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![Mara.takiwa](themes/aaAle/images/interface/profile-pic-placeholder.47cf740a.png)
Kia Ora,
I am planing on buying a 2007 BMW 320i from "2cheap cars".
I test drove it and it runs well, no visable damage or rust, apparently freshly serviced and has only 59,594km.
Price is at $6.974. So now I am wondering if this is a little to good to be true. Could this maybe be a damaged import? What hidden costs might arise with this model and the current km?
Unfortunately our AA here in Tauranga is very busy and not offering pre purchase inspections. But I am going to take it to another mechanic to have a look at it tomorrow before I sign the papers.
If I buy it I would also purchase mechanical breakdown insurance with the dealers suggested insurance company named "Quest insurance". I haven't heard of them prior, are they reliable? I haven't been suggested another insurance provider by the dealer.
Thank you so much!
Mara
![Anon](/assets/aa/aa-avatar.png?m=1466990309)
Hi there,
If it seems to good to be true, it often is. If the car was imported as damaged- there should be a box ticked on the CIN window card and you can also ask the seller if the vehicle was imported or flagged as damaged as part of compliance- and document the question and answer received. I would recommend having the vehicle checked over before purchase and also make sure the wof is less than 4 weeks old at purchase. As the vehicle is 14 years old, you may experience extra repairs and maintenance required with every service/wof as the vehicle has had its most potentially trouble free life. I've not heard of Quest and so can't offer a comment. The AA has an MBI product you can find more information here: https://www.aa.co.nz/insurance/car-and-vehicle-insurance/mechanical-breakdown-insurance/
![Mara.takiwa](themes/aaAle/images/interface/profile-pic-placeholder.47cf740a.png)
Awesome, thank you! I'm getting it preinspected right now and I'll ask if I can also sign up with AA.