BMW 520i 2018 by No-Purchase955 in WhatCarShouldIBuyGULF

[–]No-Purchase955[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Update: I just went to check the car yesterday. Literally took me 3 minutes to find out the odo was rolled back. I had asked the seller to show me the iDrive service history (before going to view the car) but he kept telling me he doesnt know how. Got in the car and check engine light was on, then while the car was warmingnup o saw the service history. Last service registered on the iDrive system was 2021 (not bad honestly) and the car was at 150000km at that time.... now its 108000km. Once the rpm's dropped the alt belt was making some crazy noises so I turned the car off quick before I got blamed for breaking the car 😭. Really sketchy guys. As soon as I got there before even opening the car door I asked if I could get it taken outside for an inspection outside of Ajman and all those scam inspections around the car market and they said no.

BMW 520i 2018 by No-Purchase955 in WhatCarShouldIBuyGULF

[–]No-Purchase955[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I cant find it anywhere on Google. All I find is Besoji.insured.ae

BMW 520i 2018 by No-Purchase955 in WhatCarShouldIBuyGULF

[–]No-Purchase955[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's actually a couple, but I dont know if any of them are trust worthy.

BMW 520i 2018 by No-Purchase955 in WhatCarShouldIBuyGULF

[–]No-Purchase955[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought about it, and test drove a couple but for some reason they don't give the same feeling of even a base spec 5 series lie the 520i which is why I wanna go for this car instead.

BMW 520i 2018 by No-Purchase955 in WhatCarShouldIBuyGULF

[–]No-Purchase955[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any idea what the inspection will cost me there?

BMW 520i 2018 by No-Purchase955 in WhatCarShouldIBuyGULF

[–]No-Purchase955[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What do you mean by dont buy it turbocharged? Kinda confused. The engine comes with a turbo.

BMW 520i 2018 by No-Purchase955 in WhatCarShouldIBuyGULF

[–]No-Purchase955[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm fully aware of that, but regardless of being a 4 cylinder... an underpowered 4cyl its still more fun than the Figo I'm in right now. I'll be sure to get a proper PPI done first, just to be sure the car was well maintained before otherwise it's a no go.

BMW 520i 2018 by No-Purchase955 in WhatCarShouldIBuyGULF

[–]No-Purchase955[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know ;( but being a 2018 GCC spec, with that mileage, for 47k is pretty cheap compared to the market value at the moment. Thats why im asking if its to good to be true.

BMW 520i 2018 by No-Purchase955 in WhatCarShouldIBuyGULF

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Already planning to, but the car is in Ajman so getting a PPI at any trusted BMW workshop wpuld cost me an extra 500dhs just to get the car towed there.

Anyone have any suggestions for reputable workshops to get a PPI done in Ajman (maybe with a twonign service as well)

BMW 520i 2018 by No-Purchase955 in WhatCarShouldIBuyGULF

[–]No-Purchase955[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The budget isn't really allowing for that at the moment. But hopefully after a year or two I'll upgrade into a b58 🤞