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Title: BMW Buyer's Guide by Fred Larimer ISBN: 0-7603-1099-8 Publisher: MBI Publishing Pub. Date: December, 2002 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4 (3 reviews)
Rating: 3
Summary: More a picture book than a buyer's guide
Comment: 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.
Rating: 5
Summary: Buying an used BMW? Read "BMW Buyer's Guide".
Comment: Fred Larimer's "BMW Buyer's Guide" is not only a truly
informative 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.
Rating: 4
Summary: A good read if you are shopping for a used BMW
Comment: 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.
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Title: Bmw Enthusiast's Companion: Owner Insights on Driving, Performance and Service by Bmw Car Club of America, BMW Car Club of America ISBN: 0837603218 Publisher: Bentley Publishers Pub. Date: April, 2003 List Price(USD): $29.95 |
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Title: Original BMW M-Series by James Taylor, Nick Dimbleby ISBN: 0760308985 Publisher: MBI Publishing Pub. Date: 28 September, 2001 List Price(USD): $34.95 |
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Title: Bmw 5 Series: The Complete Story by James Taylor ISBN: 1861261780 Publisher: Crowood Pr Ltd Pub. Date: September, 1999 List Price(USD): $35.95 |
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Title: BMW 3 Series Enthusiast's Companion by Jeremy Walton ISBN: 0837602203 Publisher: Bentley Publishers Pub. Date: June, 2001 List Price(USD): $29.95 |
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Title: Bmw 5 Series by Marc Cranswick ISBN: 1903706181 Publisher: Veloce Pub. Date: September, 2002 List Price(USD): $49.95 |
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