To be Diesel or not to be Diesel - That is the question!

[I SMOKE S4's]

I am currently hunting for a used X5 Diesel. I found one that is the best color (in my opinion). I have been reading that these diesels are fantastic on gas and repairs. The woman said she is SLIGHTLY negotiable. WHAT SHOULD I PAY? Here is a link: http://www.globalautosports.com/car/...SUV-41016.html

PLEASE ADVISE!!!!

[StayRight]

Originally Posted by I SMOKE S4's

I am currently hunting for a used X5 Diesel. I found one that is the best color (in my opinion). I have been reading that these diesels are fantastic on gas and repairs. The woman said she is SLIGHTLY negotiable. WHAT SHOULD I PAY? Here is a link: http://www.globalautosports.com/car/...SUV-41016.html

PLEASE ADVISE!!!!

For that price, you should build your own and buy new. I believe there is still a diesel credit plus around now BMW usually has a holiday credit.
Last year I combined a 3500$ diesel credit with a 2500$ holiday credit and a 1800$ tax credit

[Haris]

$55k for $61k MSPR with 29000 miles!! LOL. You can buy a new one with the same config for MUCH less. 35d has:
2500 eco credit
1730 nav credit
1000 november lease/finance incentive

You should be able to negotiate 500-1000 over invoice and THEN apply the above discounts. You are looking at 10k-11k off MSRP. Good luck.

See here for more info: http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=577456

[serge1]

Originally Posted by Haris

$55k for $61k MSPR with 29000 miles!! LOL. You can buy a new one with the same config for MUCH less. 35d has:

See here for more info: http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=577456

I was in the same boat as this guy - started off by looking at used, thinking that new ones will be out of my budget. To my surprise, prices for used X5 diesels were same as I could pay for new! After factory discounts of course.

Now, when time comes to sell mine in a couple years, I am hoping to find a client like I was (or almost became).

[kugasman]

Same here, looked at used ones, but really hard to find what I wanted. In the end it's pretty easy to get $9-11K off msrp on a new one which might end up even with a 2010/2011 cpo and $2-3K more than a 2009-2010 cpo. Not a bad deal at all.

FYI, I was looking this past summer at cpo 2011 X5d and they were $55-58K

PS: You're right, that is the best color and very hard to find!

[StayRight]

Originally Posted by atlanta2004m3

Just an FYI for those considering purchase now or in the future....the alt fuel tax credit was not in effect beyond 2010 tax year. So purchases after Dec 31, 2010 don't qualify.

Good info, I did not know that. I bought mine Dec '10