Thinking about buying this car - what say thee?

[justanotherdrunk]

2014 BMW 228i Maybe ~$16K out the door


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[Kaotic Lazagna]

Or you can buy my FR-S (it's a 6MT tho) ;)

[ern-diz]

2014? You'll get a solid couple years before you have to start putting cardboard under it to catch the oil leaks :biggrin:

Just teasing. It's sexy, no doubt.

[kimona]

It's certainly a handsome model, and I like the colour. But, older BMW's scare me; potentially a bunch of never-ending issues... some very expensive.

[KALISPEL II]

Depends on how much you enjoy auto repairs & auto repair expenditures. It could be your new hobby! :evil:

[suprf1y]

A BMW out of warranty? Good luck

[justanotherdrunk]

:bonk:

[Leegamer]

It is a nice looking car, but I don't know anything about BMWs.

[amypang]

Deep Blue is an attractive color. But, buying a car made in six years back cannot be accepted. Actually I saw some problems with a newly bought BMW car recently. So, I'm afraid it would not bother you.

[justanotherdrunk]

cant test drive now anyway

[yarisbug]

Ha ha if you like spending $4,000+ per year on repairs go ahead. No fucking way I'd buy that money pit. The only good way to own a BMW is to lease it. Never buy one, especially not one out of warranty.

[justanotherdrunk]

Ha ha if you like spending $4,000+ per year on repairs go ahead. No fucking way I'd buy that money pit. The only good way to own a BMW is to lease it. Never buy one, especially not one out of warranty.

valuable info :rolleyes:

[junorico24]

Go for it. Don't mind the haters. They said the same thing about KIA. I own one for 4 years. Drives like new.

[justanotherdrunk]

price has dropped to $16390

https://www.edmunds.com/bmw/2-series/2014/vin/WBA1F5C57EVV99588/?radius=25

[nortonfb]

Have the car inspected by the local BMW dealer before purchase.
Should cost about $125.
My experience has been very good doing that.
At least you know if your starting out with a good car.

[justanotherdrunk]

Have the car inspected by the local BMW dealer before purchase.
Should cost about $125.
My experience has been very good doing that.
At least you know if your starting out with a good car.


its at the local bmw dealer but thats a good idea

waiting for the quarantine to end so i can drive it

also the dealer has had the car for >60 days so the price should continue to fall

[Leegamer]

its at the local bmw dealer but thats a good idea

waiting for the quarantine to end so i can drive it

also the dealer has had the car for >60 days so the price should continue to fall

Dang, they won't let you test drive cars? I test drove one on Monday and bought it yesterday.

[justanotherdrunk]

Dang, they won't let you test drive cars? I test drove one on Monday and bought it yesterday.

the shelter in place order is still in effect thru may

what did you buy?

[nortonfb]

Best time to buy is the last few days of the month.
The dealers inventory payment is due on the first.

[justanotherdrunk]

looks like the car was sold
wasnt meant to be

[NYC-SE]

looks like the car was sold
wasnt meant to be

You dodged a bullet. Be grateful.

[justanotherdrunk]

found a better one

with the gorgeous red interior

https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?listingId=538221866&zip=95126&referrer=%2Fcars-for-sale%2Fsearchresults.xhtml%3Fzip%3D95126%26sortBy% 3Drelevance%26incremental%3Dall%26firstRecord%3D25 %26marketExtension%3Dinclude%26modelCodeList%3DBMW 228I%26makeCodeList%3DBMW%26searchRadius%3D400%26i sNewSearch%3Dfalse&numRecords=25&firstRecord=25&modelCodeList=BMW228I&makeCodeList=BMW&searchRadius=400&makeCode1=BMW&modelCode1=BMW228I&clickType=listing

[yarisbug]

You dodged a bullet. Be grateful.
No, he's looking at another money pit. Sigh, some people want to learn lessons the hard way. His choice.

[justanotherdrunk]

No, he's looking at another money pit. Sigh, some people want to learn lessons the hard way. His choice.

meanwhile all 4 bmws ive owned have been boat anchor reliable

2004 r1150gs motorcycle
2012 128i
2014 i3
2014 i3

but im sure someone else knows better!

:rolleyes:

[ern-diz]

Go for it. Don't mind the haters. They said the same thing about KIA. I own one for 4 years. Drives like new.

Whoa, I would say "haters" is a bit too harsh of a way to describe the comments here. The OP asked for feedback on the vehicle and people are giving him their candid feedback, albeit with a few jokes to go along with it. Are you saying the OP should have expected only positive feedback about a BMW on a Toyota forum? I would think he would prefer and value candid feedback over everyone simply cheering him on. My joke was around older BMW's leaking oil. I happen to know several BMW enthusiasts, my brother-in-law included, and that's the joke they all make about their own cars --despite their love for them.

As an aside, I thought I remember reading a follow-up post/comment from you about your KIA experience, where you said you wouldn't ever buy another. Am I confusing you with someone else?

[kimona]

I have a friend who has owned a used car dealership for the last 35 years. He sells nothing but late model MBZ and BMW models. He refuses to sell me even the nicest car with low miles. He tells me the only way to enjoy a MBZ or BMW is a 2-3 year new car lease.