I'm posting here in case someone with more experience has maybe dealt with this before. I bought a used car a 2021 BMW 320i about two months ago. The car still has motorplan which was transferred to my name. I bought this car from a dealership (not bmw) and they had the quality check done by BMW...
Hi Guys!
I need advice please, I was in the market to buy a vehicle and I went to two dealership. I asked them I want a certain spec and I want the adaptive cruise control function, I was told my car has the Driving Assist Pack on and when I purchase the car I can buy the Driving Assist Plus...
All four are in great nick, 2 rims hit a pothole and have been repaired by TWT (x-rayed and they are perfect) other 2 are mint (see photos)
Age: 7 odd years
Do you include packaging: yes
Warranty: No
Reason for selling: bought 4 new rims
Location: Pretoria
Shipping: No/On you
Collection: Yes...
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