Do not buy from: Bmw of Beaumont Texas

HyeM3 · 12-02-2020, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by YASBBYM3

Do they have an instagram i could reach out to them.

Yeah their IG is @BayOptiks. I'd contact them and see if you can just send yours in for new lenses without customizing them

YASBBYM3 · 12-02-2020, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by RugbyBro

Here's a link to a DIY on opening them. Some of us with pre-LCI headlights do this to black out the silver internals. Again, this should be a last resort in your case as your headlight will be "tampered" with and BMW can void any unrelated functional warranty claims on it if they find out.

https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1494304

Yeah thats the down fall i'm fixing something a dealership should have done to begin with. Im also risking the warranty. Thats why im so pissed.

YASBBYM3 · 12-02-2020, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackF82

Wow 6K that's low. Well keep trying with them man, best of luck.

Yeah its ridiculous. Just looking out for future buyers.

HyeM3 · 12-02-2020, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by YASBBYM3

Yeah thats the down fall i'm fixing something a dealership should have done to begin with. Im also risking the warranty. Thats why im so pissed.

How attached are you to the car? You should try looking into the cars history to confirm if it was a BMW corporate track car and then try to get the dealer to take it back for not disclosing it or try to get them to refund you a few grand for not disclosing the damage and then sell the car to carmax. You could probably get good money from carmax since these cars are in high demand and since you have an '18 with a warranty. Who knows what issues the car will have if it actually was a previous track car...

YASBBYM3 · 12-02-2020, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by HyeM3

How attached are you to the car? You should try looking into the cars history to confirm if it was a BMW corporate track car and then try to get the dealer to take it back for not disclosing it or try to get them to refund you a few grand for not disclosing the damage and then sell the car to carmax. You could probably get good money from carmax since these cars are in high demand and since you have an '18 with a warranty. Who knows what issues the car will have if it actually was a previous track car...

Well I love the car. But hate the damages and if it was tracked or was a BMW NA car than tbh not sure if i want it. It says it was a Fleet vehicle any idea what that means exactly.

icegrill · 12-02-2020, 01:52 PM

So sorry to hear. It's a total gamble buying a car long distance.....*most salespeople will not disclose cosmetic issues unless pressed. Been there and could see the writing in the wall of how things would go.

HyeM3 · 12-02-2020, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by YASBBYM3

Well I love the car. But hate the damages and if it was tracked or was a BMW NA car than tbh not sure if i want it. It says it was a Fleet vehicle any idea what that means exactly.

That's not a good sign if I'm being honest. BMW usually keeps driving center cars for around 7k miles before getting rid of them. Was it registered in Woodcliff Lake, NJ? Also does it have any service history?

HyeM3 · 12-02-2020, 02:10 PM

Also the tear in the drivers seat isn't a good sign either. That indicates people were sliding around in the seat a lot which is also a sign of a track car. I think the tell tale signs of a corporate track car are '18 comp with CCBs, registered in Woodlake NJ, less than 10k miles, little to no maintenance history, worn bolsters, lots of rock chips, etc

bimmer pleaser V2 · 12-02-2020, 02:10 PM

In my experience "wet sanding" the headlights works really well. My old E92 headlights weren't too bad, just a little hazy (no oxidation). I bought a kit on Amazon and wet sanded them myself and results were great. Almost brand new.

P.S. That's Texas for you: a lot of highways resulting in less wear and tear on engine but more rock damages.

YASBBYM3 · 12-02-2020, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by YASBBYM3

Well I love the car. But hate the damages and if it was tracked or was a BMW NA car than tbh not sure if i want it. It says it was a Fleet vehicle any idea what that means exactly.

That's not a good sign if I'm being honest. BMW usually keeps driving center cars for around 7k miles before getting rid of them. Was it registered in Woodcliff Lake, NJ? Also does it have any service history?

Found this

YASBBYM3 · 12-02-2020, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by HyeM3

Also the tear in the drivers seat isn't a good sign either. That indicates people were sliding around in the seat a lot which is also a sign of a track car. I think the tell tale signs of a corporate track car are '18 comp with CCBs, registered in Woodlake NJ, less than 10k miles, little to no maintenance history, worn bolsters, lots of rock chips, etc

Its a 2019 but yes things are adding up fairly quick... how should i go about this.

