X5 at the auction

[boogakb24]

Originally Posted by P1et

I'm meticulous when it comes to my cars. Some people just want an X5, and don't care about the state of it. When I was looking at used X5s, I was presented with a 2011 X5 w/ less than 40K miles. It had the M Sport package, and most desirable options. It came from the auction, and I could have picked it up for mid 30s. Mind you, this was 1.5 hours ago. The thing was trashed. So even though it was under warranty, I paid several thousands more to have one in excellent condition.

I got you, but trust me many of the cars at the dealership (including bmw dealership) were sold at auctions including CPO, I searched for about 50 X5's on yahoo/cars.com/ autotrader and about 40 cars were sold at the auction. I am going with the same meticulous attitude like u and if it's not clean then I'm not even bidding. I will post pictures of 2011 X5 with 65,000 miles my cousin bought for $25,000 later, is as clean as they come.

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Originally Posted by boogakb24

I got you, but trust me many of the cars at the dealership (including bmw dealership) were sold at auctions including CPO, I searched for about 50 X5's on yahoo/cars.com/ autotrader and about 40 cars were sold at the auction. I am going with the same meticulous attitude like u and if it's not clean then I'm not even bidding. I will post pictures of 2011 X5 with 65,000 miles my cousin bought for $25,000 later, is as clean as they come.

Naturally, plenty of cars come from the auction. But it's only at a dealership that I can take it for a proper test drive, let my wife drive it and spend 2 hours going over it, running a PTG on it, and inspecting it for any damage or anything of the sorts to make sure it's up to snuff.

There are quite a few clean 2011 X5s for sale currently for around the $25K mark, as there are plenty of dealership who are happy just making $1K off a car and moving on to the next one.

If you want *an* X5, you can buy from the auction. If you're picky and you want a *specific* X5, then it's better to browse online and be willing to travel (or wait) until you find the perfect one. To each their own, right?

[MRV99]

I have purchased cars from auctions before and I have had good luck. I have a friend who had been in the wholesale business for 20+ years and he has a ton of dealers who call him to have him find cars which a potential client is looking for. If you go to your dealer in search of say.... 2011 BMW 550 w/ X packages and color there is a good chance that the dealer may not have it. He will call my friend, and put a feeler out to see if he can get it. I attends auctions on a weekly basis so he can usually give the dealer an answer in a week or two.

[boogakb24]

Originally Posted by P1et

Naturally, plenty of cars come from the auction. But it's only at a dealership that I can take it for a proper test drive, let my wife drive it and spend 2 hours going over it, running a PTG on it, and inspecting it for any damage or anything of the sorts to make sure it's up to snuff.

There are quite a few clean 2011 X5s for sale currently for around the $25K mark, as there are plenty of dealership who are happy just making $1K off a car and moving on to the next one.

If you want *an* X5, you can buy from the auction. If you're picky and you want a *specific* X5, then it's better to browse online and be willing to travel (or wait) until you find the perfect one. To each their own, right?

To each it's own u right. Mind you I am not looking for *an* X5, I am *specific* X5. Convenience pack/ cold weather/ premium sound is a must, secondary options are 3 row and black on black.

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Originally Posted by boogakb24

To each it's own u right. Mind you I am not looking for *an* X5, I am *specific* X5. Convenience pack/ cold weather/ premium sound is a must, secondary options are 3 row and black on black.

Those are all pretty common, minus the third row. Let us know what you find mate. Best of luck!

[boogakb24]

Originally Posted by P1et

Those are all pretty common, minus the third row. Let us know what you find mate. Best of luck!

Thanks mate. I am also keeping my eye at other deals at the dealership as a fall back plan, my current 2006 325 was CPO and it served me well. Will definitely keep this thread posted.

[boogakb24]

Guys what would be a good offer on this?

http://www.wideworldofcarsbmw.com/us...6508ed922c.htm

[jiggz]

Originally Posted by boogakb24

Guys what would be a good offer on this?

http://www.wideworldofcarsbmw.com/us...6508ed922c.htm

You mentioned above that Premium Sound (option code S677A) is a must - not sure if you realized but this X5 doesn't have that package.

Not only that, it's a 2011 35i, meaning you drop down to the base audio system (BMW US Radio - option code S645A). If it was a 2012 35i, or a 2011 50i, it would at least have the Hi-Fi Audio System (option code - S676A).

That base audio system is well documented on this forum. Just throwing that out there.

