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Originally Posted by zamler
Don't buy a rebuild status unless you can see the specific invoice detailing the repairs made. Also google the VIN it's not as good as a paid report but sometimes doing that will show the car being listed for sale in many places over the months. Meaning they can't sell the car.
I don't know how a private seller would have a dealer plate, if it was me I'd run away.
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The problem is that they told me they bought it with a rebuilt status so wouldn't have access to the invoice.
Apparently he bought it from his work (he is ESL so some may have been lost in translation)? Which made it sound it was a commercial vehicle at some point OR he just bought it from someone at work?
The fact that it's a 2016 and they are the second owner already trying to sell it bothers me too.
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Originally Posted by Ducay
I sold my car 4 years ago to a guy who flipped used cars and had a dealer plate. He also worked at the BMW dealership (used side), so he may have procured it/borrowed it from there.
So I wouldn't worry about the dealer plate; I'd be more concerned if its a rebuild. Unless you're getting huge savings off the normal price for the car, I'd avoid a rebuild like the plague. Sure they "can" be fine and well done, but unless you're saving 40%+, not worth the risk.
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Thanks for the info. It would be about a 20% savings. Getting some flags on it though so now I'm not so sure.