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01-07-2015, 10:28 AM | #23 |
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Be sure to read that fine print! I'm sure there is a max per hour rate they will pay as well as a possible pre-approval on parts cost and labor estimates before work can begin. $50 deductible sounds nice, but not all extended warranties cover all costs.
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01-09-2015, 11:34 PM | #24 |
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Let us know what you decide on and how you feel. I am looking at a coupe from Carmax in Orange County California, but on the fence with the 4-6K cost of the insurance. When you start adding that into the figure the price delta between carmax and a used dealership/private party is substantial. Not sure what the best way to go is. Save a good chunk of change or have a better customer experience.
Sadly I searched the VIN of the car being transferred and saw Carmax probably paid 4,500 less than they are offering to sell. For a car that I have been idolizing for year what is a few grand? Other than 20% of the cost..... |
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Did you get the Maxcare warranty with your purchase? 1) I noticed that one of the headlights was crooked and caused a noticeable gap between it and the front bumper. Carmax said it was within their tolerance and it wouldn't be corrected. 2) When I was driving the pre-approved lap I noticed an odd whirling sound when using the gas. I haven't noticed it in previous Z4's or BMWs I have driven. Sales guy said it was normal and he has heard it in Audi's and Miata's before. 3) It has a navigation system, but is missing the Navi DVD. Nor does it have the owners manual. Sales guy said Carmax would reimburse me for them if I have a receipt. They told me to simply buy the car and have a mechanic look at my #1 & #2 concerns and if it is an issue return the car in 5 days. Seems like a lot of hassle on my part. I don't think the Carmax Premium is worth that much work. Even though I would have a mechanic look at it regardless. Off to search and see if I am being overly paranoid. |
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01-12-2015, 05:33 AM | #27 | |
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Regarding 2. and 3. My car had the full set of manuals (except the phone) when I saw the car on line in Ohio. The sales guy said if they didn't make it with the car to Virginia, CarMax would reimburse me for buying a set. My car doesn't have Nav. Take them up on the post-sales inspection at a BMW dealership within the 5-day period, my sales guy told me the same thing. It'll cost you $100 for the inspection. Regarding 1., I'd make them fix that. The headlight is obviously out of alignment and it could affect the safety of the vehicle if it can't be aligned to within spec. Good luck with the decision. I went snooping... is it the Black '07 with the automatic out in LA? It looks like a nice car. |
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01-18-2015, 10:31 AM | #28 |
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Lucky enough a new Z4 Coupe showed up at the Carmax dealer last Thursday and I was able to test drive and buy on the Friday. I have an appointment with a BMW dealership to have the oil changed and them to inspect the car on Monday. Assuming that goes well I will be a happy new owner of a 2006 Black on Black coupe.
I ended up getting the Maxcare program up to 125K miles. Currently the car is just shy of 50K. The decision was a combination of not being useful at all with tools, added security for the wife and never being restricted by miles on determining somewhere fun to drive to. Plus, it is refundable and transferable. |
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I assume they fill the car up with cheap gas too. I am looking forward to filling up the tank with 91.. Last edited by spiceyxi; 01-18-2015 at 09:54 PM.. |
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01-23-2015, 11:45 AM | #31 | |
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