Back to bmw . Need advise about m5

[behnam.gh]

Hi guys, in past i had 2003 E46 bmw and wasnt happy with that, that car was in shop all the times. Sold that and moved to Lexus and didn’t think one day I will think about bmw again . Now it’s a time for buy something new and I was thinking about 2013-2014 m5. I know I have to buy warranty on them but With budget I can buy 2013 with 5-7 years warranty or 2014 with comp package without warranty? Also is there any app or website I can check service history with vin number ?
I want to spend about 50k and looking for blue or black with black interior with all available options

[Hirenarora]

Originally Posted by behnam.gh

Hi guys, in past i had 2003 E46 bmw and wasnt happy with that, that car was in shop all the times. Sold that and moved to Lexus and didn’t think one day I will think about bmw again . Now it’s a time for buy something new and I was thinking about 2013-2014 m5. I know I have to buy warranty on them but With budget I can buy 2013 with 5-7 years warranty or 2014 with comp package without warranty? Also is there any app or website I can check service history with vin number ?
I want to spend about 50k and looking for blue or black with black interior with all available options

You can check on cars.com. I would definitely try to get a 2014 CPO.

[behnam.gh]

Cars.com shows service history? I’m checking CarMax also because their warranty. It’s hard to find good deal in 2014 CPO. I’m not is rush I will wait for good deal.

[Hirenarora]

Originally Posted by behnam.gh

Cars.com shows service history? I’m checking CarMax also because their warranty. It’s hard to find good deal in 2014 CPO. I’m not is rush I will wait for good deal.

Wouldn't carfax have service history which you can find on cars.com

[behnam.gh]

Yeah I know about carfax, i thought bmw have something similar to lexus so you see detail information about all the services.
Thanks

[behnam.gh]

What’s a better buy: 2013 with all the options and 27k miles or 2014 with 50k miles? Or is better I wait to find low miles 2014?

[Beast27]

Originally Posted by behnam.gh

What’s a better buy: 2013 with all the options and 27k miles or 2014 with 50k miles? Or is better I wait to find low miles 2014?

I've always liked the '14 LCI updates w LED headlights and new steering wheel. I also thought they reduced the steering vibration post '13...

[x5mannn]

Originally Posted by Beast27

I've always liked the '14 LCI updates w LED headlights and new steering wheel. I also thought they reduced the steering vibration post '13...

Carfax service history is not accurate. It depends on owner input. Better to ask dealer to download information from key

[JMD]

You can get the service print out form any BMW dealer service center,....just give 'em the last 7 digits of the VIN,....I've done this several times on several BMWs I was looking to buy,....not one dealer has ever denied my request! In disclosure, I'll only say that I've only asked about 3 dealers. Either way,...the more accurate service history of a later model BMW,...that is still under warranty would be at the dealer,....I say this because, if the vehicle is still under warranty who would even consider taking their vehicle to any other shop for service.

Now, given the high dollar cost of repairs these cars 'could' encounter,...I'd go with the '13 with warranty!

Get the '13,...especially if it's loaded with options! Think about what the car will be doing for you 95% of the time,....? The Comp '14 is nice,...but oyu won't be traking it on the street!

I use nearly every option on my '13 every time it is either started or is in motion!

[Flying Ace]

Originally Posted by JMD

You can get the service print out form any BMW dealer service center,....just give 'em the last 7 digits of the VIN,....I've done this several times on several BMWs I was looking to buy,....not one dealer has ever denied my request! In disclosure, I'll only say that I've only asked about 3 dealers. Either way,...the more accurate service history of a later model BMW,...that is still under warranty would be at the dealer,....I say this because, if the vehicle is still under warranty who would even consider taking their vehicle to any other shop for service.

Now, given the high dollar cost of repairs these cars 'could' encounter,...I'd go with the '13 with warranty!

