lease end inspection $200 charge

jasonjm · 04-17-2012, 03:35 PM

I have a bmw 328i that is lease end that I want to buy

I want to just give dealer a check for amount and walk away with car

they telling my they dont need to do the CPO thing, but there needs to be a $200 safety inspection...... eh?

wtf?

also do you guys think the car is worth buying?
2009 black bmw 328i convertible
premium
sport
heated seats
satellite sys and nav sys
extra alarm system
11 500 miles
residual $33 000

techwhiz · 04-17-2012, 03:39 PM

For $33K I wouldn't buy it.
Low miles but too rich for my blood.
I'd buy a new one first.

wren57 · 04-17-2012, 03:39 PM

They want you to spend $200 for an inspection on a car you want to buy? You should be able to refuse that.

Car seems like a reasonable deal, especially with that mileage.

jphughan · 04-17-2012, 03:48 PM

Yeah, inspection should be unnecessary if you're buying. If you're turning it in, the cost of that sounds like something that I'd expect would be built into the cost of leasing, so I'd be curious to hear from others who have turned in leases.

MCoupeInsanity · 04-17-2012, 03:56 PM

You can get a newer 335i similarly equipped, with similar mileage (<20k) and CPO'd for the same money. In my opinion, it's not a good deal.

jasonjm · 04-17-2012, 04:17 PM

how you find a similar CPO 335i convertible for the same amount of money? are you sure you saw I posted the car was a convertible?

please post one add or link for the southern california area? as I would gladly buy it? (335i convertible CPO similar)

my google search skills must be very weak these days if I missed that.

gatoman39 · 04-17-2012, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by jasonjm

how you find a similar CPO 335i convertible for the same amount of money? are you sure you saw I posted the car was a convertible?

please post one add or link for the southern california area? as I would gladly buy it? (335i convertible CPO similar)

my google search skills must be very weak these days if I missed that.

Not gonna happen, cause it doesn't exist. You know your car, it has very very low miles. 33k sounds reasonable, but $200 safety inspection does not seem reasonable. What dealer in LA is this, so I can avoid them.

E90Company · 04-17-2012, 05:11 PM

I think its a good keeper, you know exactly how it was treated

carjon · 04-17-2012, 05:53 PM

I've never paid for an end of lease inspection whether buying it or not. Is that cost in your lease? I don't think that is a BMW financial thing
What are you getting for safety inspection? Either still under warranty or it is your problem afterwords.

Sounds like a stealer rip off. I'd say no and if they don't buy that walk.

MCoupeInsanity · 04-17-2012, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jasonjm

how you find a similar CPO 335i convertible for the same amount of money? are you sure you saw I posted the car was a convertible?

please post one add or link for the southern california area? as I would gladly buy it? (335i convertible CPO similar)

my google search skills must be very weak these days if I missed that.

Nope, didn't realize it was an E93. Comment withdrawn.

jasonjm · 04-17-2012, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MCoupeInsanity

Nope, didn't realize it was an E93. Comment withdrawn.

You might be the first person on the Internet to admit to an error

MCoupeInsanity · 04-17-2012, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jasonjm

You might be the first person on the Internet to admit to an error

MCoupeInsanity · 04-17-2012, 06:50 PM

Also:

Quote:

Originally Posted by E90Company

I think its a good keeper, you know exactly how it was treated

This times a thousand.

J02 335i · 04-17-2012, 07:08 PM

You do need an inspection because the car will be changing titles form the lease company (BMW finance) to your name. The price seems a little steep, so take it to a different shop to get an inspection. At my shop in Canada we charge $79 for a safety inspection.

techwhiz · 04-17-2012, 07:32 PM

Here in Ca. you don't need that inspection.
You won't need smog because the leon holder is essentially being removed.
Nix what I said about won't buy. I missed the drop top.
Is the residual $33K. You should not have to pay more than the residual *OR* high bluebook if that is lower. But an inspection isn't necessary.
You can get the BMW extended maint or warranty up until the day the original expires.
On a 328i I'd punt on the extended warranty because normally aspirated BMW sixes just don't die.

kez25ez · 04-17-2012, 07:45 PM

the price of residual sounds about right

khaye1 · 04-17-2012, 07:49 PM

No inspection necessary if you're buying it...if you're turning it in then there's a $350 disposition fee.

smallseafishie · 04-17-2012, 08:02 PM

Go to another dealership if yours isn't willing to waive it.

Saintor · 04-17-2012, 08:05 PM

Ask them in the documentation you signed where there is a specific amount. Otherwise, refuse.

elbman · 04-17-2012, 08:17 PM

Let them know they need to eat the $200 or else they can have the car back.

After run up the mileage Bueller style.

jasonjm · 04-17-2012, 08:48 PM

thanks for advice all

I told the dealer they can do the safety inspection if they want but I am not paying it.

waiting for response

gotta say I haven't had much luck with bmw dealers all over LA over the years, all full of nonsense.

RambleJ · 04-17-2012, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jasonjm

thanks for advice all

I told the dealer they can do the safety inspection if they want but I am not paying it.

waiting for response

gotta say I haven't had much luck with bmw dealers all over LA over the years, all full of nonsense.

Which dealer in LA is trying to scheme an extra 250 from you?

