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"M For All" Business Idea

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    Laishes
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    #11

    I'm confused by this.

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    • NarcosisN
      NarcosisN
      Narcosis
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      What exactly are you thinking of doing?

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      • patsbimmer1P
        patsbimmer1P
        patsbimmer1
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        Laishes said:

        I'm confused by this.

        Narcosis said:

        What exactly are you thinking of doing?

        He is talking about starting a consulting business to help people who would like to own a BMW but are concerned about the cost of ownership or don't have enough knowledge of the brand to make a decision.  He would start by determining a customers needs and then finding the vehicle for the customer as well as educating them on BMW models.  This would include setting up a network of shops to provide quality pre-purchase inspections to ease any concerns and provide a trusted source for post purchase repairs.

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          Laishes
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          I know what he means but the business would be hard to startup. I suppose once you got customers and connections it would be smooth sailing from there

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          • patsbimmer1P
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            patsbimmer1
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            Laishes said:

            I know what he means but the business would be hard to startup. I suppose once you got customers and connections it would be smooth sailing from there Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

            I agree with that.  I am sure there is a need for it but it's such a niche market that it would be difficult to make it.

            2011 e90 M3 - DCT, Borla exhaust, BMW Performance Black Grille, ECS Painted Corners, Ziza Angel Eyes

            07 335i Stella - sport package, BMS DCI, zhp knob, TMS cf parking brake lever, VRSF downpipes, MHD tune, H&R race springs, other stuff *SOLD*

            97 328i Lola - sport package, m50 intake manifold, m50 manifold.com install kit, custom CAI, K&N filter, Borla exhaust, FK silverline coilovers, 25.5mm front sway bar, Powerflex front sway bushings, Turner Radiator, fan delete *sold*
            95 325is *sold*
            93 nissan 240sx KA-T *sold*

            BMWCCA #473306

            Instagram @patsbimmer1

            AKA- HALLWAY PAT

            "burnouts bring babes and babes dont have time for bushings" - Kaiser Rolls

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              Laishes
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              It would be hard to make it especially in such a large market. I would focus on one rich area of somewhere and build from there maybe? I know I could never afford this kind of consulting for a car. I just yolo it!

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                jafza412
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                What exactly are you enabling for a prospective buyer? If they cannot afford a new M5 for $100k, you're suggesting there are affordable, but older, M5s that if you're able to find a clean one and know how to maintain it, you can still have an M5?

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                • E36M3215E
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                  E36M3215
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                  A complete PPI, that includes a complete scan of the car ( every module gets scanned and printed with codes),CBS, and complete inspection of every component on the vehicle cost $100 at my work, I don't know if you can beat that price with only doing PPI cause a basic autologic cost over 10,000 think about how many PPI it would take to pay that off or even on the cheap TIS is 3000 a year to have access to Bmw info, plus the cost of rent for the building heating and electricity, it doesn't pay unless your fixing the car too just my 2 cents

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                  • need4speed1299N
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                    need4speed1299
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                    Your idea is cool, but not everyone wants an m car. Therefore your limited in clients. Its a darn good start and can be expanded upon though. Idk, just my thought.

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                      xgeetx
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                      I don't have much advice for the business idea, other than it would be hard to build without trust/reputation. It'd have to start as very low-cost or free consultations that eventually build your reputation.

                      That being said, it probably would have helped me out ~3 years ago when I was buying my '98 328i. I absolutely love my car but at the time I overpaid for a car with near-blown (or blown) suspension, the usual dumping-fluid power steering system, and a leaky radiator. I don't regret it one bit, but had the car started in nicer condition, I wouldn't have minded :)

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