Re: Need everyone's help - may purchase an 89 csi. (archive)

OOPS hit the wrong button previous message blank. I've had several long distance possabilities. The first had no inspection,i bought and got burned and I learned! Have it inspected!!!! You could find the numbers of the local BMW dealers closest to your seller(Thru BMW's web site) & have him drop it off for a pre-purchase inspection for $88.00 or whatever the locals charge for the hourly rate.You could pay for it in advance to BMW with a credit card. They will also do a compression & leakdown for an additional hour charge IT IS WELL WORTH IT!!!!.DON'T BUY WITHOUT ONE. YOU'LL SAVE YOURSELF A LOT OF HEARTACHE LATER! I hope it checks out then enjoy the ride!!!
Looking long distance at an 89 with less than 50K on the clock - original owner - all records. This is a long distance transaction.
What should I do in terms of inspection? What are the most important things to look out for and have checked out?
Appreciate any and all advice.
Jonathan -
I'm not nearly as adept as most of the very helpful folks on this site, but I recently went through a long distance purchase of my '88. I started by finding out from the owner who had been doing the maintenance on the car. I then had a long chat with them. When comfortable, I found a friend-of-a-friend in the area who was kind enough to give the car a look and test drive. Worked OK for me. Aside from this apprpoach, I believe there are organizations that do inspection work. Good luck!
- Mike

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