2013 M5 Great Price but Accident

jjbeamer · 07-18-2019, 06:43 PM

Hey Guys-

I just saw this M5 pop up with the specs I am looking for and a seemingly great price for the miles. Issue is the carfax shows an accident where there seems to have been significant damage but not enough to deploy airbags. Is it worth taking a chance on it with a PPI or should I steer clear and continue my hunt? The link to the car is below:

https://www.abzmotors.com/vehicle-de...tx-id-18648374

JW_ATL · 07-18-2019, 06:56 PM

IMO, Steer clear. Play it out. If you buy this car it becomes a 4-owner, 1-accident vehicle. Your options for resell, should you need or want to, become increasing limited. If for some unfortunate circumstance you should have / be involved in an accident then it becomes a 2-accident vehicle. Also, given the number of owners; especially starting as a fleet vehicle, you don't know how much of a beating was put on the engine and drive train components. My take, keep hunting.

bquicksilver · 07-18-2019, 11:19 PM

Honestly, I wouldn't worry about it that much if no airbags. It probably got a new bumper cover. Inspect the area and assure they used a quality shop.

Chauncey.Bishop · 07-19-2019, 07:51 AM

I agree with the others, the accident shouldn't deter the sale. If anything, you should avoid it because it's a 2013.

M5Rick · 07-19-2019, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by jjbeamer

Hey Guys-

I just saw this M5 pop up with the specs I am looking for and a seemingly great price for the miles. Issue is the carfax shows an accident where there seems to have been significant damage but not enough to deploy airbags. Is it worth taking a chance on it with a PPI or should I steer clear and continue my hunt? The link to the car is below:

https://www.abzmotors.com/vehicle-de...tx-id-18648374

Go for it, it's got more spec than mine and that colour grows on you.

OneExtra · 07-19-2019, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by M5theonlyone

Go for it, it's got more spec than mine and that colour grows on you.

Not the best reason to buy a car

M5Rick · 07-19-2019, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by OneExtra

Not the best reason to buy a car

Mine had a new headlight and bumper before I bought it, and?

jjbeamer · 07-19-2019, 12:58 PM

Decided that I am leaning towards a little more piece of mind and finding a 2014 with lower owners and no accident, found a 14 with 54k miles but one owner who had the platinum package and just got timjng chain cover leak, turbo lines and plugs and coils done. It's priced at $38k which feels good but lower spec package.

DJ///M5 · 07-23-2019, 08:58 PM

OP, that car has been on my radar for several weeks. I called today to get details. The car is on consignment for a client.

No maintenance records are available and a PPI was recommended by the sale person. I'm not overly concerned about the accident if proper repairs were made.

My issue is owning to vehicles with the s63 motor and selling my M5 e39 for a M5 F10. It seems the e39 M5 values are rising and I own a low production color combo (Royal Red / Caramel). I rarely drive it.

I already own a fast SAV (X5M, E70) with tech and plenty of options. I F10 M5 is a beautiful car, and Sahkir Orange is a striking color.

I do all of my own maintenance to control cost. The F10 M5 wouldn't be a DD as I will balance driving with my M3 E46.

I'm evaluating the F10 M5 to determine if I should take the next step.

Craze · 07-24-2019, 05:06 AM

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Originally Posted by DJ///M5

OP, that car has been on my radar for several weeks. I called today to get details. The car is on consignment for a client.

No maintenance records are available and a PPI was recommended by the sale person. I'm not overly concerned about the accident if proper repairs were made.

My issue is owning to vehicles with the s63 motor and selling my M5 e39 for a M5 F10. It seems the e39 M5 values are rising and I own a low production color combo (Royal Red / Caramel). I rarely drive it.

I already own a fast SAV (X5M, E70) with tech and plenty of options. I F10 M5 is a beautiful car, and Sahkir Orange is a striking color.

I do all of my own maintenance to control cost. The F10 M5 wouldn't be a DD as I will balance driving with my M3 E46.

I'm evaluating the F10 M5 to determine if I should take the next step.

You seem like a m person so sure you need obe

slun80 · 07-31-2019, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ILLuSioNz X

I agree with the others, the accident shouldn't deter the sale. If anything, you should avoid it because it's a 2013.

why avoid the 2013? Specific issues?

M5Rick · 08-04-2019, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by slun80

why avoid the 2013? Specific issues?

Scare mongering,I've had mine coming on 2.5 years no problems whatsoever except a/c condenser done under warranty.

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JW_ATL Second Lieutenant 346 Rep 231 Posts Drives: 2015 BWM M5 Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	IMO, Steer clear. Play it out. If you buy this car it becomes a 4-owner, 1-accident vehicle. Your options for resell, should you need or want to, become increasing limited. If for some unfortunate circumstance you should have / be involved in an accident then it becomes a 2-accident vehicle. Also, given the number of owners; especially starting as a fleet vehicle, you don't know how much of a beating was put on the engine and drive train components. My take, keep hunting. __________________ Some of my previous cars Include current: 2015 M5 CP, 2016 GLE43, and sold: 2018 Audi SQ5, 2015 Audi Q7, 2013 AMG ML63, 2010 AMG E63, 2006 BMW 750Li, 2003 Mercedes S550, 2001 Lexus GS430
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bquicksilver Private First Class 26 Rep 125 Posts Drives: 2014 F10 - Alpine White CP Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Indianapolis iTrader: (0)	Honestly, I wouldn't worry about it that much if no airbags. It probably got a new bumper cover. Inspect the area and assure they used a quality shop.
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07-19-2019, 07:51 AM	#4
Chauncey.Bishop Big girls don't cry. 125 Rep 506 Posts Drives: E46 M3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (5)	I agree with the others, the accident shouldn't deter the sale. If anything, you should avoid it because it's a 2013. __________________ 2003 E46 M3 COUPE - With "bolt-ons"
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jjbeamer Enlisted Member 3 Rep 40 Posts Drives: 13' 535xi M-Sport,M5 hunting Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (0)	Decided that I am leaning towards a little more piece of mind and finding a 2014 with lower owners and no accident, found a 14 with 54k miles but one owner who had the platinum package and just got timjng chain cover leak, turbo lines and plugs and coils done. It's priced at $38k which feels good but lower spec package.
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DJ///M5 Enlisted Member 33 Rep 35 Posts Drives: 2011 X5M Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: North Carolina iTrader: (0)	OP, that car has been on my radar for several weeks. I called today to get details. The car is on consignment for a client. No maintenance records are available and a PPI was recommended by the sale person. I'm not overly concerned about the accident if proper repairs were made. My issue is owning to vehicles with the s63 motor and selling my M5 e39 for a M5 F10. It seems the e39 M5 values are rising and I own a low production color combo (Royal Red / Caramel). I rarely drive it. I already own a fast SAV (X5M, E70) with tech and plenty of options. I F10 M5 is a beautiful car, and Sahkir Orange is a striking color. I do all of my own maintenance to control cost. The F10 M5 wouldn't be a DD as I will balance driving with my M3 E46. I'm evaluating the F10 M5 to determine if I should take the next step.
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