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jasonjm New Member 2 Rep 12 Posts Drives: BMW 330i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	lease end inspection $200 charge - legit? I have a bmw 328i that is lease end that I want to buy I want to just give dealer a check for amount and walk away with car they telling my they dont need to do the CPO thing, but there needs to be a $200 safety inspection...... eh? wtf? also do you guys think the car is worth buying? 2009 black bmw 328i convertible premium sport heated seats satellite sys and nav sys extra alarm system 11 500 miles residual $33 000 Last edited by jasonjm; 04-17-2012 at 04:18 PM..
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techwhiz Colonel 453 Rep 2,973 Posts Drives: e90 335i Sedan - Arctic Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bay Area, Ca iTrader: (4)	For $33K I wouldn't buy it. Low miles but too rich for my blood. I'd buy a new one first.
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wren57 Roll Tide 591 Rep 2,345 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: St Louis iTrader: (10)	They want you to spend $200 for an inspection on a car you want to buy? You should be able to refuse that. Car seems like a reasonable deal, especially with that mileage.
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jphughan Brigadier General 594 Rep 4,488 Posts Drives: '16 Cayman GT4 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	Yeah, inspection should be unnecessary if you're buying. If you're turning it in, the cost of that sounds like something that I'd expect would be built into the cost of leasing, so I'd be curious to hear from others who have turned in leases. __________________ '16 Cayman GT4 (delivery pics, comparison to E92 M3 write-up) Gone but not forgotten: '11.75 M3 E92 Le Mans \| Black Nov w/ Alum \| 6MT (owned 5/2011 - 11/2015)
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MCoupeInsanity Lieutenant 74 Rep 569 Posts Drives: cars Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	You can get a newer 335i similarly equipped, with similar mileage (<20k) and CPO'd for the same money. In my opinion, it's not a good deal.
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jasonjm New Member 2 Rep 12 Posts Drives: BMW 330i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	how you find a similar CPO 335i convertible for the same amount of money? are you sure you saw I posted the car was a convertible? please post one add or link for the southern california area? as I would gladly buy it? (335i convertible CPO similar) my google search skills must be very weak these days if I missed that. Last edited by jasonjm; 04-17-2012 at 04:27 PM..
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04-17-2012, 05:11 PM	#8
E90Company Major General 194 Rep 6,136 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL iTrader: (2)	I think its a good keeper, you know exactly how it was treated
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04-17-2012, 05:53 PM	#9
carjon First Lieutenant 7 Rep 349 Posts Drives: 328xi Sedan Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	I've never paid for an end of lease inspection whether buying it or not. Is that cost in your lease? I don't think that is a BMW financial thing What are you getting for safety inspection? Either still under warranty or it is your problem afterwords. Sounds like a stealer rip off. I'd say no and if they don't buy that walk. __________________ 2011 328xi black on black. Nav, connect, apps, Sirius.
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J02 335i Lieutenant Colonel 39 Rep 1,558 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Ontario iTrader: (1)	You do need an inspection because the car will be changing titles form the lease company (BMW finance) to your name. The price seems a little steep, so take it to a different shop to get an inspection. At my shop in Canada we charge $79 for a safety inspection. __________________ Sport pack, JB3, Dci, factory oil cooler, 18" M3 reps, Michelin PSS, painted trim, black grills, smoked side markers, LED plate lights, H&R coils, Borla catback
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techwhiz Colonel 453 Rep 2,973 Posts Drives: e90 335i Sedan - Arctic Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bay Area, Ca iTrader: (4)	Here in Ca. you don't need that inspection. You won't need smog because the leon holder is essentially being removed. Nix what I said about won't buy. I missed the drop top. Is the residual $33K. You should not have to pay more than the residual OR high bluebook if that is lower. But an inspection isn't necessary. You can get the BMW extended maint or warranty up until the day the original expires. On a 328i I'd punt on the extended warranty because normally aspirated BMW sixes just don't die.
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kez25ez Banned 12 Rep 130 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: OC714 iTrader: (3)	the price of residual sounds about right
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khaye1 Colonel 145 Rep 2,809 Posts Drives: 18 AW F80 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Diego iTrader: (8)	No inspection necessary if you're buying it...if you're turning it in then there's a $350 disposition fee. __________________
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smallseafishie Colonel 110 Rep 2,017 Posts Drives: AW 07 e92 335i + AW 11 X5 35d Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Atlanta GA iTrader: (13) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [0.00]	Go to another dealership if yours isn't willing to waive it.
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Saintor Banned 79 Rep 2,446 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: MTL, Canada iTrader: (1)	Ask them in the documentation you signed where there is a specific amount. Otherwise, refuse.
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elbman Private 2 Rep 58 Posts Drives: 2012 X3 35i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Suwanee, Georgia iTrader: (0)	Let them know they need to eat the $200 or else they can have the car back. After run up the mileage Bueller style.
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04-17-2012, 08:48 PM	#21
jasonjm New Member 2 Rep 12 Posts Drives: BMW 330i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	thanks for advice all I told the dealer they can do the safety inspection if they want but I am not paying it. waiting for response gotta say I haven't had much luck with bmw dealers all over LA over the years, all full of nonsense. Last edited by jasonjm; 04-17-2012 at 08:54 PM..
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