Posted: Tue Feb 27, 2018 10:48 pm Post subject: Been after a limited Edition BMW M5... the video !!
So been looking at M5's, so found one I liked and secured a Performance edition and I get the BMW video...
No effort to clean, snow on it, not prepared and looks like its been there for months and the pièce de résistance - the salesman turns it over and on cold start gives it 5.5k revs bouncing off the reduced limiter when stone cold ??
I need to talk to the director, I am really annoyed
I thought this was on 'cutters, must pay more attention.
MC
westcoastclassic Banned
Joined: 12 Jun 2017 Posts: 110
Posted: Tue Feb 27, 2018 11:02 pm Post subject: Re: Been after a limited Edition BMW M5... the video !!
Boba fett wrote:
So been looking at M5's, so found one I liked and secured a Performance edition and I get the BMW video...
No effort to clean, snow on it, not prepared and looks like its been there for months and the pièce de résistance - the salesman turns it over and on cold start gives it 5.5k revs bouncing off the reduced limiter when stone cold ??
I need to talk to the director, I am really annoyed
Jesus, how may faults is that in one breath.
Why did he not get one of the valeters to shampoo and dry it?
Why did he nlot align the paper mat and keep his bloody feet still?
Why did he not glance over the interior prior to video and clean the mark on the seat away with a wipe softening it first? or at least not scratch away at fine leather with a fingernail.
And then the blatant revving not once but several times.
You cant let people that are not either financially invested in the car or used to being invested in an expensive car near it. Thats the worst I have seen.
Last edited by westcoastclassic on Tue Feb 27, 2018 11:03 pm; edited 1 time in total
Report him, ask the boss how long he’s worked there, how many people has he shown around that car.
Use your judgement if they’re feeding you BS.
Don’t let that one incident put you off the car if you like it (and are confident he hasn’t driven it!).
Can you use it to get a few grand off? _________________ Manual 997.2 c2 :Basalt + gtechniq : H&S + Gundo
Boba fett Watkins Glen
Joined: 14 May 2015 Posts: 2241
Posted: Tue Feb 27, 2018 11:07 pm Post subject:
MisterCorn wrote:
It is a 5 year old car. I would not be worried over the 5s of that which you have seen.
MC
I expected more from you Martin..I have been after one of these for same time and I get this..Surly you understand.
Marky911 Albert Park
Joined: 04 Jun 2009 Posts: 1715
Posted: Tue Feb 27, 2018 11:32 pm Post subject:
Are you going to keep it forever?
If not, you won't have it when the engine wears out so I doubt it will be a problem. Does it not have a warranty?
It's not good to see, especially from a "professional" but I think it's a storm in a tea cup really.
Something on the seat, so he had a little pick at it to see what it was. It's a seat, not a new born baby's face.
As for having snow on it, be fair, it has been snowing!
He put his feet on the floor mats?? Don't see the issue. Where do you want him to put them?
I care for my cars and hate leaving them with other people but when buying a used car you have to accept that someone has been there first and could have redlined it from cold every single journey.
The sales guy revving it could be nothing compared to what it's had.
It's used. You're buying into an unknown item.
I'm sure at the point of collection it will be prepped to perfection so I'm baffled that you need it prepped just for a 1 minute video.
I think you should buy a new one.
But then what if the guy getting it off the transporter has revved it or broken wind in the drivers seat.
Seriously, I can sort of see your point but, honestly, I think you're just looking for problems. Glad I'm not that poor guy. Thinks he's giving you a nice snapshot of a used car then you tell his boss on him and get his arse kicked.
He needs educating about revving it when cold. All the rest is a bit.. meh.
PS. Just noticed it's 5 years old! It will have had much worse than in that video.
Stroller Spa-Francorchamps
Joined: 20 Mar 2007 Posts: 336 Location: Kent
Posted: Tue Feb 27, 2018 11:33 pm Post subject:
Funnily enough I sent the details of this car to a friend the other day. I had an MPE M3 in frozen blue. These were produced at same time. Very high spec and 1 of 10 in frozen white. It’s a sensible price. Surely that won’t lose any more money now and you’ll still get a decent warranty on it...
I fully understand your frustration but would use that to argue a better deal.
I’ve often wondered how I would get on if I went into car sales, that almost inspires me even more. I’d hate to buy a car from him!
Boba fett Watkins Glen
Joined: 14 May 2015 Posts: 2241
Posted: Wed Feb 28, 2018 12:23 am Post subject:
Marky911 wrote:
Are you going to keep it forever?
If not, you won't have it when the engine wears out so I doubt it will be a problem. Does it not have a warranty?
It's not good to see, especially from a "professional" but I think it's a storm in a tea cup really.
Something on the seat, so he had a little pick at it to see what it was. It's a seat, not a new born baby's face.
As for having snow on it, be fair, it has been snowing!
He put his feet on the floor mats?? Don't see the issue. Where do you want him to put them?
I care for my cars and hate leaving them with other people but when buying a used car you have to accept that someone has been there first and could have redlined it from cold every single journey.
The sales guy revving it could be nothing compared to what it's had.
It's used. You're buying into an unknown item.
I'm sure at the point of collection it will be prepped to perfection so I'm baffled that you need it prepped just for a 1 minute video.
I think you should buy a new one.
But then what if the guy getting it off the transporter has revved it or broken wind in the drivers seat.
Seriously, I can sort of see your point but, honestly, I think you're just looking for problems. Glad I'm not that poor guy. Thinks he's giving you a nice snapshot of a used car then you tell his boss on him and get his arse kicked.
