Pre-purchase Inspection Portland Oregon area?

SimpleMan67 · 11-05-2012, 03:01 AM

Does anyone know of a good place in the Portland Oregon area that can do a pre-purchase inspection on a 2006 SMG M3 Convertible?

Also, does anyone know of any good indy shops I can take my M3 to for service in the future?

BTW, this is the car I'm seriously considering:
http://www.luxmotoonline.com/2006-BM...eightoffset=-7

I spent about an hour looking over every square inch and this is what I found:

Missing M Mobility System
No owners manual or any documentation
Wheels have had minor curb rash removed on the out edge (all four)
Minor road rash under front and rear bumper

sunsetcoast · 11-05-2012, 10:30 AM

If you don't know anyone, a dealer is a good place for PPI. Very familiar with the vehicle. Have access to (some) service records, or, in my case, records until 6 weeks before I purchased the car

Only suggestion, if there is more than 1 (and I'm assuming that would be the case in Portland), so a bit of research to find the one with the best service dept.

They will also quote dealer prices for fixing anything they find wrong, which can help with price negotiation.

PeeweeCSHL · 12-17-2012, 05:41 PM

I know I'm a month late on this but I'd highly recommend taking the car to AR Auto Services http://www.arautoservices.com/
I've had a PPI done there, they charge $100 (Great Price!), do a thorough job, and really know their stuff. It was the best $100 I've ever spent. Saved me a big headache and an empty wallet.

tock172 · 12-17-2012, 05:43 PM

This is the only place to go in Portland. Satch Carlson goes here.

http://www.pacificmotorsports.com/

SteadyMobbin · 12-17-2012, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tock172

This is the only place to go in Portland. Satch Carlson goes here.

http://www.pacificmotorsports.com/

Mike o hara is very good. He is strictly bmw

MyNewRag · 12-17-2012, 08:13 PM

I've had great service at Matrix Integrated. They are top notch and know our vehicles.

11-05-2012, 03:01 AM	#1
SimpleMan67 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 5 My Ride: Toyota Yaris View My Garage	Pre-purchase Inspection Portland Oregon area? Does anyone know of a good place in the Portland Oregon area that can do a pre-purchase inspection on a 2006 SMG M3 Convertible? Also, does anyone know of any good indy shops I can take my M3 to for service in the future? BTW, this is the car I'm seriously considering: http://www.luxmotoonline.com/2006-BM...eightoffset=-7 I spent about an hour looking over every square inch and this is what I found: Missing M Mobility System No owners manual or any documentation Wheels have had minor curb rash removed on the out edge (all four) Minor road rash under front and rear bumper Last edited by SimpleMan67; 11-05-2012 at 04:15 AM.

12-17-2012, 05:43 PM	#4
tock172 100% star stuff Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,561 My Ride: 2004 330i View My Garage	This is the only place to go in Portland. Satch Carlson goes here. http://www.pacificmotorsports.com/ __________________ Bilstein/Eibach B12 Pro-Plus Suspension & Sway Bars \| DICE Mediabridge \| Valentine One

12-17-2012, 08:13 PM	#6
MyNewRag Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Vancouver USA Posts: 195 My Ride: 05 ///M Convertible View My Garage	I've had great service at Matrix Integrated. They are top notch and know our vehicles. __________________

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11-05-2012, 10:30 AM	#2
sunsetcoast Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SW Michigan Posts: 505 My Ride: '99 323i & '00 323iT View My Garage	If you don't know anyone, a dealer is a good place for PPI. Very familiar with the vehicle. Have access to (some) service records, or, in my case, records until 6 weeks before I purchased the car Only suggestion, if there is more than 1 (and I'm assuming that would be the case in Portland), so a bit of research to find the one with the best service dept. They will also quote dealer prices for fixing anything they find wrong, which can help with price negotiation.

12-17-2012, 05:41 PM	#3
PeeweeCSHL Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Eastern WA Posts: 22 My Ride: 2004 330i Manual View My Garage	I know I'm a month late on this but I'd highly recommend taking the car to AR Auto Services http://www.arautoservices.com/ I've had a PPI done there, they charge $100 (Great Price!), do a thorough job, and really know their stuff. It was the best $100 I've ever spent. Saved me a big headache and an empty wallet.