IS PPI Necessary On a 06 M3 With Warranty?

**456** · Wed, Mar-24-2010, 11:30:39 PM

Hi,

I wanted to see if it's useless to get a Pre Purchase Inspection done on a 2006 BMW M3 that still has factory warranty. I figured if something goes wrong, I can get BMW to fix it, regardless or am I wrong? Would you get a PPI done on a car with warranty?

The Oregonian · Wed, Mar-24-2010, 11:36:26 PM

Absolutely would get one...if is a thrashed car what are you going to do when the warranty is up?

abinley · Wed, Mar-24-2010, 11:37:45 PM

Sure would. There are thousands of things that could go wrong that aren't covered by warranty. Plus, even if they would be covered shouldn't you know about them before buying the car? I spent $130 on mine and I used items found by the PPI to negotiate $2100 off the agreed upon price I was going to pay for the car before the PPI.

SC_TR0JAN_M3 · Wed, Mar-24-2010, 11:38:43 PM

absolutely for peace of mind sake

BryanCO · Thu, Mar-25-2010, 05:07:28 AM

Yes. I had PPI's performed on three different cars and passed on the first two. The third, an 06 with 42k was the keeper (its due to arrive on Thursday). Money well spent.

KwlAznKid · Thu, Mar-25-2010, 05:40:27 AM

yes ppi is ALWAYS good to have no matter how new the car

djung87 · Thu, Mar-25-2010, 09:08:29 AM

Can't put a price on peace of mind. Don't skimp out your about to make a big purchase I think knowing the health of something your about to buy is always a smart move.

ShafferMD · Thu, Mar-25-2010, 12:20:42 PM

Is it necessary to unzip your pants when you pee?

No, it's not absolutely necessary...but you would be a whole lot more comfortable if you did...

lmtfi · Thu, Mar-25-2010, 02:04:46 PM

Absolutely 100%. Don't you want to know what you are buying? The same is true for maintenance records review. Don't buy without it.

**Aultman7** · Thu, Mar-25-2010, 02:21:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShafferMD

Is it necessary to unzip your pants when you pee?

No, it's not absolutely necessary...but you would be a whole lot more comfortable if you did...

Wed, Mar-24-2010, 11:30:39 PM	#1
456 Banned Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 131 Reputation: 0	IS PPI Necessary On a 06 M3 With Warranty? Hi, I wanted to see if it's useless to get a Pre Purchase Inspection done on a 2006 BMW M3 that still has factory warranty. I figured if something goes wrong, I can get BMW to fix it, regardless or am I wrong? Would you get a PPI done on a car with warranty?

Wed, Mar-24-2010, 11:36:26 PM	#2
The Oregonian Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,230 Reputation: 0 Location: Portland, Oregon	Absolutely would get one...if is a thrashed car what are you going to do when the warranty is up? __________________ Tom 2005 Phx Yellow / Black 6MT (sold), Sunroof Delete, Manual Seats Stepped Headers, CRT, ESS, AFE Elbow, TCK. 2004 Sterling Grey / Imola M3 (sold)

Wed, Mar-24-2010, 11:38:43 PM	#4
SC_TR0JAN_M3 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 4,496 Reputation: 0 Location: San Jose	absolutely for peace of mind sake __________________ 2004 CB 6 Speed ///M3 Motion Control :: Performance Friction :: Autosolution :: Ground Control :: Mason :: APEX Looking For :: SS Race ::

Thu, Mar-25-2010, 05:40:27 AM	#6
KwlAznKid Awesome User Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 2,259 Reputation: 0 Location: Irvine/Fremont CA Bay Area / UCSD SoCal	yes ppi is ALWAYS good to have no matter how new the car __________________ BMW E92 328I / BMW E46 M3 Topaz Blue / Mercedes Benz CLK500 / Corolla CE (DD) BMW E92 335I (SOLD) Porsche 996 911 C2 (SOLD) BMW E46 325CI (Totaled) Mercedes Benz 400 SEL (SOLD)

Thu, Mar-25-2010, 12:20:42 PM	#8
ShafferMD M3 Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 611 In the garage: '93 BMW 325i '96 BMW 318 '03 BMW 325i '03 BMW M3 Reputation: 0	Is it necessary? Is it necessary to unzip your pants when you pee? No, it's not absolutely necessary...but you would be a whole lot more comfortable if you did... __________________ 2003 6MT ///Carbonschwartz Metallic : Black Nappa : Premium Package : Cold Weather Package PERFORMANCE: 245/275 PS \|\| CDV Delete \|\| Clutch Stop \|\| BMW SSK \|\| RE RTAB's \|\| APPEARANCE: Invisibulbs \|\| AC Schnitzer Pedals \|\| Custom Toolkit w/ M3Forum Decal \|\| Painted Reflectors \|\| 55W Xenon Matched Fogs CONVENIENCE: Eurotray \|\| Dynavin V4 DVD/NAV Ask me anything about Powdercoating! PM me for Metric Clutch Stop sourcing

Wed, Mar-24-2010, 11:37:45 PM	#3
abinley Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 47 Reputation: 0 Location: Victoria, BC	Sure would. There are thousands of things that could go wrong that aren't covered by warranty. Plus, even if they would be covered shouldn't you know about them before buying the car? I spent $130 on mine and I used items found by the PPI to negotiate $2100 off the agreed upon price I was going to pay for the car before the PPI.

Thu, Mar-25-2010, 05:07:28 AM	#5
BryanCO Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 85 Reputation: 0 Location: Colorado Springs	Yes. I had PPI's performed on three different cars and passed on the first two. The third, an 06 with 42k was the keeper (its due to arrive on Thursday). Money well spent.

Thu, Mar-25-2010, 09:08:29 AM	#7
djung87 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 184 Reputation: 0 Location: Toronto Canada	Can't put a price on peace of mind. Don't skimp out your about to make a big purchase I think knowing the health of something your about to buy is always a smart move.

Thu, Mar-25-2010, 02:04:46 PM	#9
lmtfi Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 5,112 Reputation: 0	Absolutely 100%. Don't you want to know what you are buying? The same is true for maintenance records review. Don't buy without it. __________________

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