HyeM3 · 12-02-2020, 02:27 PM

Damnit I'm sorry man that's definitely 100% a driving center track car... Registered in Woodcliff Lake NJ, zero maintenance history until it was dumped off at the dealer, worn bolster, CCBs, tons of rock chips, all the signs of a driving center car

YASBBYM3 · 12-02-2020, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by HyeM3

Damnit I'm sorry man that's definitely 100% a driving center track car... Registered in Woodcliff Lake NJ, zero maintenance history until it was dumped off at the dealer, worn bolster, CCBs, tons of rock chips, all the signs of a driving center car

They never disclosed any of this.. LOL I dont even know where to go from here.

CYANiDE · 12-02-2020, 02:29 PM

Yup, all of our suspicions confirmed. Did you buy this thing CPO?

HyeM3 · 12-02-2020, 02:29 PM

I'm pretty sure bmw has to tell the dealer that the car was a former driving center car so they had to have known and didn't disclose it to you. I'd call them and raise absolute hell until they take it back. If they don't take it back call BMW NA and tell them your situation and they should be able to take care of you

EDIT: There was a thread a few months ago where someone was in the exact situation as you where the dealer didn't disclose it was a former track car. I'd search for that and see if there's any good information in that thread for you

YASBBYM3 · 12-02-2020, 02:35 PM

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Yup, all of our suspicions confirmed. Did you buy this thing CPO?

Yup CPO and all.. Which is why i went for it.

YASBBYM3 · 12-02-2020, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by HyeM3

I'm pretty sure bmw has to tell the dealer that the car was a former driving center car so they had to have known and didn't disclose it to you. I'd call them and raise absolute hell until they take it back. If they don't take it back call BMW NA and tell them your situation and they should be able to take care of you

EDIT: There was a thread a few months ago where someone was in the exact situation as you where the dealer didn't disclose it was a former track car. I'd search for that and see if there's any good information in that thread for you

Wow thats insane ill try and look for it. Any idea what the title might be.. This is actually unfair lol.

RugbyBro · 12-02-2020, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by HyeM3

I'm pretty sure bmw has to tell the dealer that the car was a former driving center car so they had to have known and didn't disclose it to you. I'd call them and raise absolute hell until they take it back. If they don't take it back call BMW NA and tell them your situation and they should be able to take care of you

EDIT: There was a thread a few months ago where someone was in the exact situation as you where the dealer didn't disclose it was a former track car. I'd search for that and see if there's any good information in that thread for you

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Wow thats insane ill try and look for it. Any idea what the title might be.. This is actually unfair lol.

Here's the thread I think you're referencing

https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1755017

HyeM3 · 12-02-2020, 02:40 PM

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Here's the thread I think you're referencing

https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1755017

Yup that's it good work!

I'm surprised this car even got CPO'd

White340 · 12-02-2020, 02:44 PM

Can you spill the beans on how much you paid for this car?

Bryanh24 · 12-02-2020, 02:45 PM

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Yup that's it good work!

I'm surprised this car even got CPO'd

That's good for him though, right? Wont the car being CPO'd help him out with this entire process?

YASBBYM3 · 12-02-2020, 02:51 PM

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Can you spill the beans on how much you paid for this car?

No Problem lmao this is already embarrassing. 67k Free shipping, No money down, and refresh of the maintenance program.

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icegrill Lieutenant Colonel 2078 Rep 1,780 Posts Drives: 2015 M3 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Oregon iTrader: (3)	So sorry to hear. It's a total gamble buying a car long distance.....*most salespeople will not disclose cosmetic issues unless pressed. Been there and could see the writing in the wall of how things would go.
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HyeM3 Lieutenant 465 Rep 502 Posts Drives: BMW M3 Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: California iTrader: (1)	Also the tear in the drivers seat isn't a good sign either. That indicates people were sliding around in the seat a lot which is also a sign of a track car. I think the tell tale signs of a corporate track car are '18 comp with CCBs, registered in Woodlake NJ, less than 10k miles, little to no maintenance history, worn bolsters, lots of rock chips, etc
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bimmer pleaser V2 Second Lieutenant 515 Rep 232 Posts Drives: C43 Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	In my experience "wet sanding" the headlights works really well. My old E92 headlights weren't too bad, just a little hazy (no oxidation). I bought a kit on Amazon and wet sanded them myself and results were great. Almost brand new. P.S. That's Texas for you: a lot of highways resulting in less wear and tear on engine but more rock damages.
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HyeM3 Lieutenant 465 Rep 502 Posts Drives: BMW M3 Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: California iTrader: (1)	Damnit I'm sorry man that's definitely 100% a driving center track car... Registered in Woodcliff Lake NJ, zero maintenance history until it was dumped off at the dealer, worn bolster, CCBs, tons of rock chips, all the signs of a driving center car
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