Navigate your way through the buying process effortlessly with the facts at your fingertips! From the exotic M1 and 850Csi to the popular 3, 5 and 7-Series sports luxury tourers, this all-color Buyer's Guide points the way through the full history of the BMW marque, and offers valuable specifications, production numbers, investment advice, and more. Take the "ultimate driving machine" out for a test drive before you buy!
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
More a picture book than a buyer's guide,
By Idoru69 (NY United States) - See all my reviews
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This is fine as an illustrated guide to the different models, as there is a large photo and usually a few smaller detail photos for each model, along with some technical statistics following the photos, and snippets of owner commentary. The introductory "Buyer's Guide" chapter is a good 5-6 page guide on what to look for when evaluating a used BMW, or other brand for that matter. The rest of the guidance comes in the form of a 1-2 page intro to each model in which the changes to and quirks of the particular year or model are discussed, and then notes on the photos with arrows pointing to the problem areas on the car. I guess I was expecting a bit more detail on what makes one BMW a better buy than another, comparisons of the different models, series, etc. Instead, I found the actual buying advice, while valuable, a bit skimpy.
18 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
A good read if you are shopping for a used BMW,
By An unhappy Trance Fan (VA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: BMW Buyer's Guide (Paperback)
This actually is a pretty good book. There are a number of color photos for each car (it covers 2002's-e46 BMWs, even M models and the 8 series!) with text captions for problems to look for for each car. It lists the specifications for each model and provides a handy summary of repair costs and parts costs for items such as bumpers, fuel pumps, oil filters etc. I don't remember seeing a pricing guide for each car, but such information can easily be found in a bluebook or a website like edmunds.com.This isn't a repair manual, but definatly gives a prospective buyer a number of things to think about and look for when shopping for a used BMW.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Buying an used BMW? Read "BMW Buyer's Guide".,
By B. Yanaky (Toronto, Ontario, CANADA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: BMW Buyer's Guide (Paperback)
Fred Larimer's "BMW Buyer's Guide" is not only a trulyinformative book for anyone contemplating buying an used BMW but, in addition, it is a treasure for anyone interested in the BMW in general. Specifically, it provides beautiful pictures of various BMWs with a comprehensive outline of potential problem areas prone to the models illustrated. More importantly, it provides an useful and meticulous outline of the steps to be followed in testing an used BMW prior to the actual purchase of an used BMW and, by extension, any used vehicle.
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A smallish two-door sedan, the 1600-2 (later renamed 1602), first appeared with a 96-brake horsepower inline 4-cylinder engine and modest trimmings. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
service interval system, adaptive knock control, power steering filter, electronic damping control, original emissions equipment, plastic radiator tanks, telltale white residue, warped front brake rotors, calibration optional, common failure item, common maintenance item, right rear quarter panel, warped brake rotors, intake manifold gasket leaks, differential mount, center support bearing, sport wagon, underhood heat, rear muffler, aluminum subframe, suspension calibration, brake accumulator, rubber trim, hose necks, accumulator reservoir Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Engine Type, Transmission Manual, Front Pads, Front Rotor, Left Front Fender, Antilock Braking System, Vented Discs Rear, Brake System Vacuum Assist, Highway Manual, Tail Light Lens, Annual Repair Costs, Core Chg, Injection Type Bosch, Service Availability, Model Comfort, Solid Discs, Twin-Tube Gas-Pressure Shocks, Center Silencer, Variable Power Assist Front Suspension, Tail Light Housing, Rear Silencer, Twin-Tube Gas Pressure Shocks, Exchange Alternator, Steering Recirculating Ball, Wheels Cast Alloy New!
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A smallish two-door sedan, the 1600-2 (later renamed 1602), first appeared with a 96-brake horsepower inline 4-cylinder engine and modest trimmings. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
service interval system, adaptive knock control, power steering filter, electronic damping control, original emissions equipment, plastic radiator tanks, telltale white residue, warped front brake rotors, calibration optional, common failure item, common maintenance item, right rear quarter panel, warped brake rotors, intake manifold gasket leaks, differential mount, center support bearing, sport wagon, underhood heat, rear muffler, aluminum subframe, suspension calibration, brake accumulator, rubber trim, hose necks, accumulator reservoir Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Engine Type, Transmission Manual, Front Pads, Front Rotor, Left Front Fender, Antilock Braking System, Vented Discs Rear, Brake System Vacuum Assist, Highway Manual, Tail Light Lens, Annual Repair Costs, Core Chg, Injection Type Bosch, Service Availability, Model Comfort, Solid Discs, Twin-Tube Gas-Pressure Shocks, Center Silencer, Variable Power Assist Front Suspension, Tail Light Housing, Rear Silencer, Twin-Tube Gas Pressure Shocks, Exchange Alternator, Steering Recirculating Ball, Wheels Cast Alloy New!
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