help a guy out

[sbstudent]

:help :help :help :help

Can someone with unlimited carfax help me check out a VIN

WBAHE6324RGF28083

Thanks a lot.

[clumpymold]

Here you go:

Carfax! (http://www.carfax.com/cfm/FSBO.cfm?report=CFX000005214255)

You've got a few hours....until I change that saved report.

Let me know if you need more time. Print it out ASAP.

Good luck!

[sbstudent]

thanks for trying but think you entered the wrong VIN

carfax VIN: WBABF3328REF48608
the VIN i wanted : WBAHE6324RGF28083

its supposed to be for a 1994 540i
maybe you just changed the saved report. thanks for trying.
anyone else able to help me? i'd appreciate it.

[clumpymold]

Originally posted by sbstudent
thanks for trying but think you entered the wrong VIN

carfax VIN: WBABF3328REF48608
the VIN i wanted : WBAHE6324RGF28083

its supposed to be for a 1994 540i
maybe you just changed the saved report. thanks for trying.
anyone else able to help me? i'd appreciate it.


Yeah, sorry changed it already. I'll cut and paste what I see though:

Year/Make/Model: 1994 BMW 540I AUTOMATIC

Body Style: SEDAN 4 DR
Engine: 4.0L V8 DOHC FI 32V
Fuel: GASOLINE
Driveline: REAR WHEEL DRIVE
Manufactured in: GERMANY
Safety Equipment: 4 wheel ABS, Dual front air bags/active (manual) belts

Standard Equipment: Power Windows, Power Steering, Air Conditioning, AM / FM Cassette, Power Brakes, Power sun / moon roof, Tilt Wheel

[clumpymold]

CARFAX analyzed the mileage history for this 1994 BMW 540I AUTOMATIC (WBAHE6324RGF28083) and found no inconsistent odometer readings.

Date: Mileage:
05/12/1994 223
06/16/1997 73,539
07/13/1997 73,624
05/13/1999 103,482
06/23/1999 104,684
06/30/1999 104,687
07/02/1999 104,695
07/03/1999 104,699
07/23/2001 136,149
03/13/2003 157,464
04/01/2003 157,630
09/16/2003 157,730



Average miles driven per year 16,863 CARFAX Advisor® Compare this vehicle's average annual mileage to the industry average of 15,000 miles per year. Use this comparison to determine how this vehicle was driven.

[clumpymold]

CARFAX estimates that this 1994 BMW 540I AUTOMATIC (WBAHE6324RGF28083) has had 2 owner(s). CARFAX analyzed this vehicle's title history and other supporting events to identify potential ownership transfers. In compliance with the U.S. privacy laws, CARFAX does not collect or report owner names or addresses.

Estimated Owners: Date: Location:
1st owner 05/12/1994 Pennsylvania
2nd owner 08/03/1999 California

[clumpymold]

Estimated start date of warranty: 05/12/1994
Last reading reported on 09/16/2003: 157,730 miles
Today's Date: November 6, 2003

Type of Coverage: Original Warranty: Remaining Coverage:
Basic 48 months or 50,000 miles Coverage expired
Drivetrain 48 months or 50,000 miles Coverage expired
Emissions 60 months or 50,000 miles Coverage expired
Corrosion 72 months or unlimited mileage Coverage expired
Transferable Transferable at no cost Same
Roadside Assistance 48 months or 50,000 miles Coverage expired
Safety belt & inflatable restraint No data reported to CARFAX
Notes: ONCE A YEAR INSPECTION REQUIRED

[clumpymold]

CARFAX searched more than 2.36 billion records from over 4,000 different public and private sources and found 16 record(s) for this 1994 BMW 540I AUTOMATIC (WBAHE6324RGF28083).

Date:
Mileage Reading:
Source:
General Comments:


05/12/1994 223 Pennsylvania
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Hilliard, OH
Title #47210037
Title or registration issued
First owner reported


06/16/1997 73,539 California
Inspection Station
Ojai, CA
Passed emissions inspection


07/13/1997 73,624 California
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Odometer reading reported for title


08/29/1997 California
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Title issued
Loan or lien reported


05/13/1999 103,482 California
Inspection Station
Newbury Park, CA
Passed emissions inspection


06/23/1999 104,684 Auto Auction
Sold at auction
in Pacific Southwest Region
Listed as
a dealer vehicle


06/30/1999 104,687 Auto Auction
Sold at auction
in Pacific Southwest Region
Listed as
a dealer vehicle


07/02/1999 104,695 California
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Los Angeles, CA
Odometer reading reported for title


07/03/1999 104,699 California
Inspection Station
Santa Monica, CA
Passed emissions inspection


08/03/1999 California
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Los Angeles, CA
Title issued
New owner reported


08/03/1999 California
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Title issued
Loan or lien reported


07/23/2001 136,149 California
Inspection Station
Glendale, CA
Passed emissions inspection


12/01/2002 California
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Los Angeles, CA
Title issued
Loan or lien reported


03/13/2003 157,464 Auto Auction
Sold at auction
in Pacific Southwest Region
Listed as
a fleet vehicle


04/01/2003 157,630 Auto Auction
Sold at auction
in Pacific Region
Listed as
a dealer vehicle


09/16/2003 157,730 Auto Auction
Sold at auction
in Pacific Region
Listed as
a dealer vehicle


11/06/2003 CARFAX Advisor Be sure to buy this vehicle from a licensed dealer.

