PPI in Dallas or Richardson, TX

fiya · 12-24-2020, 11:43 AM

Hi, close to picking up a 11 X5M from a seller in Texas. Anyone recommend a shop or mechanic for a PPI?

BMW of Dallas is a few mins away from the seller, but not sure how much of a PPI they'll do since it isn't their vehicle...

X5 MAN · 12-26-2020, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by fiya

Hi, close to picking up a 11 X5M from a seller in Texas. Anyone recommend a shop or mechanic for a PPI?

BMW of Dallas is a few mins away from the seller, but not sure how much of a PPI they'll do since it isn't their vehicle...

They will do and it is better that it is not their vehicle actually. They will be more thoroughly inspecting it.

quick · 12-26-2020, 03:28 PM

How many miles?

Make sure you have them comment on any particular areas you want them to focus or else they are going to do a generic PPI...

I'd ask for engine scan for any codes, brakes/tire wear, suspension wearout, eat adjustments especially the dynamic part, dynamic headlights, and lift gate/panoramic operations to name some

Make sure it comes with 2 keys as those suckers are expensive, $500+

Also make sure to ask them to check the vehicle history to see if the car has had it's injectors replaced with the newer ones (Index 11)

Good Luck

fiya · 12-28-2020, 09:15 AM

Thank you for the suggestions!

Ah, didn't expect them to lol. I found a local shop Bimmers Only, said they do a full diagnostics and check for inconsistencies in paint and body - another local shop said they don't but can if I need them to so I was happy to hear that.

A little over 100k miles, one key (told them this will have to be negotiated in to the price, but they're welcome to provide the second key). Doubt the injectors were replaced, expecting it to need some maintenance around that milage, hoping the PPI will uncover anything besides "it starts up - no lights on the dash" as the salesman wants me to believe it's ready to go lol

fiya · 12-29-2020, 02:42 PM

Huge shout out to David from Bimmers Only! Saved me from jumping in to a massive repair bill, leaking valve covers (both), oil pan (upper and lower), transmission pan, transfer case, and rear diff. Vehicle also looks like it was involved in a hit, front fender looks repainted, hood isn't flush...CarFax showed zero accidents, go figure lol

12-24-2020, 11:43 AM	#1
fiya New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: F10 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	PPI in Dallas or Richardson, TX Hi, close to picking up a 11 X5M from a seller in Texas. Anyone recommend a shop or mechanic for a PPI? BMW of Dallas is a few mins away from the seller, but not sure how much of a PPI they'll do since it isn't their vehicle...
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12-26-2020, 03:28 PM	#3
quick Captain 216 Rep 780 Posts Drives: '12 X5M, '01 E55, '91 964 Trbo Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Planet Earth iTrader: (1)	How many miles? Make sure you have them comment on any particular areas you want them to focus or else they are going to do a generic PPI... I'd ask for engine scan for any codes, brakes/tire wear, suspension wearout, eat adjustments especially the dynamic part, dynamic headlights, and lift gate/panoramic operations to name some Make sure it comes with 2 keys as those suckers are expensive, $500+ Also make sure to ask them to check the vehicle history to see if the car has had it's injectors replaced with the newer ones (Index 11) Good Luck
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fiya New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: F10 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Thank you for the suggestions! Ah, didn't expect them to lol. I found a local shop Bimmers Only, said they do a full diagnostics and check for inconsistencies in paint and body - another local shop said they don't but can if I need them to so I was happy to hear that. A little over 100k miles, one key (told them this will have to be negotiated in to the price, but they're welcome to provide the second key). Doubt the injectors were replaced, expecting it to need some maintenance around that milage, hoping the PPI will uncover anything besides "it starts up - no lights on the dash" as the salesman wants me to believe it's ready to go lol
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12-29-2020, 02:42 PM	#5
fiya New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: F10 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Huge shout out to David from Bimmers Only! Saved me from jumping in to a massive repair bill, leaking valve covers (both), oil pan (upper and lower), transmission pan, transfer case, and rear diff. Vehicle also looks like it was involved in a hit, front fender looks repainted, hood isn't flush...CarFax showed zero accidents, go figure lol
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