My 2014 BMW M5

E36graduate · 02-07-2023, 05:28 PM

Just bought off second owner, private sale! Did the research, reviewed the maintenance, talked in depth with 2nd owner, drove it, love it!

Also found the advertisement from the dealership that had it in 2018 and it sold for $70K.

Did these come from factory with front and rear reflectors painted? The second owner didn’t paint the reflectors and I wouldn’t think the first owner (leased from Rallye BMw on Long Island) would have done this to a leased car?

Anyone know the prior owner down in Old Waterbury area?

crazyinp · 02-07-2023, 11:21 PM

Congrats! Those don’t come with painted reflectors so one of previous owners must have done it. I think is personal preference. I personally like the orange but a lot of people don’t.

E36graduate · 02-08-2023, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by crazyinp

Congrats! Those don’t come with painted reflectors so one of previous owners must have done it. I think is personal preference. I personally like the orange but a lot of people don’t.

So how could someone do the reflectors and get away with it under a bmw lease ???

bigmixx11 · 02-08-2023, 08:22 AM

They probably look at it like tint. Simple cosmetic change that doesn't impact the value or integrity of the car. They may not have even noticed it.

AutoMotiveTherapy · 02-21-2023, 03:19 PM

Congrats in the market myself now. Enjoy in good health.

lucid21 · 02-22-2023, 06:49 PM

Reflectors are some kind of safety mandate I believe. If so, car can't be sold with painted reflectors new. People do cosmetic stuff to leased cars. Who knows, maybe it did affect the residual value. I'm also in Mass. Bring it to the track one day.

E36graduate · 02-22-2023, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by lucid21

Reflectors are some kind of safety mandate I believe. If so, car can't be sold with painted reflectors new. People do cosmetic stuff to leased cars. Who knows, maybe it did affect the residual value. I'm also in Mass. Bring it to the track one day.

What track? I still own a b7 rs4 and Sold a E36graduate M3 - I’ve never been to a track!! Sad right!

lucid21 · 03-11-2023, 09:24 AM

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What track? I still own a b7 rs4 and Sold a E36graduate M3 - I’ve never been to a track!! Sad right!

Become a BMW CCA member and you should get a sizable discount on your first day. Schedule is on their website. I instruct with them but haven't had time for the track in a couple of years. I may go to the NHMS event in April.

https://boston-bmwcca.org/track/

02-07-2023, 05:28 PM	#1
E36graduate Lieutenant 58 Rep 512 Posts Drives: 2013 335i M-Sport 6MT Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Southeastern MASS iTrader: (0)	My 2014 BMW M5 - Massachusetts Just bought off second owner, private sale! Did the research, reviewed the maintenance, talked in depth with 2nd owner, drove it, love it! Also found the advertisement from the dealership that had it in 2018 and it sold for $70K. Did these come from factory with front and rear reflectors painted? The second owner didn’t paint the reflectors and I wouldn’t think the first owner (leased from Rallye BMw on Long Island) would have done this to a leased car? Anyone know the prior owner down in Old Waterbury area? Attached Images __________________ 2008 335xi - 6MT - BMS JB4 G5i - BMS DCI - BMS OCC - BMS WW Meth - Spec Stage 2+ - Spec SMFW - 19" MVR Magnum's - KW V1's - TMS 12.5+20mm Spacers
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crazyinp Major 297 Rep 1,245 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (5) Garage List 2022 BMW X5e [0.00] 2023 BMW X5M [0.00]	Congrats! Those don’t come with painted reflectors so one of previous owners must have done it. I think is personal preference. I personally like the orange but a lot of people don’t.
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bigmixx11 Private 68 Rep 79 Posts Drives: 2019 M5C, 2022 X5, RAM 1500 Join Date: May 2022 Location: Georgia iTrader: (0)	They probably look at it like tint. Simple cosmetic change that doesn't impact the value or integrity of the car. They may not have even noticed it.
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lucid21 Private 29 Rep 71 Posts Drives: 2014 6MT M5 Comp Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (0)	Reflectors are some kind of safety mandate I believe. If so, car can't be sold with painted reflectors new. People do cosmetic stuff to leased cars. Who knows, maybe it did affect the residual value. I'm also in Mass. Bring it to the track one day. __________________ 88 S14 M3 (NASA GTS3 racecar) / 11 6MT 550i M Sport / 14 6MT M5 Competition / 15 X5 50i M Sport (tow vehicle)
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