Used Car availability

[sarjoo]

Originally Posted by C320

Have you got any specific colour choices in mind, would you consider an non AUC car from an independent / non-franchised dealer and then add the AUC warranty?

I've broadened my search, as long as the car has been serviced by BMW at the correct intervals you can still buy the BMW insured warranty, which from previous experience is pretty much the same as the AUC warranty.

@C320 Did you find your dream car then mate? Or does your search continue?

[RHM5Y]

Just joined and also looking for a specific car. Not many around at the moment.

[sarjoo]

Originally Posted by RHM5Y

Just joined and also looking for a specific car. Not many around at the moment.

What specifics are you looking for? The search is fairly slow which a lack of choice out there it seems.

[texasjohn]

The comfort seats (as a front and rear set, sometimes with door cards) come up on eBay quite a bit, around £1000, so don't discount a car with the normal seats (which are perfectly fine in my experience anyway). I bought a CP with normal seats and had this intention; I have found them fine and not bothered with swapping.

Things like LED lights and HK (done properly, not just dropping the speakers in) are a whole lot more expensive to retrofit. My car has both, and I wouldn't be without either.

Rear camera, Internet, Speed Limit Display, Apple Car Play are all easy retrofit. Surround Cameras is a lot of labour but the coding needed is little more than for Rear.

[sarjoo]

Originally Posted by texasjohn

The comfort seats (as a front and rear set, sometimes with door cards) come up on eBay quite a bit, around £1000, so don't discount a car with the normal seats (which are perfectly fine in my experience anyway). I bought a CP with normal seats and had this intention; I have found them fine and not bothered with swapping.

Things like LED lights and HK (done properly, not just dropping the speakers in) are a whole lot more expensive to retrofit. My car has both, and I wouldn't be without either.

Rear camera, Internet, Speed Limit Display, Apple Car Play are all easy retrofit. Surround Cameras is a lot of labour but the coding needed is little more than for Rear.

Interesting, about the seats. How much is actually involved, a bit of wiring related gubbins to power those comfort seat movements at minimum, if nothing more? Would this seat swap throw up any car faults? Coding needed?

How/what is the process to retrofit something like apple car play, that's a thing I'd been keen to do (even in my current 520D possibly) but doesn't it require some kind of special screen, or is the 'BMW Professional Media' wide screen enough?

[texasjohn]

Originally Posted by sarjoo

Interesting, about the seats. How much is actually involved, a bit of wiring related gubbins to power those comfort seat movements at minimum, if nothing more? Would this seat swap throw up any car faults? Coding needed?

How/what is the process to retrofit something like apple car play, that's a thing I'd been keen to do (even in my current 520D possibly) but doesn't it require some kind of special screen, or is the 'BMW Professional Media' wide screen enough?

To be fair on the matter of the seats I just assumed plug and play. Both types of seat are heated and electric controlled, with the movement control in the side of the seat itself. There may be some additional work required but I don't know. I am not even sure if there is any coding needed.

Apple car play is more straightforward. All M5 have the wide screen, and I believe it is just a coding job. I am more confident this is just coding. I think someone on the F20 or F30 groups said widescreen is needed for Apple Play, but I don't know why.

[OneExtra]

Originally Posted by texasjohn

To be fair on the matter of the seats I just assumed plug and play. Both types of seat are heated and electric controlled, with the movement control in the side of the seat itself. There may be some additional work required but I don't know. I am not even sure if there is any coding needed.

Apple car play is more straightforward. All M5 have the wide screen, and I believe it is just a coding job. I am more confident this is just coding. I think someone on the F20 or F30 groups said widescreen is needed for Apple Play, but I don't know why.

Apple Car Play is more than just coding

[texasjohn]

Originally Posted by OneExtra

Apple Car Play is more than just coding

Ahh so there it is then, thanks for confirming; I thought it was just software.

[RHM5Y]

I'm looking for a Blue Competition Pack car with split fold rear seats. Black leather M seats not white, surround view and as much kit as possible for around 30K.
Maybe wishful thinking.

[texasjohn]

I don't think you will find any CP at 30k, but wish you the best of luck in your search.

[C320]

Originally Posted by sarjoo

@C320 Did you find your dream car then mate? Or does your search continue?

Yeah, but I ended up with something different, in fact my 640d just went today.

Looked at a lot of F10 M5's, sadly non ticked all the boxes, although one of the ones on my original shortlist did come back on the market after about a month (not sure what happened there...).

Anyway, I ended up buying an F86 X6M - I know, looks wise it's not everyones cup of tea but it works for me

How about yourself Sarjoo, still looking?

[sarjoo]

Originally Posted by C320

Yeah, but I ended up with something different, in fact my 640d just went today.

Looked at a lot of F10 M5's, sadly non ticked all the boxes, although one of the ones on my original shortlist did come back on the market after about a month (not sure what happened there...).

Anyway, I ended up buying an F86 X6M - I know, looks wise it's not everyones cup of tea but it works for me

How about yourself Sarjoo, still looking?

Congrats on the X6M mate, sounds really nice based on what you wrote on the other thread. My search carries on, gently due to lack of cars...fortunately there isnt a rush, I am better off finding the right car than regretting it later as I'd like it to be a keeper, til then the 520D is doing its job well. Prices might also go in my favour this way as well.

[texasjohn]

Originally Posted by C320

Yeah, but I ended up with something different, in fact my 640d just went today.

Looked at a lot of F10 M5's, sadly non ticked all the boxes, although one of the ones on my original shortlist did come back on the market after about a month (not sure what happened there...).

