Pasadena CA - Request #2: Can someone check out this car for me?

[Craig 930 RS]

Much appreciated:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230283420395&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:Watchlink:middle:us

[slodave]

Maybe 'Dan in Pasadena' would be nice enough to take a look. I can go, but there are a few guys that are closer.

[Craig 930 RS]

I sent Dan a note - thanks!

[Rick Lee]

I have just about the same car, though in blue and steptronic. I'll be selling it soon.

[look 171]

Graig,

One of my construction proj. is in Pasadena now, and I am in and out of there a lot. I know the exact spot that pic was taken. I can go any time during the day. I just don't know what to look for in a BMW. A 930's another story.

Jeff

[Craig 930 RS]

Looks like they are located here:

PRISTINE AUTOS USA LLC
1580 E Walnut St
PASADENA, California 91106

http://www.carad.com/showroom/showroom.cfm?user_number=9779597

Don't know if it is anywhere near the photo location (I'm up here in Washington State)

[Craig 930 RS]

ROUGHLY 1 YEAR AND 21K MILES - LEASED CAR.
How's the pattern look?

Event date Location Odometer reading Data Source Details

10/20/2003 CA 16 Motor Vehicle Dept. ODOMETER READING FROM DMV
11/13/2003 RIVERSIDE, CA Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL (Leased Vehicle)
11/23/2003 CA Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE (Lien Reported)
10/10/2005 CA 26671 Motor Vehicle Dept. ODOMETER READING FROM DMV
11/13/2005 RIVERSIDE, CA Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE (Lien Reported)
11/13/2005 RIVERSIDE, CA Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
05/04/2007 CA 37768 State Agency PASSED EMISSION INSPECTION
05/26/2007 CA 37808 Motor Vehicle Dept. ODOMETER READING FROM DMV
06/29/2007 MURRIETA, CA Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE (Lien Reported)
07/07/2007 MURRIETA, CA Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
07/20/2007 MURRIETA, CA Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE
07/20/2007 MURRIETA, CA Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
08/16/2007 MURRIETA, CA Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
08/26/2007 MURRIETA, CA Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE (Lien Reported)
09/12/2007 MURRIETA, CA Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE (Lien Reported)
09/12/2007 MURRIETA, CA Motor Vehicle Dept. CORRECTED TITLE
09/20/2007 MURRIETA, CA Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
10/23/2007 MURRIETA, CA Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
07/18/2008 MURRIETA, CA Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE (Lien Reported)
08/11/2008 PACIFIC SW REGION 58289 Auto Auction REPORTED AT AUTO AUCTION AS DEALER VEHICLE
08/13/2008 PACIFIC SW REGION 58287 Auto Auction REPORTED AT AUTO AUCTION

[Craig 930 RS]

Jeff - Can ya take a look over it today?

[look 171]

Sure I will be happy to its 3 mins from me. I will drive over and take a look. What am I looking for? I know nothing about BMWs or their engines. I can tell you if the body panels are straight or if its been painted over like over spray or such. Report back late tonight. Gotta take the wife and the kids out tonight.

Jeff

[Craig 930 RS]

I'd really appreciate it - !

Ideas:

Rock chips up front
'The scent' when you open the door & inside
Wear on driver's seat side bolsters (high wear area for these cars)

Not to push it, but can you take some pictures?
(Dealer only seems to answer selected questions)

[look 171]

I would, but I can't post it throught my computer. Its all screw up. My computer, not your car. You just want to see if its worn from everyday use and that it isn't beaten. That I can do, no problem.

[Rick Lee]

Not too much you can look for on these cars that won't be obvious. Is it still under warranty? Has the "lifetime" tranny fluid been changed? Clutch? Control arm bushings? Body/paint work? Curb rash? Uneven tire wear? Strange squeaks or rattles? All electricals and switches ok? Pads, rotors, fluid?

[Craig 930 RS]

Right on -
Jeff & others who gave advice --- I appreciate it - !

[look 171]

Craig,

someone went for a test drive yesterday when I was there, so I left. I have a chance to go back this morning. The car is clean. It needs a good detail job. The interior is a little dirty or dusty but ok. The driver driver seat has a little everyday wear and tear. A little touch up should be ok. Panels are good no mismatch panels. 2 tires are new. The rear tire was low. Rear tail light has a little stress crack on it. Got to run and give you a little more details later. My kid just hit his mouth on the ground and he's bleeding.

[Craig 930 RS]

10-4 - then to the little guy and add more when you can - thanks!

[look 171]

The car drives straight as an arrow and plenty of low end grunt. Stops on a dime. I did not push the car at all but drive it like a normal person. It steering feels a little loose or should I say slow not responsive. Maybe I am too used to my 930 or the S2000. It just maybe the way BMW wanted it to feel. Smooth clutch feel with plenty of grab. Shifting is fair, again, not use to the grear box. The shifting feels more like a Japenese sedan. No interior funky smell, which is good because it hasn't been to the detail shop. The motor is clean, really pretty clean. Trunk is also clean. Doors, trunk, and hood gaps are spot on. a little of stone chip on the spoiler which is nomal. A bunch of them about 1/32". A small tiny chip on the hood. I don't know what else to tell you. But do ask him to send a pic of the tail light. More stress crack on the passanger tail lamp then the driver's. Realy no big deal. He's don't the brakes and fan belts on it I think. Starts to show me statements but I wasn't intersted. Somekind of special sports package on that car he tells me. Hope that helps. If you ned anymore, let me know. Be back in a couple of hours. Gotta check if my workmen are goofing off.

[look 171]

Oh, the steering wheel is a bit worn. tipical of that kind of material. It does has a "M" decal on it near the bottom.

Jeff

[Dan in Pasadena]

Hi guys. Sounds like I'm too late to help out with this - sorry. I was out of town from 8-28 til this morning. If I can still be of any help, I'd be glad to. Best, Dan

[onewhippedpuppy]

Imola red ZHP, nice choice.

[Dan in Pasadena]

Craig, I tried to answer your last PM but your box is full.

I will go see the car later today and take pix as I said. Hopefully this will add to what look171 was able to tell you.

But I am going to a Dodgers game tonight so I will not be able to send you the pictures until either very late or tomorrow morning. I could post them here but I don't know if you want everyone sniping about "your" car so I won't do that unless I hear from you that it is okay with you.

A word of caution: on Walnut street/ave. in Pasadena almost literally every business on that street is auto related. Car washes, trasmission shops, muffler shops, every kind of foreign repair shop, and car lots. Some of those lots are cheesy, some not. Cars on these lots generally fall into two categories, a bit older so too old to be on a conventional dealer lot (this '03 may fall in that category, not a bad thing) and newer cars that are too high mileage or too marginal to make it onto a dealer lot. I only mention this to you so you know there is a chance the car will be a no go condition-wise. Talk with you later. Dan