A curbstoner is a person who purchases vehicles at volumes that require a dealer license and then poses as a private seller to sell to unsuspecting buyers for a large profit. Curbstoning is illegal in most States.


11/06/2003 Consumer resource:
Edmunds.com Manufacturer-Recommended Maintenance Schedules

Check this vehicle's service schedules, estimated costs and recall notices at Edmunds.com.

[sbstudent]

wow dude. thanks a whole bunch. :clap: :clap: :clap:

[DSrugis]

Hey, want to help another guy out?

WBSBG9329VEY77045

Thanks in advance.

Dave

[clumpymold]

Originally posted by DSrugis
Hey, want to help another guy out?

WBSBG9329VEY77045

Thanks in advance.

Dave

Sure, here you go:


Year/Make/Model: 1997 BMW M3

Body Style: COUPE
Engine: 3.2L V6 PFI DOHC 24V
Fuel: GASOLINE
Driveline: REAR WHEEL DRIVE
Manufactured in: GERMANY
Safety Equipment: 4 wheel ABS, Dual front air bags/active (manual) belts

Standard Equipment: Power Windows, Power Steering, Air Conditioning, AM / FM Cassette, Power Brakes

CARFAX analyzed the mileage history for this 1997 BMW M3 (WBSBG9329VEY77045) and found no inconsistent odometer readings.

Date: Mileage:
11/12/1997 175
03/06/2001 18,891
08/08/2001 21,663
03/01/2002 24,730



Average miles driven per year 5,599 CARFAX Advisor® Compare this vehicle's average annual mileage to the industry average of 15,000 miles per year. Use this comparison to determine how this vehicle was driven.


Ownership History:


CARFAX estimates that this 1997 BMW M3 (WBSBG9329VEY77045) has had 1 owner(s). CARFAX analyzed this vehicle's title history and other supporting events to identify potential ownership transfers. In compliance with the U.S. privacy laws, CARFAX does not collect or report owner names or addresses.

Estimated Owners: Date: Location:
1st owner 11/12/1997 Pennsylvania


CARFAX searched more than 2.36 billion records from over 4,000 different public and private sources and found 6 record(s) for this 1997 BMW M3 (WBSBG9329VEY77045).

Date:
Mileage Reading:
Source:
General Comments:


07/24/1997 US Customs
Vehicle exported from
Germany
and imported to
Newark, NJ


10/01/1997 Pennsylvania
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Monroeville, PA
Registered as
lease vehicle


11/12/1997 175 Pennsylvania
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Dublin, OH
Title #51435517 01 FI
Title or registration issued
First owner reported
Registered as lease vehicle


03/06/2001 18,891 Pennsylvania
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Pittsburgh, PA
Title #51435517BM02
Title issued
Registered as lease vehicle


08/08/2001 21,663 Pennsylvania
Inspection Station
Passed emissions inspection


03/01/2002 24,730 Pennsylvania
Inspection Station
Passed emissions inspection


11/06/2003 Consumer resource:
Edmunds.com Manufacturer-Recommended Maintenance Schedules

Check this vehicle's service schedules, estimated costs and recall notices at Edmunds.com.

[clumpymold]

Dayam!!! Less than 25k miles! How much is he asking?

[DSrugis]

Thanks man...it actually has 32k miles.

The asking price is good but I don't want to tell you cause I don't want someone else ot buy the car:) I will be graduating in a month and I am hoping to buy myself a graduation present and this just may be it. Thanks again. If you are not looking to buy I will tell you the asking price.

Dave

[clumpymold]

Originally posted by DSrugis
Thanks man...it actually has 32k miles.

The asking price is good but I don't want to tell you cause I don't want someone else ot buy the car:) I will be graduating in a month and I am hoping to buy myself a graduation present and this just may be it. Thanks again. If you are not looking to buy I will tell you the asking price.

Dave

Haha. I actually JUST bought an M3. I paid the guy the $15k already (last Sunday) and now the shipping company is planning to pick it up next week (they're majorly lagging). The seller is out of town for a week (with his wife on vacation) so it's sitting at a neighbor's house now. I found mine on Autotrader.com for $15k. A 1997 Black M3/2 with 76k miles, 18" ACS wheels and suspension, clean title, and some other goodies. I found a steal seeing that it's worth close to $19k STOCK according to blue book. I bought it from NC where it's worth slightly less and had it shipped to CA. Here's the car:

1997 BMW M3 (http://www.autotrader.com/findacar/vdetail.jtmpl?car_id=144469113&dealer_id=&car_year=1997&search_type=used&make=BMW&model=&transmission=MAN&distance=any&address=91754&advanced=y&certified=n&max_mileage=&max_price=15000&min_price=&end_year=1998&start_year=1994&drive=&engine=6CLDR&body_style=COUPE&advcd_on=y&doors=2&fuel=&color=BLACK&cardist=2388)

Here are some links to posts I had regarding this car:

Good Deal? (http://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=143338)

Favor? (http://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=143358)

I'm hoping I got a good deal but won't know until the car gets delivered on the 19th-21st. *fingers crossed*.

:D

[DSrugis]

Wow, hell of a deal...The car I am looking at has 31,900 miles and they are asking $21,800. Still think that is a pretty good deal. Post pics when you get the car. Congrats.

Dave