08-28-2016, 04:16 PM | #1 |
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Need Advice: Buying a 2013 X5 35i
It has 27,710 miles and going for $31,900. What do you think?
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Probably a leased car that dealer sold @ auction and picked up by 3rd party for resale. Below average mileage. Could presume 2 oil changes per computer based BMW maintenance plan? Visual inspection needed to confirm condition of course. Check websites for used car pricing on this model/options configuration.
FWIW, I bought a 2004 X5 (E53) under the same circumstances. Car had 25K miles and was in pristine condition. Negotiated a good price and ran that car for another 100K without a hitch. I believe the notion of buying a late year version of a BMW model makes sense re: "kinks worked out", and have read similar opinions of others, including Mike Miller. New F15 will set you back ~ 60K or more. So if you want to keep this ride for a long stretch, use Mike Miller's BMW maintenance guide (plenty of sources on the web). First things first - oil/filter change. Then recommend the following fluid change schedule (most of it DIY if you are inclined): engine oil/filter: every 5 - 7K front/rear diffs: every 30K transmission: every 60K transfer case: every 60K (+ ECU reset) brake/coolant - every 2 years power steering - every 30K Best of luck...Chef K
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Pass. Find one with some packages and options. Just my .02. |
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08-30-2016, 03:52 AM | #7 | |
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Oh well. Thanks everyone. The hunt continues. |
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