01-16-2017, 07:59 PM | #1 |
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Advice Needed on X5M Purchase - Please
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Considering an X5M as a daily driver, coming from a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee. No stranger to German or high performance/boosted vehicles, currently have an E55 in the garage that is modified to the gills. 2012, 59k, no existing warranty, new tires, overall very good condition, black sapphire metallic, black interior, 2 owner, clean Carfax, etc. VIN: 5YMGY0C51CLK27738 Asking price: $38,000 (can get them down to $37k or maaaaybe slightly less) Here's my qualms about the truck: 1. There are no service records available. Convenient assumption is that the truck was fairly well taken care of given it's overall condition, the way it drives and the fact that it hasn't been outside of warranty very long. 2. All 4 wheels are slightly curbed. Not a deal-breaker but annoying nonetheless. 3. Selling dealership quoted me $5400 for 3yrs/36k extended warranty, $100 deductible. Have no idea if this is a reasonable figure. I have researched my a$$ off and can't seem to nail down a company to use and get a decent rate. Would like maybe 4yrs/48k but don't want to spend $7k I would keep this truck for 2.5-3 years and I'd likely put 12-13.5k miles/year on it. I'd almost definitely tune it. I fully understand that this truck is fairly impractical compared to my Jeep and that it's much more of a want than a need but these things are pretty wild and I'm very intrigued at the prospect of driving around in an AWD, 700hp (modded) SUV. I did a fair amount of research regarding the injector recall, etc. Any thoughts guys? Thanks |
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I am in the same boat and am following this thread. I want an SUV and trying to decide if I want to sell my e46 M3 to get into a fun SUV. I also am interested in extended warranty and service advice.
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01-17-2017, 07:13 AM | #4 |
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I'd say if you can turn a wrench you will be OK. I'd keep a savings incase something major should pop up. Obviously having service records would be preferred.
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How is it impractical compared to your Jeep GC? If anything I find the M is the best of both worlds. I get a sports car feel and throw on a set of winter wheels with snows and I get a winter driver. No need for two vehicles.
I left Jeep back in 2000 and never looked back. Good luck. |
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I have a '13 with 50k and no major service issues. The only out of pocket expense so far has been spark plugs and two coils, well tires too.
You can be fairly certain that the service record is good. People who put out the cheddar for these trucks usually take care of them. Surprised that you local BMW dealer can't pull up the service history though. |
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Does anyone know how old of a vehicle you can get an extended warranty on? I'm looking at getting a 2010 x5m
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Any significant signs to look at when checking out a 2010 X5M?
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Cars are bulletproof for the most part. With that said, even one major failure and it can be very expensive.
I would buy a Carchex warranty. You can put a bit of money down and finance the rest over 18 months at 0% interest. It's worth it. Trust me. If you sell the car in the mean time, you stop paying it. If you pay it off and then you sell, they'll refund your money prorated based on term. You guys that drive these trucks without a warranty are brave. Balls of steel. |
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I think they are solid through and through. I've had mine for a year, still have under 40K miles so I've been lucky not to have any problems.
I have tried to sell it but didn't get my numbers so I decided to keep her. Still have just under 40K miles but I'm not worried about going to 50-60 armed with a warranty that will last me to 105 and 2020! |
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Yep! That's a very good reason! Thanks P6! I loved the way the X5M driver was setting 'em up for overtake out of the corners!
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