[boogakb24]

Originally Posted by jiggz

You mentioned above that Premium Sound (option code S677A) is a must - not sure if you realized but this X5 doesn't have that package.

Not only that, it's a 2011 35i, meaning you drop down to the base audio system (BMW US Radio - option code S645A). If it was a 2012 35i, or a 2011 50i, it would at least have the Hi-Fi Audio System (option code - S676A).

That base audio system is well documented on this forum. Just throwing that out there.

The 2012 is my first option but the third row and screens (two young kids) caught my eye. They coating under $29,000.

[jiggz]

Originally Posted by boogakb24

The 2012 is my first option but the third row and screens (two young kids) caught my eye. They coating under $29,000.

Was just pointing out the audio based on your prior post.

3rd row is somewhat rare (not as rare as other options). Sun shades are part of the Convenience Package on the 35i, a pretty common package.

I spent many months searching…I say don't settle until you find exactly what you want!

[boogakb24]

Originally Posted by jiggz

You mentioned above that Premium Sound (option code S677A) is a must - not sure if you realized but this X5 doesn't have that package.

Not only that, it's a 2011 35i, meaning you drop down to the base audio system (BMW US Radio - option code S645A). If it was a 2012 35i, or a 2011 50i, it would at least have the Hi-Fi Audio System (option code - S676A).

That base audio system is well documented on this forum. Just throwing that out there.

What is diff betw code S677A and S676A?

[jiggz]

Originally Posted by boogakb24

What is diff betw code S677A and S676A?

Great question. I can't answer with specifics (wattage, # of speakers, etc.) - there was a thread on this over on Xoutpost but even then nobody was totally clear.

I will say I've heard all 3 and the base system (S645A) is not something I would be happy with. I have S676A and I'm happy with it. I did test drives on vehicles with S677A and I couldn't tell much of a difference between that and S676A. Though maybe if I parked two X5's side by side and did a compare, perhaps I would

[dudezi]

almost all used car dealers are providing 'take you to Manheim dealer only auction' to used car shoppers , and the auctions are live online too, competition is high, you will not get good price on cars with good condition and desirable options. Manheim auction is only good for buying high volume cars such as Camry or retired fleets, and cars with poor conditions.
I posted my experience at bimmerfest site last year, wasn't good

[PAX5]

Originally Posted by boogakb24

What is diff betw code S677A and S676A?

I believe that the difference is in the two extra speakers in the rear for 3rd row seating ...

[boogakb24]

Guys is the combox a standard option on the 2012 3.5?

[jiggz]

Originally Posted by boogakb24

Guys is the combox a standard option on the 2012 3.5?

Yes

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Does that fact that it's been in an accident and sold four months later bother you? It's also out of warranty...

[boogakb24]

Originally Posted by jiggz

Yes

thanks mate, do you have the list of standard options on 2012 3.5?

[boogakb24]

Originally Posted by P1et

Does that fact that it's been in an accident and sold four months later bother you? It's also out of warranty...

Yes sir, absolutely.

[jiggz]

Originally Posted by boogakb24

thanks mate, do you have the list of standard options on 2012 3.5?

No….standard equipment? Like power door locks, power windows…that stuff? You can look that up on Google…internet 101.

Here's a link to the optional packages and options for 2012 X5's -
http://www.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=496294

[boogakb24]

Originally Posted by jiggz

No….standard equipment? Like power door locks, power windows…that stuff? You can look that up on Google…internet 101.

Here's a link to the optional packages and options for 2012 X5's -
http://www.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=496294

Thx, exactly what I wanted. I thought comfort access (don't see myself without that option on my next car) was standard but I guess wrong.

With auction you get less time with the car before you bid unlike the dealership, does all the bmw's with ridges on the door handle have comfort access? that would be an easy way to spot it with one look (like sports package is easy to see with seats/ cold weather with headlight cleaner and heated steering) if I don't have the vin to run it.

[boogakb24]

Originally Posted by Ghost02

I pick up my 2012 3.5 sport pack loaded it with everything except DVD in the back seat for 38000 with 25000 miles on it.

This is back in March and I think it's very good buy.

Personally I would only get my cars from the auction (As far as all the car i own it's all from the auction). I don't like to deal with all the lies and bullshit that dealership throw at me.

Interesting first post Ghost (you rewind me of ghost from Power (tv show on Starz ) Which of the auction houses do you go?