He needs educating about revving it when cold. All the rest is a bit.. meh.
PS. Just noticed it's 5 years old! It will have had much worse than in that video.
Interesting outlook and perspective, I expect more
Marky911 Albert Park
Joined: 04 Jun 2009 Posts: 1715
Posted: Wed Feb 28, 2018 12:34 am Post subject:
One man's "interesting" is another man's "realistic", but honestly I hope you find the right car.
Boba fett Watkins Glen
Joined: 14 May 2015 Posts: 2241
Posted: Wed Feb 28, 2018 12:39 am Post subject:
Marky911 wrote:
One man's "interesting" is another man's "realistic", but honestly I hope you find the right car.
True, but I have paid more care an attention selling a £50 item on eBay, and that's not my day job.
HSC911 Zolder
Joined: 23 Jul 2014 Posts: 5151 Location: Bedford
Posted: Wed Feb 28, 2018 2:39 am Post subject:
Marky911 wrote:
He needs educating about revving it when cold. All the rest is a bit.. meh.
Who knows what went on previously
Could have been used as a p0rn movie car in a previous life
Norfolk & Idea Barcelona
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Posted: Wed Feb 28, 2018 7:13 am Post subject:
Revving any engine stone cold is a no no. But it's surprising how many people are unaware of this.
I think OP is getting a bit precious over it due to the fact it's 5 years old! I could understand the upset if it was brand new. It's a performance car ffs and will have had some royal spankings thus far in it's life.
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Boba fett Watkins Glen
Joined: 14 May 2015 Posts: 2241
Posted: Wed Feb 28, 2018 8:10 am Post subject:
Norfolk & Idea wrote:
Revving any engine stone cold is a no no. But it's surprising how many people are unaware of this.
I think OP is getting a bit precious over it due to the fact it's 5 years old! I could understand the upset if it was brand new. It's a performance car ffs and will have had some royal spankings thus far in it's life.
And don't mess with Donny lads... esp ones with tats on their hands... Rock Ard!!
I guess I am being a little precious, but its a new car to me, so I want it to be a good experience, what happened to it in the past, is very much, what I don't see, don't hurt me, if you know what I mean.
maph Silverstone
Joined: 01 Feb 2017 Posts: 142
Posted: Wed Feb 28, 2018 8:26 am Post subject:
As has been said you are looking at a used car, so no way to tell it has been treated previously and over 45k miles. The revving is poor form and he should know better but it would not put me off if everything else was right.
I know someone who has just returned an F-Type after a 3 yr lease with only 4K miles on it. It has been redlined loads and loads of times from cold on the driveway from new as a party trick but I am sure it will look mint when re-sold and nobody will know. Sure it will be fine as well. All these performance engines are designed to take a lot of abuse, they have to be.
As for prepping the car, BMW often seem to not prep them until they have a buyer and then prep prior to collection. At my local dealer they have used M3s for sale with parking scrapes etc but at least you see the car in a true light. _________________ 2012 997.2 Turbo S
timm996 Spa-Francorchamps
Joined: 17 May 2008 Posts: 276 Location: nottingham
Posted: Wed Feb 28, 2018 8:40 am Post subject:
I think the video was ok, it was clearly before prep and it looks like they will address the issues before sale which is good, the rev at cold was just a blip and it wasnt under load. The biggest concern for me would be the colour combo, poverty spec white with black wheels does not scream prestige car. It looks like the sort of car you get in cities with tinted rear windows and a personalised plate, screaming around city centres in a 30 limit scattering pedestrians and cutting up buses, I think this would affect resale, so personally I would shop around. _________________ I know I ain't doing much, doing nothing means a lot to me - Bon Scott:
HSC911 Zolder
Joined: 23 Jul 2014 Posts: 5151 Location: Bedford
Posted: Wed Feb 28, 2018 10:03 am Post subject:
Boba fett wrote:
I guess I am being a little precious, but its a new car to me, so I want it to be a good experience...
Understandable
I'd also be more worried about him banging the door onto the car next to it as he got in, it was a tight gap...
NLW73 Suzuka
Joined: 27 May 2014 Posts: 1223 Location: Yateley
Posted: Wed Feb 28, 2018 11:39 am Post subject:
looks like someone has been doing a load of bugle in the front seat
have a look in the back or in the boot under the cover and you might have a right result.
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squelch Spa-Francorchamps
Joined: 05 Jun 2016 Posts: 313 Location: Bucks
Posted: Wed Feb 28, 2018 12:52 pm Post subject:
maph wrote:
As for prepping the car, BMW often seem to not prep them until they have a buyer and then prep prior to collection. At my local dealer they have used M3s for sale with parking scrapes etc but at least you see the car in a true light.
Recently Sytner BMW had this Z4M Coupe listed - Can anyone spot what's missing in the picture? Unbelievable! And yet people (albeit possibly the less-informed, non-enthusiast motorist) still believe they're getting the best when they go to a main dealer!
As for the M5 vid - what an ill-prepared presentation of an ill-prepared car! I'd wager that was the first time that guy had even seen the car, let alone been inside it - "there is just one small mark on the leather. Oh no, it's just some paint or some residue or bodily fluid that I'm happy to scrape away with my fingernail for you sir" Euuugh!!! Gross!!! Surely any normal human being would press "stop" and do the video again - it just highlights again the arrogance of the dealers! Their whole approach seems to be "if they buy it they buy it. If not, then someone else will!"
Fortunately, BMW made more than one M5, so I'd continue the search if I were you. And I'd be sure to tell that dealer of the "training need" you've identified. _________________ From Stuttgart: 997 GTS, 996 C4S
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