other Need a recommendation for a PPI near davenport FL

[gallian93]

Hi all,

After trolling this board for about a year after I decided that I wanted to join the 2002 club I finally landed on a car that I think I want to buy.. unfortunately the car is down in Florida and I'm in Pennsylvania. The town is Davenport it's a few hours south west of Orlando. I was hoping that someone you a good place to take the car for a pre purchase inspection.

I should give the disclaimer that I have never owned a 2002 nor have I ever driven one. this model happens to be a time. Any help would be appreciated. I fly down there Wednesday...

is there any particular thing I should look for when I'm driving it or any noises or rattles I need to be listening for? being such a newbie I'm in extreme danger of being taken advantage of because of my ignorance. So I'm trying to go down there as well informed as possible.

Thanks again

Omer

[hynrgee]

All kinds of lists like this to assist one: 

 

http://laudeman.com/bmw_checklist.html

 

A search on this site will produce more suggestions. Also. compare the VIN numbers to what is on the title before handing over any cash. If you don't get a good sense from the seller, be prepared to walk away.

 

Good luck.

[AceAndrew]

If you are serious and the seller is willing to have the car driven a bit .... Jim and Deborah at German Motorworks are over in Longwood, FL.  They are easily in my top 10 vintage bimmer repair/restoration shops.  I'd even call them to see if they would recommend someone closer.

[gallian93]

Thanks everyone for replying... And happy new year!

I am in FL today, hopefully to close the deal... I wasn't able to arrange a PPI but thanks to all the advice from you folks on here I have a long check list.

Hopefully all goes well this morning and I'll be able to join the rest of you FAQers and have an 02 of my own