Possibly Purchasing a demonstrator

Noble- · 02-26-2017, 04:49 AM

Hello All,

I'm interested in purchasing a F30 - 2016 330i that is a demonstrator model, currently I have just had a look at it, but looking to test drive it next week. Is there anything I should be looking for or ask about in the demonstrator vehicle before purchasing?

Less than 3000 KM Driven.

Gearhog · 02-26-2017, 08:28 AM

Find out when the warranty ends. Is it CPO? If not ask them if it is eligible for CPO. If not ask why. Ask them if the car has had any repairs or accidents. Look at the Carfax. Check all warning indicators. (when I picked up my F32 the oil change light was on) Look for any defects outside/inside and if you find any tell them you want it fixed before you buy. Take a long test drive and make sure to get it up to highway speeds and check for squeaks and air leakage noises. Good luck.

bimmer456 · 02-26-2017, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Noble-

Hello All,

I'm interested in purchasing a F30 - 2016 330i that is a demonstrator model, currently I have just had a look at it, but looking to test drive it next week. Is there anything I should be looking for or ask about in the demonstrator vehicle before purchasing?

Less than 3000 KM Driven.

I purchased a demo with 12 miles as it was never used as a demo. I did get a steal on it but because it was technically 3 months old they gave me 3 months less on the warranty.

TodmordenLad · 02-26-2017, 10:53 AM

Check the paintwork carefully, especially front bumper, bonnet and front doors for stone chips
If you find any damage, take photos of where it is and get the dealer to agree to fix it before purchase
I've done this on all the demonstrators I've bought
Do the same with the alloys as well and get them to agree to fix them if they're damaged
Electricals and mechanicals covered by AUC warranty so peace of mind there

jparnes1 · 02-26-2017, 11:10 AM

Definitely find out when the warranty was punched. Frankly, with 3000 KM, it's pretty unlikely that anything is wrong. I'd buy that car sight unseen with that mileage cuz you're basically buying a brand new car. But if you're local, drive it and give it a once-over. Minor cosmetic damage will probably be on you; it's a used car after all. If you have a code reader, hook it up and check for code faults.

tturedraider · 02-26-2017, 11:42 AM

In the U.S. demonstrators are used for no more than three months or 5,000 miles and their warranty is automatically extended by that amount.

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Gearhog Private First Class 63 Rep 140 Posts Drives: 2019 440i GC Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: DFW iTrader: (0)	Find out when the warranty ends. Is it CPO? If not ask them if it is eligible for CPO. If not ask why. Ask them if the car has had any repairs or accidents. Look at the Carfax. Check all warning indicators. (when I picked up my F32 the oil change light was on) Look for any defects outside/inside and if you find any tell them you want it fixed before you buy. Take a long test drive and make sure to get it up to highway speeds and check for squeaks and air leakage noises. Good luck.
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TodmordenLad Brigadier General 2895 Rep 3,971 Posts Drives: Audi A4 Avant Join Date: May 2015 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Check the paintwork carefully, especially front bumper, bonnet and front doors for stone chips If you find any damage, take photos of where it is and get the dealer to agree to fix it before purchase I've done this on all the demonstrators I've bought Do the same with the alloys as well and get them to agree to fix them if they're damaged Electricals and mechanicals covered by AUC warranty so peace of mind there __________________ Owned: 440i GC LCI with MPPSK, F31 330D M Sport with MPPK, F11 530D SE, F11 520D SE, E61 530D M Sport, E36 325i plus many MB's, Audi's & Volvo's
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jparnes1 Colonel 248 Rep 2,387 Posts Drives: 2016 340i, 2012 Z4 35i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NY iTrader: (1)	Definitely find out when the warranty was punched. Frankly, with 3000 KM, it's pretty unlikely that anything is wrong. I'd buy that car sight unseen with that mileage cuz you're basically buying a brand new car. But if you're local, drive it and give it a once-over. Minor cosmetic damage will probably be on you; it's a used car after all. If you have a code reader, hook it up and check for code faults. __________________ 2016 340i XDrive, EBII/black, 6 MT, M Sport, Track Handling, Cold Weather, Tech, Lighting, Driver Assistance Plus. 2012 Z4 35i, ED 2/24/2012, Melbourne Red Metallic, Black Leather, Carbon Trim, 6MT, M Sport, CW, PP, PS, NAV, CA.
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tturedraider Major General 5132 Rep 6,337 Posts Drives: 2018 340i M Sport Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Chicago, Edgewater (via Texas & Tennessee) iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 BMW 340i M Sport [8.58] 2020 BMW M340i xDrive [9.00] 2018 BMW 340i M Sport [7.38] 2006 BMW 330i Sport [5.83] 2004 BMW 330i ZHP [7.13] 2000 BMW 328i [6.17]	In the U.S. demonstrators are used for no more than three months or 5,000 miles and their warranty is automatically extended by that amount. __________________ www.bmwcca.org member #388003 - Use me as a referral & you could win a one day ///M Driving School!! ___________________________________________
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