Anyway, I ended up buying an F86 X6M - I know, looks wise it's not everyones cup of tea but it works for me

How about yourself Sarjoo, still looking?

Lovely choice!

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by C320

Yeah, but I ended up with something different, in fact my 640d just went today.

Looked at a lot of F10 M5's, sadly non ticked all the boxes, although one of the ones on my original shortlist did come back on the market after about a month (not sure what happened there...).

Anyway, I ended up buying an F86 X6M - I know, looks wise it's not everyones cup of tea but it works for me

How about yourself Sarjoo, still looking?

Well done for finding the one that suits you, you are probably better off with one of those living in the capital.

[OneExtra]

https://usedcars.bmw.co.uk/result/?b...ce&source=home

Good price with great spec but the wheels have all been painted which is odd

I can imagine a lot of the wheels were damaged and the dealer or owner did a cheap repair and just sprayed them instead of getting the diamond cut as per the factory standard.

Really bad form on a car with this spec and age

[sarjoo]

Originally Posted by OneExtra

https://usedcars.bmw.co.uk/result/?b...ce&source=home

Good price with great spec but the wheels have all been painted which is odd

I can imagine a lot of the wheels were damaged and the dealer or owner did a cheap repair and just sprayed them instead of getting the diamond cut as per the factory standard.

Really bad form on a car with this spec and age

link just took me to the main search results page with a list of cars?
Although now u mention it i do recall seeing a car yesterday on there which had some slightly funny looking comp pack wheels on it....thought it was just my eyes lol

https://usedcars.bmw.co.uk/vehicle/2...6-8e17baaa765d

[C320]

Originally Posted by OneExtra

https://usedcars.bmw.co.uk/result/?b...ce&source=home

Good price with great spec but the wheels have all been painted which is odd

I can imagine a lot of the wheels were damaged and the dealer or owner did a cheap repair and just sprayed them instead of getting the diamond cut as per the factory standard.

Really bad form on a car with this spec and age

Decent spec with B&O audio too, shame about the black roof. Does seem to suggest that the previous owner may well have done the wheel refurb too!

[C320]

Originally Posted by sarjoo

link just took me to the main search results page with a list of cars?
Although now u mention it i do recall seeing a car yesterday on there which had some slightly funny looking comp pack wheels on it....thought it was just my eyes lol

https://usedcars.bmw.co.uk/vehicle/2...6-8e17baaa765d

Sarjoo, this any good?

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201903256254769

Not an AUC and a little steep price wise (considering it’s not an AUC) but will be under BMW warranty and could extend with BMW insured warranty upon expiry.

Decent spec low miles CP car, Black with Silverstone, M Multifunction seats, B&O audio, adaptive LEDs & Surround view.

[sarjoo]

Originally Posted by C320

Sarjoo, this any good?

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...01903256254769

Not an AUC and a little steep price wise (considering it’s not an AUC) but will be under BMW warranty and could extend with BMW insured warranty upon expiry.

Decent spec low miles CP car, Black with Silverstone, M Multifunction seats, B&O audio, adaptive LEDs & Surround view.

Hi there, thanks for taking the trouble to send that link. Its certainly a very clean and well rounded looking car, but out of my budget sadly. As you stated, bit pricey for non AUC and for a car thats almost 3 years old?

Hows your new car going?

Have any of you driven the latest gen of 5 series or the F90 M5? I happen to have a G30 520D loaner at the moment, pretty darn impressive with the interior cabin and the tech toys in it. Its kinda got me thinking, and I know its no M car, but a new gen 540i M sport might be pretty tasty...

[OneExtra]

Originally Posted by sarjoo

Hi there, thanks for taking the trouble to send that link. Its certainly a very clean and well rounded looking car, but out of my budget sadly. As you stated, bit pricey for non AUC and for a car thats almost 3 years old?

Hows your new car going?

Have any of you driven the latest gen of 5 series or the F90 M5? I happen to have a G30 520D loaner at the moment, pretty darn impressive with the interior cabin and the tech toys in it. Its kinda got me thinking, and I know its no M car, but a new gen 540i M sport might be pretty tasty...

Its exactly the same as mine but also has the Carbon rear diffuser. I paid about the same for mine 10 months ago.

I think cars with this spec are commanding higher prices than other cars, there are 2 more with the same spec for £51K and £48K so dealers are chancing their arm at this level, but they also know that the spec and condition is worth the premium to the right buyer.

I guess it depends, if someone wants one of the last F10 M5s produced with a huge spec and excellent condition they have to pay the price.

Average cars in good condition are a good £5K less but these cars were about £8K less when new.

If I was after an M5 then I would like all of the better options that these cars have and resale would be easier.

I am sure there is room for negotiation, with all cars you get what you pay for.

It would not bother me that it wasn't AUC providing that it was still within the manufacturers warranty period and had full service history.

[texasjohn]

That car is horrendously expensive. I paid £41k for my 66 plate CP with 19k miles from BMW...over 12 months ago!

The only differences in spec on my car are 343M wheels (regular 20s), HK and regular seats (that I find more comfy, personally) and no split-fold rears. I have heated rear seats and steering wheel, too.

On the F10, Driving Assistant package excludes the most useful option of all, Adaptive Cruise Control. We don't get the option because the M buttons take the place of the additional CC buttons.

[OneExtra]

The B&O sound is a £3500 option and the Alcantara roof etc is £900 the seats are another £850 plus other bits like Online Entertainment and speed limit display etc etc

As I said if you want the best spec it costs