I am not comfortable knowing this as it will affect resale in the future, and might cause issues with the car mechanically down the road. I am wondering if it is too much to request a buy back from the dealership, considering it has only been 4months since the purchase.
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Fast forward a couple of weeks, I had my car on a lift and noticed the front bumper had been repainted in some spots. I assumed this was due to some curb scrapes and minor incidents, so I brushed it off and minuscule.
Now a week ago, I had my car dynoed and was informed of some not so great information about my car from somebody who's been around these models for the past 20 years.
1) There had been a previously cleared code from the airbag system most likely related to either the bumper being removed without the battery disconnected, or an actual airbag going off.
2) The entire front side of the car had been repainted, see pictures below for proof.
3) The accident was more severe than I thought because the body panels now have uneven gaps on each side.
4) The driver's door does not close properly upon close inspection.
So here's my dilemma, I was under the impression from the dealership that nothing was wrong with the vehicle, and that they had performed a full check up to ensure this.
I do not know if the price was so attractive because they knew of these faults and decided not to disclose them to me, or if it was simply a good deal for an unwanted vehicle (given that is was a GT).
I am wondering what the best course of action would be, and if anyone has ever experienced something like this. I am not comfortable knowing this as it will affect resale in the future, and might cause issues with the car mechanically down the road. I am wondering if it is too much to request a buy back from the dealership, considering it has only been 4months since the purchase.
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Current:
13' E92 M3 Comp | 05' Yahama R6 | 95' E36 M3
Past:
14' BMW 335xi GT | 06' Porsche Boxster S | 15' Jeep Grand Cherokee | 84' BMW 733i | 85' Honda Shadow VT700 | 06' Acura TL