Get the '13,...especially if it's loaded with options! Think about what the car will be doing for you 95% of the time,....? The Comp '14 is nice,...but oyu won't be traking it on the street!

I use nearly every option on my '13 every time it is either started or is in motion!

ymmv on getting a service history at a dealership. I've been rejected before as they said only current owners of the cars can get the history. You need a good relationship with a service advisor for them to turn the blind eye and pull the history for you.

That said, if you buy a 2014, these cars are just exiting original maintenance plans so you can assume the car was maintained properly bc the owner had all the incentive to do it for free at the dealership.

A 2013 will have one year gap of maintenance you somehow have to chase down. If it's a private seller, it'll be easy, but if it's an independent dealer...good luck with that.


IMO, I would highly recommend buying a '14 competition package based on the revised steering and exhaust alone.

Here's a ongoing debate on this:
http://f10.m5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1166364

[Ickdeep]

Originally Posted by behnam.gh

What’s a better buy: 2013 with all the options and 27k miles or 2014 with 50k miles? Or is better I wait to find low miles 2014?

I'd go for the 2013 mainly because it has all the options with such low miles. And getting an extended warranty on what shouldn't be that hard. I'm also in the boat up upgrading my F10 535i to an M5 maybe next year.

Best of luck!

[behnam.gh]

Guys , thanks for advise. I think I will wait to find low mileage 2014 with options, I might wait little longer to find good deal and I’m ok with that. Hopefully by summer time price drop little more on 2014.

[Flying Ace]

good call, the wait will be worth it. Though note, the 2014s are rapidly exiting warranty. 2014s were built anytime in 4th quarter 2013 to 3rd quarter 2014. Meaning about half of them now are out of warranty, and other half will be going out of warranty in the next 6-months.

IMO, with a 2014 M5, getting the CP, updated navigation and steering wheel is worth it over the 2013 launch versions. I think CP alone will be more highly coveted for your next buyer.

There's significant pricing compression coming for 2013s and 2014s and 2015s. As these cars go out of warranty, they'll be judged on mileage and options and not model year.

I just went thru this with my M6GC purchase. 2014 M6 GC pricing are compressing between low $60s (for low mileage CPO cars) and mid-$50s (out of warranty non-CP cars). 2015s were as high was mid-$70ks early in the year. Today, they're compressing down in the high $60s (low mileage CP cars) to mid-$60s (non-CP cars).

I am definitely noticing a slight premium in CP cars at least on the M6 GC. There's about a $3k premium for comparable mileage/year/condition cars with CP..

[suejern]

Mine has 36k miles, and all clean, no accidents.
Only modification on the car is Tuner exhaust.

Originally Posted by behnam.gh

Hi guys, in past i had 2003 E46 bmw and wasnt happy with that, that car was in shop all the times. Sold that and moved to Lexus and didn’t think one day I will think about bmw again . Now it’s a time for buy something new and I was thinking about 2013-2014 m5. I know I have to buy warranty on them but With budget I can buy 2013 with 5-7 years warranty or 2014 with comp package without warranty? Also is there any app or website I can check service history with vin number ?
I want to spend about 50k and looking for blue or black with black interior with all available options

[suejern]

My car is black on black with a lot of options. (expect night vision)

Originally Posted by suejern

Mine has 36k miles, and all clean, no accidents.
Only modification on the car is Tuner exhaust.

[suejern]

513 6303345, text me if you interested. Ill send you some pictures.

Originally Posted by behnam.gh

Hi guys, in past i had 2003 E46 bmw and wasnt happy with that, that car was in shop all the times. Sold that and moved to Lexus and didn’t think one day I will think about bmw again . Now it’s a time for buy something new and I was thinking about 2013-2014 m5. I know I have to buy warranty on them but With budget I can buy 2013 with 5-7 years warranty or 2014 with comp package without warranty? Also is there any app or website I can check service history with vin number ?
I want to spend about 50k and looking for blue or black with black interior with all available options