What to know before buying the f10 M5

[46m3csl]

Hello guys I currently have a opportunity to buy a 2014 F10 M5 compitition package at a good deal. What some of the know issues about the car? How has yours been since purchase? Any major problems?

[cassidysdad]

i have a 2014 zcp
no problems so far
what dealer are you using?

[46m3csl]

Its through a private dealer, has about 30,000 miles on it though, probabky can get it for 66,000 with every avaible package on it? What do you guys think?

[Scott@Radar-Mirror.com]

I don't personally know enough about the used F10 values to comment on your specific find but I've owned several M5's, similarly priced AMG's etc and if I were going to purchase one of these cars used I would want to find a CPO car or try to negotiate an extended warranty in to the deal, especially if you plan on keeping it for a while. Good luck.

[HappyMan]

M5 was my dream car. I bought 2015 M5 and now I don't know what to feel and what to do. Reason is suspension. Through bad roads ( not potholes) fronts suspension makes noises and you feel as if shocks or lever arms or other details of front suspension is broke, faulty or loose. Dealer checked the whole suspension and says everything is ok and its normal. How can it be normal it's disgusting it feels like car had millions of km passed through worst roads in the world. I asked here on this board and it seems that no one have this kind of problem.
Guys please help me out here.

[Mbdurham17]

I've had my 14 ZCP since new and after 32000 miles and I've had zero problems or issues other than a cracked windshield and finding tires

[46m3csl]

Good to know you guys are not report all sorts of issues with the car, anyone above 50,000 would be nice if they could chime in.

Thanks

[Bluehorseshoe]

Originally Posted by 46m3csl

Its through a private dealer, has about 30,000 miles on it though, probabky can get it for 66,000 with every avaible package on it? What do you guys think?

All options? Seems like a great deal as long as the car is in good shape. Get it checked out at local BMW dealer. They will charge you less than $200 for inspection.
Just think you're getting almost 50 percent off MSRP. And you will get another couple years warranty unless you hit 50k miles first.

[46m3csl]

Thanks for the input Guys, is the zcp worth it?

[Sergm3]

Originally Posted by HappyMan

M5 was my dream car. I bought 2015 M5 and now I don't know what to feel and what to do. Reason is suspension. Through bad roads ( not potholes) fronts suspension makes noises and you feel as if shocks or lever arms or other details of front suspension is broke, faulty or loose. Dealer checked the whole suspension and says everything is ok and its normal. How can it be normal it's disgusting it feels like car had millions of km passed through worst roads in the world. I asked here on this board and it seems that no one have this kind of problem.
Guys please help me out here.

I'll be taking mine next week for same problem. I'll let you know what they find.

[HappyMan]

Originally Posted by Sergm3

I'll be taking mine next week for same problem. I'll let you know what they find.

Wow at last, thanks

[Sergm3]

Originally Posted by HappyMan

Wow at last, thanks

Got a call from dealer today my suspension noise turns out to be from broken engine mounts. Hope it help with your suspension noises. My car has 14000 miles.

[HappyMan]

Originally Posted by Sergm3

Got a call from dealer today my suspension noise turns out to be from broken engine mounts. Hope it help with your suspension noises. My car has 14000 miles.

What kind of noise you had?

Can someone suggest the best way to show or explain the noises of suspension i have?

[sonnenschein3000]

I don't know about USA cars, but in the UK, the M5 should have definitely had its run-in service at around 1200 miles or so. This makes the car's warranty valid.

Other than that, check for signs of abuse and mis-use, does it sound OK when you drive it? Turn the audio off, put the windows down and drive it along a quiet road and hear for any 'rubbing' or whining noises. Press the accelerator gently to accelerate, and then lift off and see if you can hear anything unexpected?

That's what I did when I got my 2013 M5 used.

[soooma]

Good deal go for it
Get it to be certified though
And in reply to the other member about horrid front suspension, it can be jarring at times but not that bad man !!

[M5Beast_NYC]

Originally Posted by 46m3csl

Its through a private dealer, has about 30,000 miles on it though, probabky can get it for 66,000 with every avaible package on it? What do you guys think?

Did you end up purchasing it??

[46m3csl]

Originally Posted by Carbonm3ny

Did you end up purchasing it??

No I actually didn't, it sold before I could get one. Other than that have not yet found one with the competition package and the B&A system. If I do find one its way over priced.