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eBay
has changed the way used merchandize is traded in
the United States. BMW used cars have also
found a marketplace on eBay; a fast way to advertise
a pre-owned BMW for sale. It is
important to understand the dynamics of the eBay
marketplace so you can compare the on-line eBay
purchase price with the price of the same car
offered at a certified BMW dealer like
Circle BMW.
On eBay a consumer can
offer a used BMW car for sale without any
certification of the condition of the car.
The condition of the BMW car is based on the
statements of the consumer, who is not an authorized
BMW technician. You have to hope that the car offered on eBay is represented accurately.
If the car is not local, there is added risk
in purchasing a pre-owned BMW if you can not see the car
or drive the car personally.
The consumer who sells
their BMW directly to another consumer can only
offer the balance of the original BMW warranty,
which can not exceed 50,000 or 4 years from date of
purchase. If the consumer has modified the car or
exposed the car to unusual driving conditions, the
car may not be covered by the remaining warranty.
The consumer is not in a position to determine if
their warranty has been voided.
In contrast, a
certified pre-owned BMW car offered by an authorized
BMW dealer has the full backing of the base BMW
warranty as well as an additional 2 year or 50,000
mile warranty. This extended warranty can only
be offered by a licensed BMW dealer.
A consumer buying a
BMW used car from an
authorized BMW dealer has the full backing of BMW USA behind
the stated condition and certification of the car
you buy. There is no risk in purchasing a car
from Circle BMW in new Jersey because your Certified
pre-Owned BMW can be serviced, under warranty, from
any local BMW dealer. No gimmicks, no hassles,
no costs for all repairs covered under the CPO
warranty.
Does 50,000 miles
matter on a used BMW cars?
If
you buy a 2004 BMW from a consumer on eBay
in 2007, you would have about one year left on the
BMW new car warranty. If you purchased the
same car from
Circle BMW you would have an additional 2 years
and 50,000 miles of warranty coverage.
That takes the BMW used
car from 50,000 miles to 100,000 miles. If you
have ever owned a car that has had over 50,000 miles
you will understand that the period between 50,000
and 100,000 is a critical time period.
Purchasing a used BMW car from Circle BMW gives you
the peace of mind that up to 100,000 miles all major
systems are covered by BMW USA.
Lessons Learned
Don't be fooled by low
on-line auction prices. The time proven adage;
you get what you pay for, speaks to this situation
perfectly. Buying a certified pre-owned BMW from
Circle BMW can save you thousands of dollars over
the lifetime of your car.
Need
more details? Call Carolyn Lizzi-Noce at
877-226-2311 for specific pricing on a BMW used car
on our site or a car you would like us to locate.
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